The best places to go out in Cornelius
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The spots to know: Cornelius Library, 20010 Chartown Dr and Cain Center For The Arts.
Venues in Cornelius
Events in Cornelius
Tue22
Today
TodayFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Hispanic Heritage Month: Self-Directed Activities | Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Cornelius Public Library
At 9:30 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers🎪Kids' show
Movers & Shakers | Pequeños activos
Cornelius Public Library
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At 1 PMFree
🀄Mahjong
Let's Play Mahjong: Beginner-Friendly Mahjong
Cornelius Library
Wed23
Tomorrow
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Barley Market Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
Barley Market Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
At 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Town Hall Provisions Restaurant & Bar
Town Hall Provisions Restaurant & Bar
At 5 PMFreeES
🧾Drop-in services🪑Flea market
Bibliobús y lotería en el parque Mariposa
Cornelius Public Library
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Toddler Storytime (ages 18-35 months)
Cornelius Library
Tomorrow · 11 AMFree
🎪Kids' show🪇Music for toddlers3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
Cornelius Library
Tomorrow · 11:30 AM$0
💼Career
Business Networking Lunch Meeting - Lake Norman Chapter (Guests Welcome)
The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen
Tomorrow · 12 PM
🎪Kids' show
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Cain Center For The Arts
Tomorrow · 12 PM$29
🎪Kids' show
Clifford The Big Red Dog
Cain Center For The Arts
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFreeES
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Bilingual Family Storytime | Hora de cuentos bilingües para la familia
Cornelius Public Library
Thu24
Thursday 24 September
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Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
🎯Board games🐉Tabletop RPG
Cozy Games Night: Tabletop, Card, and RPG Games!
Cornelius Library
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Jack's Corner Tap
Jack's Corner Tap
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Citizenship Class | Clase de ciudadanía
Cornelius Public Library
Thu 24 · 10 AMFreeES
🔢Bingo
Bookish Loteria!
Cornelius Library
Thu 24 · 9:30 AMFreeES
🧸Kids
Toddler Fun | Diversión para chiquitos
Cornelius Public Library
Thu 24 · 5 PM
🎷Jazz
Speakeasy & Bourbon Tasting – Couples
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 24 · 5 PM$41
🎭Theatre
Speakeasy
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri25
Friday 25 September
Thu 24 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎤Music quiz
Trivia Night at Ed's Tavern LKN
Ed's Tavern LKN
Thu 24 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at Harp and Crown LKN
Harp and Crown LKN
Thu 24 · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Lost Worlds Brewing Company
Lost Worlds Brewing Company
Thu 24 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Basic Technology Class | Clase de tecnología básica
Cornelius Public Library
Fri 25 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🗣️Talk
Grow Cornelius: Fall Gardening
Cornelius Library
Sat26
Saturday 26 September
Fri 25 · 6 PM$100
✂️Workshop
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 25 · 7:30 PM
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 25 · 5:30 PMFree
🔐Escape game🎯Board games
Escape Room: Locked in the Library | Sala de escape: Atrapados en la biblioteca
Cornelius Public Library
Sat 26 · 1 PM
🎨Creative workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery7–15 yrs
DELETE
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 26 · 2 PM
🌳Outdoors
2026 Cornelius Arts and Music Festival
Oak Street Mill
Sun27
Sunday 27 September
Mon28
Monday 28 September
Later
Mon 28 · 4 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🎯Board games
LEGOpalooza
Cornelius Public Library
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Wed 30 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Crafty Creatives Club x Play More Charlotte: Bag Charms
Cornelius Library
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Thu 1Free
🖼️Art & Culture
Shelf Space: Surefire Scares
Cornelius Library
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Thu 1 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services👴Seniors
Seniors' Social: Grandparents Village
Cornelius Library
Thu 1 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Discussion
Eleven Lakes Brewing Company
Thu 1 · 7 PMFree
✂️Workshop🎓Classes
Medieval Dance Class | Clase de danza medieval
Cornelius Public Library
Fri 2 · 6 PM$100
✂️Workshop
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 2 · 8 PM$40
✂️Workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery
Late Night Clay Club - Summer B
Puckett Pottery House
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Sat 3 · 1 PMFree
🎯Board games🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Queer City Social: Gaymers Unite!
Cornelius Library
Sat 3 · 7:30 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
American Elton
Cain Center For The Arts
Mon 5 · 10 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Storytime (0-17 months)
Cornelius Library
Tue 6 · 1 PMFree
🪡Crafts
Yarn Craft Club | Club de manualidades con hilo
Cornelius Public Library
Wed 7 · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop🪇Music for toddlers
Toddler Storytime (ages 18-35 months)
Cornelius Library
Wed 7 · 11 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
Cornelius Library
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Wed 7 · 6 PMFree
🔢Bingo
Bookish Bingo!
Cornelius Library
Fri 9 · 2 PMFree
🌱Ecology🌳Outdoors
Grow Cornelius: Leave the Leaves, Save the Stems: A Wildlife Approach
Cornelius Library
Fri 9 · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 9 · 7:30 PM$70–145
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Jazz Legacy Project
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 9 · 7:30 PM
Jazz Legacy Project: Louis Armstrong
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
🪑Flea market
Puzzle Swap
Cornelius Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Old Town Cornelius Second Saturdays: Make and Take Crafts
Cornelius Library
Sat 10 · 3 PM
To The Limit
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM
To The Limit
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 11 · 1:45 PM
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K
19812 N Cove Rd
Sun 11 · 6 PM
Stundom
Cain Center For The Arts
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFree
🧸Kids5–11 yrs
Books Start Art Club
Cornelius Library
Wed 14 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
ASC Culture Blocks: Paint With Me
Cornelius Library
Thu 15 · 4 PM
Amazing Bubble Factory Live
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 16 · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 16 · 7:30 PM$76–155
🎫Concert
Chatham Rabbits
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 16 · 7:30 PM
Chatham Rabbits
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 16 · 8 PM
Late Night Clay Club - Summer B
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 17 · 10:30 AM
Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
ASC Culture Blocks: Opera Carolina Storytime
Cornelius Library
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
🌳Outdoors🪑Flea market
The Autumn Chapter Pumpkins | Books | Vibes
Cornelius Library
Sat 17 · 1 PM
Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 17 · 7:30 PM
Dark Echoes
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 18 · 3 PM
North Carolina Youth Orchestra: Ensembles and Orchestra
Cain Center For The Arts
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Mon 19 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Silent Book Club Cornelius: Cobblers and Chapters
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
My Next Step for Teens: Ask a Librarian 1-on-1
Cornelius Library
Tue 20 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Art Club: Haunted Birdhouses
Cornelius Library
Thu 22 Oct · 10 AMFree
👴Seniors
Seniors' Social: Knit and Crochet
Cornelius Library
Fri 23 Oct · 10 AM$0
Makers Lab Cornelius, NC
19901 W Catawba Ave ste 206
Fri 23 Oct · 7 PM
Menopause The Musical®
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 23 Oct · 7 PM$96
🎭Theatre
Menopause The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 24 Oct · 2 PM
Menopause The Musical®
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 24 Oct · 2 PM$100
🎭Theatre🕺Musical
Menopause - The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 24 Oct · 6 PM
Menopause The Musical®
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 25 Oct · 3 PM
North Carolina Youth Orchestra: Ensembles and Orchestra
Cain Center For The Arts
Tue 27 Oct · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Daylily Book Club
Cornelius Library
Fri 30 Oct · 5:30 PM
John Schneider (Add-On 2)
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 30 Oct · 5:30 PM
John Schneider (Add-On 1)
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 30 Oct · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 30 Oct · 7:30 PM
John Schneider
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 30 Oct · 8 PM
Late Night Clay Club - Summer B
Puckett Pottery House
Mon 2 NovFree
📚Literature
Shelf Space: Travel the World
Cornelius Library
Wed 4 Nov · 1 PM
OldTimers: The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Wed 4 Nov · 1 PM$70
🕺Musical
OldTimers - The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Wed 4 Nov · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
ASC Culture Blocks: Paint With Me
Cornelius Library
Wed 4 Nov · 6 PM
OldTimers: The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Wed 4 Nov · 6 PM$68
🎭Theatre
OldTimers - The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
🎨Creative workshop👴Seniors0–5 yrs
Seniors' Social: Grandparent Village
Cornelius Library
Thu 5 Nov · 1 PM
OldTimers: The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 5 Nov · 1 PM$66
🎭Theatre
OldTimers - The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 5 Nov · 6 PM
OldTimers: The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 5 Nov · 6 PM$70
🎭Theatre🕺Musical
OldTimers - The Musical
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 6 Nov · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk🌱Ecology
Grow Cornelius: Reducing Your Lawn to Benefit Pollinators
Cornelius Library
Fri 6 Nov · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 6 Nov · 7:30 PM$114–239
🎸Rock🎫Concert
Abacab — The Genesis Tribute
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 6 Nov · 7:30 PM
ABACAB: The Music of Genesis, Phil Collins, & Peter Gabriel
Cain Center For The Arts
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Sat 7 Nov · 1 PMFree
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
Seasonal Sounds w/ Lake Norman Philharmonic
Cornelius Library
Sat 7 Nov · 7:30 PM$95–160
🎫Concert
Tom Cotter
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 7 Nov · 7:30 PM
Tom Cotter
Cain Center For The Arts
Mon 9 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk
My Next Step for Teens: Ask a Librarian
Cornelius Library
Tue 10 Nov · 1 PMFree
🀄Mahjong
Let's Play Mahjong: Beginner-Friendly Mahjong
Cornelius Library
Tue 10 Nov · 4:30 PMFree
Books Start Art Club
Cornelius Library
Tue 10 Nov · 7 PM$152–1,433
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Spyro Gyra
Cain Center For The Arts
Tue 10 Nov · 7 PM
Spyro Gyra
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 12 Nov · 7 PM$114–182
✨Pop🎫Concert
Simply The Best — Tina Turner Tribute
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 12 Nov · 7 PM
Simply The Best
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 13 Nov · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 13 Nov · 8 PM
Late Night Clay Club - Summer B
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 14 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Photography 101 Bootcamp
Cornelius Library
Sun 15 Nov · 6 PM
Jeki Yoo
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 15 Nov · 6 PM$41
🪄Magic🎭Theatre
The Magic of Jeki Yoo
Cain Center For The Arts
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Tue 17 Nov · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Daylily Book Club
Cornelius Library
Tue 17 Nov · 1 PMFree
🀄Mahjong
Let's Play Mahjong: Beginner-Friendly Mahjong
Cornelius Library
Tue 17 Nov · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Art Club: Autumn Leaf Mason Jars
Cornelius Library
Thu 19 Nov · 7 PM$129–1,127
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Jamie Lissow
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 19 Nov · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up
Jamie Lissow in support of Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation, A Hero’s Homecoming
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 20 Nov · 6 PM$100
✂️Workshop
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 20 Nov · 7:30 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Johnny Folsom 4
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 21 Nov · 7:30 PM
🌐World music🎫Concert
Masters of Soul
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 26 Nov · 7:30 AM$30–90
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K
20010 Chartown Dr
Thu 3 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 3 Dec · 7:30 PM$35
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 4 Dec · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 4 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 4 Dec · 7:30 PM$38
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 4 Dec · 8 PM
Late Night Clay Club - Summer B
Puckett Pottery House
Sat 5 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 5 Dec · 7:30 PM$35
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 6 Dec · 3 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 6 Dec · 3 PM$52
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PM$35
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 11 Dec · 11 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
ASC Culture Blocks: Opera Carolina Storytime
Cornelius Library
Fri 11 Dec · 6 PM$175
Workshop
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 11 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 11 Dec · 7:30 PM$51
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 12 Dec · 7:30 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 12 Dec · 7:30 PM$35
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 13 Dec · 3 PM
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Sun 13 Dec · 3 PM$39
White Christmas
Cain Center For The Arts
Thu 17 Dec · 7 PM
Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 18 Dec · 7:30 PM$67–173
Jen Kober
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 18 Dec · 7:30 PM
Jen Kober
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 19 Dec · 7:30 PM$74–173
Meet Loaf - The Ultimate Meatloaf Tribute
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 19 Dec · 7:30 PM
Meet Loaf
Cain Center For The Arts
Fri 8 Jan · 7:30 PM
A Tribute to Bob Seger
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 16 Jan · 11 AM$0–45
🤾Sports & fitness
Lake Norman YMCA Annual Chilly Plunge and Chili Cook Off
Event hoodie not included with Cubbie Club
Fri 22 Jan · 7:30 PM
A Tribute to Bob Seger
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 13 Mar · 9:30 AM$25–45
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co
19700-D One Norman Blvd
Thu 18 Mar · 7 PM
ZZ Top Notch
Cain Center For The Arts
Sat 26 Jun · 7:30 PM
Group Chat Girlies
Cain Center For The Arts
See also in Cornelius
At 8 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Spare Time Huntersville
Spare Time Huntersville, Charlotte
Fri 2 · 7 PM$40–160
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎭Theatre
Pat Barrett
Lake Forest Church - Huntersville Campus
Sat 3 · 9:30 AM$25
🌳Outdoors🍽️Food
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville
Fri 25 · 3 PM
⚡Electro🎫Concert
Breakaway Carolina 2026
zMAX Dragway, Concord
Fri 2 · 7 PM$33.60
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Huntersville, NC
Lake Forest Church - Huntersville Campus
Fri 25 · 3 PM$124–462
☀️Open air🎸Rock
Breakaway Music Festival
zMax Dragway At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Sat 3
🌳Outdoors🎪Street party
2026 Carolina Fall Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville
Thu 24 · 1 PM$12.45–33.77
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Back Creek Riders Rodeo, Live Music Fest and Campout
Iredell County Fairgrounds, Statesville
Thu 24 · 9 PM$0
🎉Club💿DJ set
PRETTY GIRL ANTHEMS: $250 DON REP! $8 DRINKS
Fumée, Charlotte
Thu 24 · 9 PM$0
💿DJ set🎤Hip-Hop
Pretty Girl Anthems at Fumée! $8 DRINKS $100 2 Belairs $250 Don Rep!
Fumée, Charlotte
At 4 PMFree
📚Literature
Paws to Read
Davidson Library
Tue 13 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Shelf Indulgence Book Club
North County Regional Library, Huntersville
Sun 11 · 11 AM
🖼️Art & Culture
2026 Birkdale Village Fall Sunday Commons Market
Birkdale Village, Huntersville
Tue 20 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Silent Book Club
Waterbean Coffee, Huntersville
Fri 25 · 1 PMFree
🪑Flea market
Troutman Friends of the Library Book Sale
Troutman Branch Library
Tue 20 · 10:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk📚Literature
Expressive Writing Class
Mountain Island Library, Charlotte
Wed 21 Oct · 4 PMFree
📚Literature
Teen Comic & Manga Club
Spandex City, Charlotte
Thu 3Free
📚Literature
Dare to Read: October Teen Mystery Book Boxes!
University City Regional Library, Charlotte
Fri 25 · 3 PM$34.99
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
Magic Reality Fracture Prerelease
Spandex City Comics and Games, Charlotte
Sat 17 · 10 AM$25
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Old World Doubles Mayhem
The Mighty Meeple, Concord
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club (in person)
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, Charlotte
Sat 26 · 5 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Queen City Grand Slam #13
11855 N Tryon St F, Charlotte
Sat 26 · 6 PMFree
🃏Trading cards
GameStop Magic Meetup - Commander
GameStop - 4716 - Shoppes At University Place, Charlotte
Thu 24 · 5 PMFree
🐉Tabletop RPG🎯Board games
Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 13-18)
North County Regional Library, Huntersville
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best venues in Cornelius?
Our favourite spots in Cornelius: Cornelius Library, 20010 Chartown Dr and Cain Center For The Arts.