28 Can't-Miss Events Around Lake Norman In October

CORNELIUS, NC — The season of pumpkin spice has descended upon us, which also means it’s time for festivals, medieval jousting and perfecting costumes for the end-of-the-month candy grab.

Need some ideas for filling out your calendar? Here are 28 family-friendly events in October around Lake Norman, according to Visit Lake Norman:

Thursday, Oct. 4

• Pounding for Parker Foundation Gala, 7pm, Sweet Magnolia Estate — Cornelius

Friday, Oct. 5

• Standup Comedy in OTC, 8pm, Brick Row — Cornelius

Saturday, Oct. 6

• 2nd Annual Food Fight, 11:30am, Ada Jenkins Center — Davidson
• SoMa Davidson Fall Fest, 2pm, South Main Square — Davidson
• 18th Annual All American Dog Show, 3pm, Robbins Park — Cornelius
• Cork & Cask Oktoberfest, 4pm, Cork & Cask — Cornelius
• (6-7) Carolina Renaissance Festival: Kids FREE Weekend, 10am — Huntersville

Thursday, Oct. 11

• Drum Circle in OTC, 6pm, Brick Row — Cornelius

Friday, Oct. 12

• 2nd Friday Street Festival, 6pm, Oak Street Mill — Cornelius

Saturday, Oct. 13

• 6th Annual Huntersville Fall Festival, 10am, Barnette Elementary School — Huntersville
• Urban Art Slam, 4pm, Oak Street Mill — Cornelius
• Lake Norman Summer Concert Series, 5pm, D9 Brewing Company — Cornelius
• (13-14) Carolina Renaissance Festival: BrewFest Weekend, 10am — Huntersville

Sunday, Oct. 14

• Hope Fest, 1pm, Hope House Foundation — Huntersville

Monday, Oct. 15

• Organ at Davidson October Concert, 7:30pm, Davidson College Presbyterian Church — Davidson

Saturday, Oct. 20

• Fall Community Extravaganza, 8am, Huntersville United Methodist Church — Huntersville
• 6th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival, 4pm, Bailey Road Park — Cornelius
• Halloween in Huntersville, 4pm, Rural Hill — Huntersville
• (20-21) Carolina Renaissance Festival: Celtic Music Weekend, 10am — Huntersville

Tuesday, Oct. 23

• National Touring Comedian Marty Simpson, 8pm, Lake Norman Comedy Zone — Cornelius

Thursday, Oct. 25

• Drum Circle in OTC, 6pm, Brick Row — Cornelius

Friday, Oct. 26

• Halloween March, 5pm, Davidson Main Street — Davidson
• Family Weekend, 5pm, Davidson College - Various Locations — Davidson

Saturday, Oct. 27

• Halloween in OTC Block Party, 2pm, Oak Street Mill — Cornelius
• Voice Studio Fall Recital, 2pm, Davidson College - Tyler-Tallman Hall — Davidson
• Tricks ‘n Treats Halloween Celebration, 3:30pm, NorthCross Shopping Center — Huntersville
• (27-28) Carolina Renaissance Festival: Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights, 10am — Huntersville

Sunday, Oct. 28

• Concert Series: Flute4 Quartet, 3pm, Davidson College - Tyler-Tallman Hall — Davidson

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