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18October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Charlotte Chalk Art Festival

The Annual Charlotte Chalk Art Festival (CCAF) features a friendly competition between local and regional chalk art artists aged 12 ...

Sunday Funday at Top Golf Southwest

$30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online. Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina BalloonFest

The Carolina Balloon Fest is proud to announce this year’s official festival on​ October 16-18, 2026! Join us for a three-day ...

Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Boo at the NC Zoo!

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
  • Cost: $10 for guests and Zoo member guests; $8 for Zoo members, Extra cost in addition to Zoo admission
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Kids bowl for FREE on Sundays

Kids can bowl for free on Sundays in the Charlotte area, most notably at Pins Mechanical Co. (South End) until ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: Kids Bowl For FREE ages 12 and under
  • Website: www.pinsbar.com
  • Category: Free

Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center

What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...

Tricks and Treats at Carowinds

Saturdays & Sundays, September 12 – November 1, 2026 Halloween for Everyone! Experience Carowinds like never before at Tricks and Treats, our ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Included with general admission
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The 13th Acre Haunted Attraction

Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, an eerily silent haunted trail captures the attention of many. Unknown creatures create ...

19October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Gaming Mondays at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join us for an evening of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy board games, life-sized games and video games from ...

Gaming Mondays at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join us for an evening of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy board games, life-sized games and video games from ...

Pajama Storytime at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

20October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Toddler Storytime at Hickory Grove Library

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Family Storytimeat Matthews Library

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Tea Time at Chez Marie

The perfect tea party awaits at Chez Marie. Choose from a selection of 9 different French teas, expertly paired with ...

Tune in Tuesday at Catawba Science Center

Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month ...

Parent & Child Weekly Art Class at Kidcreate South Charlotte

The art of playing comes to life in this popular class! Dive into fun projects featuring all the things that ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Kidcreate South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $25/class
  • Website: keap.page
  • Category: Classes
21October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Baby Storytime at Matthews Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Preschool Storytimes at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Engage your preschoolers with books, activities, stories and songs that encourage language and pre-reading skill development in order to help ...

Baby Storytime: Baby & Toddler Storytime at Matthews Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

Mega Jump at Big Air

Get Three hours of Jump for only $25

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Teen Vs. Food at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join other teens for a step-by-step cooking demonstration with staff as we make delicious food! This program will be provided by ...

Drop In During Free admission Mint museums

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Included with general admission
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission at The Mint Uptown & Randolph

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Bechtler

Presented by Bank of America, Wednesday Night Live includes free admission to the Bechtler, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

Family Support Group at Matthews UMC

This is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Matthew’s United Methodist Church; 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105 – Room 152
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun
22October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

STEAM 101: Fruit Bat Smoothies at Davidson Library

Come join us at the Davidson branch for an afternoon of smoothies made with ingredients pollinated by bats as we ...

Teen Geek Club at University City Regional

Participate in discussion and activities about recent films, television shows, books, graphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, and gaming. ...

Trunk or Treat at Cabarrus County EMS

Third Annual Trunk or Treat Event sponsored by EMS. This year, this will be held at The Barn located at ...

23October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Birding Walks

Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: FREE - Note: Participants without memberships who wish to explore the Garden’s interior after the Birding Walk will need to purchase tickets for Garden admission.
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Betty Bookworms Story Time + Coffee at Moxie Mercantile

Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Included with general admission
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Zen Zone Friday at ImagineON

Join us in the Teen Loft every Friday from 3-5pm to enjoy the Zen Zone! Take this time to pause ...

Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co

A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up to Armored Cow every week for ...

Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing Company

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!!! FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS HERE! Come eat, drink, and dance with us. Taproom opens at 3 PM Food ...

Goodies and Goblins

Grab your costumes and join us for a spooktacular evening of family fun! Trick-or-Treating: 5:00–6:30 PM Collect treats from participating shops and ...

Town of Davidson Halloweekend Festivities

The Halloweekend festivities will begin on Friday, October 23, with trick-or-treating down Main Street for the annual Halloween March. Line ...

Halloween Spooktacular at Chestnut Square Park

Enjoy a ghoulishly good time at our Halloween event! Join us for a large trunk-or-treat, themed craft, dance party, and ...

Live Friday Nights at Camp

Join us for live music, food, shopping, local art, and new surprises! This year’s programming is scheduled from 6 to ...

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

Outdoor Movie Night at Rea Park

Join us for our weekly outdoor movie at Rea Park. Bring your lawnchairs and blankets, and grab some takeout from ...

Cosmic Night at Big Air

Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The 13th Acre Haunted Attraction

Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, an eerily silent haunted trail captures the attention of many. Unknown creatures create ...

Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night

Here's our October line-up! See you at Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night, every ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC. Free parking on-site or on streets nearby. Closest light rail station is at 25th St., Char
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Sponge Bob the Musical Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center

“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Join Queen City Concerts on this epic adventure based on ...

24October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Halloween in Huntersville

Halloween in Huntersville Returns with Trick-or-Treating, Entertainment, and a Spectacular Drone Show! This FREE community event features trick-or-treat booths, live music ...

Town of Matthews Beats ‘n Bites

A variety of food trucks will roll into downtown Matthews this spring and summer! Beats 'n Bites will be held on ...

Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Boo at the NC Zoo!

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
  • Cost: $10 for guests and Zoo member guests; $8 for Zoo members, Extra cost in addition to Zoo admission
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Davidson Farmers Market

Open every Saturday (April-Nov) 9AM-12PM.

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Trick or Trail 5K & Fun Run

oin us for Trick-or-Trail, a fun-filled fall event featuring a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run on the scenic Sytz Family ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Warlick Family YMCA - 2221 Robinwood Road Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: 40
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Deputy of Diversion at Innovation Barn

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at the Innovation Barn where you'll learn to Recycle Right! Looking for a fun, ...

Saturday Mess Makers at Kidcreate South Charlotte

Join us for Saturday Mess Makers, a creative art class designed especially for little artists ages 2–4! Each class brings a ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Kidcreate South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $25/class
  • Website: www.kidcreate.com
  • Category: Classes

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

Circular Saturdays at the Innovation Barn - Come learn about the circular economy, local waste diversion efforts, and ways you ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Gem Discovery Experience at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Big News! A New Family-Friendly Experience Is Coming This August! We’re excited to announce that the Elements By Talia Gem Discovery ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Included with general admission
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center

What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...

Spooky Saturdays: Night Hunters

Owls, bats, and big cats rule the darkness with adaptations that make them silent, efficient, and a bit scary. Learn ...

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

Public Pottery Event: Jack-o-lantern Tea Light at The Little Studio

Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...

The Baxter Village Fall Market Day

Enjoy an afternoon in our town center! Food and beverage vendors, artisan craft shopping, games & prizes, and live entertainment! Something ...

Tricks and Treats at Carowinds

Saturdays & Sundays, September 12 – November 1, 2026 Halloween for Everyone! Experience Carowinds like never before at Tricks and Treats, our ...

One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom at Well Fargo Playhouse

One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom Written by Mike Wiley

Boo Fest at Stowe Place

Step into the enchanting world of BooFest, where Halloween magic comes to life! This family-friendly Halloween festival invites you to ...

Sponge Bob the Musical Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center

“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Join Queen City Concerts on this epic adventure based on ...

Public Pottery Event: Jack-o-lantern Tea Light at The Little Studio

Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...

Stalloween at Stallings Municipal Park

Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon at our annual Stalloween celebration! Grab your costumes, bring the whole family, and join ...

Pajamas All Day 5K & Festival

End your day the cozy way at this year's Pajamas All Day 5K and Fun Run Sunset Run benefiting the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8952 Kirkley View Ct
  • Cost: $55.49. Early Registration Discounts Available
  • Website: raceroster.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Fall Crawl at Plaza Midwood

The weather has cooled off, the kids are back in school, and Plaza Midwood has to squeeze one last party ...

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

NoDa Freaky 5K

The NoDaWeen Freaky 5K is a fun run hosted by the NoDa “NBA” – Neighborhood and Business Association. Come run ...

NoDaWeen Freaky 5K Costume Run

The NoDaWeen Freaky 5K is a fun run hosted by the NoDa “NBA” – Neighborhood and Business Association. Come run ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC, 28205
  • Cost: Freaky 5k Price: $40 Time: 5:00PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT 896 spots left. Price increases after August 29, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT Sign Up Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 ) Price: $15 Time: 5:00PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT Price increases after September 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT Sign
  • Website: www.noda.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Halloween Treat and Trail at Bailey Road Park

Local businesses hand out prepackaged candy to kids (ages 12 and under) in their silly or scary costumes. Families can ...

Music on the Green at Promenade

There’s nothing better than live music and good company to close out the week. Join us on The Green at ...

Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade

October 24th, 2026 (Saturday) - More info coming soon

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 400 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC 28120
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mtholly.us
  • Category: Free

Cosmic Night at Big Air

Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The 13th Acre Haunted Attraction

Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, an eerily silent haunted trail captures the attention of many. Unknown creatures create ...

Sponge Bob the Musical Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center

“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Join Queen City Concerts on this epic adventure based on ...

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