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Cabarrus County, NC
94Events this week
16Free things to do
84New spots
81New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cabarrus County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 94 events, day by day →

October Give Away Baskets

Friday 10am · Marketplace on Main

Fall Health Fair

Friday 11am · On Ramp Resource Center

Devote

Friday 3pm · Hardy Boys Records and Comics

Candy Crawl + Monster Market 2026

Friday 4pm · Urban District Market

Halloween Inspired Weekend Kickoff

Friday 4pm · First Ward Park

New in Cabarrus County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Canvas & Clay Beauty

Beauty

Effortless every morning: Canvas & Clay Beauty delivers modern permanent makeup that trims time off your routine and still looks like you, with soft, natural results that last.

canvasandclaybeauty.glossgenius.com ↗

Crack of Dawn Diner

Restaurants

Early-bird comfort fix: Crack of Dawn Diner is one of those Concord go-tos when you want real-deal breakfast without fuss.

crackofdawndiner.com ↗

Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill Concord

Nightlife

Rev up dinner plans: Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill Concord brings a motorcycle-and-motorsports vibe, thunder-sized portions, and a locals-favorite menu since 2003.

ironthundersaloonandgrill.com ↗

Cabarrus County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Cabarrus County

The five stories Cabarrus County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Meadow's Woodfired Pizza Coming to Concord's Gibson Mill Market

    Meadow's Woodfired, a wood-fired pizza concept from the Lake Norman area, is set to join Gibson Mill Market, a food hall built inside a historic textile mill in Concord, North Carolina.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  2. Queen City restaurants earn Michelin Guide honors

    The Michelin Guide American South has named 17 Charlotte restaurants as its top picks for excellent quality and service.

    Full story at wsoctv.com ↗

  3. Not just candidates. Charlotte area voters will see these questions on 2026 ballots

    Voters in Charlotte are set to vote on six referendums, including three proposals that could amend the state constitution.

    Full story at charlotteobserver.com ↗

  4. Developers break ground on 109-acre golf club in Kannapolis with fall 2027 opening targeted

    Developers of High Side Golf Club in Kannapolis, North Carolina, have broken ground on the new 109-acre venue.

    Full story at wsoctv.com ↗

  5. Your704 Halloween: Horrifying haunted attractions near Charlotte

    There are nearly 20 haunted attractions near Charlotte, North Carolina, including a variety of theme parks, haunted houses, trails, and corn mazes.

    Full story at wsoctv.com ↗

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