Brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC)
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE EVENTS
OCT 3
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS
Downtown Mooresville is turning into a food truck paradise! Join us for the Festival of Food Trucks, where 15+ trucks bring their best gourmet eats straight to you. Expect great food, family-friendly fun and all the good vibes that make this event a fan-favorite. October’s event will feature live music byby the Grateful Dudes - North Carolina’s Grateful Dead Experience!
It gets crowded early so bring a chair, bring your friends, hang out in the street, and delight in delicious cuisine from Food Trucks across the Charlotte - Lake Norman region. Trucks will be located on both Broad and Main Street from 5-8:30pm. The event is brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission. The live band stage is presented in partnership with 158 on Main and Waves Entertainment. ***As of 10/1 the Food Truck Fest has been cancelled due to the projected storms***
OCT 9
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE ARTS & ACOUSTICS
Join Downtown Mooresville for an evening of arts, acoustics, sips, shopping, and strolling. Enjoy live music inside and outside of businesses plus artists creating, displaying, and selling. Treats and specials available at participating businesses! Brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission in partnership with 158 on Main and Waves Entertainment. No Tickets Required! 6-9pm
OCT 30
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!
ALL OCT
FALL FOR DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
Come "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!
ALL OCT
SIP & STROLL IN THE DTM SOCIAL DISTRICT
Downtown Mooresville Social District is in place Noon to 10pm, seven days a week. Permitted Downtown Mooresville Social District businesses include: 158 on Main, 202 North Main Fine Wines & Spirits, Bae’s Burgers, Big Tiny’s, Dive Bar, Dulcet & Delish, Famous Toastery Downtown, High Branch Brewing, Murto Made Distillery, On Tap Crafty Brews, Stardust Cellars & 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.
10/24 - Downtown Entertainment District Evening! You’ll find entertainment at multiple businesses including live music, line dancing, games, great drinks, specials and more! The Entertainment District lineup allows you to create a customizable night of fun! Hop between spots with friends and soak in the downtown vibes. 5pm to midnight.
202 NORTH MAIN: LIVE MUSIC, COCKTAILS, & BOURBON BAR | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445
All Month - Live Music, Line Dancing, & More! Check our Events calendar for all the details.
CARA BAILEY STUDIOS | 144 N. Main Street | 704-249-1418
Painting Classes for Kids/Teens - Saturday, $28/student, Ages 6-18, 1-2:30pm:
10/3 - Mummy
10/24 - Friendly Ghost
Open Studio - Wednesday, $25/student, 4-6pm:
Teens - 10/7, 10/21
Kids - 10/14, 10/28
Little Artists - Ages 3-5, Every Other Wednesday, $25/student, 1-1:45pm: 10/7 & 10/21
DIVE BAR | 152 N. Main Street
Wednesdays - Karaoke, 9pm to close
Dive Bar Mooresville is now open on MONDAYS! 3pm-1am
FOUR CORNERS FRAMING & GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154
10/15 - Canvas & Cab Painting Experience. $50pp all supplies & refreshments provided. Call 704-662-7154 to reserve. 7-9pm
FRED & JUNE’S BOOKS | 162 N. Main Street | 980-389-4244
10/1- The Reading Ladies Book Club (Ages 50+), 11:30am
10/1- The Suspense Shelf Book Club (Thriller/Mystery), 7pm
10/2 - Boy Scout Popcorn Booth (@Mooresville Used Books), 5-7pm
10/2 - Girl Dinner Featuring Author Melissa Anderson Sweazy with Penny Zang featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres & wine, Author Meet & Greet, swag & more! (Tickets Online), 6:30–8:30pm
10/3 - Story Time with Megan VanHoy, 10:15-11:15am
10/3 - Boy Scout Popcorn Booth (@Mooresville Used Books), 2-5pm
10/3 - Sports Romance Author Popup with Cheryl Campbell, Noon-3pm
10/4 - Creative Quills Jr. (writing workshop; ages 8-12), 1-2pm
10/4 - Creative Quills (writing workshop; ages 13+), 2-4pm
10/4 - Silent Book Club (bring your own book!), 6pm
10/5 - Free Yoga with Give Yoga NC, 10:30am
10/5 - Love & Lit Pride Book Club (18+), 8pm
10/6 - HER Next Chapter Collective Book Club (Personal Development; @Mooresville Used Books), 6pm
10/6 - USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster In Conversation with NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Jessica Peterson - Author Meet & Greet, snacks & beverages, swag & more included (Tickets Online), 6:30-8pm
10/7 - The Storied South Book Club, 6pm
10/8 - Grave Tales Book Club (Horror), 6:30pm
10/9 - Sip & Shop! - Brie’s Halloween Crochet Pop-Up Sale @ Mooresville Used Books, 6-9pm
10/9 - Sip & Shop! - Sugar Kissed Sweets Treats Popup Shop, 6-9pm
10/10 - Story Time with Children's Author Ansley Lail, 10:15-11:15am
10/10 - Women's Fiction Author Popup with Tracy Avery, Noon-3pm
10/10 - Mooresville Craft Coven - BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft), 1-3pm
10/11 - LKN Girls Pint Out | Books & Brews | Book Club Meeting, 6-8pm
10/12 - Free Yoga with Give Yoga NC, 10:30am
10/12 - Junk Journal Club, 6pm
10/12 - Ink-Well Society Writer’s Group, 6:30pm
10/13 - Books of Lore Book Club (Fantasy & Sci-Fi), 6:30pm
10/14 - The Fiction Forum Book Club, 6:30pm
10/15 - TBR’s Ink Drinkers Book Club (@Stardust Cellars), 6:30-8pm
10/15 - Feminist Horror Author Convo Featuring Tanya Pell, Delilah Dawson, & Annelise from Grave Tales Book Club - themed bites & beverages, activities and meet & greet (Tickets Online), 7-9pm
10/16 - Mandy Casto Book Launch Party, 6-8pm
10/16 - Pink Pearl Crochet Popup, 3-6pm
10/17 - Book Walk with Charlotte Running Co. and Brooks Shoes (Free shoe try-ons for an audiobook walk with lots of freebies!), 10am to Noon
10/17 - Story Time pop-up with Children’s Author Kelly Rice Schmidt, 10:15-11:15am
10/17 - HER Networking Showcase (Multi-Vendor Event @ The Attic), Noon-5pm
10/17 - Epic Fantasy Author Popup with Eric Munger, Noon-3pm
10/18 - Yarn Club crafting group, 3pm
10/19 - Free Yoga with Give Yoga NC, 10:30am
10/19 - My New Hyper-Fixation Book Club @ Mooresville Used Books, 6:30pm
10/20 - HER Connection Exchange (Women’s Networking), 6-8pm
10/21 - Love & Literature: Romance Book Club, 6:30pm
10/21 - Love & Literature: After Dark Book Club, 8pm
10/24 - Story time with Children's Author Marie Tang, 10:15-11:15am
10/24 - Appalachian Horror/Gothic Romance Author Popup with Andrew K. Clark, Noon-3pm
10/25 - Romantacy Popup with Author Kara Zone, Noon-3pm
10/25 - Love & Literature & Dragons: A Romantasy Book Club, 7pm
10/26 - Free Yoga with Give Yoga NC, 10:30am
10/26 - Midnight Release Party of A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) - catered hors d’oeuvres & treats, drinks from Stardust Cellars, costume contest, a scavenger hunt, photo station and more! (Tickets Online), 9pm-12:15am
10/28 - Timeless Tales Quarterly Book Club, 6-7pm
10/28 - Reel Reads Book Club (A book to film book club), 6:30pm
10/30 - Mystery Scavenger Hunt and Conversation with Author Ellery Adams (Tickets Online), Time TBA
10/31 - Story Time Popup with Children's Author Susan Pless (wear costumes!), 10:15-11:15am
10/31 - Horror/Dark Fantasy/Romance Author Popup: Crymsyn Hart, Noon-3pm
GINGERED HOME & HOLIDAY | 142 N. Main Street | 980-435-3877
10/9 - Join us during Arts & Acoustics! We will be open late with Ginger Lily Tallow here for color matching of her best selling BioGlow product. We will also have tasty fall cocktails and yummy treats.
GUNS ON MAIN | 118 N. Main Street | 980-435-5174
10/2 - Come and see us at Guns On Main for our shop's 4 year Anniversary Sale!!!! 10% off select firearms, 10am-5pm
10/3 - Come and see us at Guns On Main for our shop's 4 year Anniversary Sale!!!! 10% off select firearms, 10am-3pm
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
10/2 & 10/3 - Join us for our Anniversary Sale with 30% OFF the entire store*! *Some exclusions apply
LITTLE SELFIE STUDIO | 125-5 N. Main Street | 704-918-5179
10/9 - Downtown Selfie Stop: $10 for 5 minutes per group. Includes our Pro Camera Upgrade with instant image downloads by text message. Perfect for date night, bestie photos or family selfies. Bonus, sign up in person for our $12/month membership and get your first month FREE. Walk-ins welcome or reserve a time online. 6-9pm
10/17 - Character Playdate: K-Pop Rumi | Meet and take your own photos. $39 per family, Little Selfie Members FREE. Tickets required, available for purchase on our website.
10/24 - Character Playdate: Bluey | Meet and take your own photos. $39 per family, Little Selfie Members FREE. Tickets required, available for purchase on our website.
MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Avenue | 704-663-6661
10/1- Adult Drawing Class, 6-8pm
10/2 - Creations & Libations: Flower Party Craft & Sip, 6-8pm
10/13 - Paint With Yarn (Ages 6-11), 10am-12pm
10/13 - Black & White Photography in a Digital World, 6-8:30pm
10/15 - Block Printing 2, 10am-12:30pm
10/15 - Embossed Metal Art Workshop (Ages 12-17), 1-3pm
10/15 - Adult Drawing Class, 6-8pm
10/19 - Beginning Watercolor (Multi-Week Sessions), 9:30am-12pm
10/19 - Figure Drawing
10/20 - Black & White Photography in a Digital World, 6-8:30pm
10/22 - Block Printing 2, 10am-12:30pm
10/22 - Adult Drawing Class, 6-8pm
10/23 - Creations & Libations: Macrame Plant Hanger Craft & Sip, 6-8pm
10/24 - Introduction to ‘Minhwa’ Painting Workshop (Korean Folk Painting), Noon to 4pm
10/26 - Beginning Watercolor (Multi-Week Sessions), 9:30am-12pm
10/26 - Figure Drawing
10/29 - Block Printing 2, 10am-12:30pm
10/29 - Adult Drawing Class, 6-8pm
Registration required for classes & workshops at mooresvillearts.org
THE MOORESVILLE MUSEUM | 132 E. Center Avenue | 704-663-1873
10/22 - Mooresville Museum Historical Society. Our speaker this month is a seasoned tour guide of local cemeteries who will share fascinating and spooky stories she has experienced over the years. She is especially well versed in the details of Willow Valley Cemetery. Join us for a ghoulish history lesson!! 6:30-7:30pm
MURTO MADE DISTILLERY | 166 N. Main Street | 704-956-4536
10/22 - Motors on Main. Fire up your bikes & hot rods, bring your crew, and come hang with us tonight. Food Trucks, vendors, live music, raffles, and great cocktails beginning at 6pm.
ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)
Sundays - Half-off mimosas
Mondays - 25% off cans and bottles and Music Bingo, 7pm
Tuesdays - Thinkin' & Drinkin' Trivia, 7pm
Wednesdays - $2 off drafts and Run Walk Club, 6:30pm
10/10 - On Tap Crafty Brews turns NINE this October, and we're celebrating with Oktoberfest festivities, including our inaugural Bags & Brats Cornhole Tournament! That's right. We're hanging up our running sneakers after five successful years of the Brat Trot 5k and trading them in for cornhole bags as we fundraise for Lake Norman Humane. Let's have some fun -- all ages invited! -- and raise some much-needed dollars for a sixth year for our area's cats, dogs, bunnies, and other companion animals. Noon-9pm
PEARLS BOUTIQUE | 116 S. Main Street
10/3 - Open house from 10am-4pm
THE REFILLERY | 172 N Broad St, Suite 101
10/1 - Chocolate Bon Bon Making Class. Come join us for a fun class in chocolate! Pre-registration required: CLICK HERE to buy tickets! Such a great way to connect with your community and learn a new skill together. 6pm
704 HEMP CBD SHOP | 101 S. Broad Street | 704-746-9463
10% Off Days:
Mondays- Concentrates
Tuesday- Topicals
Wednesday- Everything
Thursday- Tinctures
Friday- Flower
Saturday- Cart/Dispo
Sunday- Edibles
10/9 - Arts & Acoustics, featuring live music & free drinks
10/24 - Entertainment Night, featuring live music & free drinks
10/29 - Halloween Paint Night. Free event, enjoy free drinks while painting. Participants will receive 15% off during the event.
10/31 - Halloween Sale with a storewide sale
STARDUST CELLARS | 228 N. Main Street | 336-466-4454
Taster Tuesdays: 50% off all flights
Wine Wednesdays: 50% off wine by the glass and 25% off all wine bottles
Thirsty Thursday: 25% off all pints = $6 pints
10/1 - Pumpkin Carving - Tickets include everything needed. Anytime between 6-9pm
10/6 - D&D One-Shot, Tickets Available Online, 5-9pm
10/8 - Open Mic Community Night, 6-9pm
10/9 - Chili Cook-Off. Come dressed in your Witch / Wizard and compete for this year's title, 6-9pm
10/10 - Live Music with Kierstein Kay, 6-9pm
10/14 - Pumpkin Carving - Tickets include everything needed. Anytime between 6-9pm
10/16 - Knight Out. A Medieval themed social gathering with Oracle Card Readings, 6:30pm - until
10/20 - D&D One-Shot, Tickets Available Online, 5-9pm
10/24 - Oracle Card Readings
10/25 - Meet the Makers featuring Boone Barndog, 2-7pm
10/30 - Pumpkin Carving - Tickets include everything needed. Anytime between 6-9pm
10/31 - Halloween Costume Competition. Only One human and One Dog can win the title!
WELCOME HOME VETERANS AT RICHARD’S COFFEE SHOP | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488
Thursdays - Free Coffee for Veterans, 8am-1pm
Saturdays – Music Jam, 9am-12pm
