Throughout September

If you’re looking for a good farmer’s market, there are some excellent choices. You can take part in a Huntersville tradition at the Main and Maxwell Farmer’s Market, 7 a.m. each Saturday and Tuesday, at the corner of Main and Maxwell Streets, 103 Maxwell St., Huntersville.

Further north, the Mooresville Farmer’s Market is held at 7 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in the 100 block of South Main Street in Mooresville. For details: 704-746-4445. The market is open to all and is free.Bring a table and chairs or sell directly from the back of a truck.

Christa Faut Gallery will celebrate its 20th

anniversary with “Two Mile Radius,” by Elizabeth Bradford. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment Saturday, at 19818 N. Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius. For details: 704-892-5312; www.christafautgallery.com; info@christafautgallery.com.

Fridays and Saturdays

Enjoy live music at the Birkdale Village Mingling on the Green Concert Series, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 8712 Lindholm, Suite 206, Huntersville. It’s free. For details: www.birkdalevillage.net.

Sept. 11 through November

Try the Amazing Maize Maze, 7 acres of corn that is fashioned into a maze that will challenge your skills and teach you about the U.S. Constitution. Discover Kernels of Knowledge as you make your way to the Victory Bridge. The maze is a great event for families, school groups or others. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Rural Hill, the historic homestead of Maj. John and Violet (Wilson) Davidson. The maze is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 11 to Nov. 2. Cost is $10 for adults, $7 students ages 15-17, $6 students ages 5-14 and free for children 4 and under. For details: 704-875-3113 or www.ruralhill.net

Sept. 4

If you’re a young person who likes science, try Forensic Science 101 at the Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center, 109 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. The program immerses you in fun, hands-on learning about science. Classes begin at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and run for eight weeks. Cost is $95. For details: 704-766-2220 or www.forensics101.org.

Sept. 6

The Lake Norman Wildlife Cruise is a sightseeing nature cruise on the Lady of the Lake, a 90-foot luxury yacht. It features surprise celebrities, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a live auction. Proceeds benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists and North Carolina Wildlife Federation. Cost is $75 per couple, $40 per single. For details: 704-332-5696 or www.lakenormanwildlife.org.

Sept. 6-7.

Watch re-enactors bring Revolutionary War battles to life at the Latta Plantation. On Saturday, they will fight the battle of Charlotte, which took place at the corner of Trade and Tryon streets. Sunday will feature the Battle of McIntyre Farm, which took place a few miles from Latta. Visitors can shop with period sutlers, see the soldiers’camps, enjoy numerous demonstrations and take in a hot meal with the food vendor. Admission is $7 per person, ages 5 and under are free. For details: www.lattaplantation.org.

Sept. 7

Catch the Davidson Express at Concerts on the Green, 6 p.m., Davidson Village Green, corner of Main Street and Davidson/Concord Road. The Davidson Express is a five-piece combo playing a mixture of traditional bluegrass standards and local folk originals. For details: www.downtowndavidson.org

Sept. 12

Hang out on the lawn behind the Gaston County Museum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and hear John Dee Holeman perform during the monthly Blues Out Back concert series. The free concerts are the second Friday of the month from May until September. The museum encourages folks to take blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic. The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is at 131 W. Main St. in Dallas. Details: 704-922-7681; www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

Hit the quaint streets of Historic Downtown Mooresville for a night of culture and art. On the second Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Mooresville hosts “The Corner of Art and Main,” an art walk featuring local art on the sidewalks and inside downtown merchant spaces.

Sept. 13

The Historic Mooresville 5K and Kids’ Fun Run is a great time and helps fund literacy programs in the area. The run starts and finishes at the Mooresville Public Library and takes runners on a rolling, certified course through historic downtown Mooresville, Mooresville Mill Village and historic Willow Valley Cemetery. Proceeds from the race benefit the YMCA’s Starfish program and the Mooresville Public Library. For details: www.historicmooresville5k.com.

New to North Carolina? Just curious about our state symbols? Join the Latta Plantation for North Carolina: A Nature State, a natural history lesson on North Carolina’s state bird, reptile, fruit, berry and other symbols. Then head out on the nature trail. Be there at 2 p.m. Cost is $4 adults; $3 children. For details: www.parkandrec.com or 704-875-1391.

Sept. 20

The annual Lake Norman Baby Fair includes speakers, a bake sale, door prizes and children’s activities. A variety of vendors, including well-known businesses and local crafters, will staff booths.

The event is a fund-raiser for La Leche League International, which informs and supports women who want to breastfeed their babies. It’s free and is held at 10 a.m. at the Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. For details: 704-892-3349. www.ci.davidson.nc.us

Sept. 24-27

Don’t miss the 6th Annual Denver Days Fall Festival, a fun, family oriented event with musical entertainment, rides, special events and good food. This year, the festival opens with an evening of gospel and inspirational song and, as in previous years, it will also host Student Fun Night in the amusement area. The amusement rides will be accessible to all attendees and will provide a festive background while not disturbing the performances. Festival gates will open at 5 p.m. at Denver Days Fall Festival grounds, Triangle Circle (off N.C.16), Denver, and parking is $5 per car. Gospel night begins at 6 p.m. Attendees should bring their own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the evening, similar to the festival’s concert nights. For details: www.denverdays.com

Sept. 25

Take a lawn chair and settle in for Alive after Five, live music from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the courthouse square in Lincolnton. The Extraordinaires will play from 6 to 9 p.m. Details: 704-736-8915.

Sept. 27-28

The 24th Annual Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival celebrates Catawba County’s agricultural heritage with an array of exhibits, craftsmen and activities, including petting zoos, antique cars, tractors, farm machinery and traditional food preparations such as molasses-making.

The festival, which runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, includes bluegrass, country and gospel in the Murray’s Mill Amphitheater. Included in the ticket price ($5 at the gate) is a tour of the mill, whose original French buhr millstones grind away, producing bags of flour. For details: www.catawbahistory.org/murrays_mill_harvest_folk_festival.php

Sept. 28

Celebrate Latin foods, music and culture at the Fourth Annual Latino Festival, 2 p.m., Huntersville Elementary School, 200 Gilead Road. For details: 704-766-2220. www.huntersville.org.

Safe Boating Classes

Sept. 6

The Lake Norman Sail and Power Squadron offers an ABC Safe Boating class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Denver United Methodist Church, 3910 N. N.C. 16, Denver.

Lunch is included in the $35 fee. For more information and to register, contact Clyde Starr at 704-947-2729 or visit www.usps.org/localusps/lakenorman.

Lighthouse Marine Service, a nonprofit service, will hold a class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gander Mountain, Interstate 77, Exit 36. For more information, visit www.lmservice.org, call 704-587-0325 or e-mail uscgc17@bellsouth.net.