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Tomorrow · 9 AM · Markets
Davidson Farmers Market
Saturday morning farmers market on South Main Street in downtown Davidson.
Davidson Farmers Market · DavidsonNo admission fee listed
College town with a Saturday market
Things to do in Davidson
Davidson is a small town at the north end of Mecklenburg County on I-77, about 20 miles north of Uptown, or roughly 20 minutes by car.
Pictured: The Chambers Building at Davidson College
TomorrowSaturday, November 7
1 eventPlaces in Davidson
Farmers market · Markets
Davidson Farmers Market
Saturday morning farmers market in downtown Davidson. It runs every Saturday from April through November 21, 2026, then on selected Saturdays from December through March.
120 S Main St · Davidson
Free entry
Art gallery · Arts
Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College
Davidson College's art galleries in the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, at the corner of Griffith and Main streets. The college says its galleries are free and open to the community.
315 N Main St · Davidson
Town park · Outdoors
Fisher Farm Park
A 200-acre town park in the early stages of development, with four miles of beginner-to-advanced mountain bike trails, an archery range and access from the West Branch Greenway.
21215 Shearer Rd · Davidson
Town park · Outdoors
Roosevelt Wilson Park
Town park around a large pond with a fountain, with boardwalks, paved walking trails, a playground, a picnic shelter, fitness stations and public restrooms.
420 Griffith St · Davidson
Brewery taproom · Food
King Canary Brewing Co. (Davidson)
Davidson taproom of King Canary Brewing Co., which also has a taproom in Mooresville.
121 Depot St · Davidson
Restaurant · Food
Kindred
Restaurant and event space on Main Street in Davidson. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm.
131 N Main St. · Downtown Davidson
Free entry
Nature preserve and lake access · Outdoors
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve
Town nature preserve behind Davidson Day School with the 0.5-mile Sterling Martin Trail loop, picnic tables, a gazebo and public lake access for personal watercraft. Watercraft rentals and guided tours are offered through Davidson Parks & Recreation; there are no restrooms on site.
750 Jetton St · Davidson
Free entry
Town park · Outdoors
Abersham/Allison Park
About 240 acres of passive recreation land with a large picnic shelter and a paved greenway that continues into Fisher Farm Park. Together with Fisher Farm and the Allison property it forms a little over 600 acres of contiguous parkland.
3540 Pleasant Garden Dr · Davidson
Town park · Outdoors
Beaty Park
About 20 acres of Davidson parkland with a stocked one-acre fishing pond and ADA fishing pier, trails and footbridges, a natural-wood playground, and a pollinator garden designed by the Davidson Garden Club.
832 Beaty Street · Davidson
Bakery & cafe · Brunch
Milkbread (Davidson)
Davidson location of the Kindred family's fast-casual bakery and café, serving made-to-order doughnuts and crispy fried chicken.
624 Jetton Street #110 · Davidson
Tavern · Food
Brickhouse Tavern
Tavern in Davidson that has been in business since 2000, with a dining room and a separate bar area. Online pickup ordering is available.
209 Delburg Street, Suite 210 · Davidson
Neighborhood bar · Nightlife
Hop & Vine
Neighborhood bar serving craft beer, wine and small-batch cocktails, including smoked bourbon drinks and mimosa flights. Runs weekly specials such as half-price wine on Wednesdays and $4 mimosas on Sundays.
605-C Jetton Street · Davidson
Free entry
Lakeside bar · Music
The Cabin
Lakeside bar on Lake Norman with cocktails, wine and draft, bottled and canned beer, plus indoor seating and a patio over the water. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and music trivia on some dates.
400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste A · Davidson Landing
Restaurant and taphouse · Food
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse
Main Street restaurant led by Chef Bill Schutz with a seasonal, wood-fired menu paired with wines, bourbons and craft beers. Takes reservations and hosts private events.
215 S Main Street · Downtown Davidson
Coffee shop · Food
77 Grounds Coffee
Owner-run coffee shop in Davidson serving espresso drinks, cold brew, nitro cold brew, tea and drip coffee. It also books a mobile coffee cart for events.
605 Jetton Street, Suite B · Davidson
Restaurant · Food
North Harbor Club
Restaurant in Davidson with a large sailboat by the entrance and historic watercraft hanging from the ceiling. It also hosts private events and holiday parties.
100 N Harbor Place · Davidson
Free entry
Town park with lake access · Outdoors
Parham Park
Five-acre park on Lake Cornelius with a natural surface trail, 14 exercise stations, a small lawn, playground, picnic areas and public lake access for personal watercraft. There are no restrooms on site.
805 Lake Park Dr. · Davidson
Free entry
Garden square park · Outdoors
Faulkner Square Park
Formal garden square in the St. Alban's neighborhood with planting beds, a decorative trellis, bench seating and turf play areas. There are no restrooms on site.
222 South Faulkner Way · St. Alban's
Free entry
Neighborhood park and playground · Family
Forest Park Playground
Neighborhood park with a playground, swings, wooded paths, shaded picnic tables and an improved wetland area. There are no restrooms or drinking fountains on site.
421 North Faulkner Way · St. Alban's
Restaurant, cafe and market · Food
The Pickled Peach
Restaurant, cafe and market making hand-crafted sandwiches, salads and baked goods.
202 S Main St · Downtown Davidson
Mexican restaurant · Food
Mestizo Modern Mexican Cuisine
Family-run restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes from Mexico City natives, with a mixology menu. Reservations are taken.
121 N Main St · Downtown Davidson
About Davidson
Davidson is a small town at the north end of Mecklenburg County on I-77, about 20 miles north of Uptown, or roughly 20 minutes by car.
Davidson College sits on North Main Street next to downtown, and its art galleries are free and open to the public. The farmers market runs on Saturday mornings on South Main Street, and Fisher Farm Park has mountain bike trails.
Davidson is known for
- Davidson College
- Saturday farmers market
- Free college art galleries
- Fisher Farm bike trails
FAQ
What is there to do in Davidson this week?
1 plan in Davidson this week, including Davidson Farmers Market.
What is Davidson like?
Davidson is a small town at the north end of Mecklenburg County on I-77, about 20 miles north of Uptown, or roughly 20 minutes by car. Davidson College sits on North Main Street next to downtown, and its art galleries are free and open to the public. The farmers market runs on Saturday mornings on South Main Street, and Fisher Farm Park has mountain bike trails.
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