Lake Wylie Events and Activities
Are you looking for things to do around Lake Wylie, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Clover and Belmont? There are always fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
Ongoing Events
Weekends: Camp Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour! | Take a zipline tour over the Catawba River. High flying adventure takes you through the treetops for a unique and thrilling perspective.
Due to the enduring health issue several of the events listed have been postponed or rescheduled in an effort to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mid November – Mid February – Ice Skating. Located on the upper pond of White water center at US National Whitewater Center
November 16 – January 20 Ice skating in Rock Hill? Oh yes there is! 205 Saluda Street. Celebrate the holidays on ice at the Founders Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Rock Hill Only in Old Town
November 22 – January 5 Speedway Christmas 4 mile drive thru course with lights synchronized to Christmas music & more. Speedway Christmas
November 22 – January 5 Ice Skating at Camp North Pole Glide across the ice, cozy up by the fire pit and enjoy local eats and shops. 400 Camp Rd Charlotte
November 27 – January 3 Light the Knights & Charlotte Christmas Village at Truist Field. Feel the magic of the holidays with thousands of lights, beautiful Christmas trees, and enjoy Ice skating, snow tubing, shopping from around the world, traditional flavors of Christmas, unique handmade gifts and live entertainment. Light the Knights Festival
January 2025
January 1 - Wednesday 11- 4pm - 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!
January 4, 11, 18, 25 Saturday - 10am -4pm, "While Away the Winter – Working Outside". Living History Saturdays in January focus on wintertime activities including: outdoor farm work, indoor projects, meat preservation, and building community with friends and neighbors. Each weekend will highlight different elements of how people in the Carolina Piedmont whiled away the winter. Historic Brattonsville :
January 8, 22, 29 & February 14 6:15pm – Skate & Date: at the US National Whitewater Center One of a kind date night, experience the Whitewater Center’s ice skating complex before heading to River’s Edge to enjoy a three-course meal.
January 9 – Tuesday – 7 pm – Come see Noel Freidline, Maria Howell & Their all-star band at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
Jan 11 Saturday 12:30 9th Annual Oyster Roast Enjoy oysters, drinks, music and more. Hosted by Windy Hill Orchard
January 11 -Saturday 6:30 pm All you can eat low country boil w/ live music by Jack Fontana Come out for a great night at the Lake 3958 Elks Park Rd Rock Hill
January 12 – Sunday – 5:00 pm Free Movie – The Forge at Sylvia Theater, 27 N. Congress, York
January 18 - Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Charlotte Running Company Trail Race at Anne Springs Close Greenway. Classic 13, 9, and 4 mile trail race highlighting some of the best trails at Anne Springs Greenway in Fort Mill.
January 20 Sunday 3:00 Free Movie – Aladdin 27 N. Congress Sylvia Theater, York
January 21 – Tuesday – 7 pm – Family Night XXV: Timmy & Susana Abell A spellbinding interplay of music and storytelling at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
January 24 – Friday – 7 pm – Come see “Next Generation Leahy” Fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step dancing serve to bring their unique style of music to life at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
January 25 – Saturday – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 1st Annual Chili Cook-off Are you a chili master looking to bring your bold flavor to the table? Participants may enter 1 batch of chili, prizes for top 3 picks, no fee but limited spots. For more information email marlee@doghousehd.com located at 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill
January 26 Sunday 11am – 3pm Belmont Winter Market The market will feature many vendors, specialized crafts, baked goods and more. Stowe Park – 24 S. Main Street
February 2025
February 1 Saturday 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Black and White Ball annual Fundraising Gala by Art council of York County 121 Main St, Rock Hill
February 1, Saturday 9:00 am –12:00 pm Fridge at the US National Whitewater Center Brave the cold on the trail 5K and 10K run with plunge in water at finish line.
February 1, 8, 15, 22 Saturday - 10am -4pm, "By Way of the Back Door". Historic Brattonsville : Celebrate Black History Month every Saturday in February taking a closer look and honoring the daily lives of enslaved people from 18th and 19th centuries
February 8 Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pickin’ On The Porch Enjoy an afternoon of music and relaxation at the Trailhead Store, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Daniel Stowe Garden’s property . Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
February 8 Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pickin’ On The Porch Enjoy an afternoon of music and relaxation at the Trailhead Store, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Daniel Stowe Garden’s property . Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
February 8 Saturday 11:00 am 2025 Area 11 Frozen Fans Polar Plunge Come take a refreshing plunge in the chilly waters at Clover School District YMCA outdoor pool to benefit athletes from Area 11
February 9 Sunday 11am – 3pm Belmont Winter Market The market will feature many vendors, specialized crafts, baked goods and more. Stowe Park – 24 S. Main Street
February 13 Thursday 7:00 pm Nashville Legacy Powerhouse duo that share music of Nashville “golden era” as well as Country, Pop, and Rock at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
February 13, 14 6:15pm – Skate & Date: at the US National Whitewater Center One of a kind date night, experience the Whitewater Center’s ice skating complex before heading to River’s Edge to enjoy a three-course meal.
February 14 Friday 5:00 – 8:30 pm Valentine’s Dinner at Founders Dairy Barn Enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s Dinner at the enchanting Founders Dairy Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway
February 15 Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pickin’ On The Porch Enjoy an afternoon of music and relaxation at the Trailhead Store, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Daniel Stowe Garden’s property . Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
February 15 Dog Days Of Winter Celebrate winter with your four-legged friends with a variety of activities ranging from a 5K trail race, adoption events, clinics, ice rink access, doggy vendors and more at US National Whitewater Center
February 15 Saturday 11:00 – 2:00 pm In Your Face with the Space Race. Enjoy space-themed activities, Moon craft, and planetarium show at Museum of York County
February 22 Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pickin’ On The Porch Enjoy an afternoon of music and relaxation at the Trailhead Store, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Daniel Stowe Garden’s property . Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
February 23 Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Winter Market Come support your local business by shopping for a great range of handmade goods, candles, and much more. 3390 Charlotte Hwy Lake Wylie
February 23 Sunday 11am – 3pm Belmont Winter Market The market will feature many vendors, specialized crafts, baked goods and more. Stowe Park – 24 S. Main Street
February 25 Tuesday 7:00 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs The True Story of the Little Pigs begins where the book leaves off, with the trial of a much maligned citizen of the piggy public. at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
March 2025
March 1 Saturday 9 am – 12 pm – Family Farm Day with Greenway Stables at Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm Anne Springs Close Greenway. Get up close with animal interactions or snap a photos with the farms friendly residents – alpacas, horses, cattle, goats, chickens, ducks, and pigs!
March 1 Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Ride and Seek at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte! Dart through the trail system in teams of two on a mission to collect the most points and get back first.
March 1 Saturday 3:00 –7:00 pm Family Fun Day at Fort Mill amphitheater. Games, crafts, activities, and more!
March 7-16 Rock Hill Community Theater presents “The 39 Steps: Comedy Play” Performances Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the 39 Steps, a fast paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!
March 9 Sunday 11am – 3pm Belmont Winter Market The market will feature many vendors, specialized crafts, baked goods and more. Stowe Park – 24 S. Main Street
March13 Thursday 5:30pm – “St. Patrick’s Day” Business After Hours with the Lake Wylie Chamber . Held at the United Bank, 5196 Charlotte Hwy Lake Wylie
March 15 Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 pm St Patrick’s Day Festival Enjoy a funday of entertainment, activities, and celebration Clover Downtown Historic District
March 15 - Saturday 7:30 am - 3:00pm – Blue Star Blitz at Ann Springs Close Greenway Kick off spring with some adventure by joining the 4th annual Blue Star Blitz Outdoor Recreation Festival! Enjoy mountain bike course, 5k/10k trail courses, kids scavenger hunt and live music.
March 20 Thursday 7:00 Terron Brooks- The Soul of Broadway Brooks reinterprets favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
March 23 Sunday 11am – 3pm Belmont Winter Market The market will feature many vendors, specialized crafts, baked goods and more. Stowe Park – 24 S. Main Street
March 29 Saturday 9:00 am 3:00 pm Spring Artisan Market enjoy 70 local vendors showcasing art, crafts, and more 2573 Lake Haigler Dr. Fort Mill