As the leaves begin to change, so does the literary landscape in Cabarrus County, with two exciting author events on the horizon. Whether you’re a fan of gripping mysteries or love engaging in community discussions, these events are not to be missed. 📚 Community Read: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Date/Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6pm Location: Milestone Conference Center, 4855 Milestone Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Join the Cabarrus County Libraries for a Community Read of Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a New York Times Bestseller and winner of the 2014 Edgar …

The Cabarrus County Fair invites you to Experience the Sugar Rush this year! What can you find at this year’s fair? 🎡 Exciting Rides & Games: Enjoy a wide variety of thrilling rides and fun games provided by Powers Great American Midways. 🍔 Delicious Fair Food: Indulge in classic fair treats and local favorites, making it a foodie’s paradise. 🐮 Family Fun with Animals: Get up close with adorable animals and learn through interactive exhibits and competitions. 🎸 Live Entertainment: Enjoy a variety of entertainment every night of the week! Have you always wanted to be on…

The City of Kannapolis announced a new shuttle will be available from 5–10pm every Friday and Saturday night to help guests of downtown navigate the area during peak busy times. There are two West Avenue Express shuttles, which run on electricity, can accommodate 16 people, and are ADA accessible. ⚡🌩️ The two Express carts, nicknamed Lightning and Thunder, will make a continuous loop between four designated stops: The North Carolina Research Campus public parking deck Top of the horseshoe The First Baptist Church rear access area (all on N. Research Campus Drive) The int…

The Davis Theatre at the Cabarrus Arts Council has launched its 2024-2025 Season of shows featuring everything from blues to bluegrass, South American Salsa to Scottish songs, as well as Holiday jazz to Mardi Gras brass! This carefully curated collection of shows features a diverse array of styles and performers, with some artists who should be household names already and others who are rising stars in their field. You can also enjoy discounted packages for multiple shows, including: “On-Stage at the Davis” 9 Shows (20% discount) Flex Package 6+ Shows (15% discount) Flex Pa…

Gather your team and head to Twenty-Six Acres Brewing or Old Armor Beer to compete in fun Olympic-themed games. With the Paris Olympics set to start later this month, some of our local breweries are ready to get in on the action with their own events! 26 Acres Beer Olympics 📅 Friday, July 26th at 6:30pm 📍 Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company | 7285 West Winds Boulevard Northwest Concord, NC 28027 💰 Cost: $75/2-person team (includes games, beer, and dinner with Devour Food Truck!) Games included: Beer Pong, Relay Race, Corn Hole, Alcohol Trivia, and Flippy Cup. Be creative…dress as a t…

This year, Walk Cabarrus is dedicated to showcasing local walking spots in Cabarrus County with its Walk of the Month feature. For July, take advantage of National Park and Recreation Month to discover the Vietnam Veterans Park Loop, a 1.7-mile mostly natural-surface trail conveniently located between Concord and Kannapolis, North Carolina. This easy and scenic route can be completed in about 30 minutes. After your walk, don’t forget to log your steps at walkcabarrus.com and enjoy the park’s many amenities. Whether it’s a round of Disc Golf, some fun at the playground, a game of basketba…

Celebrate America’s birthday with exciting baseball games and four nights of fireworks with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Team USA’s Collegiate National Team play on July 3rd during the International Friends Series matchup finale against Chinese Taipei with post-game fireworks. Team USA is composed of the top non-draft-eligible players from across the nation at the collegiate level. Photo credit: USA Baseball Facebook Watch the Ballers take on the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a series of exciting games and spectacular fireworks starting on Jul…

Harrisburg’s Annual July 4th Celebration is an unforgettable experience your entire family will love! This traditional two-day event boasts carnival rides and games, live music, festival foods, a patriotic parade, fireworks, and so much more! Marching on: Everything You Need to Know About the Parade The Harrisburg Parade is a showcase of military and veteran groups, equestrian riders, fire trucks, school marching bands, car club enthusiasts, dancers, tractors, and decorated floats manned by local businesses, and is traditionally held on the morning of July 4th. Viewers come from across th…