5 Things To Do In Huntersville This Weekend

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — President’s Day is Monday, which means this weekend will be one of big sales from shopping malls to car dealerships. If spending your weekend shopping isn’t really you’re bag, Patch has you covered.

It could be a soggy long weekend in the Queen City region, according to the National Weather Service. Rain moves into the regional forecast Friday afternoon, with a chance of rain every day in the forecast though President's Day.

SEE ALSO: Huntersville Forecast: When It Will Rain President’s Day Weekend

Here are five events to check out in the area:

• WWII Living History Event

Saturday, Feb. 17, Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville

Say event organizers: “Historic Latta Plantation is transformed into the European countryside circa 1940's. World War Two Reenactors from across the Carolina's will be on site to display uniforms, weaponry, gear and more. Demonstrations and camp-life will be on display throughout the day as spectators take-in history-in-action! The Latta grounds will be open throughout the day focusing on the life and times of World War Two. The Latta home will be open for a self-guided tour, visitors will be able to see farm animals, the exhibit hall and all of the days activities are accessible with admission. Admission: $9 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, Children 5 & Under FREE, Veteran Discounts.

• Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing

Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius

Say event organizers: “Kicking off this Saturday and continuing through the month of February (while supplies last) Old Town Public House is offering a special treat flight that includes 4 beers and 8 scrumptious girl scout cookies for just $15. Let our craft beverage specialists do all the thinking for you, we will pour you a flight of beers that are deliciously paired with some of the Girl Scout cookie best sellers including: Thin Mints, Lemonades, Carmel deLites and S'mores.”

• Davidson Tour De Food Foodie Tour

Saturday, Feb. 17, The Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg Street, Davidson

“Take a tour of Davidson,” say event organizers. “A quaint little town full of history and rich in flavor. We will start our tour at the Old Cotton Mill now known as The Brick House Tavern found at 209 Delburg St. From there we will wind our way through historical Davidson down Main St, stopping at 5-6 different restaurants from upscale dining to the soda shop along the way. We will sample some of the finest culinary delights these establishments have to offer. At one of the stops enjoy a local beer or wine tasting. You will get to meet the owners and chefs for a very personal experience unlike any other. Come see how innovative these independently owned restaurants can turn farm fresh food into the most delectable dishes. Eat - Drink - Walk with us through Davidson.”

• Daytona 500 Cookout

Sunday, Feb. 18, noon, The Kilted Buffalo, 8625 Townley Road, Huntersville

NASCAR’s 2018 season kicks off Sunday ad the Kilted Buffalo is celebrating. Say event organizers: “Our annual cookout with free burgers and hotdogs. Grab your friends and come drink some cold brews!”

• Sunday Jazz

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Corkscrew Birkdale, 16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville

Want to post your next neighborhood event on the Patch? We do too! No matter how big or small it may be, if it's local, it has a place on the Patch calendar.

Posting an event is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Here's how to do it:

1. Create a Patch account and sign up to post your own local content on Patch, totally free. It's probably the easiest thing you'll do all day.
2. Make a Calendar Event and fill it with all the awesome info that people need to add it to their list of things to do in their neighborhood. Choose a fun image to upload and most importantly - have fun with it! It's your event, and the possibilities are endless.
3. Post it on Patch! That's it. Get ready for RSVPs.

You can share your event for free to three Patches, or if you really want to get the community's attention, you can pay $20 to feature your event. When an event is featured, it receives priority placement on the local calendar as well as on the homepage, article pages and in the daily newsletter (if available) the week before the event.