CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We'll see the beginning of a slight warm-up from cooler temperatures and plenty of sunshine as you head out for fun events across the Charlotte area this weekend. See what's happening!
Friday, Oct. 18
Charlotte Checkers vs. Cleveland Monsters @ Bojangles Coliseum
Come out with your friends to an epic hockey match featuring your Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Cleveland Monsters. The teams will face off at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $26 and can be purchased here.
Art After Dark @ The Harvey B. Gantt Center
Start your weekend off with an immersive art experience at The Harvey B. Gantt Center. it features a virtual reality experience, a figurative art pop-up exhibition, live music, and more. Find more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 19
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.
Pineville Fall Fest
Celebrate the fall season at the 26th annual Pineville Fall Fest this Friday and Saturday, complete with performances, kids activities and an epic fireworks show finale on Saturday. Find more information here.
Vintage Charlotte Fall Market @ Camp North End
Shop all things vintage clothing, accessories and more with over 90 vendors at Camp North End. Early bird admission begins at 10 a.m. with the market running until 5 p.m. Find more information here.
Gastonia Fall Festival @ Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Come to Gastonia to celebrate fall with food trucks, a beer garden, live music, vendors, kids activities and more. Happening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
Charlotte Craft Beer Week
Celebrate the rich and diverse craft beer and cider culture that the Charlotte area has to offer. Happening now until Sunday, Oct. 27. Find more information here.
Johnson C. Smith University Homecoming
There will be a lot to see and do on Beatties Ford Road this weekend as Smithites return to campus for homecoming. The week's festivities will feature a parade, pep rallies, and of course, the homecoming game versus Shaw University. Find more information here.
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.
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.