7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Rock the Park, bowl, eat s’mores
This list is curated by Charlotte on the Cheap, where you’ll find even more free and cheap things to do every day, and detailed by Denise Casalez.
Friday, Aug 4
Rock the Park in Liberty Park (Mooresville): The Entertainers
Location: 225 East Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: Seating starts at 5 p.m., and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: free admission
Come listen some tunes at Liberty Park at Downtown Mooresville. The Rock the Park summer series occurs every first Friday of the month from June to September. The Entertainers will be performing R&B, top 40 hits and everything in between, so come by to check it out.
Saturday, Aug 5
Concerts @ the Circles – Stella Rising
Location: 605 Jetton Street Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you like original pop/rock songs or infused covers from blues, funk and reggae, then come and hang around in front of Clean Juice Davidson for a live music performance from Stella Rising. This Charlotte-based band is ready to rock some tunes for you.
Sunday, Aug 6
Location: 10228 Bailey Rd. Suite 201, Cornelius NC 28031
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy your Sunday with an open mic night at Eleven Lakes Brewing. You can expect performances from Eddie Kennedy and Ian Cunningham. Feel free to order one of the brewery’s signature beers, such as River Otter Red or Lazy River or say hi to the brew dog, Charley.
Monday, Aug 7
Outdoor storytime at Davidson Library
Location: 119 South Main Street Davidson NC 28036
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Looking for something to do with your family? Davidson Library is having an outdoor family storytime, where all ages can enjoy songs, stories and movement activities to help support your child’s literary skill development.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
All You can Bowl for $9.99 at Spare Time Huntersville
Location: 16317 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 9-11 p.m.
Cost: $9.99
Spend your Tuesday night with a night full of unlimited bowling. Spare Time Huntersville is hosting an all-you-can-bowl special for $9.99 per person. Come by and show off your bowling skills.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Wine tasting at Crafty Beer Guys
Location: 14503 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville NC 28078
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $6
Crafty Beer Guys hosts wine tastings to explore new varietals through a guided tasting every Wednesday. It’s only $6, and you’ll get 30% off your purchase of a bottle of the selected wines. This is great for a nice date or just to relax after work.
Thursday, Aug. 10
End of Summer S’mores, Cookout and free boat rental at Lake Norman State Park
Location: Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Rd, Troutman NC 28166
Time: 12-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy tasty s’mores and a cookout event with Lake Norman State Park staff and friends. All boat rentals are free from 12-5 p.m. through the generosity of the park’s friend group, and you can celebrate International S’mores Day with warm marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate.
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 August 2, 2023 at 9:30 AM.
