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04October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

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

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Sensory-friendly hours are now monthly and will continue on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 ...

Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour

All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town. ...

  • 8:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, 28159
  • Cost: Tickets start at $28.46 (ages 1+)
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

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

  • 9:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Cost: Starting: $37.99 + sales tax ($36.00 + $1.99 service fee).
  • Website: www.carolina.renfestinfo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: www.sixflags.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Mint Hill Car Show (Hot Rods on the Lawn)

Free monthly car show 1st Sunday of every month in the Chick fil-A parking lot of Mint Hill, NC. All ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Mint Hill: 7404 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112, Monroe, NC, 28112
  • Cost: General Admission - $33
  • Website: the13thacre.com
  • Category: Family Fun
05October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

Carolina Renaissance Festival

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Busker's Bash & Salisbury's

The 12th Annual Buskers’ Bash will take place on Friday, October 3. The public (aka “audience members”) can visit, eat, ...

06October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

Carolina Renaissance Festival

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

07October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

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 ...

Ballnatyne Farmers Market & Pop-Up Market

Shop the farmers market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on the first Wednesdays this spring & fall. The market ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish & English at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish that support early literacy skill development and expose ...

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

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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
08October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

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. ...

Manga Mashup at Davidson Library

Been reading any manga or watching any anime lately? Come share with us what you're reading and watching! We're not a ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

09October

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

  • 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

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

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 ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

Fiesta Friday at Urban District Market

Let’s have a fiesta! We’re partnering with great Charlotte groups to bring Latin Vibes, food and drinks, dancing, music, and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Closest light rail station is at 25th Street.
  • Cost: Cost: Free! Open to all ages.
  • Website: www.udmmilldistrict.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Outdoor movie 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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112, Monroe, NC, 28112
  • Cost: General Admission - $33
  • Website: the13thacre.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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
10October

Build Your Own Boat at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Build Your Own Boat crashes back on Saturday, October 10. Come see if your hand-crafted vessel can tackle the class ...

  • 12:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214
  • Cost: $12 for parking
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

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

Ghosty Globes Workshop

This program will take place every 30 minutes. ( 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.) Discover the excitement ...

  • 1:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 133 E. Main Street,, Rock Hill,, SC, 29730
  • Cost: Pre-registration Required | $5 per Member & $15 per Non-member
  • Website: chmuseums.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Cost: Starting: $37.99 + sales tax ($36.00 + $1.99 service fee).
  • Website: www.carolina.renfestinfo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Davidson Farmers Market

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

Carolina Renaissance Festival

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

Autumn Treasures at Downtown Waxhaw

12478.png Stroll the streets of downtown Waxhaw during our Autumn Treasures. Our biggest festival of the year, Autumn Treasures offers a ...

Kids Market Monroe

Imagine your child surrounded by smiles, encouragement, and new friends cheering them on! Our market brings families together in the ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Monroe : 101 N Main St Monroe, North Carolina 28112 Market Flyer
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Charlotte BookPalooza

BIG BOOK ENERGY IS COMING TO CHARLOTTE! Charlotte BookPalooza is back for its 3rd year, and this time we are bringing ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights
  • Cost: Pre-order Festival Pass: $5 for adults 18+ Kids & teens under 18: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ImaginOn Super Saturday - ImaginOn's Birth-YAY!

Once a month, Children's Theatre of Charlotte and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrate our partnership by offering a free Super ...

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

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

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 ...

Monroe’s Fall Fest

Join us on Saturday, October 10th for Monroe’s Fall Fest 2026 in Historic Downtown Monroe. Main St will be closed to ...

Second Saturdays Market in SouthPark

Presented by Shop Local QC, this vibrant market brings 30+ local shops & makers to the green beside Legion Brewing ...

Shop Local QC

The @shoplocalqc Second Saturdays Market is back! Every second Saturday of the month from April through November, expect a new ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5622 Carnegie Blvd
  • Cost: Free - Plus, spend $50+ at the market and get a FREE pint or $7 off food @legionbrewingsouthpark
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooky Saturdays: Night Hunters

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

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4621 Mt. Gallant Road ,, Rock Hill,, SC, 29732
  • Website: chmuseums.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: www.sixflags.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Laketoberfest

This annual community event features live music, local beer and wine, food trucks, and a KidsZone with crafts & games. There ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bailey Road Park: 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: cornelius.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Evening at Stars Hollow

Are you a fan of the most iconic mom/daughter duo of all time? Are you team Dean, Jesse or Logan? ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112, Monroe, NC, 28112
  • Cost: General Admission - $33
  • Website: the13thacre.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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