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September Planner: It’s a busy month

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Catch some contemporary dance at the Cain Center for the Arts this month.

Friday, Sept. 1

Groove Machine

6:30 pm Sept. 1. The Groove Machine brings the entertainment atmosphere of the ’70s, surrounding the audience with a good time.  Liberty Park | 255 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville.

Sept. 1- 13

Field of Honor® 9.11 Memorial

On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attacks, the magnitude of loss is revealed by this solemn formation of flags. Posted in perfect rows and columns, the Stars and Stripes will fly in tribute to the victims of 9/11.  Flags will be posted at Veterans Park and the Town Center Lawn in downtown Huntersville for all to pause and remember.

Saturday, Sept. 2

International Vulture Awareness Day

10 am – 3pm | Sept. 2. Vulture-themed activities for all ages along the trail all day. Click here for a schedule of activities. Programs and activities are included with admission. Ticket can be purchased on-site, in their gift shop. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., Huntersville.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Sept. 2. 80z Nation. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Festival of Food Trucks

5-8:30 pm | Sept. 2. A sampling of flavor-infused dishes and beverages. Make this a meetup to listen to live music in downtown Mooresville.

Saturday, Sept. 2 – Sunday, Sept. 3

Battle of Charlotte

9 am – 5 pm Sept. 2 and 10 am – 4 pm Sept. 3. Attend one or both days to take a step back in time at Historic Rural Hill for the Battle of Charlotte, one of the most important battles in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Skilled reenactors will bring the battle to life, showcasing the tactics, weapons and strategies used by the soldiers who fought for American independence. The event will feature activities and demonstrations, including living history, camp life, civilian life and more. Fee applies; tickets required. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Tuesday, Nov. 14
Dance Without Limits
10-11 am | Tuesdays Sept. 5 – Nov. 14. Designed to encourage and engage seniors of all mobility levels to embrace the magic of movement. Join weekly for free dance classes to explore a variety of fun genres and great music. Call 704-221-4787 to register or for more information. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Sept. 6. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Sept. 6- Oct. 28

Amazing Maize Maze Season

Check out deals on season passes. $35-$35. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Too Much Sylvia

6:30 pm – 9 pm |Sept. 7. Carolina beach music. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Friday, Sept.

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | Sept. 8. Roots, Rhythm & Brews. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Mike Goodwin

Mike Goodwin

8 pm | Sept. 9. Family friendly, standup comedy. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Second Saturdays at the Square

6-8 pm | Sept. 9. Those Meddling Kids. Live music on the porch of The Crazy Pig, 402 S. Main St., Davidson.

Movie night at Birkdale

7:30 pm | Sept. 9. “The Princess and The Frog.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Sept. 10. Gospelfest. Downtown Davidson.

Birkdale Big Screen

1 pm | Sept. 10. NFL Sunday – Panthers vs Falcons. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Will be cut off at 9 pm when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Monday, Sept. 11

9/11 Anniversary Ceremony

8 – 9 am | Sept. 11. At the Cornelius-Lemley Fire Station #1, 19729 South Main St.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

7 pm | Sept. 13. Tickets $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, Catawba Avenue.

Ask Master Gardener

9-11am | Sept. 13. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Service volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about watering, fertilizing, a specific crop, how to grow, what to grow or harvesting. FeedNC in Mimi’s Garden under the Picnic Pavilion, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Chicago Rewired

6:30 – 9 pm | Sept. 14. Chicago tribute band. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

Thursdays on Main

6 pm | Sept.14. Blackwater Band. Veterans Park 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis.

Friday, Sept. 15

LaLaCaboosa

5-9 pm | Sept. 15. Latino Night: performances by UltimaNota, Rumbao Latin Dance & Wanda Lopez. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Safety Saturday

10 AM – noon | Sept. 16.  A day of safety fun for the entire family while interacting with local first responders. Get a close up look at special safety vehicles and learn about ways to keep your community safer. Stroll along Birkdale Commons Parkway while listening to a live DJ and check out the safety trucks, cars and boats parked along the street. The Plaza at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Praise in the Park

5-9 pm | Sept. 16. This free community event is an evening filled with gospel music from local and national professional artists, inspirational vendors, food, and more. Smithville Park, Cornelius.

LKN Songwriter Showcase

8 pm. Paul Bradley Atkins, Rusty Knox, Heidi Sidelinker, HC Oakes, Billy Jones. Tickets: $25; general admission. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists. Ryan Perry Band. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Bands, Brews + BBQ Festival

4-9 pm | Sept. 16. Enjoy a cool brew, live music, and good food at the Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival in Downtown Mooresville. This outdoor festival will feature North Carolina craft beer, food tastings, and some of the best local music from across the region. 215. N. Main St., downtown Mooresville.

Sept. 16  – Oct. 28

Amazing Maize Maze

A limited number of season passes are being offered. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Blood drive

8 am -1 pm | Sept. 17.  As a thank you for helping save lives, all blood donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and a One Blood T-shirt. Plus, all donors will receive a wellness checkup, including: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, cholesterol screening. Schedule an appointment. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Sept. 20. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Alex Key

Live at LangTree

6:30-9 pm |  Sept. 21. Alex Key, a well-oiled honky tonk machine ready to deliver that classic country sound. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.

 

 

 

Letron Brantley and Friends

Jazz, Soul & R&B

6 pm | Sept. 21. It’s a community celebration as Dapper Street partners up with Culture Blocks to bring live Jazz, Soul & R&B featuring Letron Brantley and Friends. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Huntersville Hay Days – A Celebration of 150 years

2-8 pm | Sept. 23. Celebrate the town of Hunersville’s sesquicentennial. Huntersville Hay Days event will have something for everyone: children’s rides and inflatables, fall carnival games, miniature train rides, live music with local performers, food trucks and more. A special evening display is planned at 8 pm. Huntersville Athletic Park, 11720 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville.

Fall Car and Truck Show

9 am- noon | Sept. 23. Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.

Stewart Owen Dance

2 pm and 8 pm | Sept. 23. Contemporary dance. Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Sunday, Sept. 24

Birkdale Big Screen

4:05 pm | Sept. 24. NFL Sunday – Panthers vs Seahawks. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Will be cut off at 9 pm when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Monday, Sept. 25

Birkdale Big Screen

7:15 – 9 pm | Sept. 25. Monday Night Football: Eagles vs Buccaneers. Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Coolers are prohibited. Will be cut off at 9 pm when Concierge closes. Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Active Seniors Day – Amazing Maize Maze

10 am – 3pm | Sept. 27. Seniors will have the chance to explore the Amazing Maize Maze and the Rural Retreat Cabin and Davidson Schoolhouse. Bring water, and a lunch. The Amazing Maize Maze is a rain or shine event. Tickets $12; no refunds. Pets are not allowed.  Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

The Steel Wheels

Friday, Sept. 29

The Steel Wheels

8 pm | Sept. 29. Folk / Americana. Tickets: $30-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10- 11:30 am | Sept. 29. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Sounds of the Highlands Gala

Doors open 5 pm; dinner 6 pom | Sept. 30. Music provided by the Cornelius Youth Orchestras to benefit CYO and Historic Rural Hill. Cash bar, silent auction and raffle will be available for other ways to support these nonprofits. Tickets $95-$150. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Tawba Walk

2-8 pm | Sept. 30. Eclectic art crawl through the heart of Cornelius, featuring local vendors, live street performances, shopping, food and more. Downtown Cornelius.

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Sept 30. Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. Downtown Davidson.

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Sept. 30. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Paddockpalooza 2023

10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Sept. 30. A premier artisan market to showcase Hinds’ Feet Farm’s 32-acre farm and raise awareness of brain injuries. An open-air shopping market Hinds’ Feet Farm,14635 Black Farms Rd., Huntersville.

18th annual Run for Green

Start time 7:45am | Sept. 30. Race includes a 5K, 10k, and half-marathon and boasts a certified course that takes runners through the town of Davidson and along miles of scenic greenways. $70 race fee i. Downtown Davidson.

Saturday, Sept. 30 – Sunday, Oct. 1

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Sept. 30 – Oct. 1. Opening Weekend. Shop the Artisan Marketplace, eat, drink, enjoy rides and games, and see shows including falconry and jousting. Tickets on sale now. Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Oct. 4. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Kathy Mattea

Friday, Oct. 6

Kathy Mattea

8 pm | Oct. 6. Tickets: $40-$60. Two-time Grammy Award Winner Kathy Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass singer. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Ghost Hunt

6:30 – 9:30 pm | Oct. 6. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Festival of Food Trucks

5-8:30 pm |Oct. 7. A sampling of flavor-infused dishes and beverages. Make this a meetup to listen to live music in downtown Mooresville.

Ghost Hunt

6:30 – 9:30 pm | Oct.  7. Take part in an authentic ghost hunt of the Hugh Torance House and Store and grounds (weather permitting) using investigative tools led by members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society. Limited to 18 guests, 12 and older. Hugh Torance House & Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Oct. 7. Abbey Elmore Band. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Saturday, Oct. 7 – Sunday, Oct. 8

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Oct. 7-8. Kid’s Free Weekend. Receive 1 free child admission with the purchase of 1 full-price adult admission. Coupon required. Valid for ages 5 – 12 (4 and younger, always free). Shop the Artisan Marketplace, eat, drink, enjoy rides and games, and see shows including falconry and jousting. Tickets on sale now. Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Concerts on the Green

6-8 pm | Oct. 8.The Throwback Collaboration. Downtown Davidson.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Ask Master Gardener

9-11 am | Oct. 11. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Service volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about watering, fertilizing, a specific crop, how to grow, what to grow or harvesting. FeedNC in Mimi’s Garden  under the Picnic Pavilion, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

6:30-8 pm | Oct. 12. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center,  14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Friday, Oct. 13

2nd Friday Street Festival Series

6-10 pm | Oct. 13. Oktoberfest. Live music, food and beer trucks, kids zone, vendors. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius.

Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen

8 pm | Sept. 9. Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Movie night at Birkdale

7 pm | Oct. 14. “Hocus Pocus 1.” Free. Seating is first come, first serve. Bring additional blankets and chairs; no coolers allowed.The Plaza, Birkdale Village.

11th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival

4 – 9 pm | Oct. 14. Live music, beer from local NC breweries, food trucks, kid’s zone with crafts and games. Free admission and parking. Bailey Road Park, Cornelius.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

2 pm| Oct. 14. Classical. Tickets: $47-$72. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Concerts @ the Circles

5-6:30 pm acoustic artist; 7-9 pm headline artists | Oct. 14. Envision. Live music on Jetton Street near Clean Juice, Davidson. This block of Jetton Street will be closed from noon-10 pm on concert evenings.

Taste of Birkdale Village

2 – 5 pm | Oct. 14. Enjoy bites from participating Birkdale Village restaurants, an open bar with curated cocktails, live music and more. $60 per person.Ticket proceeds benefit Community Culinary School of Charlotte. Must be 21+ to attend this event. Tickets are all inclusive and includes open bar, complimentary bites from participating restaurants, and access to The Plaza and lounge seating at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.

A Taste of Davidson

5-10 pm | Oct.14. This annual event is a fall festival to celebrate the flavors of Davidson and will feature food and beverages from restaurants as well as music by Envision.Jetton Street between Clean Juice and Mine by Sandy will be blocked off to accommodate the event, but there is public parking at the Circles @ 30 for festival goers. Admission to the event is free. Local restaurants will offer tastes of some of their most popular menu items for a small fee. Jetton Street at Circles @ 30.

Saturday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 15

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Oct. 14-15. Brewfest Weekend. Sample a selection of fine micro-brewed ale (the traditional drink of the Middle Ages), play a series of RenFest Beer Games. Brewfest activities start at noon. Sampling sales end at 3:15 pm and activities end at 4:00 pm. Tickets on sale now.  Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Sunday, Oct. 15

Lake Norman Jewish Council Deli Fest

Noon – 4 pm | Oct. 15. The annual event is all about the food. Kosher-style, authentic, traditional, delicious Jewish Deli favorites. There’s also music and arts. Perfect for kids of all ages. Save the date, bring your family and friends for tons of fun and food. Village Green, downtown Davidson.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Preschoolers Day – Amazing Maize Maze

10 am-3 pm | Oct. 17. Preschoolers can explore the Amazing Maize Maze  and the Rural Retreat Cabin and Davidson Schoolhouse will be open. They may even get to see the highland cattle. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets $0-$12. Rain or shine; no refunds. Bring water to drink, and a lunch if you wish. Pets are not allowed. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Oct. 18. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center,  14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Trey Calloway. Source | treycallowaymusic.com

LaLaCaboosa

6-9 pm | Oct. 19. Howdy Huntersville, with Trey Calloway. A food truck and beverage vendor will be onsite with food and drinks for purchase. Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville.

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony

5:30 – 10:30pm | Oct. 19. The ceremony is open to the public and will include appearances by inductees and live performances by Scotty McCreery, Loudon Wainwright III, and Fetchin Bones. General reserved tickets https://northcarolinamusichalloffame.org/event/2023inductions/ are on sale now for $50. VIP ticket packages that include reserved seating, a VIP reception, a souvenir book and event badge, red carpet walk, and early access seating are on sale for $80. Mooresville Performing Arts Center, 160 S Magnolia St., Mooresville.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Call of the Wild

2 pm  and 8 pm | Oct. 21. This family friendly multi-media adventure mixes classic story telling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent cross-bred offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish collie. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Davidson Fall Art Festival

4-8 pm | Oct. 21. 40 local artists and live music by Billy Jones on the town green with more live music at The Crazy Pig. Kids crafts, fine art and handmade gifts. Downtown Davidson and South Main.

Saturday, Oct. 21 – Sunday Oct. 22

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Oct. 21-22. Celtic Music Weekend. Hunky Highlanders are encouraged to show their stuff in the Men of Skills Competition. Prizes will be awarded. Contests start at 3 pm. Shop the Artisan Marketplace, eat, drink, enjoy rides and games, and see shows including falconry and jousting. Tickets on sale now.  Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Monday, Oct. 23

Paint Your Pet | Lost Worlds Brewing

6:30- 9 pm | Oct. 23. Paint your pets off of an image of your choice. Gray Duck Art will take your image and turn it into a paint by number. Right after purchasing your ticket, email a photo of your pet using directions at grayduckart.com/class. Registration and photo submission will close 14 days prior to class. $70. No painting experience necessary. One drink is included with your ticket. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd., Cornelius.

Friday, Oct. 27

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10- 11:30 am | Oct. 27. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Halloween in Huntersville

5-8 pm | Oct. 28. Join the fun for a Costume Contest and Movie in the Park. The  Costume Contest will start at 5:30 pm. Food trucks will be onsite available for purchase. Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.

Eric Jones

Eric Jones

8 pm | Oct. 28. Coins multiply, cards fl, and audiences cheer for Eric Jones, an award-winning magician. Tickets: $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Oct. 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center,  14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday Oct. 28 – Sunday, Oct. 29

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Oct. 28-29. Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights. Free child admission with no coupon required for all children 12 and younger. Children and parents enjoy the fun and safe trick-or-treating experience with free treats to be found at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village. And don’t miss the children’s Halloween Treasure Hunt with Treasure Chest filled with prizes Shop the Artisan Marketplace, eat, drink, enjoy rides and games, and see shows including falconry and jousting. Tickets on sale now. Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Chatham County Line

Friday, Nov. 3

Chatham County Line

8 pm | Nov. 3. For over two decades, Chatham County Line has embraced a heart-worn songwriting and rough-hewn Bluegrass style that has graced stages all across the U.S. as well as Europe, Scandinavia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Tickets: $30-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar

8 pm | Nov. 4. Southern gospel. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Nov. 4- Sunday, Nov. 5

Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival

10 am – 4 pm | Nov. 4-5.This annual event that showcases the skill and intelligence of sheepdogs as they compete in a variety of challenges. Pet vendors and dog adoption group will be onsite along with food and drink vendors. Tickets $6-$25. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Nov. 4-5. Pirates Weekend. Shop at the Fairhaven Village Marketplace and enter the Pirate Costume Contest. Contest at 3 pm for children, and an adult contest to follow immediately after. Tickets on sale now.  Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar, Souther Gospel Choir

Sunday, Nov. 5

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar

4 pm Nov. 5. Southern gospel. Tickets: $40-$60. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Nov 8. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Mitch Rossell

Mitch Rossell

8 pm | Nov. 11. Country. Tickets: $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

8th Annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony in Huntersville

10 am | Nov. 11. The Town of Huntersville, American Legion Post 321 & Sons of the American Legion Post 321 want you to line the streets to cheer on parade participants and then meet at Veterans Park for the 11 am ceremony to honor and remember those who serve and have served. Downtown Huntersville.

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Nov. 11. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Nov. 12

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Nov. 11 – 12. Time Travelers’ Weekend.Come as you are or dress as your favorite time-traveling character inspired by movies, TV, comic books, science fiction, and/or fantasy. Book signings by popular local science fiction and fantasy authors. Children ages 5-12 are free with a donation of school supplies at the festival entry; ages 4 and younger are always free. Tickets on sale now.  Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

6:30-8 pm | Nov. 16. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Friday, Nov. 17

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10- 11:30 am | Nov. 17. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Saturday, Nov. 18

HEARTS Harvest

2-5 pm | Nov. 18. Join us for HEARTS Harvest featuring local historic farm lore and breathtaking nature paintings of acclaimed local artist Elizabeth Bradford. Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd, Huntersville.

Mike Farris

Mike Farris & the Fortunate Few

8 pm | Nov. 18. Award winning artist Mike Farris is shares his soul through Americana, rock and blues, and gospel who has begun to make a name for himself in the last 10 years or so for his fusion of soul and gospel. Tickets: $35-$55. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Saturday, Nov. 18 –  Sunday, Nov. 19

Carolina Renaissance Festival

9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Nov. 18-19. The Final Huzzah! Chomp a turkey leg before Turkey Day. Children ages 5-12 are free with a donation of can food items at the festival entry (ages 4 and younger are always free. Tickets on sale now. Rain or shine; no pets. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville.

Sunday, Nov. 19

Historic Huntersville Day

11 am-5 pm | Nov. 19. Explore three of the most historic sites in Huntersville: Historic Rural Hill, Hugh Torrance House and Store and the Old Huntersville Jail. Must have ticket; students $10 or adults $15.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30am- noon | Nov. 22. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30am- noon | Dec. 6. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center,  14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Dec. 9

HEARTS Winter Wisdom

2-5 pm | Dec. 9. Featuring David Fleming, author of “Who’s Your Founding Father?” Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.

The Docksiders, Yacht Rock tribute

The Docksiders

8 pm | Dec. 9. Led by three-time Grammy nominee Kevin Sucher, The Docksiders take you to a time machine to the year 1981. Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Friday, Dec. 15

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10- 11:30 am | Dec. 15. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.

Saturday, Dec. 16

5th Annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

5:30 pm | Dec.16. Starting at Blythe Landing then headed to Ramsey Creek, we have the finale at the Duke Energy Explorium with food trucks and Santa. Little Smiles will collect toys to be shared with the children of the Levine Children’s Cancer Center.

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

6:30 pm- 8 pm | Dec. 16. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop

10:30 am-noon | Dec. 20. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center,  14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Mark O’Connor

Friday, Dec. 22

Mark O’ Conner

Holiday instrumental and folk by three-time Grammy and seven-time CMA Award winner Mark O’Connor, who melds the influences of French jazz and New American classical music.Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Thursday, Dec. 28

Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop

6:30 pm- 8 pm | Dec. 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Monday, Jan. 1

First Footin’

10 am – 1 pm | Jan. 1. Celebrate Hogmanay, a Scottish New Year’s celebration steeped in centuries of rich history. The event is free to attend, but registration is required, and donations are encouraged. Guests can enjoy a warm bowl of vegetable soup catered by Savory Moments and are invited to bring canned goods to donate to Caterpillar Ministries, a local non-profit organization that helps those in need in our community. You can also bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your friends and family. At First Footin’, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this ancient Scottish tradition through a guided walk around the property. They will hear stories about the history of Rural Hill, which dates back to the 18th century. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

Family Pottery Workshop

10:30 am | Jan. 24. Presented by Clayworks Inc. Friends and families (children aged 5+) are welcome to a Creative Clay Workshop. Thanks to the ASCs Culture Blocks Program, a teaching artist from Clayworks will help participants with their projects. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup at Waymer Recreation. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Burns Night Dinner

6-9 pm | Jan. 27. A celebration of Scottish heritage will feature a three-course dinner and one free pour of Scotch whisky for the toast to the immortal memory of Robert Burns. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best tartan and kilts. Tickets $75-$150.  Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.

April 20-21,2024

The Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival

Tickets and a new life patron program are on sale now; $30-$3,000. This is a traditional Scottish festival that takes place annually at Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event. Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish music and dance performances, as well as athletic competitions such as caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-of-war.

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