Brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC)
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE EVENTS
OCT 4
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS
Don’t miss the last Downtown Mooresville Festival of Food Trucks event of 2025! With trucks from across the Charlotte region, live music, Mooresville's only official Social District & more. It gets crowded so bring a chair, bring your friends, hang out in the street! Along Broad & Main Streets with LIVE MUSIC Mooresville’s own dialUp Radio! 5-8:30pm
OCT 10
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE ARTS & ACOUSTICS
Join Downtown Mooresville for an evening of arts, acoustics, sips, shopping, and strolling. Enjoy live music inside & outside of businesses plus artists creating, displaying, and selling. Treats and specials available at participating businesses! Brought to you by the MDC in partnership with 158 on Main and Waves Entertainment. No Tickets Required! 6-9pm
OCT 31
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE CANDY GRAB
Every October, Downtown Mooresville hosts a whole bunch of kids and families for our annual Halloween Candy Grab event. Kids and adults alike have a great time visiting our Downtown businesses that are handing out candy. Dress up and have fun in the heart of Mooresville! The event runs from 3-5pm but thousands of pieces of candy will be handed out and the event will end promptly at 5pm. Don't be late!
OCT
FALL FOR DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
Want to "fall" in love with Downtown Mooresville? The beloved seasonal #mumsonmain walk with AMAZING fall displays is crafted in JF Moore Park (corner of Main St & Center Ave) by our incredibly creative partner Brawley Garden Center. Showcasing hundreds of mums plus pumpkins, millets, some fabulous decor, the annual #fallfordowntown spot makes for some splendid selfies or photo ops for friends & families! Experience the splendor - kicking off in the first week of October!
OCT
SIP & STROLL IN THE DTM SOCIAL DISTRICT
Downtown Mooresville Social District in place Noon to 10pm, seven days a week. Permitted Downtown Mooresville Social District businesses have expanded and include: 158 on Main, 202 North Main Fine Wines & Spirits, Bae’s Burgers, Big Tiny’s, Dive Bar, Dulcet & Delish, Famous Toastery Downtown, The Garden Room, High Branch Brewing, Murto Made Distillery, North Carolina Provisions Company, On Tap Crafty Brews, & Summit Coffee.
Brought to you by businesses located within the MDC district
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DON'T MISS A SINGLE THING HAPPENING.
Every month, every week, every day; we got it going on! Downtown Mooresville has an endless array of entertaining events happening all the time. Add in the awesome events going on in our local businesses, such as live music, open houses, summer camps, trivia and open mic nights, wine tastings, art exhibit receptions (just to name a few) and there is never a dull moment to be had. Sign up for the Downtown Mooresville e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook to keep up with all the latest details.
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE BUSINESS EVENTS
Brought to you by individual biz located in the MDC district
158 ON MAIN | 158 N. Main Street | 704-662-6246
All Month - Live Music! Check our Events calendar for all the details.
10/18 - Stop in Downtown Mooresville for our Entertainment District event. You’ll find entertainment at multiple businesses including live music, games, line dancing, great drinks, specials and more! This one-night-only lineup allows you to create a customizable night of fun! Hop between spots with friends and soak in the downtown vibes, 6pm-12am
202 NORTH MAIN FINE WINES | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445
10/3 - Live Music with In By Nine
10/4 - Live Music with Scarlet Lemonade
10/10 - Live Music with Time Machine Band
10/11 - Live Music with Delta Fire Duo
10/17 - Live Music with One Paper Crane
10/24 - Live Music with Major Dudes
10/25 - Live Music with Motel Soap
10/31 - Live Music with RLM Band
All live music is from 8:30-11pm
ANNA MACISAAC PHOTOGRAPHY | 125-5 N. Main Street | 704-918-5179
10/5 - Weekend Walk-In Photo Session. $99 includes 5 Digital Images. Valid for Maternity, Newborn, Baby, Children & Headshots. 10am-1pm, no appointment needed.
10/17 - Halloween Mini Session. $150 includes family & 5 Digital images + 1 Magical Edit. 6-8pm by appointment only.
10/25 - Christmas Mini Session. $125 includes family & All Digital Images. 10am-12pm by appointment only.
CARA BAILEY STUDIOS | 144 N. Main Street | 704-249-1418
​Now booking Fall birthday parties and group classes! AND 1:1 Classes Available.
Kid’s Painting Classes - $28/student, ages 6+, Reservations Required
10/4 - Fall Mushrooms, 1-2:30pm
10/18 - SURPRISE Halloween Painting! 1-2:30pm
New Afterschool Online Classes*:
Mondays - Afterschool PROCREATE Club, 4:30-5:15pm
Thursdays - Afterschool DRAWING Club, 4:30-5:15pm
*Meetings will be held on Zoom. $20/student
Kid/Teen Open Studio:
Wednesdays - Rotating Groups, $25/student, 4-6pm
10/1, 10/15, & 10/29- Kids
10/8 & 10/22 - Teens
Weekly Homeschool Art Class
Tuesdays - $20/student 11am-12pm
CRAZY COOL COLLECTIBLES | 348 N. Main Street | 312-303-0060
10/5 - Breaking Bad's Walt Jr. (RJ Mitte) will be in store for a meet and greet with fans. Picture with RJ $20, Autograph $40. Bring your own item or there will be items to purchase for him to sign. First come first serve! 12-3pm
Sundays - Sunday Market At Crazy Cool (SMACC) Every Sunday. Free to vend, free to attend. Open parking lot filled with vendors of anything and everything. Show up, set up, sell. No sign up, no assigned spots, no fees, no rules. 12-5pm
DIVE BAR | 152 N. Main Street
Wednesdays - Karaoke, 9pm to close
FRED & JUNE’S BOOKS | 248 N. Main Street | 980-389-4244
10/1 - The Books Nooks Book Club Meeting (Ages 8-12) - 6-7pm
10/2 - Doormat Making Workshop (Ticketed Event) - 6-7:30pm
10/4 - Sensory Craft Story Time with Ms. Jessica (craft is cash only) - 10:15am
10/4 - Horror/Dark Fantasy Author Popup: Haley Addams - 12-3pm
10/5 - Kids Writer’s Workshop (Ages 8-12) - 12-1pm
10/5 - Teen Writer’s Workshop - 1-2pm
10/5 - Writer's Workshop (18+) - 2-4pm
10/5 - Silent Book Club - 6-7pm
10/6 - Grave Tales Book Club (Horror) - 6:30-7:30
10/8 - The Fiction Forum Book Club - 6-7pm
10/9 - Ticketed Event - Author In Conversation - Coltan Scrivner (Author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away) with Patricia Brown (Host of the Morbidly Curious Book Club and Podcast) - 7-9pm
10/10 - Arts & Acoustics Popup with Devyn Lopez Art - 6-9pm
10/11 - Halloween Story Time Popup with Children's Author Susan Pless - 10:15-11:15am
10/11 - Dark/Epic Fantasy Popup with author Ashen Huston - 12-3pm
10/12 - Middle Grade Horror Author Popup: Sandra Rathbone - 11-1pm
10/12 - LKN Girls Pint Out | Books & Brews | Book Club Meeting - 6-8pm
10/13 - Junk Journal Club Meeting - 6-8pm
10/14 - Books of Lore Book Club (Fantasy & Sci-Fi) - 6:30-7:30pm
10/15 - Love & Literature Romance Book Club - 6:30-8pm
10/15 - Love & Literature: After Dark Book Club - 8-9pm
10/18 - Story Time - 10:15am
10/18 - Dark Romance Popup with author E.K. Dusk - 12-3pm
10/19 - Drawing Class with Cartoonist Brian Anderson (Free ticketed event; aged 8-13) - 2pm
10/20 - Weird Girl Litfic Book Club - 6:30-7:30pm
10/22 - Timeless Texts Quarterly Book Club - 6-7pm
10/23 - Beers & Dog Ears Book Club (@Jolly Roger Brewery) 6:30-8pm
10/24 - Halloween Painting Workshop with Devyn Lopez Art (Ticketed Event) - 2-3:30pm
10/25 - Story Time Popup with Children’s Author Alexa Loscalzo - 10:15-11:15am
10/25 - Horror/Thriller Popup with author TP Theyson - 12-3pm
10/26 - The Next Chapter Book Club for Teens - 6-7pm
10/27 - Morbidly Curious Book Club meeting - 6-8pm
10/28 - Silent Book Club - 6-7pm
10/29 - Reel Reads Book Club (A book to film book club) - 6:30-7:30pm
10/31 - Foresyth Conservatory book launch and Tarot Card Reading with Author & Intuitive Reader A. L. Sterling - 12-3pm
FRIENDSHIP TATTOO | 128 S. Main Street | 704-574-4350
10/11 - Flash day! Tattoos from $100-$200 first come first serve!
THE GARDEN ROOM | 162 N. Main Street | 704-213-9279
10/8 - Floral arranging class with wine and light refreshments served. Cost $75/person, contact Erin at erin@thegardenroomlkn.com or call the store to reserve a spot, 704-213-9279. 7pm
HIGH BRANCH BREWING | 252 N. Main Street | 704-706-3807
Wednesdays - $4 Orange Dream Draft Pours
Thursdays - Wine Night! Join us for $5 pours of all wine, all day long!
JEWELERS ON MAIN | 118 N. Main Street | 704-663-4554
10/10 - 13 Year Anniversary! 25% OFF Entire Store, Bourbon Tasting, Piercing Pop-Up, Mullins Madness Food Truck.
10/11 - 13 Year Anniversary! 25% off Entire Store, Complementary Wave Coffee Truck.
LITTLE SELFIE STUDIO | 125-5 N. Main Street | 704-918-5179
Anna MacIsaac’s Walk-In Themed Room has had an upgrade! Come visit Little Selfie Studio!
10/5 - Weekend Walk-In DIY Session. $20 includes 10 minutes per family to take as many of your own photos as you'd like. Online check-in available to save a spot with no wait. 10am-1pm no appointment needed.
10/5 - The Mom Walk Co - Mooresville DIY Event. Members of The Mom Walk Co. are invited to a playdate at the studio to take your own photos for $10 per family. Sign up's are required, please visit social media for more information. 3-4pm
10/8 - 10/31 - Halloween on Main Street DIY. You can take your own Halloween themed photos with our glowing cauldron. Toddler friendly spooky scene.
10/8 - Christmas on Main Street DIY. Starting October 8th you can enjoy our Christmas & Winter set ups.
Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s - Do-it-yourself and take your own photos with your cell phone or camera. Sets designed for babies and families in mind. No appointment needed but we recommend you check-in online to save a spot. www.littleselfiestudio.com, 10am-6pm
MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Avenue | 704-663-6661
10/5 - Sunday Salon for Photographers & photography enthusiasts. Free to attend. 2-4pm
10/10 - Artoberfest artist reception and Arts & Acoustics - Enjoy refreshments, drinks, artist demo, live music, buskers & more! All are invited! Free to attend. 6-9pm
10/12 - Artwork Presentation: The Art of Framing- Join us for an informative and beneficial art lecture, led by Kim Saragoni, owner of Four Corners Framing Gallery. Ms. Saragoni will lead a visual discussion on the importance of art framing and presentation for artwork. Members: Free / Non Members: $10. 2-4pm
Ongoing Art Education - Sign up for weekly art classes, photography workshops and more!
MURTO MADE DISTILLERY | 166 N. Main Street | 704-956-4536
10/30 - Throttle Thursday. Live Music. Food Trucks. Ride ‘em or Drive ‘em, 5-9pm
ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)
10/11 - The Brat Trot 5k benefiting Lake Norman Humane is back for a FIFTH YEAR! Time again to hit the streets of Downtown Mooresville for a great cause. We want you to join us for every step of this fundraising run! All ages, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. 9am
Register to run at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/105864/brat-trot
10/11 - A full day of Oktoberfest festivities following our 5k, so stay and hang for all the fun, including live music (featuring Nick Prestia and Red Stallions), stein-hoisting, food trucks, and more. 12-9pm
10/16 - Freshie Fest. We're rolling out several fresh - and wet-hopped b,rews for our craft connoisseurs. Sit back, sip, and enjoy this tap takeover from Petty Thieves Brewing. 7-9pm
10/25 - Pumpkins & Pints. Rolling out an array of pumpkin beers alongside fun festivities celebrating the season: flight specials, pumpkins carving and more. Check our Facebook events for full details!
Sundays - Half-off mimosas
Mondays - 25% off cans and bottles
Mondays - Music Bingo, 7pm
Tuesdays - Thinkin' & Drinkin' Trivia, 7pm
Wednesdays - $2 off draft
Wednesdays - Run/Walk Club, 6:30pm
First and Third Thursdays - Creative Writing Club
Last Friday of the Month - Vinyl Fridays with RockStar Records & CDs, 7pm
704 HEMP CBD SHOP | 101 S. Broad Street | 704-746-9463
10/31 - We will be having a halloween sale, and the entire store will be on sale!
WELCOME HOME VETERANS AT RICHARD’S COFFEE SHOP | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488
The kitchen is now open on Mondays! Breakfast and lunch served 8am-12:30pm, Mondays - Saturdays
Thursdays - Free Coffee for Veterans, 8am-1pm
Saturdays – Music Jam, 9am-12pm
