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October 20

Pineville Fall Fest

This family oriented outdoor festival will take place on Oct. 19th & 20th, welcoming over 25,000 festivalgoers. Held in the ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Lake Park, Pineville, NC.
  • Cost: free but there’s a charge for the carnival rides.
  • Website: www.pinevillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (Day Mazes)

Come and experience the 2018 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze! Weekends this Fall starting September 15th through November 4th! There's more ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4431 Neck Road * Huntersville, N. C. 28078
  • Cost: Day maze ages 13 and up: $11/ Day maze ages 5 – 12: $8/ Night maze ages 13 and up: $16/ Night maze ages 5 – 12: $11
  • Website: www.ruralhill.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze (Flashlight Mazes)

Come and experience the 2018 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze! Weekends this Fall starting September 15th through November 4th! There's more ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 4431 Neck Road * Huntersville, N. C. 28078
  • Cost: Day maze ages 13 and up: $11/ Day maze ages 5 – 12: $8/ Night maze ages 13 and up: $16/ Night maze ages 5 – 12: $11
  • Website: www.ruralhill.net
  • Category: Family Fun

The 13th Acre

Screams and fright surround this Halloween Haunt. With a newly redesigned trail, characters that will keep you up at night ...

Free Halloween event at Bass Pro Shops 2018

Bass Pro Shops, which you’ll find locally at Concord Mills, is offering Free Halloween activities October 20th and 21st, and ...

Hickory Grove Haunted Trail 2018

Hickory Grove Haunted Trail has been in operation, and working hard to make sure our visitors leave terrified and very ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Mountain View Golf Center: 4064 Mountain View ST, Gastonia, NC, 28056.
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: www.hghaunts.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge 2018

Join us for spooktacular fun to celebrate Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge. Book and stay before October 31, 2018, for a ...

Midway Wicked Woods 2018

Come join us and walk the "Midway Wicked Woods"​ during our 23rd year. You will be transported on a wagon ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 114 Midway Drive, Statesville, NC, 28625
  • Cost: General Admission: $25.00 per victim. Kids 12 & Under must be accompanied by a adult. Kids can not go alone. VIP Fast Pass $35.00 per victim.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina BalloonFest 2018

The Carolina BalloonFest is held every 3rd weekend in October. Bring your cameras, lawn chairs and blankets to experience a ...

25 Annual Apple Harvest Festival

25th Annual Apple Harvest Festival! The Apples are all picked and that means it is time to celebrate! Come out ...

Fall Farm Fun at Bush-N-Vine

Fall Farm Fun Saturdays. Fall is right around the corner, and everyone here at Bush-N-Vine Farm is READY! Bring on the ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bush-N-Vine Farm 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, South Carolina 29745.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grandad’s Apples N' Such Fall Weekend Fun!

Every year we plant 5 acres of corn and then create paths in a unique pattern through the field. We ...

Rocky River Church Pumpkin Patch

Annual Pumpkin Patch at Rocky River Church in Concord.

SCarowinds

SCarowinds Returns Select Nights Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 Fear rises when darkness falls as Carowinds is transformed from a “theme ...

Scarecrow Crawl at Town of Fort Mill

The Town of Fort Mill comes to life through 63 scarecrows that welcome you to downtown Fort Mill and into ...

Annual Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch

Daily activities include: – FREE PARKING – FREE admission – FREE photography permitted in the public area during operational hours of the Pumpkin ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch 3900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Stumptown Tractor Club Show

Looking for some “good ol’ fashioned fun” that does not require a tablet or cell phone? Look no further than ...

Fall Festival at Lewis Farm

Bring the whole family for fall fun! We offer: -Horse-Drawn Hay Rides, -A Corn Maze, -Hand-Led Pony Rides, -Hay Bale Mountain and Slide, ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Lewis Farm 330 Lewis Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Frolic on the Greenway

Celebrate fall the last three weekends in October beginning Saturday, October 13 at Fall Frolic on the Anne Springs Close ...

Hall Family Farm Corn Maze

Fall season on the farm features a 5 acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, musical hay ride, kids activities, school tours, ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 10713 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC, 28277
  • Cost: Corn Maze - $8 for ages 9 and up, $6 for ages 3-8, 2 and under are free Pumpkins - varies by size - $0.59/lb Bonfire - $30 for 2 hours Hayrides - $3 for ages 3 and up, ages 2 and under are free (all ages are allowed to ride) Combo tickets (includes corn m
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lewis Farm Fall Festival (Every weekend in October)

Come visit the Fall Festival! Open Every Weekend in October. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at the farm! We offer: -Horse-Drawn ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 330 Lewis Road, Gastonia, NC, 28054
  • Cost: Admission $5 plus tax (children 3 and under free) Pony rides $5 (Any Age) Cash or Credit Card accepted with a minimum of $10.​
  • Website: www.lewisfarm.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sand Volleyball Tournament at Indian Trail Parks and Recreation

IT is having a 2v2 COED Sand Volleyball Tournament! Sign your team up for only $30 to compete in this ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Trail Parks and Recreation 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wise Acres Farm Fall Fun

Wise Acres is a family owned u-pick organic strawberry and pumpkin farm in Indian Trail, NC just outside of Charlotte. ...

Yard Sale at Greater Life Pumpkin Patch

Come find some treasures at our yard sale!

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Greater Life Pumpkin Patch 17025 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277..
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bikers With Boxes at Billy Graham Library

The amazing journey of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox begins with YOU. Join us for the 11th annual Bikers With ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Billy Graham Library 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Day in the Life: Research at Discovery Place Science

Join the research scientists from Atrium Health and have some fun while learning about this profession in the medical field.

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Archaeology Day at Town Creek at Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site

Join in a global celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery during International Archaeology Day! Hands-on activities showcasing techniques ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site 509 Town Creek Mound Rd, Mount Gilead, North Carolina 27306.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Made in the South - An Arts & Crafts Festival

As Christmas time approaches what better way to get ready for the holiday season than buying American-made treasures crafted with ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 N Carolina 49, Concord, NC 28025, Concord, North Carolina 28025.
  • Cost: $7 & children 12 & under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Country Days Corn Maze

Come join us at the Country Days Corn Maze! You've got two options to choose from: -The"Little Ears Maze"is open for ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 416 Joe Lee Helms Rd, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
  • Cost: Maze: $8.00 (Ages 4 and above). Little Ears Maze: $5.00: Open Daytime Only Children 3 & Under Free To Both Mazes Call for Group Rates and Bonfire Reservations. Most Farm Activities: $1.00 each.
  • Website: www.countrydayscornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Weekends on the Farm at Patterson Farm Market & Tours

Enjoy family friendly activities, animals, food, pumpkins and, of course, our 2018 corn maze! There's a different theme for each ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. 10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla, North Carolina 28125.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Happenings at City of Monroe 2018

October is a time to enjoy some fun and “non-spooky” Halloween fun in downtown Monroe. Enjoy carnival games and activities, ...

Harvest at the Haven 2018

Time to dig in the dirt to prepare our garden beds for a winter crop, learn how to provide for ...

New: Mommy & Me You are my Pumpkin at Wine & Design

The cost of this class is for 2 painters (2 canvases--one for mom and one for a child) and perfect ...

Red Wolf Farm

Hay rides, carnival maze, giant carnival Super-Slide, obstacle course, peddle tractors, corn play-tubs, farm animals, Artisan Village with Blacksmith demonstrations, ...

Riverbend Farm

In 2018, we will celebrate our 27th year as a Pumpkin Patch. We grow between 20 to 25 acres of ...

Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Experience an authentic old-fashioned Fall Harvest Festival at Shelby Corn Maze! Take a hayride to the PUMPKIN PATCH. Learn the charming ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Shelby Corn Maze 120 Broadway Dr, Shelby, North Carolina 28152.
  • Website: shelbycornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooky Seas at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

Are you brave enough to tackle the S P O O K Y SEAS? Saturdays and Sundays in October, starting ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Great Pumpkin Fest at Carowinds

During the day, Carowinds puts the “Wee!” in Halloween. The Great Pumpkin Fest has family-friendly Halloween attractions for the little ...

Touch a Tractor Weekend at Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc.

Check out tractors of all shapes and sizes as we celebrate this farm favorite all weekend. We'll have fall fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. 10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla, North Carolina 28125.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harvest Festival at Wawa-Wasi Schoolhouse

In autumn, Harvest Festival celebrates seasonal bounty with community gathering, activities, games, and a simple potluck. We will also have ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Wawa-Wasi Schoolhouse - Waldorf Initiative in Charlotte, NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aw Shucks! Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

We've got something for all ages! Field trips, Old Train Car, Carolina Corn Fest, Corn Maze, Animal Barn, Bonfires, Kids Play ...

Bootanical at DSBG

Live music at the Beer Garden will drift through the crisp fall air while attendees enjoy some not-so-frightening fantastic fall ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, North Carolina 28012.
  • Cost: Admission is free for Members and children wearing costumes or free with general admission!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Get Lost Corn Maze

Corn maze, jumpy pillow, straw maze, rope maze, pumpkin patch, veggie sling, much more... Our theme this year is "The Fruits ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 20935 NC 73 Highway, Albemarle, NC
  • Cost: $9 for corn maze and some other activities. Extra: Jumpy Pillow ($2) and Zorb Ball ($5).
  • Website: www.getlostcornmaze.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Matilda the Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, this story follows ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $15
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Potions at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble! We will become Potion Masters this weekend by first gathering ...

Howl-O-Ween Bark and Boo!

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your pup! We will be having a doggie costume contest, local vendors, and all supporting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Carolinas Dream Team at Keller Williams Realty 901 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Fort Mill, SC 29708.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Regal Corn Maze

7 acre Corn Maze! Corn Cannon, Cow Train, Mini Maze, Petting Zoo Great for families. Birthday packages available. Great for team building events!

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 347 Bell Farm Road, Statesville, NC, 28625
  • Cost: Age 5 and Older $9 per person, Age 4 and Younger Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Critterwalk at Discovery Place Nature

Use your legs and join us on the Paw Paw Trail to discover critters with and without legs.

Charlotte Fall Fair

Lots of entertainment: -Rocking a ranch petting zoo. -Pet all your favorite 4 legged friends. -Aguiar Family Thrill Show. -Rattlesnake Dave Richardson and ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Route 29 Pavilion, at Bruton Smith Blvd & Concord Pkwy 5650 Sandusky Blvd Concord, NC, 28027.
  • Cost: Adults: 12+ – 8$/ Children: 5-11 – 5$/ Under 4 – Free!
  • Website: southernexpo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

MAKE break Halloween T-shirts at Michaels Stores

Bring the family to make Halloween t-shirts that everyone will enjoy! Buy the t-shirt and the supplies to decorate it ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 8120 Providence Rd., The Arboretum Shopping Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: classes.michaels.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Stallings Fest 2018 at Stallings Park

Join us for the biggest, best Stallings Fest yet! Food Trucks, Fireworks, Fantastic Entertainment, and loads of Fun! A kid friendly ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Stallings Park 340 Stallings Rd, Stallings, North Carolina 28104.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brew & Moo Fall Festival at Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc.

Join us on Saturday, October 20 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. as we brew up fun times at the farm! ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc. 10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla, North Carolina 28125.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Hundred Dresses at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts

"The Hundred Dresses" is a story based in the true experiences of the author about a girl who is teased ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 McDowell St, Matthews, North Carolina 28105.
  • Cost: $12 Students & Seniors/ $14 Adults
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Outdoor Market at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Outdoor Market offers a unique setting for guests to get hands-on experience with gear from top brands in the outdoor ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28214.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festival & Movie in the Park at Kannapolis Village Park

Join us at the Fall Festival for an afternoon of family fun at Village Park! Come dressed in your costumes ...

Spirits & Stories at Children's Museum

Did you ever wonder why animals (and some teachers) seem to have super senses? Visit specimen remains in the Naturalist ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Brattonsville 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tricks 'N Treats at The Arboretum! 2018

Get ready for a spooktackular time! Join us for the Arboretum's Third annual TRICKS ‘n TREATS Halloween Celebration on Saturday, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8008 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

6th Annual LaketoberFest at Bailey Road Park

This annual community event features: •Area's top bands •Beer from local NC breweries •A variety of great food trucks •Kid's ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road Cornelius, NC 28031.
  • Cost: Free admission and parking. Concessions available for purchase.
  • Website: www.cornelius.org
  • Category: Family Fun

6th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival

Join the Cornelius PARC Department on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bailey Road Park ...

Family Pumpkin Carving in the Patch at Greater Life Pumpkin Patch

Families are invited to join us in the Patch to carve a pumpkin. We have pumpkins available for purchase of ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Greater Life Pumpkin Patch 17025 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC, 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween in Huntersville & Fireworks Spooktacular 2018

Join us for Halloween in Huntersville at Rural Hill with free entertainment including live music, balloon twisters, airbrush tattoos, bounce ...

Matilda the Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, this story follows ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $15
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Spooktacular

Join us for a "Spooktacular" evening filled with family fun! Presented by Park Road Montessori PTO, the Community Spooktacular is ...

Family Fun Night - Fall Harvest Festival at Town of Mint Hill

The Grand Finale of the season of Family Fun Nights is our Fall Harvest Festival. Join us for a scarecrow ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Town of Mint Hill, North Carolina 4430 Mint Hill Village Ln, Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

9th Annual Free NoDa Ghosts and Legends Tour

Enjoy history and learning about historic North Charlotte mill villages? Revel in scary tales? Like to take a walk? Come ...

  • 6:45 pm - 10:45 pm 
  • Location: 36th & North Davidson, Davidson NC.
  • Cost: The event is free; donations to the NoDa non-profit 501c3 are always greatly appreciated.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ayrsley Retro Horror Series: Ghostbusters

Double features, double scares. The Ayrsley Retro Horror Series returns for its 6th year with 6 weeks of classic horror ...

Haunted Corn Maze at Shelby Corn Maze

Every Friday and Saturday in October beginning at dark, eerie things start happening in the corn maze. Some folks say ...

Spirits of Rosedale

Join us this Halloween as the Spirits of Historic Rosedale Plantation return to life. Discover why, even today, they remain in ...

Town Creek Under the Stars at Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site

This program is offered in conjunction with the TEN DAYS OF UWHARRIE, North Carolina's Official Outdoor Festival! The evening begins ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site 509 Town Creek Mound Rd, Mount Gilead, North Carolina 27306.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

THE GLOW: Charlotte

Thousands of hand carved jack o’ lanterns will light up the city this fall. Bring your family to this enchanting ...

Legends By Lantern at N.C. Transportation Museum

Enjoy a nighttime walking tour of the museum, exploring Spencer Shops’ historic structures. Legends by Lantern tours feature tellings of ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ayrsley Retro Horror Series: Young Frankenstein

Double features, double scares. The Ayrsley Retro Horror Series returns for its 6th year with 6 weeks of classic horror ...

Spooky Seas Flashlight Tour at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

CALLING ALL DEEP SEA OCEAN EXPLORERS-- Have you ever wondered what the aquarium looks like in the dark? Or have ...

  • 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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