Thursday, Nov. 28
7:45 am | Nov. 28. The 17th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot is a family-friendly tradition and is the perfect way to start the morning and work up an appetite. With three distances to choose from, including the 5K, 10K, and Distance Dare – 15K, there’s something for everyone. 20010 Chartown Dr., Cornelius.
Friday, Nov. 29
Joe Gransden’s Little Big Band Holiday Show
7:30 pm | Nov. 29. Favorite holiday classics played by jazz sensation Joe Gransden and his big band.Tickets $45-$65. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue.
Saturday, Nov. 30
4-7 pm | Nov. 30. Annual tree lighting around 5:45 pm. Community group performances, children’s activities, a model train display, food and drink, s’mores, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Downtown Cornelius outside the Cain Center for the Arts.
12th annual AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show
9 am – 3 pm | Nov. 30. Ray Evernham’s 12th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show is open to all cars. Gates open for car entrants at 7 am and for spectators at 9 am. Registration is $30 per car. Spectator tickets are $5 and kids under 6 are admitted for free. Trane Technologies North American Corporate Headquarters, 800 Beaty St., Davidson.
Noon – 5 pm | Nov. 30. Local vendors. Lost World Brewing, Cornelius.
Maker’s Market
Noon – 5 pm | Nov. 30. Holiday gift market with local vendors, live music, letters and pictures with Santa, food trucks. Veterans Park, downtown Huntersville.
Sunday, Dec. 1
1-4 pm | Dec. 1. Interested in learning about traditional 18th-century Christmas decorations? Learn how to make your own, and help decorate the Hugh Torance House and Store. Tickets are free, and donations are appreciated. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
A Service of Remembrance and Hope
3:30 pm | Dec. 1. For when the holidays carry hints of sadness. Lingle Chapel, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Saturday, Nov. 30- Sunday, Dec. 1
Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Market
10 am – 4 pm | Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Get a head start on Christmas shopping with an endless supply of boutiques, crafters, woodworkers, artisans, glass blowers and more. $7 entry; free parking. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy. 49, Concord.
Sunday, Dec. 1
1-6 pm | Dec. 1. Shop local artisans and small businesses; Christmas-themed inflatables and activities; local craft brews, ciders and food trucks; Candy Cane Quest scavenger hunt; Letters to Santa Station; live Christmas music and performances; a visit from Saint Nick. Oak Street Mill, downtown Cornelius.
Sunday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 8
Dec. 1-8. See online to register, learn details to enter and the entry deadline. Lake Norman State Park visitors will vote for their favorite house this week. Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Rd., Troutman.
• Send your event information to corneliustoday@gmail.com. Deadline is the 15th of the month for the print calendar; one week in advance for online/newsletter calendars.
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