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QC Happenings: 12 ways to enjoy Fall this weekend in Charlotte

It will be a beautiful weekend for the most part, so spend it at awesome events happening across the Queen City.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Enjoy the fall season with fun festivals, sports action and the return of the Carolina BalloonFest in the Queen City. See what's happening!

Friday, Oct. 20

Charlotte Craft Beer Week begins

Celebrate the rich and diverse craft beer and cider culture that the Charlotte area has to offer. The celebration begins on Friday and continues until Sunday, Oct. 29. Find more information here.

Fridays @ Camp North End

Enjoy shopping at some of the best small businesses in the Queen City in the heart of Camp North End at Queen City Weekend. It’s complete with vendors, music, drinks, and plenty of networking opportunities. More information about this free event can be found here.

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The 1975 @ Spectrum Center

Rock out to 1975 as the pop-rock band brings their ‘Still … at their very best’ Tour to the Queen City. Tickets start at $32 and can be purchased here.

Saturday, Oct. 21

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.

Town of Pineville's 150th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Town of Pineville in celebrating its 150th anniversary in conjunction with the 25th Annual Fall Fest. It's happening from now until Saturday. Find more information here.

Hispanic Federation’s FUERZAfest 

Come out to celebrate the Charlotte area's Latinx LGBTQ+ community with a vibrant blend of art, culture, and advocacy.  Happening on Saturday and Sunday. Find more information here.

Charlotte FC vs. InterMiami @ Bank of America Stadium

Charlotte FC is back in the Queen City this weekend, facing off against InterMiami at Bank of America Stadium. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. Tickets for the match start at $65 and can be purchased here.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Biketoberfest @ Triple C Brewing

Discover Charlotte by bike and participate in a  family-friendly scavenger hunt to collect stamps from local businesses. Registration is $40 and the festivities kick off at noon. Find more information here.

Charlotte Chalk Art Festival 2023

Get creative at this year's Charlotte Chalk Art Festival, complete with vendors, interactive offerings, music, and community chalking for all! Happening from noon to 4 p.m. Find more information on this free event here.

Happening all weekend

Carolina BalloonFest

You won't want to miss this extraordinary display of hot air balloons right here in the Carolinas. Tickets for the special start at $10. Find more information here.

Charlotte Craft Beer Week begins

Celebrate the rich and diverse craft beer and cider culture that the Charlotte area has to offer. The celebration begins on Friday and continues until Sunday, Oct. 29. 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. 19. Find more information here

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