Free in Huntersville: 24 town parks, 12.8 miles of greenway, Latta's 16 miles of trail, town festivals and concerts, and screenings at Birkdale Village.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Events come from the Town of Huntersville’s events page and each organizer’s own site. Town events: Huntersville Parks and Recreation, 704-766-2220.
Much of what Huntersville offers is free. The town runs 24 parks and recreational facilities on 640 acres, about 12.8 miles of greenway and trail cross the town, the county’s Latta Nature Preserve adds more than 16 miles, and the town’s own festivals, concerts and outdoor movies are free.
What this means for you
- Next free town events: Halloween in Huntersville, Oct. 25; Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 14.
- Outdoors any day: parks, greenways and the county’s nature preserves.
- Summer evenings: LaLaCaboosa concerts and Movies in the Park.
Free town events, 2026 to 2027
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | Halloween in Huntersville, 4 to 7 p.m. | Huntersville Athletic Park |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | Veterans Day Parade, 9:30 a.m., ceremony to follow | Downtown and Veterans Park |
| Friday, Dec. 4 | Town Tree Lighting, 6 to 8 p.m. | Veterans Park |
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | Holidays in Huntersville, 3 to 8 p.m. | Veterans Park |
| Thursday, Dec. 31 | A Huntersville New Year’s, 9 p.m. to midnight | Holbrook Park and 760 CraftWorks |
Source: the town’s events page. Details: trick-or-treat hours, Christmas parade and tree lighting and New Year’s Eve.
Through the year, from the town’s 2026 calendar:
- Hello Huntersville Music and Arts Festival, in spring (Sunday, May 3, in 2026): about 4,000 people came to the 2026 festival, with 23 performing groups and 47 craft vendors across Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Avenue, the town says.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park. See Memorial Day.
- LaLaCaboosa concerts, Movies in the Park and Just Kidding Around shows, May to September. See summer camps and pools.
- Field of Honor: rows of U.S. flags on the Town Center Lawn for Sept. 11 (Sept. 2-16 in 2026), the town says.
Parks, greenways and preserves
- Town parks: 24 parks and facilities with 13 playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf course at R.C. Bradford Park, a dog park at Rosedale Nature Park, tennis and pickleball courts, the town says. See parks and trails.
- Greenways: about 12.8 miles in town; see our walking and biking trails guide.
- Latta Nature Preserve, Sample Road: more than 16 miles of trail, a kayak launch, fishing and picnicking. When it opened, the county said its Quest nature center had free admission and parking. See our Latta Nature Preserve guide.
- Cowans Ford Wildlife Refuge, 2329 Neck Road, with a dock, and Rural Hill Nature Preserve, 4431 Neck Road, with walking trails, both county land on the lakes.
- Blythe Landing Park, 15901 N.C. 73: Lake Norman access, a dock, fishing and a playground.
Free at Birkdale Village
- Birkdale Big Screen: games and series on the LED screen in The Plaza; free, first come, first served; no coolers.
- Birkdale Social Hour: free Friday evening entertainment on The Plaza lawn in fall; no ticket needed.
- Parking in the decks and lots is free.
More free ideas
- Huntersville Growers’ Market, Saturdays in season at Veterans Park; see farmers markets.
- North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, part of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
More: kids’ activities and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What free events does the Town of Huntersville hold?
Halloween in Huntersville, the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, the tree lighting and Holidays in Huntersville, A Huntersville New Year’s, the Memorial Day ceremony, and the summer LaLaCaboosa concerts, Movies in the Park and Just Kidding Around shows.
Where can I hike for free near Huntersville?
Latta Nature Preserve on Sample Road has more than 16 miles on a dozen trails, and the town has about 12.8 miles of greenways and trails, including the McDowell Creek and Torrence Creek greenways.
When is the Huntersville Veterans Day parade in 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. downtown, with a ceremony to follow at Veterans Park.
Is there anything free at Birkdale Village?
Yes. Birkdale Big Screen game showings and the fall Birkdale Social Hour on The Plaza are free, and self-parking is free.
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