Davidson, NC hosts a packed calendar from September 23–29, 2026, highlighted by popular annual traditions, live music, and college events.
Key Highlights
- Run for Green (Sat, Sept 26, 7:30 AM): Annual half marathon, 10K, and 5K race through town.
- Davidson Farmers Market (Sat, Sept 26, 9:00 AM): Fresh local produce and artisan vendors downtown.
- Concerts on the Green (Sat, Sept 26, 6:00 PM): Free live outdoor R&B/variety show featuring Envision.
- Summit Coffee 28th Anniversary (Fri, Sept 25, 4:00 PM): Patio party with live music at Basecamp.
- Dolly Day (Fri, Sept 25, 9:00 AM): Dolly Parton-themed activities at the Davidson Public Library.
- Autocracy Discussion (Tue, Sept 29, 7:00 PM): Davidson College hosts authors M. Gessen and Elena Kostyuchenko.
- Wildcats Athletics: Women’s Soccer hosts Saint Joseph’s (Sept 24) and Football hosts Drake (Sept 26).
Davidson General info
Davidson Historical Society – info
Davidson Archery Range – info
Cats about Town – Scavenger Hunt – Find them All – here
Davidson Lands Conservancy – learn more
Walking Tour of Main Street Davidson – details
Davidson LIVE web cam – CatCam
Davidson Weather – here
Davidson Parks & Rec – tons of options
Escape 109 – info
Visit Lake Norman – official
Vine Society Events – info
Wednesday September 23rd
10:30-11am. Main Street Books – Main Street Stories | Story Time – info
1pm. DavidsonLearns presents Surprising Stories of NC in the American Revolution – info
4-5pm. Davidson Library – Paws to Read – info
6-7pm. Davidson College – Art + Apps: Understanding Printmaking Techniques with Prof. Tyler Starr – info
6-8pm. Live Music – King Canary Davidson
6-8pm. Live Music – Mestizo
6-9pm. Jazz at Flatiron
6:45-8:15pm. The Hurt Hub – Building a Lean Startup – Fall 2026 – info
7pm. Hop & Vine – Good Answer – Game Night
7pm. Side Bar – Trivia
7-9pm. Summit Coffee – Open Mic
7:30pm. The Cabin – Karaoke – info
7:30-9pm. Davidson College – Scholars Recital – info
Thursday September 24th
6:30am. Summit Coffee – $10 Yoga upstairs
9-10am. The Hurt Hub – Solopreneur Circle – info
9-12:30pm. The Hurt Hub – CPA Office Hours (SCHWINN CPA PLLC) – info
9:30-10am. Davidson Library – Baby Storytime – info
1-3pm. Davidson Library – Knit, Chat, Read – info
4-5pm. Davidson Library – Paws to Read – info
4:30-5:30pm. Davidson Library – Manga Mashup – info
5-7pm. Davidson College – “(Im)mobility and Dispossession across the Sahara, Sahel and Mediterranean” – Lecture by Dr. Noureddine Jebnoun – info
6-8pm. Free Wine Tasting – Side Bar Bottle Co
7-8pm. Main Street Books presents Karen Garloch | Stray Voltage – info
7pm. Davidson Wildcats Women’s Soccer host Saint Joseph’s – info
7pm. Live Acoustic Music – Sincerely Tea House – info
7pm. The Cabin – Live Music – Brett Milstead – info
7-9pm. Summit Coffee – Trivia Night
7:30pm. Davidson Community Players present The Cottage – info
Friday September 25th
Davidson Wildcats Men’s Tennis host Davidson Invite – info
9am-5pm. Davidson Library – Dolly Day: A Celebration of All Things Dolly Parton – info
10am-12pm. Davidson Library – Dolly Day: Diamond Painting for Adults – info
4-9pm. Summit Coffee – 28th Anniversary Party
7pm. Ghosts of Davidson – Davidson After Dark North – info
7-9:30pm. Senior Community Connections – Salisbury Symphony – Info
7pm. The Cabin – Live Music – Rod Fiske – info
7:30pm. Davidson Community Players present The Cottage – info
Saturday September 26th
7:30am-12pm. Davidson Lands Conservancy – Run For Green – info
8am Spirited Cyclist Bike Ride – info
9-12pm. Prime Season – Davidson Farmers Market – info
9am-1pm Davidson Library: Community Book Sale! – info
10am-12pm. Main Street Books – Meet the Author | Larry Sprinkle | Larry the Little Cloud – info
10am-1pm. Davidson College – Concerto Competition – info
1pm. Davidson Wildcats Football host Drake – info
2-5pm. Lakeside Lawn Party 2026 – Freedom Boat Club – info
2-5pm. Watercraft Rentals – Davidson Parks and Recs – info
2:30-4:30pm. Davidson Library – Mahjong Intermediate Open Play – info
6-8pm. Concerts on the Green – Envision – R&B/Variety
7pm. Live Acoustic Music – Sincerely Tea House – info
7pm. Ghosts of Davidson – Davidson After Dark South – info
7-10pm. Hop & Vine – Live Music
7:30pm. Davidson Community Players present The Cottage – info
Sunday September 27th
2pm. Davidson Community Players present The Cottage – info
2-4pm. The Cabin – Euchre
4pm. The Cabin – Live Music with Lochlann Kilburn – info
Monday September 28th
9:30-10am. Davidson Library – Indoor Family Storytime – info
10:30-11am. Davidson Library – Indoor Family Storytime – info
3-5pm. Davidson Library – Reading Buddies – info
6pm. Board of Commissioners Meeting – Town Hall – info
6pm. Planning Board – Town Hall – info
6-8pm. The Cabin – Mah Jongg Lessons – info
Tuesday September 29th
6am. Summit Run Club – 5k – Summit Coffee Parking Lot
10:30-11:30am. Davidson Library – Fall Plant Swap – info
4-5pm. Davidson Library – Paws to Read – info
6pm Live Music – Flatiron
7-8:15pm. Davidson College – Autocracy Across the Globe: A Conversation with M. Gessen & Elena Kostyuchenko – info
7:30-9pm. Davidson College Symphony Orchestra: Beyond the Beat – info
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