7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Fan Fest, Rural Hill Day, tacos + trivia
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. 11
Davidson Wildcats Fall Fan Fest
Location: Richardson Stadium, 200 Baker Dr, Davidson NC 28036
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Celebrate the 2023-24 Davidson athletics season with Davidson College at Richardson Stadium. You can expect autographs, games, food trucks, craft beer and more at the event.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Location: Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: $5
Spend your Saturday with wonder and fun activities at Historic Rural Hill. From historic demonstrations in the Rural Retreat Cabin to food trucks from vendors like Buster’s Ice Cream/Nathan’s Hot Dogs and Eggroll Company, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Sunday, Aug. 13
Davidson’s Concerts on the Green: Riggsbee Road
Location: Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main St, Davidson NC 28036
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy your Sunday night with some Americana tunes from Riggsbee Road at Davidson Village Green. Grab a cooler or set a picnic with your friends or family or grab a bite at the restaurants near you.
Monday, Aug. 14
Parking Lot Beer Tennis at Hoptown Brewing Company
Location: 107 Plantation Ridge Dr. Mooresville NC 28117
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you’re looking to get some exercise, be a little competitive or just have some fun, here’s your chance. The ServeAces League is hosting a summer league at Hoptown on Monday nights. Show off your tennis skills and see if you’ve got what it takes.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Grab a drink at B&K Tea Cafe in Mooresville
Location: 115 Commons Dr, STE F, Mooresville NC 28117
Time: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Cost: Under $10
Grab a sweet drink like a House Milk Tea or Pineapple Passionfruit Tea at B&K Tea Cafe and sip the night away. The boba tea spot just recently opened and offers merch, as well.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Tacos and Trivia at King Canary Brewing
Location: 562 Williamson Rd Mooresville NC 28117
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Surprise — it’s Taco Wednesday. Catch Tacos on the Road food truck, parked at King Canary Brewing. You can order tacos, burritos, chips and salsa and partake in outside trivia starting at 7 p.m. Did I mention that furry friends are also welcome?
Thursday, Aug. 17
Lala Caboosa Concert: Spiderwebs
Location: Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy some tunes at Downtown Huntersville from Spiderwebs, a tribute band to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani. You can grab some lawn chairs or a blanket and hear the great tunes, plus food truck snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
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 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM with the headline "7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Fan Fest, Rural Hill Day, tacos + trivia."
