7 free and cheap things to do in Lake Norman: ArtPop, Liberty Park concert, nature walk
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Friday, June 16
ArtPop’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Location: Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
ArtPop Street Gallery is a nonprofit organization that showcases local artists by putting their art in highly viewable spaces, like billboards. It’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with an artist reception at the Cain Center. Meet the 2023 artists and check out their work in the Cain Gallery.
Saturday, June 17
Mooresville 150: Liberty Park Reimagined — A Concert Celebration with Craig Morgan
Location: Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115
Time: 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Explore the new features of this Mooresville park, with a ribbon cutting, food and drink, and a concert by country artist Craig Morgan.
Sunday, June 18
Sunday Jazz at Old Town Public House
Location: 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 4 to 7 pm.
Cost: Free
The third Sunday of the month, enjoy live music with Bobby Thomas, Scott McCloud and Aaron Carlisle.
Monday, June 19
Location: Jetton Road Neighborhood Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: Dawn to dusk
The easy 1.4-mile loop is mostly paved and shaded, and offers scenic views of Lake Norman. There are plenty of picnic tables, so pack a lunch.
Tuesday, June 20
Music Bingo with Seabrooks Entertainment
Location: Lost Worlds Brewing Company, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Win prizes by identifying music from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and more. The hours you spent watching MTV will finally pay off!
Wednesday, June 21
Location: Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Drive, Troutman, NC 28166
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Women, especially retirees and empty nesters, are invited to join in a seasonal hike, led by Julie Higgie, a retired environmental educator. Walking sticks and sturdy shoes are recommended. Please call or text Julie to register at 704-877-4788.
Thursday, June 22
Weekly Trivia at Summit Coffee
Location: Summit Coffee Basecamp, 128 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Gather up your smartest friends and compete in a trivia contest. This is a popular, long-running trivia series.
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