Fall is in full swing here in Charlotte, and with the (slightly) cooler weather, it’s time to get outside and enjoy all of the autumn-themed events in the area! (If you’re looking for Oktoberfest, Halloween, and other festivals in Charlotte, check out our other theme-specific posts on the website!)
Here is a list of festivals taking place in and around Charlotte in October 2026. Be sure to check in with the website before heading out to confirm all the details!
- 12th Annual Scarecrow Crawl 2026: Saturday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 31st in Downtown Fort Mill
- Black’s Peaches Fall Festival 2026: Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am-5:00pm in York, SC
- Autumn Jubilee: Saturday, October 3rd-Sunday, October 4th from 10:00am-5:00pm at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, NC
- St. Luke’s Annual Fall Festival: Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am-4:00pm at St. Luke’s Church in Mint Hill, NC
- Fast Fest 2026 and Classic Car Show: Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am-4:00pm at New Centre Park in Clover, SC
- Fall for Matthews Festival: Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Stumptown Park in Matthews, NC
- 12th Annual Curtin Farms Fest: Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Curtin Farms in Clover, SC
- Autumn Treasures Festival: Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am-5:00pm in Downtown Waxhaw, NC
- Fall Fest at Waverly: Saturday, October 10th from 11:00am-2:00pm at Waverly in Charlotte, NC
- Pineville Fall Fest: Thursday, October 15th-Saturday, October 17th from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Jack Hughes Park in Pineville, NC
- Fort Mill Fall Festival 2026: Saturday, October 17th from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill, SC
- Fall Festival 2026: Thursday, October 29th from 5:00pm-7:30pm at Southview Recreation Center in Charlotte, NC
- Fall Festival 2026: Saturday, October 31st at Arbor Glen Outreach Center from 1:00pm-3:00pm in Charlotte, NC
