CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We'll see fall weather push in next week and sunny conditions all weekend long. Find time to spend outdoors at awesome events across the Charlotte area.
Friday, Oct. 11
Fridays @ Camp North End
Start your weekend off with great music and vibes at Friday Nights at Camp. This week's featured performers are Cimafunk and Celestial Company. Find more information here.
Science on the Rocks @ Discovery Place
Enjoy fun drinks, science shows and breathtaking exhibits all under one roof. You don't want to miss this unique experience. Happening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Find tickets here.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Black Men's Wellness Day 5K and Run
Come out to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to get a health screening and fellowship with Black men. The event begins at 7 a.m. Find more information here.
Fall Fest @ Optimist Hall
Go pumpkin pickin' and enjoy good eats at Optimist Hall's Fall Fest. It also features lawn games like giant Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Connect 4 and more. Happening from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information here.
Uptown Farmer's Market
Enjoy locally grown produce and other products every Saturday at the Uptown Farmer's Market. Happening from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. Find more information here.
VegFest in Ballantyne
Get a helping of delicious food offerings and support Charlotte' vegan community at VegFest. Happening from noon to 6 p.m. Find more information here.
Fall South End Wine and Hops Festival
Come out to South End to enjoy tasty wine selections, plus food, live music and more. Happening from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Find more information here.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Bank of America ROVAL 400 @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
Get excited for the seventh running of the Bank of America ROVAL 400! And don't miss performances by Eli Young Band and Tim Dugger concerts. The green flag waves at 2 p.m. Find more information here.
Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons @ Bank of America Stadium
The Panthers are back at the Bank, facing off against the Atlanta Falcons. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $51 and can be purchased here.
Happening all weekend
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Escape to a simpler time in history at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, complete with an artisan market with craft demonstrations, music, dance and comedy entertainments, equestrian and avian exhibitions, and, of course, food! Happening now through Nov. 24. Find more information here.
Mecktoberfest @ OMB Ballantyne
Enjoy German fare and live performances at this Oktoberfest celebration, Oct. 11-13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find more information here.
SCarowinds
Visit SCarowinds as hoards of hungry zombies, jaw-dropping mazes, and epic coaster thrills await your arrival at the ultimate fright fest of the Carolinas. Fall admission tickets start at $50 and are available for purchase here.