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
Saturdays 10-4 pm: Historic Brattonsville Experience "Living History" and witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during the 18th and 19th centuries. Weekly activities and demonstrations vary.
Sundays: Museum of York County | Receive free admission.
Every first Tuesday of the month at noon: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden First Tuesday Presentations bring a bag lunch to enjoy while learning about a variety of topics. Presentations are free with regular Garden admissions and are held in the Visators Pavillion.
First and third Thursdays: Allison Creek Bluegrass | 5780 Allison Creek Road in York, located at the corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available. Doors open at 6:00 and show begins at 7:00.
Thursdays and Saturdays: US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte kicks off "River Jam", live music performed regularly during the summer months. Every Thursday 7-10pm. See website for schedule and bands performing.
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.
Thursdays and Saturdays: US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte kicks off "River Jam", live music performed regularly during the summer months. Every Thursday 7-10pm. See website for schedule and bands performing.
Do 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).
March 2020
March 6 -Friday 6-9 pm: First Friday Food Truck. Business at the Warehouses on White are pleased to host you and your family and friends each first Friday for a night of fun and food Only in Old Town in Rock Hill.
March 7 Saturday 6:00pm – Green Gala: The Greatest Gala on Earth at Ann Springs Close Greenway Hosted by the Greenway Ladies Guild, all proceeds benefit the Anne Spring Close Greenway and FLYERS assistant programs. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with LIVE music, dancing delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, and auction
March12 Thursday 5:30pm – “St. Patricks Day” Business After Hours with the Lake Wylie Chamber . Held at the Carolinas Trust Bank, 5196 Charlotte Hwy
March 13 Friday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Rock Hill Community Theater presents Once Stage musical’s soundtrack. A tribute to the songs that support the story of Guy and Girl
March 13 & 14 Friday 6pm – 9pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00 pm – Town of Clover St Patrick’s Day Festival Come celebrate the luck of the Irish. Music, food and much more
March 14 Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - Green River Revival at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte! St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the 5K “Color Me Green” run, corn hole tournaments, live music and a Shamrock Green river!
March 14 Saturday 4:00 – 9:00 pm - St Patrick’s Day on Main Only in Old Town Live Irish music, Kid’s Play Zone, photo booth and plenty of food & beverages.
March 14 Saturday 2:00 – 6:00 pm Baxter Village – Fort Mill 2020 Spring Fest & St. Patrick’s Parade. More than 125 vendors, live entertainment, food, crafts, games, rides and more. Located at 900 Market St, Fort Mill
March 14 Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm - Boating Safety Course at Cabela's in Fort Mill offered by Lake Wylie Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes give you the basic knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certificate. To register or get more information U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary .
March 16 -Monday 7:30 pm – United States Navy Band. Displaying military and musical excellence, the Navy Band entertains audiences at home and abroad preserving the nation’s musical heritage at the Clover School District Auditorium
March 21 Saturday - 7:30-9:30 pm, Balsam Range – Bluegrass with rock-n-roll edge part of the Southern Sounds Series at McCelvey Center in York
March 27 Saturday 9:00 pm – Henry Cho Live at The Sylvia Theater in York
March 28 - 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 28 – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm - Children's Day on the Farm at Historic Brattonsville : The annual family event focuses on farm life in the 18th and 19th centuries. This historic learning opportunity offers a wide variety of hands-on activities demonstrating the work and play of our Carolina Piedmont ancestors. Children of all ages can help with candle-dipping, blacksmithing, cooking and much, much more.
March 28 Saturday – 3:00 – 7:00 pm, 4th annual Food Truck and Family Fun Day at the Oakridge Elementary School in Clover. Enjoy a variety of food options, silent auction items, vendors booths and have fun with the bounce houses including the Hippo Chow Down, Obstacle course, Wipe Out, Human Foosball, Laser Tag, and more!
March 28 Saturday 2:00 – 5:00 pm Oyster Roast Enjoy oysters, drinks, music and more. Hosted by the Lucky Duck 993 Market St, Fort Mill
March 31Tuesday 8pm An Evening with Kathy Mattea. One of country’s and Americana’s most enduring and beloved figures at the Clover School District Auditorium
April 2020
April 3 -Friday 6-9 pm: First Friday Food Truck. Business at the Warehouses on White are pleased to host you and your family and friends each first Friday for a night of fun and food Only in Old Town in Rock Hill.
April 4 Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm - Boating Safety Course at Clover CSD Community YMCA offered by Lake Wylie Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes give you the basic knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certificate. To register or get more information U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
April 4 & 5 Saturday and Sunday 11am – 3 pm Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure, Meet Peter and his friends during this annual family favorite! Enjoy family activities, spring, blooms and more Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden .
April 11 - Saturday 9:30 am– Greenway Springl Horse Show at Ann Springs Close Greenway Open to all riders, food vendor available for purchase.
April 11 Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm - Boating Safety Course at Cabela's in Fort Mill offered by Lake Wylie Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes give you the basic knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certificate. To register or get more information U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
April 11 – Saturday Easter Egg Hunt Hop on down for the annual Easter Egg hunt in Stowe Park 12pm and Linford Park 3pm Belmont Parks and Recreation
April 16 – 25 Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill – Ten days of food, music, sports, frogs and fun this award winning festival is unique as is the city it showcases.
April 17 Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Purple Heart Homes Spring Golf Tournament Come out for a day of golf that benefits providing housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled and Aging Veterans. Hosted by The Palisades Country Club. 13704 Grand Palisades Pkwy, Charlotte
April 18 Saturday 11:00 am – Earth Day Celebration at Ann Springs Close Greenway Events and activities include vendor exhibits, border collie demonstrations, cane pole fishing, canoeing & kayaking, face painting, lead-line horse rides and farm animals
April 18 Saturday - 7:30-9:30 pm, Della Mae – Nashville-based band, all-female string band part of the Southern Sounds Series at McCelvey Center in York
April 18 Saturday 6 -10 pm - Come out to Runde Park for the TegaCayConcert series. Featuring music by "Darrell Hardwood", food & fun.
April 24 Friday 6:30 – 10 pm 2nd Annual Taste of York County Enjoy live music, food and beverage samples from all over York County. Hosted by the City of Tega Cay. 15083 Molokai Dr
April 24 Friday 7pm-10pm - Friday Night Live! Every other Friday night thru the summer. Live music, food & drink, sponsored by Belmont merchants. Belmont Parks and Recreation .
April 24-26 Friday thru Sunday - Tuck Fest Outdoor competitions and live music at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte! Land and water races, by foot, bike, raft and kayak! Come to watch or come to win.
April 25 - Saturday 12:00-5:00pm - Garbaldifest Outdoor Festival with approximately 100 vendors lined up on Main St. and in Stowe Park. Variety of vendors from arts and crafts, jewelry, beauty products, non profit and businesses. Belmont Parks and Recreation
April 25 – Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Earth Day Birthday Family friendly event with hands-on educational activities hosted by Keep York County Beautiful at MRF facility 320 Recycle Center Rd York