Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: October 2 – 8

Friday, October 2

Men’s Tennis – Atlantic 10

October 2 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Women’s Tennis – Atlantic 10 Conference Masters

October 2 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Women’s and Men’s Swimming vs. Duke

October 2 @ 5:00 p.m.

Charles A. Cannon Pool

Field Hockey vs. Saint Joseph’s

October 2 @ 5:00 p.m.

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

Sincerely Tea House: Game Night

October 2 @ 6:00 p.m.

108 South Main Street

Join us for a night full of fun, laughter, friendly competition, and delicious TEA! Date: Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE!

Volleyball vs. George Mason

October 2 @ 7:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

Summit Coffee Basecamp: Live Music - TBD

October 2 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

128 South Main Street

Saturday, October 3

Davidson Farmers Market

October 3 @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

120 South Main Street

Men’s Tennis – Atlantic 10

October 3 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Women’s Tennis – Atlantic 10 Conference Masters

October 3 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Main Street Books: Meet the Author – Ashley Belote - Squirrel Lock Holmes #2

October 3 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join us at Main Street Books for a morning with our dear friend, author & illustrator Ashley Belote, author of "Squirrel Lock Holmes #2: Mystery at the Corn-y Maze" (a graphic novel). Meet the author events offer kids and adults the chance to talk with kids' book authors to learn more about their books and the process of writing and illustrating picture books!

• Ashley will have a free craft to complement her book.
• Squirrel Lock Holmes will be available for purchase during the event.
• (Optional) Please RSVP if you plan to join us.

ABOUT THE BOOK: It's a mystery, my dear Watson! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her trusty sidekick Mole Watson are on the case for some forest animals that have gone missing in a corn maze in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book series.

Gluten Free Fall Fest

October 3 @ 1:00 p.m.

River Run Athletic Fields

Join us in quaint Davidson for a Fall Fest that everyone can enjoy. It's none of the gluten. All of the fall fun. Expect fall inspired gluten free goodies, activities for the kids, community vendors, character experiences, and more!

Volleyball vs. George Mason

October 3 @ 2:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

Town of Davidson: Watercraft Rentals

October 3 @ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The Town of Davidson offers kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals every Saturday afternoon April- October from the Lake Davidson Nature Preserve. For more information or to reserve, see the Town of Davidson/Parks & Recreation website.

Davidson Branch Library: Mahjong Beginner Open Play (Adults)

October 3 @ 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Mahjong Beginner Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the beginner level. This means you know how to play but need to practice. At this time, this is a play session for beginners; no formal instruction will be provided. It is, however, a safe space to practice playing with people who are also in the beginning stages. We only have 3 Mahjong sets, thus limiting the spots available for players. However, if you have a personal set and would like to bring it to use, we can open up the room for more players up to 20!

Women’s Soccer vs. Saint Louis

October 3 @ 7 p.m.

Davidson Alumni Soccer Stadium

Sincerely Tea House: Live Music

October 3 @ 7:00 p.m.

108 South Main Street

A quiet evening of extraordinary solo guitar. Perfect for date night, study night, or just to enjoy some unique original music. Price: $0 - Free to attend. Reservation: Recommended (walk-ins welcome when available)

Sunday, October 4

Men’s Tennis – Atlantic 10

October 4 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Women’s Tennis – Atlantic 10 Conference Masters

October 4 @ TBD

Davidson Tennis Courts

Field Hockey vs. Ball State

October 4 @ 12:00 p.m.

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

Sincerely Tea House: Sunday Afternoon Tea

October 4 @ 1:00 p.m.

108 South Main Street

A refined afternoon tea inspired by traditional English tea service. Guests will enjoy a pot of fine tea accompanied by delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with cream, and a curated selection of small desserts. This experience invites you to slow down and savor a relaxed afternoon of tea and conversation. Seatings will be scheduled between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. You will receive a confirmation before the event with your seating time. Price: $55. A $15 deposit per guest is required to secure your reservation. This deposit will be applied toward your final bill at the time of your visit. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance.

Monday, October 5

Davidson Branch Library: Indoor Family Storytime (Ages 2 – 5)

October 5 @ 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Space is limited. Registration is same day by collecting a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

Davidson Branch Library: Indoor Family Storytime (Ages 2 – 5)

October 5 @ 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Space is limited. Registration is same day by collecting a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

Davidson Branch Library: Reading Buddies (Ages 5 – 11)

October 5 @ 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

We want to be your school aged child’s reading buddy! Library volunteers read aloud favorite books by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child’s world.  This semester sessions will be September 14 – December 14 (no appointments for October 12 and November 23).  This is a drop-in program, no registration required!

Davidson Branch Library: Monday Maker Meetup

October 5 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Teens, come craft, design, make, snack, and hangout with us on various Mondays from 3 to 4 pm. Our crafting will vary each session. During the sessions we might be:

• bracelet making
• diamond painting
• cross-stitching
• perler beading
• designing resin bookmarks
• painting
• working with clay
• and more!

No registration required. Just show up! For ages 12-18.

Davidson College: Global Cinema Classics - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

October 5 @ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

VAC – Semans Lecture Hall

Join us for a film screening, co-sponsored by Van Every/Smith Galleries, English, and Film, Media and Digital Studies.

Tuesday, October 6

Summit Coffee Basecamp: Run Club

October 6 @ 6:00 a.m.

128 South Main Street

Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club - Daytime Edition

October 6 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club! This month we will be discussing "Run for the Hills" by Kevin Wilson.

National Night Out

October 6 @ 5:00 p.m.

635 Davidson Gateway Drive

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and crime prevention awareness. Davidson’s National Night Out unites residents, police officers, and community organizations in an evening of fun, connection, and shared commitment to keeping our town safe and welcoming for all. 

Volleyball vs. VCU

October 6 @ 5:00 p.m.

John M. Belk Arena

Sincerely Tea House: Poetry Open Mic Night

October 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

108 South Main Street

Given topics, time, and tea, what will you share? Bring a poem, a friend, or simply your curiosity. On and on it goes...Where it stops? Nobody knows.

Davidson College: DCI Forum on the Future of Elections - Accessibility, Security, and Fairness

October 6 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

DCPC Congregation House – 218 Concord Road

Future of Elections Forum hosted by the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative. Experts across the political spectrum will deliberate on voting rights, election integrity, proportional representation, and strategies to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Audience members will also engage with each other in deliberation on these topics following the panel. Everyone is welcome!

Hop & Vine: Music Bingo

October 6 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

605-C Jetton Street

Join us every Tuesday evening for free Music Bingo hosted by Lake Norman Entertainment.  Enjoy six fun rounds and compete for great prizes with friends.  Don’t miss the excitement!

Wednesday, October 7

Main Street Books: Storytime

October 7 @ 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

126 South Main Street

Main Street Stories is our free storytime for young kids and their caregivers. Join us for storytime at the bookstore. We’ll explore themes through books and songs.  RSVP requested.

Summit Coffee Basecamp: Open Mic Night

October 7 @ 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

128 South Main Street

Hop & Vine: Family-Feud Style Game

October 6 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

605-C Jetton Street

Join us every Wednesday evening for a Family-Feud Style Game.  Compete in five exciting rounds for a chance to win great prizes.  Bring your family and friends for a memorable night.

Thursday, October 8

Summit Coffee Basecamp: Yoga

October 8 @ 6:30 a.m.

128 South Main Street

Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime (Ages 0 – 2)

October 8 @ 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This group is majorly a lapsit program for babies from birth to 18 months. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 12 babies will be accepted. Please collect a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

October 8 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor--it's a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-directed projects in yarn and thread. Bring your own project to work on--no supplies are provided. While you're here, check out our many crafting books with knitting and crocheting projects to try. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.

Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play – Video Gaming

October 8 @ 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Grab your friends and come play our MarioKart and Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Snacks and light refreshments are provided. This program is for ages 12-18. Gamers are expected to abide by the Gaming Code of Conduct.

Davidson College: History Lecture with Dr. Jack Bouchard, Author of Terra Nova: Food, Water, and Work in an Early Atlantic World

October 8 @ 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

VAC – Semans Lecture Hall

In this talk, historian Jack Bouchard uses the experiences of three mariners who visited Terra Nova in the summer of 1542 to show how much of the history and experience of this overlooked corner of the Atlantic we can still recover. In the early decades of the sixteenth century, mariners from across Europe forged a vast seasonal fishery in the northwest Atlantic, centered on the waters in what is today eastern Canada. They called this floating colony Terra Nova and laid the foundation for a history of extracting food and fuel that extended into the twentieth century, and was at its height one of the largest European colonies in the Atlantic basin.

Women’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island

October 8 @ 7 p.m.

Davidson Alumni Soccer Stadium

Summit Coffee Basecamp: Trivia Night

October 8 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

128 South Main Street

Sincerely Tea House: Live Music

October 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

108 South Main Street

A quiet evening of extraordinary solo guitar. Perfect for date night, study night, or just to enjoy some unique original music. Price: $0 - Free to attend. Reservation: Recommended (walk-ins welcome when available)