Here’s a look at the highlights for this weekend:
Friday, Oct. 22
6-8 pm. Thirsty Horses. The Grove across from Starbucks at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Saturday, Oct. 23
9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Fest
4-9 pm. This annual community event features live music, beer from local NC breweries, food trucks, free admission and parking. Event proceeds to benefit the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd.
ACE Party Band, dance variety. 6-8 pm on Jetton Street in front of The Linden Apartments, Davidson.
Sunday, Oct. 24
4 – 7 pm with free entertainment including balloon twisters, airbrush tattoos, games, local craft vendors. A costume contest starts at 5:30 pm. Award Categories: Cutest Baby (age 1 and younger), Best Costume (ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17), Best Homemade Costume, Best Adult Costume (ages 18+) and Best Family Costume. Food trucks will be onsite with food & beverage available for purchase. Huntersville Athletic Park, 11720 Verhoeff Dr.
Saturday and Sunday
10 am – 5:30 pm. The interactive event is a combination of outdoor theater, circus, open air arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. Tickets $27 adults starting at 13 years; $17 ages 5-12 years; 4 and younger free. Renaissance Festival fairgrounds,16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville.