October 2020 Around Lake Norman: List Of Can't-Miss Events

CORNELIUS, NC — Crisp temperatures and falling leaves usher in a new season around Lake Norman, and despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there are plenty of fall events to look forward to in the region in October.

The month also marks a loosening of some restrictions around the state. Gov. Roy Cooper announced a new executive order Wednesday that allows some outdoor and entertainment venues to reopen later this week. Under a new executive order, movie theaters, outdoor stadiums and amusement parks will be allowed to open with limited capacity. The new "Phase 3" restrictions will go into effect Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and remain in effect through Oct. 23.

Need some ideas for filling out your calendar? Here a list of family-friendly events in October around Lake Norman, according to Visit Lake Norman:

Thursday, Oct. 1

• FLW Toyota Series Pro Fishing Tournament — Blythe Landing, Huntersville (Oct. 1 - Oct. 3)
• Education Thursdays: Quarantine — Say organizers, "Bed bugs, scurvy, and smallpox, oh my! All students are invited on Thursdays in October to learn about diseases and their origins, traditional hygiene practices, and see our brand new "display only" outhouse! Plus, Farmer Ken will teach about sheep care." Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tickets required

Saturday, Oct. 3

• 20th Annual Virtual All American Dog Show — Log on and see who won Cornelius' favorite dog show. Say organizers: "Watch as the recorded Awards Ceremony will be streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m."
• Davidson Farmers Market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. through noon.Market located next to Davidson Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street.
• Drive-in Movies in Old Town Cornelius: The Wizard of Oz— Say organizers, "We are thrilled to bring to you a series of new releases, classics and family-friendly titles, all under the stars from the comfort of your own cars! Drive-In Movie in OTC is at the Lake Norman YMCA (every Saturday!) space is limited, reserve your space today!" YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius. 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct 6

• Yoga & Beer — held every Tuesday throughout October. Sessions are $10 and begin at 6:30 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
• National Night Out — Each year, we join the Cornelius Police Department in hosting our annual National Night Out event at various locations in Cornelius, usually the first Tuesday of August.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

• LostAsana Yoga — recurring weekly every Wednesday. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8

• Education Thursdays: Quarantine — Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tickets required

Saturday, Oct. 10

• Davidson Farmers Market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. through noon. Market located next to Davidson Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street.
• 2nd Saturday in OTC — say organizers, "Starting in October, we'll be featuring a monthly rotation of local business specials, sip, shop & strolls, brewery crawls, pop-up concerts, foodie tours, and much more. We'll keep it low-key until the time is right (go away COVID!) and then bring out the show stoppers. Until then, remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines at each participating location." Old Town Cornelius, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Drive-in Movies in Old Town Cornelius: Black Panther — YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius. 8:15 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12

• Opening Concert of 2020-2021 Season of Organ at Davidson — Say organizers, "On Monday, October 12 Joby Bell, will start the 2020-2021 season of Organ at Davidson with Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphonie #7." Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in teh sanctuary of Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Tentative plans are for it to be open to the public with attendees required to wear masks and to “self-isolate” in the large sanctuary. Updates will be available on the church website (www.dcpc.org/music). The concert will also be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube channel. 100 North Main Street, Davidson

Tuesday, Oct. 13

• Yoga & Beer — held every Tuesday throughout October. Sessions are $10 and begin at 6:30 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

Wednesday, Oct. 14

• LostAsana Yoga — recurring weekly every Wednesday. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 15

• Education Thursdays: Quarantine — Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tickets required

Saturday, Oct. 17

• Davidson Farmers Market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. through noon. Market located next to Davidson Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street.
• Drive-in Movies in Old Town Cornelius: Onward — YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius. 8:15 p.m.
• 28th Annual Peninsula Cup Regatta — Say organizers, "This is a 2 day, lake-wide sailing event open to any boat with an active Lake Norman Keelboat Council PHRF rating. All levels of sailor and crew are welcome to come out and enjoy a day on the water sailing." Peninsula Yacht Club, 18501 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius. Oct. 17 - Oct. 18.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

• Yoga & Beer — held every Tuesday throughout October. Sessions are $10 and begin at 6:30 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

Wednesday, Oct. 21

• LostAsana Yoga — recurring weekly every Wednesday. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22

• Education Thursdays: Quarantine — Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tickets required

Friday, Oct. 23

• Carolina Bass Classic Fishing Tournament — Blythe Landing, 15901 NC Highway 73, Cornelius. Oct. 23 - Oct. 24)

Saturday, Oct. 24

• Davidson Farmers Market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. through noon. Market located next to Davidson Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street.
• Drive-in Movies in Old Town Cornelius: Hocus Pocus — YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius. 8:15 p.m.
• Carolina Bass Classic Fishing Tournament — Blythe Landing, 15901 NC Highway 73, Cornelius. Oct. 23 - Oct. 24)

Tuesday, Oct. 27

• Yoga & Beer — held every Tuesday throughout October. Sessions are $10 and begin at 6:30 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

Wednesday, Oct. 28

• LostAsana Yoga — recurring weekly every Wednesday. Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29

• Education Thursdays: Quarantine — Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. Tickets required

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Davidson Farmers Market — held every Saturday from 9 a.m. through noon. Market located next to Davidson Town Hall between Main Street and Jackson Street.
• Drive-in Movies in Old Town Cornelius: Beetlejuice — YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius. 8:15 p.m.

All Month Long

• Amazing Maize Maze — Find your way through the seven acre corn maze. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville

SEE ALSO:

• NC To Move Into Phase 3 Friday: What You Need To Know
• 2020 Flu Season: Where To Get Vaccines In Cornelius