Important Dates
It’s National Pollinator Week. Here’s how to help
June 21. National Pollinator Week is this week, June 21-27. This annual event is celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Learn how you can help.
Miss May’s Roaring 20’s Tea at Rural Hill
June 18. “Miss May’s Elegant Tea,” honoring the late Miss May Davidson, will be held Sunday, August 15 from 2 – 4 pm, at Historic Rural Hill. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per child. Rural Hill, which was one of the largest plantations in Mecklenburg County, […]
Governor proclaims Juneteenth Day
June 18. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed tomorrow Juneteenth Day in North Carolina, honoring the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. “As we celebrate Black heritage, history and freedom, it’s critical that we also take this opportunity to both celebrate the progress we’ve made and accept the challenge we […]
Juneteenth observation Saturday at Ada Jenkins
June 18. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox will speak at the Juneteenth observation Saturday at the Ada Jenkins Center. The nationwide holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has spread nationwide since then. The event, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm, includes music and entertainment as well as […]
The things police do
June 16. Davidson Police officers will read “Officer Buckle and Gloria” by Peggy Rathmann during Summertime Storytime on Tuesday, June 22 on the steps of the Davidson Public Library. There will be two sessions, one at 1:30 pm and another at 5:30. Bring a blanket! More info: DPDCommunityEngagement@townofdavidson.org. “Community engagement is a priority for the […]
NC Sen. Marcus hosts online Town Hall June 16
June 15. NC Sen. Natasha Marcus will host an online Town Hall 7-8 pm Wednesday, June 16 that will include an MSN/assistant vice president at the Levine Cancer Institute who supports expanding healthcare access in North Carolina. Marcus will provide updates on legislative developments and give constituents an opportunity to ask questions. Attendees must sign […]
Get a bang out of local Independence Day observations
June 14. Independence Day observations are back after the COVID hiatus. While there are no fireworks in Davidson, residents are invited to celebrate with a patriotic stroll up South Street to the Town Green. There will also be a concert on the green starting at 6 pm. Likewise, no town-sponsored fireworks in Huntersville July 4, […]
Fun things to do on Saturday
June 11. There’s fun to be had Saturday night in Lake Norman, whether you stay in tune as the Davidson mayor plays at the Second Saturday Concerts @ The Square or your tastes runs to comedy or a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute or some Dad pampering. Beerly Funny Comedy Night Andy Forrester at New Victory Lanes. […]
Juneteenth to be celebrated in Davidson
The community is invited to celebrate Juneteenth at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson on June 19. Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. The free celebration from 11 am to 2 pm, located at the Ada […]
Huge Juneteenth Festival in Plaza Midwood
June 9. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas presents its 24th Annual Celebration featuring the Juneteenth Freedom March and a Tribute to Isaac Applewhite June 17-20 in Plaza Midwood. Multi-cultural vendors will showcase food, art, music and culturally relevant merchandise. On Thursday, June 17 from 9 am to 5 pm, children can participate in the […]
