Lake Life for Littles: August 10–16 Events for Families Around Lake Norman

Presented in partnership with @KidsTakeCharlotte, Lake Life for Littles is your weekly roundup of the best family-friendly events for preschool and elementary-aged kids around Lake Norman.

This week is full of opportunities to get crafty, meet a mascot (or two), score some free books, and celebrate local sports and small businesses before school kicks back into full swing. Check out the lineup below and mark your calendars!

🎨 Tuesday, August 12: Closet Extravaganza
Cornelius Library – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Unwind with a relaxing afternoon of crafts and games. A low-key, creative event perfect for preschool and early elementary kiddos.
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📚 Thursday, August 14: Barings Book Bus
Cornelius Library – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hornets mascot Hugo is stopping by for a reading session, and the first 75 kids will get a free book to take home!
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🏈 Friday, August 15: Wildcats Fall Fan Fest
Davidson College – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the upcoming sports season with Davidson’s mascots, bounce houses, music, autographs, and food trucks. A guaranteed high-energy evening!
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💃 Saturday, August 16: Grand Opening Party at Just Dance LKN
Just Dance LKN – Cornelius – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate a new business in town with treats for the whole fam—coffee, trucker hats, tees, and even fairy hair strands for the littles.
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Make sure to check back every week for more ways to enjoy Lake Life for Littles! And don’t forget to follow @KidsTakeCharlotte and tune in to Good Morning LKN every Friday at 8:15 a.m. for your weekend family fun rundown.