7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Star Party, Hay Days, pow wow
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. 22
Star Party at Lake Norman State Park
Location: 759 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Watch the night sky with Piedmont Ametuer Astronomers at Lake Norman State Park. You can see the bright stars with their telescopes and work on astronomy-based crafts.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Location: 11720 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 2-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Celebrate 150 years of Huntersville with Huntersville Hay Days, where there will be fall carnival games, live music, rides and more. Bring your family and friends, and end the day by watching fireworks light up the sky.
Sunday, Sept. 24
Metrolina Native American Association’s Pow Wow at Rural Hill
Location: 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free to $10
The Metro Native American Association is presenting a pow pow, a two-day intertribal event celebrating the gathering of North American tribes. Watch cultural performances during the drum and dance competitions, and check out Native American food and vendors.
Monday, Sept. 25
Open Mic Night at Old Town Public House
Location: 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Show off at Old Town Public House’s open mic night,hosted by Ian Cunningham. The event welcomes acoustic sets and full bands of all ages and genres. While you showcase your musical talent, you can also meet other musicians throughout the night.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Ghosts of Davidson walking tour
Location: 119 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: $15
Halloween is just around the corner — get spooked by learning about Davidson’s ghost history. Ghosts of Davidson is hosting 1.8-mile walking tours that are only about 10 minutes long. Maybe an extra guest will join you on your stroll through downtown Davidson.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Grab lunch at Azucar Cuban Restaurant
Location: 15906 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 11-3 p.m.
Cost: $10+
In the mood for some Cuban food? You’re just in luck because Azucar Cuban Restaurant is offering $10 lunch specials. Try the Ropa Vieja, which is shredded beef with onions, bell peppers and tomato sauce, or the Palomilla, a Cuban classic made with thin-cut mojo steak and grilled onions.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Location: 128 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Spend your Thursday night with Summit Coffee’s weekly trivia program. Show off your knowledge and skills, and see if you’ve got what it takes.
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