Instead of giving you another long list of events, LKNConnect has planned a Lake Norman weekend for you — live music, time on the water, exploring our towns, great local food and a few opportunities to simply slow down and enjoy where we live.
Pick one day, follow the whole weekend, or create your own adventure.
Experience Living Lake Norman.
Start your weekend early at LangTree Lake Norman!
Join Waves Entertainment as they celebrate their 100th LangTree LIVE show.
Tim Elliott provides the music for a Thursday evening filled with live entertainment, food, friends and a Lake Norman summer night.
Expect an energetic outdoor concert atmosphere with plenty of music and activity. Arrive early enough to walk LangTree, find dinner and get settled before the music begins.
Don’t rush from work directly to the concert. Turn Thursday into your first weekend experience.
Come early. Explore LangTree. Have dinner. Then enjoy the show.
Looking for dinner? Check the LKNConnect Dining Guide and find a restaurant to make the evening complete.
Friday night takes us to Birkdale Village in Huntersville for Live Under the Oaks from 6–8 PM, featuring the Paul Bradley Atkinson Band.
Start with dinner, wander through the shops and then find your place for an evening of free outdoor music.
A relaxed, walkable family evening with restaurants, shopping and entertainment all within a few steps of one another.
Arrive early and give yourself time to enjoy Birkdale before the music starts.
Dinner → Explore Birkdale → Live Music → Ice Cream.
That’s a pretty good Friday night.
Use the LKNConnect Huntersville Dining Guide to choose dinner and the LKNConnect Ice Cream & Frozen Treats Guide to find a sweet ending to the evening.
Saturday we’re skipping the concert schedule.
After all, there’s a pretty big attraction sitting right in the middle of our community.
Lake Norman.
Make Saturday your family’s Lake Day.
Spend the day at Lake Norman State Park, explore somewhere along the shoreline, go fishing, rent a kayak or paddleboard, pack a picnic or simply discover a part of the lake your family hasn’t experienced before.
This is the day to slow down.
Don’t over-schedule it. Pack sunscreen, water, snacks and whatever your family needs for several hours outside.
If you’re kayaking, paddleboarding or boating, check weather, lake conditions and rental requirements before leaving home.
Do one thing on Lake Norman your family has never done before.
Explore a new cove. Paddle somewhere new. Walk a new trail. Visit another side of the lake.
And when everyone is tired and hungry, let somebody else cook.
Check the LKNConnect Dining Guide — or make the entire day about the lake by choosing dinner from the LKNConnect Waterfront Dining Guide.
Sunday afternoon, head to Downtown Davidson.
Walk Main Street. Explore the shops. Grab something to eat. Enjoy one of the most distinctive downtowns around Lake Norman.
Then take your chairs or blanket to the Davidson Village Green for GospelFest from 6–8 PM, part of Davidson’s Concerts on the Green.
This is the relaxed finish to the weekend.
Downtown Davidson is highly walkable, so park once and explore. Give yourself plenty of time before the concert rather than arriving just as the music begins.
Then settle onto the Village Green and enjoy a free Sunday evening concert.
Explore Davidson → Shop Main Street → Have Dinner → Concert on the Green.
Use the LKNConnect Davidson Shopping Guide to explore local shops and the LKNConnect Davidson Dining Guideto choose where to eat.
Want something indoors?
This is the final weekend of Million Dollar Quartet at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.
Elvis Presley. Johnny Cash. Jerry Lee Lewis. Carl Perkins.
For families with older children and teenagers — and especially families who love music — dinner followed by a live theatrical performance makes another terrific Lake Norman experience.
Check the LKNConnect Cornelius Dining Guide and make an evening of it.
Don’t see exactly what your family wants?
That’s where the rest of LKNConnect comes in.
Looking for more things to do? Explore the LKNConnect Guide to Family Activities.
Want to see what’s happening around the lake? Check the LKNConnect Events Calendar.
Hungry? Explore the LKNConnect Dining Guides.
Want dinner with a view? Try the LKNConnect Waterfront Dining Guide.
Ready for dessert? Check the LKNConnect Ice Cream & Frozen Treats Guide.
Want to explore our towns? Visit the LKNConnect Shopping Guides.
You don’t have to leave Lake Norman to create a great family weekend.
Sometimes the best memories are waiting at a concert on the Green, around a dinner table, in a kayak on the lake or in a town you’ve driven through a hundred times but never really stopped to explore.
Get out. Explore. Try something new.
Your Community. Your Stories. Your Connections.
Huntersville is just one of many communities waiting to be explored.
LKNConnect makes it easy to create your own perfect weekend with local guides throughout the Lake Norman region.
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No matter where your weekend takes you, LKNConnect is here to help you discover great places to eat, shop, explore, and create lasting memories together.
Experience Living Lake Norman. Your Community. Your Stories. Your Connections.
These are only our recommendations for an adventure in Huntersvile – We will be featuring adventures in Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersivlle, Mooresville and Troutman. Mooreville is featured next week
Explore the comprehensive LKNConnect Family Activities Guide for our growing collection of parks, farms, museums, playgrounds, attractions and seasonal destinations throughout Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersville, Mooresville, Troutman and the surrounding Lake Norman communities.
Then return every Thursday as LKNConnect spotlights New Family Adventures for the coming weekend.
Hours, prices and availability may change. Reservations are strongly recommended when offered. Please confirm current information directly with each destination before leaving home.
Our Comprehensive Family Activities Guide begins below and is organized by town, making it easy to discover parks, playgrounds, museums, farms, educational attractions, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly destinations throughout the Lake Norman region.
nning a quick afternoon outing or an entire weekend adventure, you’ll find outstanding family experiences waiting in every Lake Norman community.
Our LKNConnect Weekend Editor’s Picks™ highlight just a few of the experiences we think are especially worth your time this weekend. But they’re only the beginning.
Below you’ll find our Complete Guide to Family Activities Around Lake Norman—a comprehensive listing of festivals, concerts, community events, outdoor adventures, museums, parks, attractions, and family-friendly activities taking place throughout the region.
Whether you’re planning a full weekend itinerary or simply looking for one more great idea, we hope this guide helps you discover something new and make the most of your time around Lake Norman.
