5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend Near Mooresville: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

MOORESVILLE, NC — Cooler temperatures are headed our way this weekend, which means it’s going to be a great weekend to get outside.

While you might not need to pull out the heavy sweaters just yet, temperatures will start to feel a bit more seasonal this weekend. After a week of summer-like heat, Mooresville will see highs fall to the 70s.

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:

• Fall Festival at Lazy 5 Ranch -- It’s opening weekend of the Lazy 5’s fall festival, which means not only can you take a wagon ride to feed giraffes, zebras, bison and more, but you can try out the pumpkin slingshot, corn hole, and check out the straw castle. Cash only. The Fall Festival runs Sept. 30 - Oct. 29. 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville.
• 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.
• Downtown Davidson Fall Arts Festival -- More than 40 local and regional artists will be on Main Street for this annual, can’t miss event in Davidson. Main Street, Sat., Sept. 30, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Lake Norman Summer Concert Series at D9 Brewing -- Queen City Party Band headlines this monthly concert series at Cornelius’ own D9 Brewing Company. 11138 Treynorth Dr., Cornelius. Sat., Sept. 30 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• The Musical World of Harry Potter at Knight Theater -- This one hour concert is geared for little wizards ages 4-9 years old. The event includes musical performances by Northwest School of the Arts Mixed Chamber Choir, a station where you can make you own magical conductor’s wand, coloring sheets and a musical petting zoo. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Sept. 30, 11 a.m.

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