18th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival Weekends Oct. 8 thru Nov. 20

Come enjoy a story-book renaissance village filled with charming cottages, castles, kitchens and pubs, all with simulated architecture and design of a 16th century European village. A fictional village called Fairhaven – a peaceful shire where pleasure and celebration rules the day. Entertainment abounds including thrilling jousts. Located in Huntsville at Hwy. 73 and Poplar Tent Road.
Open Saturdays & Sundays 10AM-5:30PM
Toll Free: 877-896-5544 or visit www.royalfaires.com/carolina/

17th Annual Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials November 12th - 13th

Watch as sheep dogs perform amazing feats of skill. Rural Hill
Farm Huntersville (704) 875-3113 http://www.ruralhill.net

Amazing Maize Maze September 10th thru November 6th

7 acres of corn maze with 2.5 miles of trails that create a labyrinth that is guaranteed to get you lost. Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville. www.ruralhillfarm.org

67th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade November 22

One of the regions largest holiday parades features bands and local celebrities. Begins at 3:00pm on Main Street in Downtown Mooresville (704) 662-8210 www.downtownmooresville.com

A Plantation Christmas November 25-26

Start the holiday season by stepping back in time for an 1860’s Christmas
celebration. Tour Latta Plantation and learn about early American Christmas traditions. Free with regular admission ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under free). Latta Plantation Huntersville (704) 875-2312, www.lattaplantation.org

Christmas in Davidson December 1-3

Welcome the Holiday Season with three evenings of festivities: music, food, horse drawn carriage rides, hayrides, strolling carolers, live nativity, train, trolley rides, the Village Green filled with vendors and even a visit from Santa. 6:00-9:00pm Thur. & Fri. 3:00-9:00pm Sat. Downtown Davidson (704) 892-2118

Stocks for Tots December 6

Local NASCAR shops annual benefi t for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). Very popular event featuring NASCAR drivers and celebrities! NASCAR Technical Institute Mooresville 5-8pm (704) 766-2227 www.stocksfortots.com

A Huntersville Christmas December 10

A magical wonderland with horse & carriage rides, pony rides, a carousel, children’s games, magic show, jugglers, Christmas crafts, choral presentations, refreshments, visits with Santa and much more. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Huntersville (704) 766-2227