Chris Cook performs this Saturday at Carrburritos

Enjoy the Davidson and Lake Norman region this weekend with a variety of live music opportunities, educational opportunities, and social gatherings.  If you’d like to head outdoors, two guided hikes are taking place, one for adults and the other for families with children. The Davidson Lands Conservancy offers a free guided tour of the backcountry Lake Norman State Park at 9am Saturday, led by naturalist Sharon Becker. For children, World of Wonder is hosting an exploratory creek walk for families with children 4 and up, focusing on what lives in our area’s creeks and streams.

Jeff Tarte

Saturday evening, the Carrburritos Summer Concert Series kicks off with performer Chris Cook. Cook takes the stage at 9pm, and 10% of all proceeds from this show and others in the Summer Series will benefit the Ada Jenkins Music Program. Davidson Concerts on the Green continues Sunday, featuring party rock band Pushh at 6pm. Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy free music in your community.

On Thursday, the rescheduled Tarte Field dedication will take place at the Westmoreland Athletic Complex.

Pussh play a Concert on the Green Sunday at 6 p.m.

The Davidson Farmer’s Market continues this Saturday starting at 8am, bringing a wide variety of fresh foods and local crafts to Downtown Davidson. Our Towns Habitat for Humanity will host an Artisan Fair this Saturday at the Mooresville Habitat ReStore from 9am-2pm, showcasing local artists and their crafts. Stop by and support both Our Towns and local artists.

Summit Coffee in Downtown Davidson continues to offer Live Music this week. On Thursday, Kelly McRae takes the stage followed by Reeve Coobs on Friday. Both performances begin at 8pm and last until close at 11.

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