7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Street Festival, Maker’s Market, new park.
This list is curated by Charlotte on the Cheap, where you’ll find even more free and cheap things to do every day.
Friday, July 14
Location: Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Bring the whole family to this fun event. It includes a competition of local BBQ food trucks, live music from Stormin’ Norman Experience and the Megan Doss Band, touch-a-truck, local artisans and vendors, craft breweries, kids’ activities and more.
Saturday, July 15
Location: Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 2 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Shop from local vendors, artists and crafters at Primary Brewery’s Maker’s Market in Huntersville..
Sunday, July 16
Location: Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
This fitness-focused hike is three miles long, on natural surface and compacted gravel trails, with mild elevation change. It’s moderately paced. Space is limited so make sure to register. Ages 18+.
Monday, July 17
Location: Beaty Park, 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: Daylight hours
Cost: Free
Explore this new 19-acre park, which just opened in Davidson on July 8. The park includes a playground, amphitheater, trails, a pond and more.
Tuesday, July 18
Location: Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Gather up your smartest friends and test your knowledge and memory at this weekly trivia night.
Wednesday, July 19
Live music at Eleven Lakes Brewing
Location: Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Wind down with tunes from Mike Bustin, who performs music by The Beatles, The Stones, Sam Cooke, and everyone in between.
Thursday, July 20
Location: Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 5. to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy live music, as well as a food truck and beverage vendor, at this evening concert in downtown Huntersville. Rivermist, a classic rock/variety/party band, will be performing.
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 July 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM.
