LW Activities
Lake Wylie Summer Activities and Events
Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, “Living History”. Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.
Saturdays, ongoing thru the summer: York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.
Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.
5/1-5/2 - Enjoy the musical “Zombie Prom ” presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.
5/1-5/2 - Spring concert by the Clover High Choraliers. Presenting “Little Shop of Horrors” musical. Performances at 8pm on Thursday and Saturday, and Sunday matinee at 3pm.
5/1 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
5/1 Saturday - Beach Days at Rivergate. Tricycle race, cornhole, bounce house, and more fun for the whole family.
5/1 Saturday - Peter and the Wolf presented by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, 11am at the Belk Theater in Charlotte.
5/6 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
5/7 Friday - “Sara Scott”, acoustic guitar and soul-stirring lyrics, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
5/8 Saturday - “Rebecca Rippy & Co “, multi-instrumental and vocal, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
5/8 Saturday 9am-4pm- Survivalcraft at the Schiele Museum. Survival skill workshop for adults.
5/8-5/9 - Mother’s Day at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. First 500 mothers receive free plant, plus all mothers can enjoy complementary mini-massages! Picnic lunches available for purchase, or you can bring your own.
5/14 Friday - Historic York walking tour presented by McCelvey Center in York. The mayor of York will lead CHM members on a tour, focusing on circus history. 10:30am - 1:30am.
5/15 Saturday - Feature exhibit “Pirates” opening at the Schiele Museum. Kickoff with “Breakfast with Blackbeard”, see website for details.
5/15 Saturday - “Under the Big Top” downtown festival presented by McCelvey Center in York. Parade, entertainment, historical site displays, specialty vendors..
5/15 Saturday - “Weeping Marion Enduring”, a gospel stage play at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
5/19-22 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Wicked” at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
5/20 Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm: Industry Appreciation Day, Countywide Business After Hours at the Tega Cay Golf Club. Sponsored by the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce.
5/20 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
5/20 Thursday - “Amelia Curran”, East Coast folkstress playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
5/21, 5/22 Friday and Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents “Not Just Another Love Story.” A large scale Boradway style musical, remember the days of WWII and The Greatest Generation. Dinner theater, see website for show times.
5/22 Saturday - Gemstone mining at the Schiele Museum.
5/22 10am: Register ahead for this kayak tour of the Rocky Shoal Spider Lilies, the largest colony of this rare and endangered plant in the world! Photographers, botanists, and easy paddlers will love this outing sponsored by the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, so see website for event details!
5/22: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a 10K footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.
5/22 Saturday - “Livin’ la Vida Local “, local stars come out and play at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
5/27 Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm: Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Lake Wylie Plaza, sponsored by Sportcenter Athletic Club, David Wysor Jewelry, and Q-2-U Catering.
5/27 Thursday - “Independent Film Makers Night” playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Show begins at 8pm.
5/28 Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents “Not Just Another Love Story.” A large scale Boradway style musical, remember the days of WWII and The Greatest Generation. Dinner theater, see website for show times.
5/28-31 - Feel like a road trip? Freedom Weekend Aloft, a colorful spectacle of hot-air balloons at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC (near Greenville). Along with the balloons, ther eis a car show, concerts, and family fun.
5/29 - Joyfest 2010 at Carowinds.
5/29 Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of MisFortune.” Show time 5pm, see website for ticket info.
5/29-30 - Family “outback” camping trip at the Schiele Museum. Pitch tents along the nature trail. Marshmallow roasting, campfire songs, a good time without having to go too far!
5/31 Monday - 10am -4pm, Memorial Day Remembrance at Historic Brattonsville: children’s military drills, firearm demonstrations, cooking, house tours, games.
Month of June 2010 - Activities and Events
Every Thursday 6/3-8/26 - “Garden Nights” at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.
Saturdays, ongoing thru the summer: York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.
Saturdays, ongoing - 10am -4pm, “Living History”. Historic Brattonsville: witness life in the Carolina Backcountry during 18th and 19th centuries. Activities and demonstrations vary weekly.
Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
6/1 - 6/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.
6/1 Tuesday & Wednesday evening - Safe boating course, River Hills. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
6/1 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Till Death Do Us Part.” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
6/3 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm. Start the summer off with the Hill City Party Band.
6/3 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
6/4, 6/5 Friday and Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents “Not Just Another Love Story.” A large scale Boradway style musical, remember the days of WWII and The Greatest Generation. Dinner theater, see website for show times.
6/4-5 - Kick off the summer with a road trip to Myrtle Beach for the Sun Fun Festival, with concerts, games and family fun.
6/5 Saturday - “School’s Out! “, Kick off summer vacation with this concert playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
6/8 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Till Death Do Us Part.” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
6/10 Thursday - “About Lake Wylie”, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
6/11-6/13 - Enjoy the production “Seussical Jr ” presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.
6/12 Saturday: Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce presents the annual “Splash Dash” 5K/10K Run and Walk, 8am at Camp Thunderbird.
6/12 - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd’s Cove, music begins at 6pm, movie at 8pm.
6/12 Saturday - “Elvis is Back”, tribute to the King, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
6/15 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Till Death Do Us Part.” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
6/17 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
6/18-6/20 - Enjoy the production “Seussical Jr ” presented by the Rock Hill Community Theater, 240 E. Black Street.
6/18 Saturday - “Black Illusion”, the nation’s best Ozzy Tribute, playing at the Sylvia Theater in York. Doors open at 8:30, show begins at 9pm.
6/22 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Till Death Do Us Part.” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
6/29 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Till Death Do Us Part.” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
Month of July 2010 - Activities and Events
Every Thursday 6/3-8/26 - “Garden Nights” at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.
Saturdays, ongoing thru the summer: York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.
Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
7/1 - 7/31 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.
7/1 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
7/4 Sunday 9:45pm - Lake Wylie Fantastic Fireworks at Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing at T-Bones, the Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing, Rey Azteca deck, or on the lake!
7/6 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
7/10 Saturday - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd’s Cove, music begins at 6pm, movie at 8pm.
7/13 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
7/15 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
7/17: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a 15K footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.
7/20 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
7/24 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
7/27 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
Month of August 2010 - Activities and Events
Every Thursday 6/3-8/26 - “Garden Nights” at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, 5pm-9pm with entertainment, activities, and food and beverages. Carriage rides available.
Saturdays, ongoing thru the summer: York Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon at 53 N. Congress St, with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey and eggs, crafts and more.
Every Sunday - Free admission to the Museum of York County.
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
8/1 - 8/30 - Southtown Riders wakeboard lessons on Lake Wylie & camps run all summer. Day camps for age 6-18, 9am-4pm, $85/day. Private lessons for any age. Call 704-288-1660 or visit Southtownriders.com for more information.
8/3 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
8/5 Thursday - “About Lake Wylie”, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
8/5 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
8/5 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm.
8/6 Friday: NarroWay Productions presents “Billy and Bobby Sue.” A large scale Boradway style musical with an all-teen cast.. Dinner theater, see website for show times.
8/10 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
8/14 Saturday - Throughout the summer, enjoy Lake Wylie Music Fest sunset celebrations the 2nd Saturday of each month. Live music, presented from a private dock, to an audience of boaters. Location: Boyd’s Cove, music begins at 6pm, movie at 8pm.
8/17 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
8/19 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
8/24 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
8/24-25 Tuesday & Wednesday evening - Safe boating course, River Hills. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
8/31 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
Month of September 2010 - Activities and Events
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
9/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
9/2 - Main Street Live presents free summer concerts in downtown Rock Hill. Food Vendors, door prizes, and of course, music. 5:30-9:30pm.
9/4 Saturday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 5pm, see website for ticket info.
9/7 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
9/14 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
9/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
9/21 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
9/23-9/26 - The 46th Annual Charlotte Festival in the Park, promoting interest in the arts. Arts and crafts, music and entertainment. Nearly a thousand entertainers perform in many stages around Freedom Park in Charlotte.
9/25: US National Whitewater Center hosts Riverboound Race series with a half marathon footrace winding through the trails at the Whitewater center.
9/25 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
9/28 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Death in Them Thar Hills” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
Month of October 2010 - Activities and Events
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
10/5 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
10/5-10 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “9 to 5″ at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
10/7 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
10/12 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
10/14 Thursday - Girl’s Night at the Museum of York County. A fun event with refreshments, silent auction, displays, shopping, CHOCOLATE!
10/16 Saturday 9-1pm - Boat Maintenance, taught at Boat Sales of Lake Wylie. Register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
10/19 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
10/21 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
10/23 Saturday 9-5pm - Safe boating course, Lake Wylie library. Taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain, register ahead at Lighthouse Marine Service. 704-587-0325
10/26 Tuesday: NarroWay Productions presents the Mystery Theatre production “Wheel of Misfortune” Show time 6:30pm, see website for ticket info.
Month of November 2010 - Activities and Events
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
11/4 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
11/9-14 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Dreamgirls” at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
11/18 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
Month of December 2010 - Activities and Events
Daily - Feature exhibit “Pirates” at the Schiele Museum. Interactive exhibit for the whole family, thru December.
12/2 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
12/7-12 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “White Christmas” at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
12/16 Thur - Allison Creek Bluegrass, first and third Thursday of each month, corner of Hands Mill Road and Allison Creek Road. Different bands are featured each night, along with open jam sessions. Food is available beginning 6:30pm.
1/12-30, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Billy Elliot , the Musical” at the Ovens Auditorium, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
2/15-20, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “In the Heights ” at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
3/15-20, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Young Frankenstein” at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
6/14-19, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Shrek, the Musical” at the Belk Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.
7/12-17, 2011 - Enjoy a Broadway show in uptown Charlotte! “Next to Normal ” at the Knight Theater, tickets available at Blumenthal Center.