CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend will be mostly dry with highs in the low 80s, so it's perfect to get out and enjoy fall activities and events in the Charlotte area. See what's happening!
Friday, Oct. 4
Live Under The Oaks @ Birkdale Village
Kick your weekend off with a little shopping and live music at the Grove at Birkdale Village every Friday evening from April to October this year. Happening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Find more information here.
Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night @ Mint Museum Uptown
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dance lessons from Rumbao Latin Dance Company, plus live music by Mint 2 Move Percussion Trio and DJ Carlos LeBron, cultural vendors, performances and more. Happening from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Find more information here.
FabFest: Charlotte's Beatles Festival
Celebrate the legacy of Paul, John, Ringo and George during FabFest, happening every day this weekend at the Knight Theater and the Parr Center. Find tickets here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
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.
Run Kannapolis: STEAM Wonder Run 5K
Head to Kannapolis for the Steps for STEAM Wonder 5K, part of the Run Kannapolis Fall Series. Happening at 8:30 a.m. Find more information here.
Historic Hoskins Parade and Festival
Celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and unity of Charlotte's Historic Hoskins neighborhood, complete with a parade, festival and fun for the whole family. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and additional festitivies continue at 11 a.m. Find info here.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Roadshow @ Renaissance West
The CSO Roadshow is back with its fall line-up of free community concerts celebrating the city's diverse cultural landscape. Catch them at Renaissance West this Saturday at Renaissance West STEAM Academy at 3 p.m. Find more information here.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks @ Spectrum Center
See the newly-renovated Spectrum Center as your Charlotte Hornets take on the New York Knicks in their first game of the preseason. Happening at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $17 and can be purchased here.
Oktoberfest @ Optimist Hall
Celebrate the fall season at Optimist Hall's third annual Oktoberfest, complete with special menu items, fun contests a polka band and more. Find more information 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.
BayHaven Food & Wine Festival
Celebrate Black chefs and culinary experiences with the folks behind Charlotte favorites Leah & Louise, Uptown Yolk and 3rd & Fernwood. Happening all weekend at various locations. Find tickets here.
Mecktoberfest @ OMB Ballantyne
Enjoy German fare and live performances at this Oktoberfest celebration, Oct. 4-6 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Find more information here.