Huntersville and surrounding areasVerified Nov 9, 2026 · Nov 10–26
Huntersville and surrounding areas

Welcome to
Huntersville

There's More Happening Around Here Than You Think.

Huntersville is home base — but this is for every town around it: Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Mount Holly, Concord, Charlotte & Greater Lake Norman. Events, free things to do, food, openings and local news — verified, in one place. If you live around here, this is for you.

Birkdale Village plaza in Huntersville with fountains, green lawn and stage on a sunny fall day
Birkdale Village — The PlazaIce rink opens Nov 21.
—Until the parade
22Verified events
12 freeCost $0
Nov 10–26This round
Every listingDate · Place · Cost · Source
Not just Huntersville

Your town is in here too

Huntersville first — but nobody around here is an afterthought. Every town below has its own verified listings this round. Tap your town to see only what's happening there.

13 listings · Home base

Huntersville

Parade & ceremony Nov 14, Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials, Renaissance Festival, Birkdale on Ice from Nov 21.

In the list · Wed Nov 11

Cornelius

Veterans Day Program, 11 AM at Rotary Plaza — plus the free cookout at Eleven Lakes Brewing, 5–8 PM.

In the list · Wed Nov 11

Davidson

Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 AM at Town Hall & Community Center, 251 South St. Free, all welcome.

2 listings · Both free

Mooresville

Veterans Day ceremony + parade down Main Street Nov 11, and Letters From Home — a free 1940s music show — Nov 22.

In the list · Thu Nov 12

Denver

Save Brevard's Chapel Gathering at Lake Norman Olive + Vine, Nov 12 — free. Liberty Tree Dedication Nov 11, 2 PM, 5124 NC-73.

In the list · Wed Nov 18

Mount Holly

GIS Day: Maps at the Mill, Nov 18, 9 AM, 400 East Central Ave — maps, local history and hands-on demos.

2 listings · Both free

Concord

29th Annual Tree Lighting downtown Nov 20, then the 98th Concord Christmas Parade Nov 21 at 2:30 PM.

2 listings · Uptown + Park Expo

Charlotte

Southern Christmas Show, Nov 11–22 at the Park Expo — and the 80th Thanksgiving Eve Parade on Tryon St, Nov 25.

Between towns? Covered.

Greater Lake Norman

Live between towns or out by the lake? Regional picks are in the same list — like free TreeAdoption for ZIPs 28078, 28031, 28035, 28036 & 28070, and the Northern Regional Roundup for families across the north side.

Know before you go

HUNTERSVILLE, RIGHT NOW.

Events today

Mon, Nov 9: Nothing verified today. Next: Dart League, Tue Nov 10, 7 PM, FREE.

Local headlines

101 townhomes approved · Parking deck funded · Red Line at 30% design. See Unfiltered.

What's new

Birkdale on Ice Nov 21 · Santa's Cottage Nov 22 · Free trees Nov 23. See What's New.

This Saturday

Parade day — 9:30 AM downtown, ceremony 11 AM at Veterans Park.

At a glance

Today's Local Pulse

Today · Mon Nov 9

Quiet Monday

No verified listing today. Next up: Dart League, Tue 7 PM, FREE.

Sat Nov 14

4 big events, one day

Parade, Sheepdog Trials, Renaissance Festival, Northern Roundup.

Coming soon

Birkdale turns to winter

Ice rink + tree lighting Nov 21. Santa's Cottage Nov 22.

Don't miss it — Saturday, Nov 14

The weekend headliner

Veterans Park in downtown Huntersville with memorial pillars, flag and red caboose
FreeAll agesDowntown Huntersville

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

Parade steps off 9:30 AM, Sat Nov 14, ends at Veterans Park. Ceremony at 11 AM. Arrive early — parking fills fast.

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM parade · 11:00 AM ceremony
Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd
FREE

✓ Verified Nov 9

Directions

Coming up — Huntersville & surrounding areas

Nov 10–26 · Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Mount Holly, Concord & Charlotte. Every card names its town. Checked Nov 9 — check with the organizer before you go.

22 events
Your town:
Community Calendar

Day by day

Tue 10November

Dart League — Primal Brewery

7–9 PM · Free

Free
Wed 11Veterans Day

Veterans Day in four towns + free cookout

Cornelius 11 AM · Davidson 11 AM · Mooresville ceremony 11 AM & parade 1 PM · Southern Christmas Show opens, Charlotte · Cookout 5–8 PM, Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius

Free
Thu 12November

Kids theatre AM, Denver gathering + Paint & Brew PM

Theatre 10 AM, Waymer Park · Save Brevard's Chapel, 6 PM, Denver · Paint & Brew 7 PM, Primal Brewery

Family + Adults
Wed 18November

Mount Holly + homeschool day

GIS Day: Maps at the Mill, 9 AM, Mount Holly · Homeschool Day, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville

All towns
Sat 14Big Saturday

Parade, Sheepdog Trials, Renaissance Festival & Roundup

Four events — see cards above.

Don't miss
Thu 19November

Family RPG Night: Dungeons & Dragons

5:30 PM · North County Regional Library

Library · Free
Fri 20November

Storytime, church night & comedy

Quest Nature Center · Union Church 6:30 PM · Comedy 8 PM, Primal

All ages
Fri 20November

Concord Tree Lighting

6–9 PM, Downtown Concord · FREE. Storytime, church night & comedy in Huntersville the same day.

Free
Sat 21November

Birkdale on Ice + Concord Christmas Parade

Rink opens in Huntersville (through Jan 10) · 98th Concord Christmas Parade, 2:30 PM · Santa's Cottage opens Nov 22.

Save the date
Sun 22November

Letters From Home — Mooresville

2 PM, Mooresville Performing Arts Center · FREE. Southern Christmas Show's last day in Charlotte.

Free
Wed 25November

Thanksgiving Eve Parade — Charlotte

5:30 PM, Tryon St, Uptown · Free to watch from the route.

Free

Free around town

Birkdale Village plaza with splash fountains and oak trees
Free

Birkdale Village

100+ free Plaza events a year — concerts, movies, markets, festivals.

Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
Children gathered for storytime in a library
Free

Library — North County Regional

Storytimes, RPG Night, teen programs — free with a library card.

16500 Holly Crest Ln, Huntersville
Sunset over Lake Norman with orange sky reflecting on the water
Free / Low cost

Latta Nature Preserve & Raptor Center

Trails, lake views, Raptor Trail, storytimes. Homeschool Day Nov 18.

6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville
Family & Kids

For everyone in the family

01 / KIDS

Kids

Storytime, theatre, Renaissance Festival, Sheepdog Festival, Santa from Nov 22.

02 / FAMILIES

Families & Parents

Parade + Rural Hill, Roundup fair, Turkey Trots, Birkdale on Ice.

03 / YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults

Paint & Brew, Dart League, comedy at Primal. Open mics nearby.

04 / OLDER ADULTS

Older Adults

Veterans ceremonies, Latta walks, church nights, markets, daytime concerts.

Save the date

Thanksgiving — Thu, Nov 26

Angels & Sparrows 5K, Fleet Feet, 7 AM · NorthStone Turkey Trot, 8 AM.

Birkdale on Ice — Nov 21 to Jan 10

Skating all season. Tree lighting Nov 21 · Santa's Cottage Nov 22–Dec 24.

Free trees — Register Nov 23

TreesCharlotte TreeAdoption Dec 5, 9–11:30 AM (ZIPs 28078, 28031, 28035, 28036, 28070). Registration opens Nov 23, 10 AM.

Half Marathon — Dec 11–12

Huntersville Half Marathon Weekend returns in December.

Restaurants & entertainment

Eat, Drink & Explore

Evening crowd at a live event
Huntersville3 listings

Primal Brewery

Dart League Tue (FREE) · Paint & Brew Thu · Comedy Fri.

Primal Brewery, Huntersville
Birkdale Village plaza with fountains
100+ free events / yr

Birkdale Village

Concerts, movies, markets + dining. Ice rink from Nov 21.

Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
Outdoor community market
Cornelius

Eleven Lakes Brewing

Free Veterans Day Cookout — Wed Nov 11, 5–8 PM.

Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius · FREE

Recent arrivals

Checked Nov 9, 2026.

MexicanOpened May 2026

Rio 150

Baja-style tacos near Exit 25.

16801 Caldwell Creek Dr, Huntersville
Source: Lake Norman Restaurants
Brewery + KitchenOpened Dec 2025

Suffolk Punch — Birkdale

Two-story taproom, rooftop bar, scratch kitchen.

16912 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
Source: Lake Norman Restaurants
Breakfast & BurgersOpened Apr 2026

FunkHeizer's Diner

All-day breakfast and burgers.

14013 N Creek Village Dr, Ste 600, Huntersville
Source: Lake Norman Restaurants

Also at Birkdale: North Italia, Burtons Grill, bartaco. Closed: Foxcroft Food & Wine (Oct 10). Source · Nov 9.

Openings & developments

What's New

Birkdale on Ice — Nov 21

Rink opens, runs through Jan 10. Tree lighting same day. Santa's Cottage Nov 22–Dec 24.

Birkdale Village · Skating ticketed · Source: Huntersville Hub · Nov 9

Free trees — Register Nov 23

TreeAdoption Dec 5, 9–11:30 AM. Registration opens Nov 23, 10 AM.

ZIPs 28078, 28031, 28035, 28036, 28070

Nana Morrison's — Dec 2026

Soul food favorite opening at 9810 Gilead Rd — its first Lake Norman location.

Source: Lake Norman Restaurants · Nov 9

Directions

Flying Biscuit Café — Signed

All-day breakfast brand coming to Huntersville. Site TBA.

Source: Lake Norman Publications · Nov 9

Local news

Huntersville Unfiltered

DevelopmentOct 20 vote

Northline Row approved — 101 townhomes

Board approved rezoning at 17111–17149 Old Statesville Rd, near the future Red Line station.

Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville

✓ Nov 9 · Lake Norman Publications

TransitRed Line

Red Line: 30% design, 3 local stations

24-mile rail, $1.38B+, 11 stations — 3 in Huntersville. 8–10 years once the transit tax activates.

Charlotte ↔ North Mecklenburg

✓ Nov 9 · Lake Norman Publications

DowntownOct 6 vote

Parking deck funded

$907,200 design contract + $1M set aside for a deck above the Town Hall lot. New town seal adopted.

Town Hall lot, downtown

✓ Nov 9 · Lake Norman Publications

Beyond town limits — every town counts

Around Lake Norman

Cornelius & Davidson

Veterans Day Programs — Wed Nov 11, 11 AM: Rotary Plaza, Cornelius · Town Hall, Davidson. FREE. Cookout 5–8 PM at Eleven Lakes, Cornelius.

Mooresville

Veterans Day Parade — Wed Nov 11, 1 PM, Main Street. Letters From Home — Sun Nov 22, 2 PM, Performing Arts Center. Both FREE.

Denver & Mount Holly

Denver: Brevard's Chapel Gathering, Thu Nov 12, FREE. Mount Holly: GIS Day: Maps at the Mill, Wed Nov 18.

Concord

Tree Lighting — Fri Nov 20, 6 PM, downtown. 98th Christmas Parade — Sat Nov 21, 2:30 PM. Both FREE.

Charlotte

Southern Christmas Show — Nov 11–22, Park Expo. Thanksgiving Eve Parade — Wed Nov 25, 5:30 PM, Tryon St. Free to watch.

North Charlotte

Northern Regional Roundup — Sat Nov 14, Huntersville Rec Center, FREE — built for families in North Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson.

Coverage: Huntersville first, every surrounding town included — Cornelius · Davidson · Mooresville · Denver · Mount Holly · Concord · Charlotte · Greater Lake Norman. Find your town ↑

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Birkdale Village plaza and stage

Birkdale Village

100+ free events a year. Home of Birkdale on Ice.

Border collie at the Sheepdog Trials at Historic Rural Hill

Historic Rural Hill

Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival, Nov 14–15.

Sunset over Lake Norman at Latta Nature Preserve

Latta & Raptor Center

Trails, lake views, storytimes, Raptor Trail.

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Sourced

Organizer or venue link on every listing.

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Date-checked

Date, time and cost confirmed — this round: Nov 9.

03

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