5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend Around Lake Norman: Oct. 6 - Oct. 9

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Autumn is in full swing this weekend in the Lake Norman region, as area pumpkin patches and farms ramp up seasonal activities. This weekend is also all about racing -- from NASCAR’s homecoming with the Bank of America 500 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway to wiener dog races in downtown Mooresville.

Sunshine and clear skies are on tap for Friday, but that will change Saturday when clouds move into the region. Sunday heavy rains and gusty winds from Nate will move into the Queen City region, the National Weather Service said in a hazardous weather outlook. Heavy rains stay in the forecast through Monday, NWS said.

You can read more about the Lake Norman region’s weekend weather forecast here.

Here is Patch’s list of five fun things to do this weekend:

• Drumming in Davidson -- Find your groove on the Village Green. Friday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m.
• Wiener Dog Race -- Wiener racing is returning to downtown Mooresville this weekend with Dachshunds set to compete in four events for charity Saturday. Downtown Mooresville, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Carnival for the Cure -- The 3rd Annual Carnival for the Cure at Lenux Stables will have activities for adults and kids, live music provided by Ben Gatlin and food trucks. Saturday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Kids Free Weekend at Carolina Renaissance Festival -- It’s opening weekend of one of the largest Ren Fairs in the country. Each weekend through Nov. 19 you can find costumed players re-creating days gone by at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, held north of Charlotte between Concord and Huntersville. 16445 Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville. Weekends Sept. 30 - Nov. 19, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Community Blood Drive -- Come out to Regal Cinemas Birkdale Stadium 16 and give the gift that will save lives. Make a blood donation through Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and get a free movie ticket! Saturday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m - 6:30 p.m.

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