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(This post was last updated on: 10/5/24.) If you are looking for something fun to do this Fall in Charlotte, NC whether that is solo or a family friendly event, we have come up with the best list of 20 Things to do this Fall in Charlotte NC. I can’t wait to get out there and enjoy the cooler temps at some of these Charlotte area Fall events!
20 Things to do this Fall in Charlotte, NC:
- Charlotte Brunch Festival Sept. 14. Try an assortment of delicious food and mimosas from local culinary professionals as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival.
- Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 12. Historic Downtown Waxhaw. Public tasting of the best BBQ around as part of the town’s annual Autumn Treasures Festival.
- SCarowinds Sept. 13- Oct. 31. Carowinds Amusement Park. Get chased by flesh hungry zombies on your way to the next roller coaster!
- Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 27. Uptown Charlotte. The annual parade mixed things up last year by having the parade at night.
- Carolina Renaissance Festival Oct. 5- Nov. 24. Huntersville. If you have never been to this festival, you must go check it out!
- Rural Hill’s Sheepdog Trials + Dog Festival Nov. 2-3. Historic Rural Hill. Agility competitions, dock diving, shepherding championships and so much more fun for your furbaby to watch and enjoy.
- Fall Artisan Market Oct. 5. The Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting local artisans selling handmade goods. Might be a good way to get a head start on your holiday shopping!
- Bank of America Roval 400 Oct. 13. Charlotte Speedway. NASCAR’s homecoming showcase.
- The Wizard of Oz Sept 27-28. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will play the score as your watch this classic film on the big screen in The Belk Theater.
- The Southern Women’s Christmas Show Nov. 14-24. Hosted again by The Park Expo & Conference Center in Charlotte. I love this annual event and will not be missing it this year!
- Festival in the Park Sept. 20-22. Freedom Park. The annual festival showcases local artists and features fun entertainment.
- The 13th Acre Sept. 20- Oct. 31. Returning to scare the crap out of you at the perhaps haunted Aw Shucks Farm in Monroe, NC.
- The Cabarrus County Fair Sept. 6-14. Return to your childhood at the county fair! Corn dogs and funnel cake plus lots of fun rides, games and competitions.
- Yiasou Greek Festival Sept. 6-8. This is one of my favorite annual festivals in Charlotte. The food is out of this world!!!
- Rural Hill’s Corn Maze Sept. 20- Oct. 27. Historic Rural Hill. 7 acres of corn to lose your family in for a couple hours sounds like paradise.
- Bands Brews & BBQ Sept. 14. Jo Dee Messina will be playing at this BBQ Fest in downtown Mooresville.
- Carolina Balloon Fest Oct. 18-20. This hot air balloon festival is so fun. I went early in the morning to see all of the balloons take off, but I need to go back at night to see the glow event.
- Flow Fest Sept. 14. There are lots of yoga classes and meditation workshops planned at The U.S. Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC.
- Salisbury’s Annual Busker’s Bash Oct. 4. Buskers will be performing live in downtown Salisbury to showcase their various talents.
- Fall for Matthews Oct. 12. A typical Fall Fest with vendors, food, music, pumpkin patch, animals and a kid zone. Should be lots of fun if you are in the Matthews area!
What fun events do you plan to attend? Do you know of other Fall themed events and family oriented activities that we should add to our list? If so, leave a comment below.
