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 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. 

3/4 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.

3/18 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.

3/26 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 - 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

5/6 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.

5/20 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.

Month of June 2010 - Activities and Events

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

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

Month of September 2010 - Activities and Events

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.

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

Month of March 2009

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

3/1 -3/22 - "Art at the Garden" continues at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. 

3/4 Wednesday - Sunday 3/8 - 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.)

3/5 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.

3/6-3/8 - "Same Time Next Year" presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.  8pm and Sunday matinee.

3/16 Monday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features "Chapter 6 " a premier jazz a capella ensemble from Chicago.

3/16 Monday - Summer camps registration begins at the Museum of York County. See museum website for camp details.

3/19 Thurday 5:30-7:30pm - Lake Wylie Business After Hours, sponsored by and held at Clover Community Bank in Lake Wylie.

3/19 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.

3/21 Saturday - River Ramblers day trip with the Museum of York County. Highlights the Great Falls and Lando areas with visit to the Lando-Manetta Mills Historical Center.  Moderate hiking.

3/21 Saturday 1-2:30pm - Fun for the whole family!  Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival, presented by the York County Library, hosts Roger Day, a high energy musician and entertainer.  Baxter Hood Center, York Tech.

3/21 Saturday 8pm - McElvey Center in York presents "Simply Sinatra ", featuring performer Steve Lippia.  Swing tunes and ballads, his sound is a combination of his own musical interpretation and the influence of the Sinatra era.

3/24 - 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.

3/28 Saturday - Peter Rabbit's Garden Adventure at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Meet Peter Rabbit!

3/28 Saturday - Opening day at Carowinds!

Month of April 2009

4/1-4/5: Metrolina Antique Show.  International collectibles and antiques.

4/2 Thursday 8pm - McElvey Center in York presents Billy Jonas, a performance of exploding energy, soundscapes and stories.

4/2 Thursday 8pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features "Greater Tuna " two performers from Georgia's legendary Springer Opera House.  Often hilarious, always entertaining!

4/2 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm - "About Lake Wylie", Lake Wylie library, introducing the boater to specific danger spots, ramps, marinas, other places of interest on Lake Wylie.  Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

4/2 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.

4/4 Saturday 9am-1pm - "Boat Maintenance ", Lake Wylie Boat Sales, covering A-to Z in maintenance tips.  Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

4/11 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Tega Cay City Hall.  Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla.  704-588-9249

4/16 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.

4/16 Thurday 5:30-7:30pm - Lake Wylie Business After Hours, sponsored by and held at Lake Wylie Tax Service in Lake Wylie.

4/18 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

4/18-19 Saturday & Sunday - Spring Plant Sale at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Talk with experts at the garden center and select from top quality plants.  This event kicks off "Green Week" at the garden, demonstrations and gardening projects for the whole family. 

4/22 Wednesday noon-1:30pm - Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Spring Luncheon and Fashon Show, held at the River Hills Country Club.

4/25 - Crowders Creek Carnival- 10am-2pm, featuring inflatables, games, face painting, climbing wall, dunk tank, and more!  Crowders Creek Elementary, Lake Wylie.

4/25 - "World's Largest Yard Sale"- 8am-2pm, sponsored by the Rock Hill Herald.  In the Herald's parking lot!

4/25 Saturday - Pedigree Bark in the Park Festival, inviting dogs and their people for a day of canine fun.  Held at the Metrolina Expo, 7011 Statesville Road.

4/25 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla.  704-588-9249

4/30 Thursday 8pm - Spring concert by the Clover High Choraliers.  Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.

Month of May 2009

5/2 and 5/3 - Spring concert by the Clover High Choraliers.  Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.

5/7 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.

5/8 Friday - Education day at Carowinds!  Explore the laws of physics and mathematics in this guided tour of roller coasters and FUN.

5/9-10 Saturday & Sunday - Mother's Day at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Mom's get in free.  Order a pre-packed picnic lunch or bring your own. 

5/10 Sunday - Mother's Day brunch at Carowinds!  Wait a minute . . . Mother's Day??  No KIDding! 

5/12 and 14th 6-9:30pm - Safe boating course, River Hills Marina.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

5/12-16 6:30-9:30pm - Safe boating course taught by Charlotte Power Squadron at Lake Wylie Marina.  Call 704-365-5508. 

5/15 Friday - Education day at Carowinds!  Explore the laws of physics and mathematics in this guided tour of roller coasters and FUN.

5/16 Saturday - River Ramblers day trip to the Landsford Canal with the Museum of York County. Moderate hiking.

5/21 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.

5/23 Saturday - "Joyfest" at Carowinds!  Gospel music fest.

5/28 Friday - Education day at Carowinds!  Explore the laws of physics and mathematics in this guided tour of roller coasters and FUN.

Month of June 2009

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

6/1 - 6/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $100/day.  Private lessons for any age.  Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

6/2-6/5- Education day at Carowinds!  Explore the laws of physics and mathematics in this guided tour of roller coasters and FUN.  Details online.

6/4 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm - "About Lake Wylie", Lake Wylie library, introducing the boater to specific danger spots, ramps, marinas, other places of interest on Lake Wylie.  Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

6/5 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. 

6/9-6/12 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "Be Creative Magician Show ", a magic show by Zelnick the Magician that shows kids how much fun it is to read!  Times vary by location; check library website!

6/11 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

6/12 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. 

6/13 Saturday - "Sonfest" at Carowinds!  One of the largest Christian music festivals in the region!

6/13 Saturday - Splash Dash 5K run, 10K run, and walk, sponsored by Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce.  Camp Thunderbird.  Registration 8am. 

6/13 - Girls' Day Out at U.S. National Whitewater Center . Clinics, special prices, and wine/beer tastings.

6/13 Saturday - River Ramblers day trip to the Nations Ford and site of the future museum with the Museum of York County. Moderate hiking.

6/13 Saturday - Scottish Festival at the Clover Memorial Stadium, 9am-4pm.

6/13 Saturday 6pm-10pm -Tega Cay Concert series at Runde Park.  Come hear "Ocean Drive Party Band '", one of the best dance bands around!

6/13 Saturday 7pm - Concert in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont.  Center City Groove band, rock.   704-825-8191. 

6/16-6/19 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "Cinderella with a Twist ", a show by StageWorks Theater. Times vary by location; check library website!

6/18 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

6/19 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. 

6/20-21 Friday & Saturday - Father's Day carshow at Carowinds! 

6/20 - Summer Saturdays Concert Series at the U.S. National Whitewater Center . Water and land activities, live music.

6/20 Saturday 10am-3pm - Lake Wylie Arts & Crafts Festival.  Hwy 49, across from Bi-Lo in the field next to the Strawberry Stand.  Local artists & crafters offering oil paintings, children's boutique clothing, jewlery, and more!  For event information, contact Susan Kirkland. 

6/20 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

6/20 Saturday - Classic Cars Tour the Garden at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  1-5pm, bring Dad for Father's Day.  The Broad River Euoropean Motor Club will have their cars on display.

6/20 Saturday - Midsummer Beach Party, 10am-4pm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia.  Complements the featured exhibit, "Ocean".  Beach music, childrens activities, and more.

6/23-6/28 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "Creating Jack Tales ", a show by Rags to Riches Theater. Times vary by location; check library website!

6/24 Wednesday 11am - Radical Reptiles at the Museum of York County.

6/25 6-8:30pm - "First Mate" Safe boating course, Lake Wylie Library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

6/25 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

6/26 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. 

6/27 Saturday 7pm - Concert in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont.  The Catalinas.   704-825-8191. 

6/30-7/2 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "All the World's a Circus", a show by Flow Circus. Times vary by location; check library website!

Month of July 2009

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

7/1 - 7/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $100/day.  Private lessons for any age.  Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

7/1 Wednesday 11am - Mother Goose Magic at the Museum of York County.

7/2 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

7/2 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.

7/3 Friday 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 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. 

7/3 Friday 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 Saturday 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 1pm.  Fireworks 9:30pm. 

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

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

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

7/7-7/10 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "Pinnochio", a show by Lee Bryan Puppets. Times vary by location; check library website!

7/9 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

7/10 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. 

7/10-11 7:30pm- Clover's B&B Arena hosts a rodeo with barrel racing, bareback riding, roping and bull riding.  The arena is located at 1159 Beamguard Rd.

7/11 Saturday - "Wild-Life" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  The Carolina Raptor Center and the Schiele Museum contribute to this fun filled day with creatures of the wild.

7/11 - Summer Saturdays Concert Series at the U.S. National Whitewater Center . Water and land activities, live music.

7/14 Tuesday - Free admission, 4pm-8pm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia.  Second Tuesday of each month! 

7/14-7/17 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  " Moonlight Stories by Orisirisi African Folklore". Times vary by location; check library website!

7/15 Wednesday 11am - "What in the World??" at the Museum of York County. See some of nature's oddest specimens!

7/16 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

7/16 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.

7/17 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. 

7/18 Saturday at dusk- Movies in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont.  "Madagascar II "   704-825-8191. 

7/21 and 23rd 6-9:30pm - Safe boating course, River Hills Marina.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

7/21-7/24 - Summer library program at the York County Library.  "Little Red Riding Hood ", a show by Porkchop Productions. Times vary by location; check library website!

7/22 Wednesday 11am - "Circus Adventure " at the Museum of York County. Puppet show presented by Columbia Marionette Theater.

7/23 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

7/23-7/25 until 10pm each night- Summer Celebration at Stowe Park, Belmont.  Carnival rides, games, food, and fireworks on Saturday night.   704-825-8191. 

7/24 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 - "Coaster Stock " at Carowinds.  Behind-the-scenes tours, competitions, games, and BBQ buffet.

7/25 - Lake Norman's first annual AquaPalooza.  Organizers claim it to be the "world's largest boating party".  Held at about 100 lakes nationwide, this event includes concerts, food and children's events.

7/26- Waterfront Open House Tour, 1-5pm.  Lake Wylie area, from Allison Creek up to The Palisades. 

7/30 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

7/31 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. 

Month of August 2009

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

Now thru 1/31/10 - Shipwreck!  Pirates & Treasures at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte.  An 11,000 square foot exhibit of artifacts and real life buried treasure from shipwrecks.

Every Thursday, Fri & Sat 5-8pm - Thru Labor Day, The Town of Ayrsley presents a Summer Concert Series, live music for all to enjoy.

8/1 - 6/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $100/day.  Private lessons for any age.  Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.

8/1 Saturday - "Wild Wings" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Join Wildlife Biologist Susan Campbell as she catches, bands, and releases hummingbirds.

8/1 Saturday, 7-11pm - Ninth annual Tega Cay Bash, held in the Philip T. Glennon Community Center at the Tega Cay Gold Club.  This year's program is themed "Football Fever!", with entertainment by the Briar Creek Band, food,  games and contests.  Wear our favorite school colors.  For tickets call 830-324-7500.

8/6 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm - "About Lake Wylie", Lake Wylie library, introducing the boater to specific danger spots, ramps, marinas, other places of interest on Lake Wylie.  Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

8/6 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.

8/6 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

8/7-9 - Mid-Atlantic Fall Boat Show, Charlotte Convention Center.

8/7 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. 

8/8 Saturday 7:30-1pm: Free admission to the Carolina Panthers' Fanfest, kicking off with a 5K race, events for kids, a TopCats performance, and watching the team practice.

8/8 Saturday at dusk- Movies in the Park at Stowe Park, Belmont.  "Kung Fu Panda "   704-825-8191. 

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

8/13 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Each Thursday through August 20, enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

8/14 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. 

8/15 Saturday 6pm-10pm -Tega Cay Concert series at Runde Park.  Come hear "Van Waylon '".

8/21 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. 

8/20 Thursday - "Garden Nights" at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.  Enjoy a stroll through the garden with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages.

8/20 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.

8/21 Friday 7:30pm- The mighty Clover Blue Eagles kick off their football season with an away game at South Point. 

8/22 9am-5pm Saturday- Annual York Summerfest. Craft & art show, food, Classic car show and more in historic downtown York. 

8/24-27 Mon-Thur- The Breezeplay Championships at the Palisades.  Watch the pros play tennis.

8/28-30 - Southern Ideal Home 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.)

8/28 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. 

8/28 Friday 7:30pm- Clover Blue Eagles football team home opener. 

Month of September 2009 - Activities and Events

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

9/3 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.

9/4 - 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.

9/7 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.

9/8 Tuesday - Free admission, 4pm-8pm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia.  Second Tuesday of each month! 

9/11-12 - Blues, Brews and BBQ in Charlotte.  Prepare your palate for the best in Tar Heel BBQ, with contests, lots of live entertainment, and fun for the whole family.

9/12 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library.  Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325

9/12 Saturday 7:30pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village Twilight Movie Night.  Bring your blankets & snacks to the Village Green on Colonel Springs Way.

9/17 Thursday - Sunday 9/20 - 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.

9/17 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.

9/17-19 and 9/25-26 7pm - Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents the dinner theater production "Play On ".  Dinner is served at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm.

9/19- "Christian Music Day stian Music Day" at Carowinds.  Featuring some of the most popular contemporary Christian artists.

9/19 Saturday 7-11pm- Party in Pink at the Palisades Country Club.  Dinner, dancing, silent auction to benefit under/uninsured women in their fight against breast cancer.  For tickets or information, call 803-547-2194.

9/19- "Scarowinds" opens at Carowinds.  The annual Halloween fest at Carowinds.  Not for the faint of heart . . .  select nights thru 10/31.

9/12 Saturday 6:30pm - Fort Mill's Baxter Village presents Music in the Park and BBQ Pig Pickin' Challenge on the Village Green.

9/22 7pm - The Peasall Sisters (stars of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?") and special guests play at the McCelvey Center in York.

9/24-9/27 - 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.

9/25 6:30-9pm - Exclusive Vintner Tasting at The Museum of York County.  Special wine tasting event featuring a live auction.  Weekend packages available.

9/26 Saturday 10am-3pm -Woofstock 2009, York County's dog-themed festival, to be held at the York Recreation Complex, 74 4th Street in York.   1K walk, photo contest, dog spa, fashion show, vendrs, music, clinics, and food.  What a way to end the dog days of summer!

9/26 Saturday - Fort Mill's Baxter Village hosts a Block Party and Merchant Day.

9/26 6:30-9pm - Fork, Cork & More at The Museum of York County.  Wine, beer, and food tasting event with instruction on pairing foods with wines.

9/26 Saturday 6pm-10pm -Tega Cay Concert series at Runde Park.  Come hear "Fantastic Shakers '".

9/26 Saturday 7pm - Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series features "Drew the Dramatic Fool."  Laugh until it hurts! 

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.

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