7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: concerts, hiking and yoga
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Friday, June 23
Location: Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Start your weekend with a live musical performance in the Plaza of Birkdale Village every Friday evening. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Music provided by Ryan and Woody.
Saturday, June 24
Location: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Celebrate Independence Day a little early with a free concert by the Charlotte Symphony, followed by fireworks. The opening act will be Rockie Lynne, and there will be a Kids’ Zone, as well as concessions available from local breweries, wineries and food trucks.
Sunday, June 25
Location: Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Meet at the visitor center at Lake Norman State Park and take a short hike along the 0.8-mile Alder Trail. The group will explore the shores of two creeks, learning about the plants that grow there. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 704-528-6350.
Monday, June 26
Location: Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Enjoy an hour of yoga designed for all levels. Bring a mat and some friends. The cost includes a beverage.
Tuesday, June 27
Location: Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get your squad together and compete in two rounds of general knowledge trivia for the chance to win prizes from brewery sponsors. This event takes place every Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 28
Kids’ Class at Pike Nurseries: Carnivorous Plants
Location: Pike Nurseries, 18234 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Kids and their parents will learn about insect-eating plants and how to care for them. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 29
Location: LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
This popular outdoor concert series takes place every Thursday from May to September. Performing on June 29 is the rock band Brother Pearl.
Visit Charlotte on the Cheap for an expanded list of things to do in the Lake Norman area, as well as a big list of things to do in the whole Charlotte region. You’ll find festivals, kids’ activities, date night ideas, art, trivia, and much more
This story was originally published June 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM with the headline "7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: concerts, hiking and yoga."
