Metrolina · Week of Oct 10
October in Metrolina still runs from a marketplace on Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville to the fairgrounds on E Marion Street in Shelby and the airport field in Statesville. Must See is the Carolina Renaissance Festival, Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 through November 22, at 16445 Poplar Tent Road in Huntersville, gates 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rural Hill’s corn maze and autumn festival keeps weekends from September 5 through October 31 at 4431 Neck Road, also in Huntersville.
The Cleveland County Agricultural Fair runs October 1 through 11 at Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E Marion St, Shelby. Cotton Ginning Days is October 9 through 11 at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas. E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest, the 51st, is October 16 through 18 at Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville. Mecktoberfest’s Ballantyne weekends are October 2 through 4 and October 9 through 11 at OMB Ballantyne, 15025 Bowl St, Charlotte. Pineville Fall Fest, the 28th, is October 15 through 17 at Jack D. Hughes Park, 513 Main Street, Pineville.
The Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is October 17 and 18 at NoDa Brewing Company North End, 150 W 32nd St, Charlotte. The Lincoln County Apple Festival is October 17 in downtown Lincolnton, at the Aspen and Main intersection (115 W Main St). SCarowinds, the after-dark haunt at Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, runs through November 7. The Polar Express train ride boards at the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, from November 6 through December 23.
Editor’s pick · This week
EVENTS FROM September 5 – December 23
Rural Hill Corn Maze & Autumn Festival 2026
Lost in Historic Rural Hill’s Scottish-themed Amazing Maize Maze—tractor hayrides, pumpkin patch, bounce houses, food trucks, and Saturday live music on the 265-acre farm.
WHO Family
WhenWeekends Sep 5–Oct 31, 2026 · Day maze Fri–Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.); night maze Oct Fri–Sat from 5:00 p.m.
WhereHistoric Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
CostSee organizer website for details
SCarowinds
Snickers presents Carowinds’ after-dark haunt: mazes, scare zones, and a new Jason Voorhees maze. Not recommended under 13.
WHO Everyone
WhenSelect nights, Fri Sep 11 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereCarowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
CostSee organizer website for details
Cabarrus Art Guild Fall Judged Show 2026
ClearWater’s Main Gallery hangs the Cabarrus Art Guild fall judged show, with the opening reception Sunday afternoon, Oct 4.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 3–Sat Nov 21 · gallery drop-in Wed–Fri 12:00–5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; opening reception Sun Oct 4, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
WhereClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC 28025
CostSee organizer website for details
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival — A 25-acre 16th-century marketplace—140+ artisan shops, 16 stages, jousting, falconry, mermaids, and themed weekends—gates 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., free parking.
WHO Family
WhenSaturdays & Sundays Oct 3–Nov 22, 2026 (list through Oct 31) · Gates 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; pre-opening gate show 9:05 a.m.
Where16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
CostAdults 13+ $37.99 + tax; Children 5–12 $23.99 + tax; Ages 4 & under Free; Parking FREE
Paul C. Rhyne Art Competition 2026
Lincoln Cultural Center hangs the Arts Council’s Paul C. Rhyne juried show — painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, printmaking, and fiber — with an awards reception Oct 29.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 7–Sat Nov 28 · opening reception Thu Oct 29, 6:00 p.m. · Contact organizer for gallery hours
WhereLincoln Cultural Center, 403 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby runs Belk Theater for a six-day Broadway series stretch.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 13–Sun Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch season at Hodges Family Farm, open daily through October 31.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Daily 9 AM–6 PM through Oct 31 (gate closes 5:30 PM)
WhereHodges Family Farm, 3780 Rocky River Road, Charlotte
CostNo entry fee; weekend parking $5/car; hayrides $5 (2 and under free)
Kindred the Family Soul
Kindred the Family Soul plays Booth Playhouse on a Thursday.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Mint Hill Madness 2026
You celebrate Mint Hill’s founding weekend at Veterans Memorial Park—main-stage concerts, carnival atmosphere, children’s zone, and Saturday 9:30 p.m. fireworks from Mint Hill Events.
WHO Family
WhenThu Oct 15 · 4:00–9:00 p.m.; Fri Oct 16 · 4:00–10:00 p.m.; Sat Oct 17 · 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
WhereMint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 8500 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
CostFREE admission (food/games/carnival rides paid)
28th Annual Pineville Fall Fest
You spend three evenings-into-Saturday at Jack D. Hughes Park—live music, artisan vendors, carnival rides, chili cook-off, children’s stage, costume contests, and Saturday fireworks from Pineville Parks & Recreation.
WHO Family
WhenThu Oct 15 · 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Fri Oct 16 · 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Sat Oct 17 · 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
WhereJack D. Hughes Park, 513 Main Street, Pineville, NC 28134
CostFREE admission (rides/activities may be ticketed)
Charlotte Ballet: Black Box Series
Charlotte Ballet's intimate Black Box Series at the McBride-Bonnefoux Center for Dance.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15–Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Thu Oct 15, Fri Oct 16, Sat Oct 17, Sat Oct 24 · 7:30 PM
WherePatricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, 701 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte
CostSee organizer website for details
Bush-N-Vine Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
Pick your own pumpkins off the vine and pay by the pound, then grab lunch at the farm café. There are no hayrides this year.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM; closed Sundays (through Oct 31)
WhereBush-N-Vine Farm (York Stand), 1650 Filbert Hwy, York (York County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Cotton Hills Farm Fall Fun
A corn maze, a straw maze, farm games and a u-pick pumpkin patch at Cotton Hills. Saturdays add unlimited hayrides and tractor-train rides.
WHO Family
WhenThu Oct 15–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM (last maze ticket 6 PM); Saturdays add unlimited hayrides & tractor train
WhereCotton Hills Farm — The Market, 2575 Lowrys Hwy, Chester (Chester County)
CostWeekdays $6; Saturdays $12; ages 1 & under free
Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl
Downtown Fort Mill fills with one-of-a-kind scarecrows built by local shops, schools and families. Walk the crawl and vote for your People's Choice favorite.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Displays throughout October · Contact organizer for hours
WhereDowntown Fort Mill (Scarecrow Crawl), Clebourne Street / downtown corridor, Fort Mill (York County)
CostFree
Arcangel
Arcangel headlines Ovens Auditorium for a Friday reggaeton night.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
CLUTCH: US Fall Tour
CLUTCH’s US Fall Tour hits The Fillmore Charlotte at 7:30 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
David Nihill’s Taking Tangents Tour brings stand-up to Booth Playhouse.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour
You hear two unique sets celebrating Mellon Collie at 30 plus catalog hits—named Spectrum Center arena bill with venue Buy Tickets path as publisher.
WHO Everyone
WhenFriday, Oct 16, 2026 · Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
CostSee organizer website for details
E.P.I.C. Studios Carolina BalloonFest 2026 (51st)
You watch mass ascensions, morning flyovers, and evening balloon glows at Statesville Regional Airport—plus drone shows, kids’ zone, marketplace, wine garden, and live entertainment from National Balloon Rally Charities.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 16 · gates 3:00–8:30 p.m.; Sat Oct 17 · gates 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sun Oct 18 · gates 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
WhereStatesville Regional Airport / festival field, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677
CostAdvance adult Fri $15 / Sat $25 / Sun $20; weekend pass $50; children 6 & under FREE; +$5 at gate on event days
Fright Nights at McGirt Auditorium
A different scary movie plays every Friday night in October and on Halloween, with free popcorn and Kona Ice. Films are PG-13.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fridays in October and Halloween · 7:30 PM
WhereMcGirt Auditorium, 825 Crawford Road, Rock Hill (York County)
CostFree (popcorn and Kona Ice)
2026 NC Liver Mush Festival (Mush, Music & Mutts)
Uptown Shelby’s liver-mush day stacks an eating contest, live music, 80-plus vendors, and RollOver Pets’ mutt parade.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17 · 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereUptown Shelby (118 South Washington Street), Shelby, NC 28150
CostFree
Black Girl Therapy
Black Girl Therapy fills Booth Playhouse for a Saturday night.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Charlotte Symphony: The Music of Harry Potter
Charlotte Symphony plays The Music of Harry Potter at Knight Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
2026 Fort Mill Fall Festival
You spend a free afternoon at Fort Mill Amphitheater & Walter Elisha Park—food and craft vendors, live music, Touch-A-Truck, costume contests, and roving entertainment from the Town of Fort Mill.
WHO Family
WhenSaturday, October 17, 2026 · 2:00–6:00 p.m.
WhereFort Mill Amphitheater & Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
CostFREE
Gastonia Fall Festival
Gastonia Fall Festival — Downtown Gastonia for food trucks, beer garden, live music, vendors, and a free KidsZone with mechanical rides, inflatables, and carnival games—City of Gastonia host.
WHO Family
WhenSaturday, Oct 17, 2026 · 3:00–7:00 p.m.
WhereRotary Centennial Pavilion / downtown Gastonia, 202 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
CostFREE (free KidsZone / free entertainment printed)
Halloween Happenings
Downtown Monroe’s Halloween day adds a business trick-or-treat trail, bounce houses, a gaming truck, and a 1 p.m. costume contest.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17 · 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · costume contest 1:00 p.m.
WhereMain Street, Downtown Monroe, NC
CostFree
34th Annual HILLarity
Gadsden Street in downtown Chester fills with a kids zone, a doughnut-eating contest, and food and artisan vendors — rain or shine.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17 · 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
WhereGadsden Street, Historic Downtown Chester, SC 29706
CostSee organizer website for details
Lincoln County Apple Festival
You walk downtown Lincolnton for 100+ handmade craft vendors, 50+ food vendors, two stages of live music, Kids Orchard, and gem mining—alcohol-free, no dogs.
WHO Family
WhenSaturday, Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereDowntown Lincolnton (Intersection Aspen & Main; GPS 115 W Main St), Lincolnton, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
ourBRIDGE 13th International Fall Fest
ourBRIDGE’s 13th International Fall Fest is free 2–6 p.m. at the East Site on Willard Farrow Drive.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17. 2:00–6:00 p.m.
WhereourBRIDGE East Site, 3925 Willard Farrow Drive, Charlotte, NC
CostFREE
Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour
Rodrigo y Gabriela’s OurHome Tour lands at The Underground.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Underground, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
United Way Bed Race 2026 (20th Running)
United Way’s 20th bed race sends five-person teams down Main Street after a Parade of Beds, theme Full Speed Ahead.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17 · check-in from 2:00 p.m. · Parade of Beds 3:00 p.m. (races follow)
Where700 Block of Main Street, Lancaster, SC
CostFree for spectators
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival (CCAF2026)
You watch youth and adult chalk competitors fill NoDa Brewing North End’s lot, join the community chalk zone, and catch all-ages open mic—FREE shine-or-rain weekend from Creative Canvas Productions.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17–Sun Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. each day
WhereNoDa Brewing Company North End, 150 W 32nd St, Charlotte, NC 28206
CostFREE
NCGCA Statesville Gun Show
NCGCA’s fall Statesville Gun Show fills the Civic Center — Sat 9–5, Sun 9–3; $10, kids under 10 free.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sun Oct 18. Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WhereStatesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC
Cost$10; kids under 10 Free
Cherry Place Farm Fall Festival
Corn maze, hayrides and barnyard animals fill the last two October weekends at Cherry Place Farm, with free popcorn on the way out.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17–Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 & 24 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Oct 18 & 25 1–6 PM
WhereCherry Place Farm, 1950 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill (York County)
Cost$12 ages 2+ (all activities included)
Black's Peaches Fall Festival
October Saturdays at Black's Peaches mean a hayride, a corn maze, the farm playground and skee-ball. Leave the dog at home.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Saturdays in October 10 AM–4 PM
WhereBlack's Peaches, 1800 Black Highway, York (York County)
Cost$12 + tax; ages 2 and under free
16th Annual Metrolina Theatre Association Gala
Metrolina Theatre Association’s 16th annual gala fills Booth Playhouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Gabriel Iglesias’ The 1976 Tour hits Bojangles Coliseum.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims brings The UGLY Tour to Spectrum Center with St. Paul & The Broken Bones and MarcLo.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18. Event starts 7:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Outlander in Concert
Outlander in Concert scores the series live at Belk Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 19 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Katseye
Katseye hits Spectrum Center — event starts 8:00 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 20. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Nurse Blake’s But Did You Die? Comedy Tour stops at Knight Theater.
WHO Adult
WhenTue Oct 20 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Foxtoberfest 2026
Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the 15th all-Fox Mustang show — 800-plus Fox-bodies, Friday and Saturday swap meets, and food trucks.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 20–Sat Oct 24 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereCharlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Cost$10 spectator · children 12 and under free
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle’s Karmageddon arena run stops at Spectrum Center — phone-free night, 7:30 p.m.
WHO Adult
WhenWed Oct 21. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Southern Circuit Film Series
Arts Lancaster screens the independent documentary American Pachuco in Bundy Auditorium as part of the touring Southern Circuit series.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Bundy Auditorium (Nov 19 screening deferred: outside Nov 14 window)
WhereBundy Auditorium / Carole Ray Dowling (USC Lancaster), 476 Hubbard Dr, Lancaster (Lancaster County)
CostFree
The Carpenters Songbook
The Carpenters Songbook plays Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour
JPEGMAFIA’s Experimental Rap Tour hits The Fillmore Charlotte.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony
Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony fills Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
18th Century Living History Saturday
Historic Brattonsville brings back the 1700s with militia drills, domestic-arts demos and guided tours of the Huck's Defeat battlefield.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
WhereHistoric Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells (York County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Culture & Heritage Museums via chmuseums.org
Firelight Fright Storytelling
Bring a chair or blanket to the Fewell Park lawn, where York County Library storytellers spin spooky tales and food trucks keep everyone fed.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
WhereFewell Park Recreation Center, 1204 Alexander Road, Rock Hill (York County)
CostFree
Honey & Harvest Festival
Laurel Haven Estate celebrates local honey and the harvest with honey vendors, live music from Tim Hong at midday and room for leashed pets.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 11 AM–5 PM · live music 12–3 PM
WhereLaurel Haven Estate, 3341 Taxahaw Rd, Lancaster (Lancaster County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Living History & Lantern Tour at Landsford Canal
Guided lantern tours wind through Landsford Canal after dark, with Catawba Nation presentations along the way and food trucks at the start.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM
WhereLandsford Canal State Park, 2051 Park Drive, Catawba (Chester County)
CostFree
Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival — Charlotte
Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival fills Ballantyne's Backyard for a Saturday tasting night.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Oct 24 · VIP 4:00–9:00 PM · General 5:00–9:00 PM
WhereBallantyne's Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte
CostSee organizer website for details
SCACA Rock Hill Gun Show
SCACA’s Rock Hill Gun & Knife Show opens the Sports & Event Center — adults $10, military $8, 12 & under free with adult.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24–Sun Oct 25. Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereRock Hill Sports & Event Center, 326 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC
CostAdults $10; Military $8 (ID); 12 & under Free with adult
Niladri Kumaar: The Space Between the Notes
Niladri Kumar’s The Space Between the Notes fills Booth Playhouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
The Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
The Youth Orchestras Fall Concert takes Knight Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
AJ McLean presents Alexander James : The Better Man Tour
AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour at The Fillmore Charlotte.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 26. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Boo Fun Fest
Carnival rides, kids' games, a DJ and a haunted house from the Community Playhouse line South Main for the city's Halloween night.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 26, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM
WhereAmerican Legion Fairground, 823 S Main St, Lancaster (Lancaster County)
CostFree
Skilla Baby: The Price of Fame Tour
Skilla Baby’s The Price of Fame Tour hits The Underground.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 26. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Underground, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Indigo Girls
Indigo Girls play Knight Theater on a Tuesday night.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 27 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Sombr
Sombr takes Spectrum Center for a Tuesday arena stop.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 27 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Sonic Live In Concert
Sonic Live In Concert fills Ovens Auditorium with the game soundtrack live.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 27 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
John Splithoff Stripped Tour
John Splithoff’s Stripped Tour stops at Booth Playhouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 28 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026
Gavin Adcock’s The Day I Hang It Up Tour hits Bojangles Coliseum.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Burlesque 3000
Burlesque 3000 takes Booth Playhouse for a Friday night.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Ghosts of the Revolution
It's 1776 in Catawba Park and the dead are restless. Walk an after-dark living-history trail of Revolutionary ghosts, with no tickets needed.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00–9:30 PM (arrive anytime)
WhereCatawba Park (soccer fields), 2351 New Gray Rock Rd, Tega Cay (York County)
CostFree
It's A 2000's (Halloween) Party: Charlotte(18+)
It's A 2000's Halloween Party (18+) packs The Underground at 9:00 p.m.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 30. Event starts 9:00 p.m.
WhereThe Underground, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
The Renaissance Orchestra
The Renaissance Orchestra fills The Fillmore Charlotte.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
BOO HaHa!
Fountain Park turns into a trick-or-treat loop for the little ones on Halloween morning, before the afternoon Spooktacular starts downtown.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
WhereFountain Park, 300 E Main St, Rock Hill (York County)
CostFree
Photo: Visit Rock Hill via visitrockhillsc.com
Boos and Ghouls Trunk-or-Treat
Tega Cay kids trick-or-treat car to car in the Glennon Center lot on Halloween night, with a DJ and a costume contest.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM
WherePhilip T. Glennon Community Center parking lot, 15083 Molokai Drive, Tega Cay (York County)
CostFree
Halloween Food Truck & Treat
Clover's Halloween night pairs trick-or-treating from decorated vehicles with a lineup of food trucks downtown.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 PM
WhereTown Hall & Clover Police Department parking lots, 116 Bethel Street, Clover (York County)
CostFree
Halloween Spooktacular
Old Town Rock Hill keeps Halloween going after BOO-HaHa! with inflatables, rides, live music, and train rides.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31 · 1:00–7:00 p.m.
WhereMain Street / Old Town, 300 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
CostFree
Lancaster County Spooktacular
Rides, a magic show, a costume contest and a trunk-or-treat take over the Buford Athletic Complex for the afternoon. An ASL interpreter is on site.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 PM
WhereBuford Athletic Complex, 4073 Hurley Walters Road, Lancaster (Lancaster County)
CostFree
MoTownCon
MoTownCon’s sixth year at the Concord Convention Center brings cosplay, panels, an itasha showcase, and a Halloween trunk-or-treat.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31 · 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
WhereConcord Convention Center, 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
Cost$20 ages 13+ · $10 ages 12 and under · age 2 and under free · VIP $50 (includes parking) · standard parking $5
6 Shooters Gun Show – Indian Trail
6 Shooters Gun Show fills the VFW on VFW Lane in Indian Trail — Sat 9–5, Sun 10–4; general $7, 18 & under free.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31–Sun Nov 1, 2026. Sat 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereVFW Indian Trail, 100 VFW Lane, Indian Trail, NC
CostGeneral $7; Children 18 & under Free
A Night of Artistic Renewal: Hope, Healing, & Triumph
A Night of Artistic Renewal: Hope, Healing, & Triumph fills Booth Playhouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
David Sedaris
David Sedaris brings a reading night to Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Nov 1 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Trunks or Treats at Boyd Hill
One more round of candy the day after Halloween: decorated trunks line the lot at Boyd Hill Recreation Center.
WHO Family
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · 3:00–7:00 PM
WhereBoyd Hill Recreation Center, 1165 Constitution Blvd, Rock Hill (York County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Young Miko
Young Miko hits Spectrum Center — event starts 8:00 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Rod Wave
Rod Wave’s Don’t Look Down Tour stops at Spectrum Center with FRIDAYY.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 3. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
Dirty Dancing: The Musical runs Belk Theater for a six-day November stretch.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 3–Sun Nov 8 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Charlotte Symphony - On Tap @ Triple C Brewing
Charlotte Symphony plays On Tap at Triple C Brewing on Griffith Street.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 4 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTriple C Brewing, 2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Ariella & Nicolaas
Ariella & Nicolaas take Stage Door Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereStage Door Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Judah & the Lion
Judah & the Lion hit The Fillmore Charlotte at 7:30 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Mountain Grass Unit - Appalachian Smoke Tour
Mountain Grass Unit’s Appalachian Smoke Tour lands at The Underground.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Underground, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
The N.C. Transportation Museum boards The Polar Express with live theater on the November weekends and the December public trains.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 6–Wed Dec 23 · Contact organizer for departure times
WhereN.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Carolina Pottery Festival
Cleveland County Arts Council’s pottery-only festival puts 45-plus potters and live demos in the LeGrand Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLeGrand Center, 1800 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28152
CostSee organizer website for details
Charlotte Symphony: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch
Joshua Bell plays Bruch with Charlotte Symphony at Knight Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Christmas Market at Cotton Hills Farm
Cotton Hills Farm’s fifth Christmas Market lines up 50-plus vendors, the Bradley Dulaney Band from 11 a.m., Santa photos, and a tractor train.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
WhereCotton Hills Farm — The Market, 2575 Lowrys Highway, Chester, SC 29706
CostFree admission and parking (tractor train $2 per rider)
Little Big Town
Little Big Town headlines Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
SiM - HOOMAN WORLD TOUR
SiM’s HOOMAN WORLD TOUR hits The Underground at 7:30 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereThe Underground, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Yebba
Yebba plays The Fillmore Charlotte.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7. Event starts 8:00 p.m.
WhereThe Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Country 103.7 Stars & Guitars: Hudson Westbrook, Josh Ross & Greylan James
Country 103.7 Stars & Guitars stacks Hudson Westbrook, Josh Ross, and Greylan James at Ovens.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Art and the American Revolution
Elizabeth Chew of the South Carolina Historical Society digs into how artists pictured the Revolution, in a talk at the Historic Lancaster County Courthouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereHistoric Lancaster County Courthouse, 104 N Main St, Lancaster (Lancaster County)
CostSee organizer website for details
De Otra Manera
De Otra Manera fills Knight Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Boney James Live
Boney James Live takes Knight Theater for a Saturday night.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Clover Highland Games
Town of Clover’s Highland Games at New Centre Park bring caber and stone athletics, music, crafts, and vendors — a Larne sister-city day.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14 · 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereNew Centre Park, Memorial Drive at Knox Street, Clover, SC
CostSee organizer website for details
3rd Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Show
Sunny Day Markets’ holiday vendor show at the Stanly County Agricultural Center mixes shopping vendors, food trucks, and craft beverages.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereStanly County Agricultural Center, 26032 Newt Road #B, Albemarle, NC 28001
CostFree admission · free parking
John Summit
John Summit’s CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour hits Spectrum Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14. Event starts 7:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Shaan Live in Concert
Shaan Live in Concert fills Belk Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
STOMP
STOMP’s percussion theatrical show runs Knight Theater for two November nights.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 17–Wed Nov 18 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Doja Cat
Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour stops at Spectrum Center with Latto.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 18. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Disney’s Worlds Collide Concert Tour — Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock — hits Spectrum Center at 7:00 p.m.
WHO Family
WhenThu Nov 19. Event starts 7:00 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Rush
Rush’s Fifty Something Tour opens its Charlotte stand at Spectrum Center — Friday 7:30 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Stray Cats
Stray Cats headline Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Wes Barker - Mostly Magic
Wes Barker’s Mostly Magic takes Stage Door Theater.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 20 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereStage Door Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Beat - Tribute Show
Beat — Tribute Show fills Ovens Auditorium (locked Type Tribute).
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Gina Robinson's Annual Christmas Benefit Concert & Toy Drive
Gina Robinson’s Annual Christmas Benefit Concert & Toy Drive fills Stage Door Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereStage Door Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Kristin Key: The Ca-Caw Tour
Kristin Key’s The Ca-Caw Tour brings stand-up to Knight Theater.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Nov 21 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
The Geekery Market
The Charlotte Geeks’ indoor market puts 90-plus geek artisans, gaming, and activities in Cabarrus Arena, and asks for a canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereCabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord, NC
CostFree admission (canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank requested) · parking $10
Mooresville Fine Arts Festival (2nd Annual)
Mooresville Arts’ juried indoor festival at Charles Mack Citizen Center shows up to 70 artists — painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more — on the Arts on Main weekend.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21–Sun Nov 22 · Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Sun 12:00–4:00 p.m.
WhereCharles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
CostFree admission and parking
A Magical Cirque Christmas
A Magical Cirque Christmas brings circus spectacle to Belk Theater.
WHO Family
WhenSun Nov 22 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
ROA
ROA headlines Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 22 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Rush
Rush’s Fifty Something Tour returns for Sunday night at Spectrum Center — 7:30 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 22. Event starts 7:30 p.m.
WhereSpectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade steps off along Tryon Street Uptown Wednesday evening.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 25 · step-off 5:30 PM
WhereTryon Street corridor (9th Street to Good Samaritan Way), Charlotte
CostFree
A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas fills Knight Theater the day after Thanksgiving.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 27 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert fills Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 27 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise — the Neil Diamond musical — runs Belk Theater across Thanksgiving weekend.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 27–Sun Nov 29 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBelk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert returns Saturday at Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 28 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Eric Roberson Presents: The Greatest Gift
Eric Roberson Presents: The Greatest Gift takes Knight Theater.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereKnight Theater, 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Lisa Morman-Patterson Presents: A Christmas Carol
Lisa Morman-Patterson Presents: A Christmas Carol at Booth Playhouse.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBooth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Charlotte Symphony: Majestic Brass
Charlotte Symphony’s Majestic Brass fills First United Methodist Church on North Tryon.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 29 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereFirst United Methodist Church of Charlotte, 501 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Christmas Together stacks Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans at Bojangles Coliseum.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 29 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
Derek Hough
Derek Hough brings a dance-forward night to Ovens Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 29 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOvens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
CostSee organizer website for details
