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Events for October 3, 2026
The Great Pumpkin Takeover: Pumpkin Spice Cider, Stout, and Beers Begin!
All through October!
Mecktoberfest-Ballantyne
Celebrating Oktoberfest at OMB!
American Indian Cultural Showcase
12th Annual Scarecrow Crawl 2026
View scarecrow entries while walking through downtown Fort Mill!
Food Trucks at Nickyo’s Rodeo
Nickyo's Rodeo 120 West Bland Street, CharlotteEvery Friday and Saturday!
WC-50 Ultra Marathon at the Whitewater Center
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open all year!
Cardio Funk Class
Bailey Road Recreation Center 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius$10/class. Participants register on-site.
Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026
Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Road, HuntersvilleCheck website for times, info, etc.
Kids in Nature Day
Pumpkin Hunt and Paint
Register online.
Black’s Peaches Fall Festival 2026
Hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, cow milking, and more! Every Saturday in October.
Tricks or Treats at Carowinds
Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, CharlotteAll treats, no fear! Dress up in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat at Carowinds during daytime hours on Saturdays and Sundays, now through 11/1.
Rural Hill Corn Maze!
Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road, HuntersvilleOpen every Saturday and Sunday from now through October 31st. Last entry is at 3:30pm.
FabFest: Charlotte’s Beatles Festival
Family friendly and free to the public!
Autumn Jubilee
Dan Nicholas Park 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, SalisburySpooky Saturdays at The Museum of York County
Museum of York County 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock HillFun events for kids with a Halloween theme!
Charlotte Kids Fest
Concord International Festival
Hola Charlotte Festival
Walk-In Craft Bar at AR Workshop
Projects start at $12.99. DIY on the fly! Takes place on Wednesdays-Saturdays. VIsit website for more details!
K-Fest: Korean Celebration 2026
Distillery Tours at Muddy River Distillery
Muddy River Distillery 250 North Main Street, Mount HollyAges 21+. No pre-registration necessary. Tours last 45 minutes; last tour starts at 3:15pm.
Oktoberfest Celebration
K-Fest: Celebration of Korean Culture
Free event and family-friendly!
Old Town Oktoberfest 2026
Celebrate with a Bavarian Street Festival!
Rural Hill Night Maze!
Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road, HuntersvilleFridays and Saturdays through the month of October.
Live Music at the Canteen!
Anne Springs Close Greenway 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort MillEvery Friday and Saturday evening into early November. (Exceptions: 10/24 and 10/31)
sCarowinds
Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, CharlotteHalloween event at Carowinds! Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9/11-11/1. Some Thursdays in October; check website for details. Not recommended for children under 13.
Lanterns and Legends Walking Tour
Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne Street, Fort MillPerfect for Halloween! Walks take place at 6:45pm and 7:45pm on the dates listed.
sCarrigan Farms
Carrigan Farms 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, MooresvilleHalloween fun for ages 12+. Entry times are 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, and 8:30pm. Tickets online.
Singles Happy Hour
Simchat Torah Bash
Free and open to the community!
Matt Fraser: Medium
Buy tickets on website!
Food Trucks at Nickyo’s Rodeo
Nickyo's Rodeo 120 West Bland Street, CharlotteEvery Friday and Saturday!