7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Latino Night, BBQ festival, maize maze
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, Sept. 15
Location: 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Celebrate the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month at Huntersville Latino Night at Veterans Park. Join the crowd on a night filled with live music, dancing, local food trucks and beverages. See exciting performances from Wanda Lopez, UltimaNota Music and more.
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Saturday, Sept. 16
Mooresville 150: Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival
Location: 255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: 4-9 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Looking for a fun festival this weekend? Mooresville 150 is hosting the Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival, where there will be live music, craft beer and food tastings.
Sunday, Sept. 17
Location: 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost: Free-$12
Want to do a maze within a field of maize? Rural Hill’s Amazing Maize Maze is open but only for a limited time. Enjoy the upcoming fall season by taking your family or friends and getting lost in seven acres of corn.
Monday, Sept. 18
Watch Panthers on Monday Night Football
Location: Birkdale Big Screen, Birkdale Village Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Hey sports fans, looking for a way to watch the Panthers on a big screen? Birkdale Big Screen is hosting the Panthers’ Monday Night Football game on its 10x15 LED screen. The Big Screen is also hosting a series of tournaments, games and more till the end of October.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Location: Primal Brewery Huntersville, 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Wine lovers and dance enthusiasts will want to check out Primal Brewing’s wine-tasting and dance party. The evening starts with five samples of different wines and ends with a dance party with the Fred Astaire Dance Team.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Location: 20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Looking for a fun date idea? This Lake Norman couple who was featured on “The Ultimatum” shared one of their favorite date spots, Hello, Sailor, with CharlotteFive. You, too, can date like a reality TV star and try out menu items like the beef fat fries or hushpuppies for $7, Lake Caesar for $12 or a Cauliflower Steak for $15.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Jazz, Soul and R&B Live with Dapper Street Productions
Location: David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
In the mood to hear live jazz, R&B and soul? You’re in luck because Dapper Street Productions is partnering with Culture Blocks to bring in live music for this community celebration. There will be a live performance from Letron Brantley and Friends.
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 September 13, 2023 at 3:17 PM with the headline "7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Latino Night, BBQ festival, maize maze."
