Huntersville Weekend Events: Hot Rods, Living History

HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- If you’re looking for something to do in the Huntersville and Lake Norman area, we’ve got a list of highlights for you.

After a week of spotty rain and afternoon thunderstorms, the Lake Norman region has a nice weekend with dry conditions awaiting. Saturday and Sunday, will be mostly sunny with highs near 91, and lows in the 70s.

You can read more about the weekend forecast here.

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Here are some of the top events in the Lake Norman region the weekend of Aug. 18, 2017:

Friday, Aug. 18

• Mingling on the Greens -- Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Dr., Huntersville. Aug. 18-20, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Jade Moore Music -- Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville. 8 p.m.
• Hot Rods and Hops -- Innovative Speed Shop, 10228 Bailey Road, Suite 206, Cornelius. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Mommy and Me Paddle Together -- Carolina Paddleboard Co., 400 N. Harbor Pl. Davidson. 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19

• Huntersville Growers Market -- Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. 8 a.m. - noon.
• Latta Living History Day -- Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Finding Dory Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night -- NorthCross Shopping Center, 9709 Sam Furr Rd., Huntersville. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Community Shredding Event - New Beginnings Moravian, 201 Seagle St., Huntersville. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Vulture Feeding -- Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville. 12:30 p.m.

• Davidson Farmer’s Market -- Main St. next to Town Hall, Davidson. 8 a.m. - noon.
• Mooresville Farmer’s Market -- 225 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. 8 a.m. - noon.

Sunday, Aug. 20

• Summertime Blues - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 8600 Mount Holly Huntersville Rd., Huntersville. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Tiny Stage Concerts Songwriter Showcase -- Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Upcoming Events:

• Movies in the Park: Secret Life of Pets -- Aug. 24, North Mecklenburg Park, Huntersville. 8 p.m.
• Outdoor Cinema Series: The LEGO Batman Movie & Back 2 School Bash -- Aug. 26, Robbins Park, Cornelius. 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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