7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Live music, Festival of Cultures, disc golf
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, Oct. 6
Live Under the Oaks at Birkdale Village
Location: Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Want to listen to live music? Live Under the Oaks is hosting a performance every Friday evening from now to the end of October. This week, join in on a concert experience from Stormin Norman, a band with a blend of classic rock and country tunes.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Cornelius Festival of Cultures
Location: 21336 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 3-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
The first-ever Cornelius Festival of Cultures will feature 12 different cultures, and attendees can enjoy delicious food and beverages, including drinks from beer and wine vendors. You can also shop handmade items from various arts and craft vendors, see live performances from local groups, engage with kids’ crafts and much more.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Davidson’s Concerts on the Green: The Throwback Collaboration
Location: 119 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Concerts on the Green, a family-friendly concert series, is a popular tradition in Davidson. Old-school R&B band The Throwback Collaboration will funk the night away, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Monday, Oct. 9
Lunch at Tacos & Tortilla Factory
Location: 9548 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd E, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: <$15
Try a new lunch spot and stop by Tacos & Tortilla Factory. Enjoy Three tacos for $11.80 or a quesadilla for $12.39, and wash it down with a Jarrito fruit punch for $3.54 or a house-made Jamaica Agua Fresca for $1.77.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Disc Golf Putting League at Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing
Location: 215 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $10 + 20% off food and drink orders
Ghostface Disc Golf Putting League is happening every Tuesday at the Ghostface Social District. Sign-ups for $10 start at 6 p.m., and fun prizes are included for top teams. Attendees can also enjoy 20% off Tuesday for all food and drink orders.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Tacos and Trivia at King Canary Brewing
Location: 562 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Extend Taco Tuesday into Wednesday with the Tacos on the Road food truck, parked out front of King Canary Brewing from 6-8 p.m. Along with tacos, it will be serving up all the yummy classics including quesadillas, burritos, and chips and guac. Trivia will be held outside, and the first round starts at 7 p.m. Furry friends are also welcome outside.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Dinner at Savannah Oyster Co.
Location: 201 N Church St suite 100, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: 4-10 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Looking for a new dinner spot? Grab dinner at Savannah Oyster Co., located at Mill One. Try the Chorizo and Corn Hushpuppies for $6 or house cured salmon for $15. You can also try a Crab & Avocado Timbale for $16.
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.
