7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: Concert on the Green, Memorial Day + more
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Friday, May 26
Live After 5 at Old Town Public House
Location: 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Old Town Public House’s Live After 5 concert series features some of the area’s top talent performing on the outdoor patio. It takes place every Friday, weather permitting, through the end of July.
Saturday, May 27
Davidson’s Concert on the Green
Location: Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
This family-friendly concert series is a popular tradition in Davidson. The reggae band Crucial Fiya will be performing. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Sunday, May 28
Lake Norman Foodees Food and Culture Festival
Location: Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free admission, but parking for non-YMCA members is $5.
This three-day celebration is going on from Friday to Sunday. It will feature over 25 food trucks and vendors, as well as artists, artisans and crafters. The YMCA will be offering lake activities and parking free for YMCA members, while non-YMCA members can buy passes for the lake activities and on-site parking for $5.
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day Observance in Cornelius
Location: Cornelius Town Hall Lawn, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031 and Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will honor our nation’s service men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony will feature speakers, patriotic music by W.A. Hough High School Concert Choir, a 21-gun salute and more. After the ceremony, head across the street to the Cain Center for the Arts, for light refreshments, and, at 11:40 a.m., the movie Devotion.
Tuesday, May 30
Location: Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Try out a free class by YogaSix in the Grove. Different studios and instructors lead this weekly class, which takes place every Tuesday through Oct. 24.
Wednesday, May 31
Music Bingo at The Kilted Buffalo Langtree
Location: 119 Landings Drive, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Cappitoff Entertainment presents this weekly Drinkin’ N Thinkin’ Music Bingo at The Kilted Buffalo Langtree. The Kilted Buffalo is a sports pub with plenty of domestic and imported beers, pub games and multiple TVs.
Thursday, June 1
Location: LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
This popular outdoor concert series take place every Thursday from May to September. Performing on June 1 is country artist Tim Elliott.
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