Lake Life for Littles: Ice Cream, Water Fun & Back-to-School Bash | August 5–9

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.

As summer winds down, we’re closing out the season with sweet treats, splash zones, superheroes, and back-to-school bashes. Whether you’re soaking up the final days of summer or getting your little ones excited for the school year ahead, this week’s events are full of memory-making moments.

Here’s what’s happening August 5–9:

🍦 Tuesday, August 5
Ice Cream Party at Liberty Park
📍 Liberty Park, Mooresville
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
💥 Free event
Superheroes and sweet treats? Yes, please! Join this fun-filled morning where kids can meet their favorite heroes and cool off with some ice cream in the park.
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💦 Thursday, August 6
Open Swim at Northern Regional Recreation Center
📍 Cornelius
🕓 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
💲 Free with Meck Pass | $8–$15 without
Cool off with an afternoon of open swim fun featuring a lazy river, water slides, and splash zones for all ages. It’s a perfect weekday wind-down with water play built in!
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💧 Saturday, August 9
Back-to-School Waterslide Fun Day
📍 Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Statesville
🕚 11:00 a.m.
💥 Free event
Celebrate the end of summer with a monster waterslide, hot dogs, drinks, and free school supplies! A great event for families looking to beat the heat while gearing up for the school year.
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🎒 Saturday, August 9
Back-to-School Bash at The Red Barn Marketplace
📍 Denver
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
💥 Free event
Kick off the school year with games, swag bags, activities, and free ice cream from LKN Creamery. Perfect for a family outing and a fun way to get little ones excited for what’s ahead.
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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.