Special Events

Symphony in the Park & Fireworks

Saturday, June 22

Gates open at 6pm

Bailey Road Park

Bring your picnic baskets, chairs, and blankets to join us for a free evening of patriotic and popular music under the stars with prelude act, Rockie Lynne, followed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and concluding with a spectacular fireworks show! Concessions will be available for purchase, and beer and wine proceeds will benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. NO pets, NO glass containers or bottles, NO tobacco products, NO smoking, NO e-cigs, NO tents, and NO open flames allowed.

Thank you to Stars & Stripes Presenting Sponsor, Novant Health.

Food Truck Fridays

Select Fridays, June through August

11:30am-1pm

Cain Park

This month: June 7 and 28

2nd Friday Street Festival

Friday, June 14

6-10pm

Oak Street Mill

Head to downtown Cornelius on the second Fridays of May to October, to enjoy live music, food trucks, breweries, vendors, kids activities, and more at this free family festival. This is a Town-sponsored event.

Sundown Sounds

Friday, June 14

7-9pm

Ramsey Creek Park

Enjoy live music from Blue Monday! Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. We are partnering with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to host this free summer series.

Pop-Up Farmer's Market

Wednesday, June 19

9am-12pm

Town Hall Parking Lot

Join us as we host the North Mecklenburg Community Farmers Market at Cornelius Town Hall. This event, normally hosted at the Northern Regional Recreation Center, will feature local growers and vendors offering healthy, farm-fresh produce and other goods.

Puzzle Palooza

Wednesday, June 26

5:30-8pm

Cain Center for the Arts

Do you love puzzles? Have a competitive streak? Looking for a fun night out with friends or family? Register now to compete against other teams to see who can finish the same 500-piece puzzle the fastest! All competitors will be treated to pizza and refreshments prior to the competition, and each pair will get to keep their competition puzzle. Teams consist of two people; registration required. $30 per team for Cornelius residents / $36 per team for non-residents.

2024 Summer Camps start the week of June 10, and we still have a few spaces in some of the following June camps:

• Baseball, ages 7-12
• Basketball, ages 11-14
• Cheerleading, ages 6-12
• Motion Madness (STEM), ages 6-9
• Move & Groove Mini, ages 4-6
• Rocket Olympics (STEM), ages 10-13
• Soccer, ages 6-9 or 10-12
• Soccer Mini, ages 5-6
• Tennis, ages 6-14
• Full Day Camps, ages 6-12

Read more and register now!

Fitness Opportunities

NOTE: Late registrations are accepted for any session and may be offered at a pro-rated fee. Just call us!

Tai Chi: Register now for our six-week classes on Thursday mornings at Town Hall. Beginner class at 9am, intermediate class at 10:05am. $55/$45 RD. Next sessions start June 20 (no class on July 4).

Cardio Funk: Enjoy this high-energy class at Bailey Road Recreation Center on Saturday mornings, 9-10am, and Monday nights, 6:30-7:30pm weekly. $10/class - just pay at the door!

Get Fit on the Lake!

All classes held at Lake Norman Community Sailing Center at Blythe Landing. All sessions are for ages 12 to adult; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register now for single-date, 90-minute classes on select Saturdays or Sundays, 9:30-11am, through September. All classes are coed and offered in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. All classes: $36/$30 RD. Register now!

Stand Up Paddleboarding Beginner Lessons: Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities offering the perfect blend of fitness and FUN! Paddleboarding can be a great workout or just a way to explore the lake. Either way, you need to know the proper technique. Bring your friends and join us for a great time. Next class: June 15

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga: Want to elevate your yoga practice and have fun in the sun doing it? How about yoga, on a paddleboard, on the lake!? Greatly improve your balance, refine your asana form, and allow the lake waves to rock tension out of your body. Some SUP experience is needed to take these SUP yoga classes. Next class: June 29

Intro to Flat Water Kayaking: This class is designed for those with little to no experience kayaking on calm water. After spending time in the classroom and on the water, you will leave with the skills and knowledge to enjoy this fun water sport safely! Next classes: June 8 and 15

2024 Mayor's Fitness Challenge: Over the past six weeks, residents of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville have been competing in the 4th Annual Mayors' Fitness Challenge. We are excited to announce that Cornelius brought home the gold and has won the "Fittest Community" trophy! Thank you to everyone who competed in this year's challenge. 

Athletics

All Ages Pickleball: Outdoors at Robbins Park and Torrence Chapel Park, with designated times seven days each week.

Open Gym Senior Pickleball is held on Wednesday nights, 6-8pm, indoors at JV Washam Recreation Center. Ages 50 & up. Free.

Adult Open Gym Basketball: Join us on Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm, at Bailey Road Recreation Center. For ages 18 and up. Free

Cheerleading and Tackle Football: Lake Norman Giants registration is well underway for the upcoming fall season and spots are filling quickly, so do NOT wait!

Lacrosse: Registration is open now through June 10 for the Summer '24 Skill Session with Lake Norman Outlaws. Players in grades K-8 can work on fundamental stick skills once a week for one hour at Smithville Park.

Try Tennis: A six-hour instructional program designed for a small group of beginner adults to learn the fundamentals of the game. Next session are for ages 18 and up: Thursdays, June 6-20, 6:30-8:30pm, at Bailey Road Park, $40.

Try Play: For beginner adult tennis players that know the basic strokes but have very little match play experience. Next session on Wednesdays, July 10-31, 7-8:30pm, Bailey Road Park. Cost is $70.

Rally Rookies: For beginner adults looking for a "live ball" situation with no serves and lots of playing time. 90-minute sessions are held on Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings at Bailey Road Park in June. Each session is $20 and you can register for as many as you’d like!