Lake Wylie Events and Activities

Looking for things to do around Lake Wylie, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Tega Cay and Belmont? There are always fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Want to add an event? Send me an email.

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Month of September 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

9/1-30 - "Something's A-flutter " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Annual butterfly exhibit in the Orchid Conservatory as hundreds of the beautiful creatures fill the air.

9/1 Wednesday - "Moonlight Micro-brews Cruise" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5:30pm. Flatwater paddle on the Catawba, with campfire dinner and beer tasting.

9/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

9/2 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm.

9/2 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Big Daddy Love, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/3 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Carolina Rhythym at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/4 Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 5pm, see website for ticket info.

9/4 Saturday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/4 Saturday -Live entertainment, 9pm by the Cadence Band at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/5 Sunday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Del Yeah Weekend, beginning 5pm. Free concert series.

9/1-30 - "Something's A-flutter " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Annual butterfly exhibit in the Orchid Conservatory as hundreds of the beautiful creatures fill the air.

9/3-6 - Take a little road trip to Hendersonville, NC for the annual Apple Festival, held on Labor day Weekend. Entertainment, parade, street dance, and more.

9/6 Monday 11am-5pm- Labor Day is the last day open for Carowinds Boomerang Bay, the waterpark filled with thrilling slides, a giant wave pool, lots of water playgrounds for the tots, and cool fun for the whole family

9/6 Monday 12:15 - Take me out to the ballgame! Labor Day picnic special with all you can eat hamburgers, hotdogs & fixin's, plus a ticket to watch the Charlotte Knights play ball.

9/6 Monday - Have your own picnic at McDowell Nature Center. With miles of walking trails, lakeside picnic tables, and a nature center, it's a great place to spend the day.

9/6 Monday 11am - Annual Charlotte Labor Day Parade in uptown. Largest Labor Day parade in the Southeastern U.S.! Begins at the Hal Marshall Cener and ends at Tryon and 3rd. Visit the Epicenter while in town.

9/7 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/9 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Mike Strauss Band, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/9 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Lynn Trefzger, a ventriloquist. Laugh until it hurts!

9/10 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by The Herringbones at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/11 Saturday -Live entertainment, 9pm by the Rockhounds at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/11 Saturday - "Banff Mountain Film Festival" presents Radical Reels at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 7pm. The very best in action sports filmmaking.

9/14 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/15 Wednesday - "Moonlight Micro-brews Cruise" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, beginning 5:30pm. Flatwater paddle on the Catawba, with campfire dinner and beer tasting.

9/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

9/16 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Rachael Garcia Quartet, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/16 Thursday - Sunday 9/19 - Southern Women's Show at The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart) in Charlotte. Vendors, health fair, seminars, entertainment, girl stuff. For info on tickets and hours of operation, visit Southern Women's Show.

9/16-18 and 9/24-25 7pm - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the dinner theater production "Catfish Moon ". Dinner is served at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm.

9/17 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by 74 Southbound at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/17 Saturday - Brady Dee Foundation benefit with special guest, Damon Hill at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/21 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/23-9/26 - The 46th Annual Charlotte Festival in the Park, promoting interest in the arts. Arts and crafts, music and entertainment. Nearly a thousand entertainers perform in many stages around Freedom Park in Charlotte.

9/24-25 7pm - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the dinner theater production "Catfish Moon ". Dinner is served at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm.

9/25 Saturday - Tega Cay's Concert Series in the Park presents The Stranger (a tribute to Billy Joel), Runde Field, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

9/16 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring The Holdouts, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

9/17 Friday - "Scarowinds" opens at Carowinds. The annual Halloween fest at Carowinds. Not for the faint of heart . . . select nights thru 10/31.

9/23-9/26 - The 44th Annual Festival in the Park, promoting interest in the arts. Arts and crafts, music and entertainment. Nearly a thousand entertainers perform in many stages around Freedom Park in Charlotte.

9/24 - "Bug Ball " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. A family friendly fundraiser event with specialty foods, drinks, entertainment, and butterfly releases.

9/24 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Blind Manifest at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/25 Saturday - Live entertainment by the Jill Dineen Band at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

9/25: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a half marathon footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.

9/25 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

9/28 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

9/30 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring the Toneblazers, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays.

Month of October 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

10/2 Saturday 9am-12 - River Sweep. Join neighbors and others in the community to clean up the shorelines of Lake Wylie! Lake Wylie Marinas and Boat Landing. Party afterwards until 4pm.

10/2-3 - "AutumnFaire" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Art comes alive thru this nature based show and sale. Artists feature plants, gardens and nature in their arts and crafts.

10/2 Saturday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Kathy Mattea, that's right, Kathy Mattea! Right here in Clover.

10/5 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/5-10 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "9 to 5" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

10/7 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/7 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Moors & McCumber, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays.

10/9 Saturday 11am-6pm - Belmont Fall Festival Stowe Park, Belmont. Arts & crafts, food, inflatables & games, entertainment.

10/12 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/14 Thursday - Girl's Night at the Museum of York County. A fun event with refreshments, silent auction, displays, shopping, CHOCOLATE!

10/16 Saturday 9-1pm - Boat Maintenance, taught at Boat Sales of Lake Wylie. Register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/16 Saturday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features The United States Army Jazz Ambassadors.

10/19 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/21 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/23 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/26 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

10/30 Saturday 5pm-9pm - Downtown Belmont Halloween Festival, Belmont. Carnival games, food, moon bounce.

10/30 Saturday - Tega Cay's Annual Fall Festival 10:30am-5pm, Glennon Conference Center, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

10/30 Saturday - Tega Cay's Concert Series in the Park presents Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx, Glennon Conference Center, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

10/30-31 - "Bootanical" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. A new fall tradition, with plant-based Halloween activities for youngsters.

Month of November 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

11/4 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/4 Thur - Sunday 7th - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the theater production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ".

11/9-14 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Dreamgirls" at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

11/11 Thur - Sunday 11/13 - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the theater production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever ".

11/16 Tuesday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features Depue de Hoyos.

11/18 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/20 Saturday 7pm - "Mardi Gras in November " at the Baxter Hood Center, benefitting the Children's Attention Home.

11/26-12/31 - "Holiday Lights " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. An outdoor display with more than 600,000 lights, carriage rides, carols, baked treats and more.

Month of December 2010 - Activities and Events

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

12/1-12/31 - "Holiday Lights " at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. An outdoor display with more than 600,000 lights, carriage rides, carols, baked treats and more.

12/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

12/7-12 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "White Christmas" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

12/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

1/11 Tuesday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents the April Verch Band.

1/12-30, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Billy Elliot , the Musical" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

1/27 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents The Commedia Princess and the Pea.

2/8 Tuesday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents Frank D'Ambrosio.

2/15-20, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "In the Heights " at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

3/15 Tuesday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents The Magic of John Tudor.

3/15-20, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Young Frankenstein" at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

3/29 Tuesday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.

6/14-19, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Shrek, the Musical" at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

7/12-17, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Next to Normal " at the Knight Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

Ongoing

River Gate music & events

Schiele Museum events

Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

McCelvey Center in York

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Museum of York County

Productions by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Thursdays once/month - Lake Wylie Business After Hours

The Sylvia Theater in York

NarroWay Productions presents

the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series

Lake Wylie Music Fest

US National Whitewater Center

Month of October 2009 - Activities and Events

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Thru 10/11 daily - "Something's Aflutter" at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Thousands of butterflies released in the Orchid Conservatory and in the gardens. Special events and educational sessions for the whole family.

10/1 -4 - Blues Festival in Rock Hill at the Dalton Gallery, Center for the Arts in Rock Hill.

10/1 Thursday - Lake Wylie Chamber Golf Tournament. Followed by Business after Golf, held at the River Hills Country Club, beginning at 5:30.

10/1 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/1 Friday - Clover High School Band Boosters hold their annual barbecue fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 in the cafeteria, next to the Clover Memorial stadium.

10/3 Saturday 9am-12 - River Sweep. Join neighbors and others in the community to clean up the shorelines of Lake Wylie! Lake Wylie Marinas and Boat Landing. Party afterwards until 4pm.

10/3 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/9-10/11 - Charlotte Home Show at the Metrolina Expo Trade Center.

10/10 Saturday 11am-6pm - Belmont Fall Festival in the park! Games, crafts, inflatables, family entertainment and food at Stowe Park in Belmont.

10/10 Saturday 7:30pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village Twilight Movie Night. Bring your blankets & snacks to the Village Green on Colonel Springs Way.

10/10 thru 11/22 weekends- Renaissance Festival, near Concord Mills. Stage & street shows, costumes, music, comedy, jousting. Yes, JOUSTING! Games & rides, feasts and circus entertainment. For directions & hours: Charlotte's Renaissance Festival

10/13 Tuesday - Free admission, 4pm-8pm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia. Second Tuesday of each month!

10/15 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

10/16 -10/18 9am-5pm - Ten year anniversary celebration at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Special events all weekend.

10/17 Saturday 9am-1pm - "Boat Maintenance ", Lake Wylie Boat Sales, covering A-to Z in maintenance tips. Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

10/17 Saturday 7pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village presents Music in the Park (last one of the season). Celebrate with the Chili Cook-off (cooks need to register).

10/17 Saturday 3-5pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village hosts a Pink Ribbon Tea.

10/17 Saturday 4pm-8pm - Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the Clover High Choraliers. This award-winning group (first in state!!) will sing as you sup. Tickets available in advance or at the door.

10/18 Sunday 1-4pm - Lake Wylie open house tour.

10/24 10am-4pm - 22nd Annual Tega Cay Fall Festival at Runde Park. A full day of food, fun, craft show, and entertainment.

10/24 Saturday 5pm-9pm - Belmont Halloween Festival in historical downtown! Games, moon bounce, costume contest, candy & prizes.

10/29 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features "Alison Brown Quartet ".

10/31 Saturday - Fort Mill's Baxter Village presents a Halloween Pet Parade & party.

Month of November 2009 - Activities and Events

Weekends thru 11/22 - Renaissance Festival, near Concord Mills. Stage & street shows, costumes, music, comedy, jousting. Yes, JOUSTING! Games & rides, feasts and circus entertainment. For directions & hours: Charlotte's Renaissance Festival

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Through 11/15, daily - Ten year anniversary celebration at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Special events and displays .

11/5 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/7 Saturday noon-6pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village Fall Festival/Market Day. Vendors, moon bounces, games, hayrides, music & food. Fun for the whole family.

11/7 Saturday 8pm - Rock Hill Community Theater presents "Parallel Lives", an outrageous comedy of modern life.

11/8 Sunday 3pm - The Belmont Historical Society presents "Society Tea" at the Stowe Manor in Belmont. Tickets available in advance.

11/10 Tuesday - Free admission, 4pm-8pm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia. Second Tuesday of each month!

11/11 Thursday - Sunday 11/22 - Southern Christmas Show - Festive food, crafts, decorations, gifts, and ideas. You won't believe it until you go!! Held at The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart.)

11/12 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features "Comedia King Arthur". Audacious and silly, sure to be fun.

11/15 Sunday - Free Admission! America Recycles Celebration from 1pm-4pm at the Museum of York County.

11/19 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

11/21 Saturday - 7th ANnual Mardi Gras in November, benefitting the Children's Attention Home.

11/22 Sunday 2pm - Tega Cay's 5th Annual Chili Cookoff at the Tega Cay Clubhouse. Good opportunity to stretch your bellies for Thanksgiving!

11/27 -12/31 5pm-9pm - Holiday Lights at the Garden, an annual tradition at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Make this a part of your holiday celebrations!

Month of December 2009 - Activities and Events

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

12/1 -12/31 5pm-9pm - Holiday Lights at the Garden, an annual tradition at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Make this a part of your holiday celebrations!

12/1 Tuesday 4pm - Belmont Christmas parade, 60th anniversary! Coordinated by the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce.

12/2 Wednesday 4:30pm - York Christmas parade, beginning on South Congress St. Proceeds from the parade go to PATH, a nonprofit agency assisting those in need in York.

12/3 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

Thursday 12/3-Sunday 12/6 - "Christmasville" in downtown Rock Hill! A charming holiday village and outdoor walking festival in Rock Hill's historic Old Town. Events include the Reindeer Romp 5K, Journey to Bethlehem outdoor pageant, a Festival of Trees Cocktail Crawl, and much more!

12/3 Thursday - Tega Cay Christmas Tree lighting, Philip T. Glennon Community Center in Tega Cay.

12/4 Friday 6:30pm - Rock Hill Christmas parade, themed "Light Up The Night." Showcasing lighted floats, the parade route starts on Oakland Avenue at Winthrop University and travels downtown.

12/4-6 - Rock Hill Community Theater presents "The Christmas Bus", 7pm on Fri and Saturday, 3pm matinee on Sunday.

12/4 Friday - Fort Mill's Baxter Village presents a Holiday Celebration and tree lighting.

12/5 Saturday thru 12/20 - "The Real Christmas Story" by NarroWay Productions, 3346 Hwy 21 Fort Mill. Schedule varies by week; see website for details.

12/5 Saturday 2:30-4:30 - Santa's Workshop at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Santa tells a story, leads the kids in song, then elves help the children create a gift for someone on their list!

12/5 Saturday 11am - Fort Mill Christmas parade, lining up on Leroy Street and continuing to the Union Cemetery.

12/5 Saturday - Tega Cay Craft Show, Philip T. Glennon Community Center in Tega Cay. Free pictures with Santa, cookies and drinks.

12/5-12/6 3pm-9pm - Christmas Candelight Tours in Historic Brattonsville. Over 60 costumed people recreate a Southern-style Chrismas in the Revolutionary period.

12/5 Saturday 10am-2pm - Allison Creek Preschool, Christmas and Craft Bazaar. Enjoy home baked treats, arts & crafts, raffles. Corner of Hands Mill Hwy and Allison Creek Road.

12/5 Saturday - Gaston Day School presents "The Nutcracker", with a cast of 70 children and adults. 10am and 7:30pm shows, plus 3:30 on Sunday 12/6.

12/6 Sunday 1-2:15, 2:45-4pm - Make reservations for the Holidaty Tea at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. An afternoon of traditional English tea with scrumptious snacks!

12/10 Thursday 6:30pm - Lake Wylie Chamber's Annual Holiday Gala held at the River Hills Country Club. Reservations required!

12/10, 12/12, 12/13 - Holiday concert by the SC state championship choir, the Clover High Choraliers. Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.

12/10 Thursday 5:30pm - Holiday Business After Hours held at the Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living. Bring a canned good and unwrapped toy for CAAC's Food and toy Drive.

12/12 Saturday 2:30-4:30 - Santa's Workshop at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Santa tells a story, leads the kids in song, then elves help the children create a gift for someone on their list!

12/12 Saturday 6:30pm - Annual Lights on the Lake holiday boat parade. Boats will meet at T-Bones on the Lake to line up, and the route spans both sides of the Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing is from the deck at T-Bones and the boat landing.

12/13 Sunday 8:30am - Santa Clause tours Tega Cay on the fire truck. Watch and listen!

12/13 Sunday 2pm - Clover Christmas parade, an annual tradition. Parade begins on Old North Main Street and proceeds down Main Street through downtown Clover.

12/13 Sunday 1-2:15, 2:45-4pm - Make reservations for the Holidaty Tea at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. An afternoon of traditional English tea with scrumptious snacks!

12/15 Tuesday 6-9pm - Tega Cay's annual guided Christmas light tour. Hot chocoate and cookies at the beach club, followed by a guided tour of the best of the best decorations in Tega Cay. There are some doozies!

12/13 Sunday 11:30-2pm - Tega Cay's Brunch with Santa. Tega Cay Clubhouse.

12/19 Saturday 2:30-4:30 - Santa's Workshop at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Santa tells a story, leads the kids in song, then elves help the children create a gift for someone on their list!

12/19 Saturday 8pm-1am - Strap on your peglegs and hooks for T-Bones annual Pirate's Christmas Ball! Music, open bar, and hors d'oeuvres buffet. Purchase tickets in advance, benefiting the Lake Wylie Fireworks and Justin Mychals Child Cancer Benefit.

12/20 Saturday 1pm - This one is on the "far end" of the county, but well worth the drive: The Lowrys Christmas parade features horse-drawn vehicles and tractors only - - no trucks or cars! No website link (did you really expect one?!?)

12/1 -12/31 5pm-9pm - Holiday Lights at the Garden, an annual tradition at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Make this a part of your holiday celebrations!

12/31 9pm - Fireworks display at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Celebrate the new year!

12/31 Thursday 8pm-1am - Dance the night away to live music, and then enjoy the after midnight breakfast buffet. Purchase tickets in advance at T-Bones.

12/31 Thursday 7pm-1am - Looking for a fun New Year's event? Tega Cay's New Year Gala at the Glennon Community Center, with an elegant dinner buffet and champagne. Proceeds benefit the Lion's Club.

Month of January 2010 - Activities and Events

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

1/1 Friday noon - The annual New Year's Day Barefoot Challenge! Lake Wylie's own Carolina Show Ski Team travels to Lake Norman to compete in this bone chilling competition. Come and watch!

1/7 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents grand pianist Emilt Pandolli.

1/7 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

1/9 Saturday 7pm - The Carolina Chocolate Drops perform fiddle and banjo usic of the early twentieth century, McCelvey Center in York.

1/15 -3/14 - Third annual "Orchid Spectacular" will open with the Piedmont Orchid Society's annual show on January 15. It will continue thru mid-March with classes, displays, and sale at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Mark your calendars!

1/15 Friday 6:30pm - "An Evening of Orchids ", reservations required for this elegant evening to celebrate the beauty of orchids at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Wine bar, music, auction.

1/18 11am - African Rhythms at the Museum of York County.

1/21 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

1/22 6-9pm - Whodunit at Hightower Hall, a mystery night. Brattonsville Hightower Hall.

1/22-23 - "Stuart Little" presented by the Yorkville Players, McCelvey Center. Perfomance times vary.

1/29 all day - Prepare for snow and wintery weather. Go to store. Buy milk and bread. Get some propane for the grill. Do it all with a with a sense of urgency. Rent some movies. We might be stuck inside for a WHOLE DAY.

1/31 9pm - Annual wedding showcase at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

Month of February 2010 - Activities and Events

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Now thru 3/14 - Third annual "Orchid Spectacular" continues thru mid-March with classes, displays, and sale at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

2/4 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

2/5 Friday 8pm - A concert by Kathy Mattea is presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Ovens Auditorium.

2/6 Saturday - Celebrate the 29th anniversary of York County's "Party of the Year", with dancing, food, and auction. This will be the final Gala Celebration. Advance tickets available at the Museum of York County.

2/6 Saturday, noon - NarroWay Productions presents a Mystery Theater, "Til Death do Us Part". Tickets available online.

2/9 Tuesday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents "Route 66", a high octane musical.

2/11-14 - It's time for the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show at the Charlotte Convention Center. For 38 years, this has been the place to start the boating season. Don't miss it!

2/12 Friday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents "Elvis Lives!", the greatest Elvis Tribute Show on Earth. Elvis impersonator Tom Bartlett with the Midnight Special Band.

2/12-14 and 2/19-21 - Enjoy the comedy/drama "Crimes of the Heart" presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

2/13 Saturday, 5pm - NarroWay Productions presents a Mystery Theater, "Til Death do Us Part". Tickets available online.

2/13 Saturday - Senior Debutante Ball, sponsored by the Belmont Parks and Recreation.

2/13 Saturday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents "Abbey Road Live ", a Beatles Tribute band that will perform the entire "Abbey Road" album plus!

2/18 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

2/19 Friday 8pm - "Bravo Broadway!" is presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Belk Theater. Popular favorites performed by three stars from The Great White Way.

2/20-21 Sat & Sunday - Fossil Fair at Schiele Museum in Gastonia. This event spotlights national treasures, with displays that will captivate the whole family.

2/20, 2/21, and 2/27 - Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas are holding classes for people interested in joining their efforts to preserve and restore wildlife to its natural habitat.

2/12 Friday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents Corey Crowder, rock and roll of the sixties and seventies.

2/21 Sunday - York County's biggest spring bridal show, the Herald Bridal Expo, held at the Tega Cay Golf & Conference Center, 1-5pm.

2/25 Thursday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents "Doug Berky's Gems". Enjoy the wisdom of the world.

2/12 Friday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents The Blue Dogs, an acoustical evening with one of the Carolinas' favorite bands.

2/28 Sunday 3pm - McCelvey Center in York presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" as part of the Southern Film Series.

Month of March 2010 - Activities and Events

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Now thru 3/14 - Third annual "Orchid Spectacular" continues thru mid-March with classes, displays, and sale at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

3/3 Wednesday - Sunday 3/7 - Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Everything you need for home and garden in one place. Shop for ideas, consult experts, see the latest in home innovation, decorating, building and home improvement. Held at The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart.)

3/4 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

3/5 Friday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents The Triumphant Return of the Pink Floydian Slip, performing the Darkside of Oz and the best of Pink Floyd.

3/6-3/7 - Shutterbugs visit the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, as some of the biggest names in photography will be holding classes, demonstrating the latest in photography equipment, and more.

3/6 Saturday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents Clean Hip Hop Night, suitable for all ages and featuring young and upcoming Hip Hop artists.

3/9 Tuesday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents "Cherish the Ladies ", a musical ensemble.

3/6 Saturday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents The Moons, a band who channel the sounds of classic rock like The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and more of their original music.

3/17 Wednesday noon - The River Hills Women's Club hosts its annual Spring Fashion Show. Open to resdents of River Hills and members of the country club. Call 803-831-2018.

3/18 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

3/19 Friday 8pm - The Irish Tenors are presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Ovens Auditorium.

3/20 Saturday 11am - Baxter Village Spring Fling and Leprechaun Loop, the 5K race. Events for the whole family!

3/20 Saturday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents "The Stranger", the ultimate Billy Joel tribute show. A 5-piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy's timeless music.

3/23 - Opening day for Little League Baseball. The Lake Wylie Athletic Association is a new sports league in the area, beginning with baseball. The group plans to add football, soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. For more information, call 803-831-9298 or visit the website.

3/26 Friday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series presents the US Navy Band.

3/26 Friday 8:30pm - The Sylvia Theater in York presents a rare concert by Bob Lind, legendary singer-songwriter. His songs have been covered by some of the biggest names in music like Aretha Franklin, Eric Clampton, Cher.

3/26 Saturday 11am - Baxter Village Spring Fling and Leprechaun Loop, the 5K race. Events for the whole family!

3/27 - Peter Rabbit visits the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Come hear stories, meet characters, and enjoy fun activities with the kids.

3/27 - Opening day at Carowinds. The "Intimidator", a $23 million roller coaster that plunges 211 feet at a speed exceeding 75mph debuts at Carowinds. Hang on to your hats!

3/28 Sunday 3pm - McCelvey Center in York presents "Key Largo " as part of the Southern Film Series.

Month of April 2010 - Activities and Events

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

4/1 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

4/1 - Belmont Parks & Rec presents the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt in Davis Park, Belmont. The Easter Bunny appears at 7:15pm, followed by the hunt!

4/3 - Tega Cay's annual Easter Egg hunt, 10am at Runde Field.

4/4 - Tega Cay's annual Easter Brunch , 10:30am - 2pm at the Tega Cay Golf Club Glennon Center. Breakfast buffet and waffle station, plus Mike McCelendon, The Magic Man performing his tricks.

4/9 Friday - "Spiderwebs", the ultimate tribute to the band "No Doubt", playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.

4/10-11 - Annual plant sale at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Gardening experts on hand to answer your questions.

4/10-11 - All breed AKC Dog Show, 8am-5pm at 13607 Choate Circle, Steele Creek. Dogs from across the U.S. will compete. Admission is free!

4/10 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

4/11 - Belmont Parks & Rec presents a Bridal Forum from 2-4:30pm at the J. Paul Ford Recreation Center. Instructional seminar and help with planning from wedding professionals.

4/15 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

4/15-4/24: Annual "Come See Me" festival in Rock Hill. Parade, competitions, food, music, events. See website for full details and event schedule.

4/17: Opening day for the York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and egetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.

4/17 Saturday - Gemstone mining at the Schiele Museum.

4/17: Charlotte Clean and Green Earth Day Celebration, on the campus of CPCC (Elizabeth Avenue in Charlotte). 100% zero emissions event, food from local coops (all organic), music and displays. This is a chance to help out the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, so see website for event details!

4/18: US National Whitewater Center sponsors the 6th annual "Hope Floats Duck Race", 2-5pm. 15,000 sunglass-wearing rubber duckies will be released into the waterway to race for fabulous prizes. The general community can adopt a duck for $5 each, buying a chance to win and supporting KinderMourn mission. How fun is that!

4/23: Shriners Golf Classic at the River Hills Country Club, with proceeds to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville. Opening recepton and live auction on April 22 at T-Bones.

4/23-25, 4/30 - Enjoy the musical "Zombie Prom " presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

4/24: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverbottom Throwdown II USA Climbing Competition. Participate or watch - - if you've ever felt like climbing the walls, this event is for you!

4/24 Saturday - Charlotte Bark in the Park, fun with man's best friend.

4/24 Saturday - The Herald's Yard Sale, 13th annual "World's Largest Yard Sale." Do you suppose that's true? Regardless, it's a lot of stuff, 132 W Main St. in Rock Hill.

4/24 Saturday, 10am-4pm - Belmont's Living History Day, held at the Cultural and Heritage Learning enter on 40 Catawba St. in Belmont.

4/24 Saturday - Register for football and cheering at the LWAA in Lake Wylie.

4/24 Saturday - "The Joe Davis Band ", hard Southern Rock and Metal, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.

4/24 Saturday - Crowders Creek Elementary in Lake Wylie hosts its annual Spring Carnival, with games, prizes, inflatables, and great fun for kids of all ages. Begins at 10am, rain or shine! (We vote for "shine"!)

4/25: Dirt Track Racing School with NASCAR driver Ken Schrader instructing.

4/25: US National Whitewater Center Earth Day. Group activities such as kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, zip line.

4/28 Wednesday 3pm - "Fashion for a Cause ",fashion show raising money for Haiti at the Sylvia Theater in York.

4/29 Thursday 8pm - Spring concert by the Clover High Choraliers. Presenting "Little Shop of Horrors" musical. Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.

4/30 Friday - Guitar Hero Tournament at the Schiele Museum. Competition open to all ages, prizes awarded.

4/30 Friday 8pm - Cirque De La Symphonie is presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops Series, Belk Theater. Imagine the best cirque artists in the world perfoming on the same stage with a full symphony orchestra.

Month of May 2010 - Activities and Events

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Saturdays, ongoing thru the summer: York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

5/1-5/2 - Enjoy the musical "Zombie Prom " presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

5/1-5/2 - Spring concert by the Clover High Choraliers. Presenting "Little Shop of Horrors" musical. Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.

5/1 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

5/1 Saturday - Beach Days at Rivergate. Tricycle race, cornhole, bounce house, and more fun for the whole family.

5/1 Saturday - Peter and the Wolf presented by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, 11am at the Belk Theater in Charlotte.

5/6 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

5/7 Friday - "Sara Scott", acoustic guitar and soul-stirring lyrics, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.

5/8-5/9 - Mother's Day at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. First 500 mothers receive free plant, plus all mothers can enjoy complementary mini-massages! Picnic lunches available for purchase, or you can bring your own.

5/14 Friday - Historic York walking tour presented by McCelvey Center in York. The mayor of York will lead CHM members on a tour, focusing on circus history. 10:30am - 1:30am.

5/15 Saturday - Feature exhibit "Pirates" opening at the Schiele Museum. Kickoff with "Breakfast with Blackbeard", see website for details.

5/19-22 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! "Wicked" at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.

5/20 Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm: Industry Appreciation Day, Countywide Business After Hours at the Tega Cay Golf Club. Sponsored by the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce.

5/21, 5/22 Friday and Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents "Not Just Another Love Story." A large scale Boradway style musical, remember the days of WWII and The Greatest Generation. Dinner theater, see website for show times.

5/22 Saturday - Gemstone mining at the Schiele Museum.

5/22 10am: Register ahead for this kayak tour of the Rocky Shoal Spider Lilies, the largest colony of this rare and endangered plant in the world! Photographers, botanists, and easy paddlers will love this outing sponsored by the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, so see website for event details!

5/22: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a 10K footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.

5/28-31 - Feel like a road trip? Freedom Weekend Aloft, a colorful spectacle of hot-air balloons at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC (near Greenville). Along with the balloons, ther eis a car show, concerts, and family fun.

5/29 - Joyfest 2010 at Carowinds.

5/31 Monday - 10am -4pm, Memorial Day Remembrance at Historic Brattonsville: children's military drills, firearm demonstrations, cooking, house tours, games.

Month of June 2010 - Activities and Events

Every Thursday 6/3-8/26 - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

Every Friday, thru the summer - Carolina Ski Show at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay, 7pm.

Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, "Living History". Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

6/1 - 6/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

6/1 Tuesday & Wednesday evening - Safe boating course, River Hills. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

6/1 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Till Death Do Us Part." Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

6/3 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm. Start the summer off with the Hill City Party Band.

6/3 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

6/4-5 - Kick off the summer with a road trip to Myrtle Beach for the Sun Fun Festival with concerts, games and family fun.

6/4 Friday 7pm- Weekly ski shows at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay. Come watch amazing wakeboarding, skiing, and team events. Events weekly throughout the summer by the Carolina Show Ski team.

6/11-6/13 - Enjoy the production "Seussical Jr " presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

6/12 Saturday: Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce presents the annual "Splash Dash" 5K/10K Run and Walk, 8am at Camp Thunderbird.

6/12 - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd's Cove, music begins at 5pm, movie at 8pm.

6/16 Wednesday 5:30-10pm- The U.S. National Whitewater Center presents Moonlight Micro Brews Cruise. Flatwater paddle followed by a campfire dinner and micro-brew tastings. Space is limited.

6/17 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

6/18 Friday 7pm- Weekly ski shows at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay. Come watch amazing wakeboarding, skiing, and team events. Events weekly throughout the summer by the Carolina Show Ski team.

6/18-6/20 - Enjoy the production "Seussical Jr " presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.

6/18 Saturday - "Black Illusion", the nation's best Ozzy Tribute, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.

6/20 Sunday 7pm- "Superman! Music for Father's Day" with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra,one of the Summer Pops performances at the Symphony Park in South Park.

6/22 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Till Death Do Us Part." Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

6/24 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

6/26 Saturday - Carolina Show Ski team competes in the Southern Regional Tournament. (No ski show at Windjammer on 6/25 - - come see the competition in Birmingham, Alabama!)

6/26 Saturday 7pm - Concert in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont. The Catalinas. 704-825-8191.

7/1 - 7/31 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

7/1 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

7/1 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

7/2 Friday 7pm- Weekly ski shows at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay. Come watch amazing wakeboarding, skiing, and team events. Events weekly throughout the summer by the Carolina Show Ski team.

7/2 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by The Rockhounds at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

7/3 Saturday 6-10pm- Rock Hill's annual "Red, White and BOOM!" festival with music, food, festivities and fireworks. Old Towne Amphitheater on 155 Johnson St.

7/3 - Tega Cay's annual July 4th celebration kicks off early with a land parade at 9am and carnival noon-4pm.

7/4 Sunday 7pm- Tega Cay celebration includes a 4th of July show by the Carolina Show Ski team.

7/3 Saturday 7pm- "Celebrate America" with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the final of three Summer Pops performances at the Symphony Park in South Park. The concert culminates in an array of fireworks.

7/4 Sunday 10pm - "Night of Fire" fireworks show at Carowinds!

7/4 - Tega Cay's annual July 4th celebration, including golf tournament, parade, ski show, fish fry, canoe joust, and fireworks! Boat parade 11:30-12:30 along Nivens Creek to Windjammer park. Waterski show 2pm. Fireworks 9pm.

7/4 - The Charlotte Knights host WBT's SkyShow at Knights Stadium following the baseball game.

7/4 - The U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Festival includes games, rafting, live music, food and family activities, followed by fireworks at 9pm.

7/4 Sunday 9:45pm - Lake Wylie Fantastic Fireworks at Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing at T-Bones, the Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing, Rey Azteca deck, or on the lake!

7/9 - 7/10 8pm- Saddle up for some fun at the B&B Arena Rodeo, 1159 Beamguard Rd in Clover. 803-222-4924

7/10 Saturday - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd's Cove, music begins at 6pm, movie at 8pm.

7/10 Saturday dusk - Movies in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont. "Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs".

7/15 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

7/16 -25 - Have dinner in the big city during Charlotte's annual "Queen's Feast". Eighty-eight participating upscale restaurants will feature special three course meals at a fixed price of $30. Reservations are strongly recommended: Charlotte Restaurant Week.

7/17: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a 15K footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.

7/20 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Death in Them Thar Hills" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

7/22 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

7/23 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Mid-Life Crisis at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

7/23 Friday 7pm- Weekly ski shows at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay. Come watch amazing wakeboarding, skiing, and team events. Events weekly throughout the summer by the Carolina Show Ski team.

7/24 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

7/24 Saturday dusk - Movies in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont. "Monsters vs Aliens".

7/30 & 31 - Summer Celebration at Stowe Park, Belmont. Carnival games, food, concert, fireworks. Begins 5pm on Friday, 10am on Saturday.

7/31 Saturday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Swords and Whiskey Band beginning 5pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Month of August 2010 - Activities and Events

Every Friday, thru the summer - Carolina Ski Show at Windjammer Park in Tega Cay, 7pm.

Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.

Daily - Feature exhibit "Pirates" at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.

8/1 - 8/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

8/3 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production "Wheel of Misfortune" Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.

8/5 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.

8/5 Thursday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring Southern Fried Music Association, beginning 7pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.

8/5 Thursday - "About Lake Wylie", Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

8/5 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.

8/5 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm.

8/14 Saturday dusk - Senior Hometown Hoedown, Belmont. Dinner, square dancing, bbq. Age 55 and up.

8/14 Saturday - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd's Cove, music begins at 6pm, movie at 8pm.

8/20 Friday 7:30pm- Get out your pom poms and cow bells and go support your favorite high school football team! Season starts tonight! (Go Blue Eagles!)

8/21 Saturday - Tega Cay's Concert Series in the Park presents U-Neek Flavor, Runde Field, 6pm. Enjoy food & beverages, inflatables for the kids!

8/27 Friday 7pm- "Party on the Patio", live entertainment by Carolina Union at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie.

Friday 8/27 -Sunday 8/29 - Southern Ideal Home Show at The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart) in Charlotte. For info on tickets and hours of operation, visit http://www.southernshows.com/hfc/.

8/28 9am-5pm Saturday- Annual York Summerfest. Craft & art show, food, Classic car show and more in historic downtown York.

8/28 Friday 8pm- Lenny Loafer and the Lazy Rhythm section perform at Wylie Gators in Lake Wylie in a bash for the Lake Wylie Rotary Club.

8/28 Saturday - "Riverjam" at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, featuring We're Not Jane, beginning 5pm. Free concert series on Thursdays and Saturdays.