CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The days may be getting shorter, but that doesn't mean you can enjoy all the fun things to do in Charlotte this weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 12
SouthPark After 5
'SouthPark After 5' is back for one last time this Thursday with the Thurston Howell Band taking center stage. Eat some grub and have a drink while kicking off your weekend right! Find more information here.
Friday, Oct. 13
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.
Revelry - UNC Charlotte Homecoming Day Party
Homecoming season is upon us, and UNC Charlotte students and alumni can kick off the weekend with a celebration happening at Explict Bistro & Lounge. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.
Spooky flicks @ Belmont Drive-In
Spooky season comes to the Belmont Drive-In with a double feature of "Haunted Mansion" and "Friday the 13th" happening Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are $25 per car. Find more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Hopebuilders 5K
Join WCNC Charlotte's KJ Jacobs and Atrium Health Foundation for the 28th Annual Hopebuilders 5K at Truist Field. Your participation raises critical funds for patient initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Children's, building hope for children and families in our community. Event starts at 7:30 a.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.
Fall Festival @ Optimist Hall
Bring the whole family out for a day of fall fun at Optimist Hall, complete with live music, lawn games, and a seasonal flower cart. Find more information here.
Charlotte Monarch Celebration @ Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Come out for a celebration on monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Activities include crafts, seed giveaways, a monarch march around the pollinator garden, a photo booth and more. Find more information here.
Halloween Superhero Brunch @ Urban District Market
Come show off your best superhero costume and enjoy brunch at Urban District Market. Doors open for brunch at 9 a.m. The brunch menu includes pancakes, charcuterie, an omelet station, cereal, breakfast tacos, seafood, smoothies, and more. Tickets begin at $20 and can be purchased here.
Fall for Matthews Festival
"Fall" in love with Matthews at the latest running of the town's autumn festival. Festivities include live music, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and more. Admission is free. Find more information here.
Harlem Renaissance Themed Costume Party @ Coterie Concept
You won't want to miss this Harlem Renaissance-themed costume party celebrating the business anniversary of The Brown Sugar Collab. The festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Find more information here.
2nd Saturday Festival in Statesville
Find free, fun activities for the whole family at the 2nd Saturday Festival in Statesville. Find more information here.
Geek & Grub Market: Wizard edition
Enter a world of magic at the Wizard edition of the Geek & Grub Market where you can dress up to represent your house and enjoy fun wizard-themed competitions and activities. Find more information about this free event here.
Sunday, Oct. 15
OurBridge Tenth International Fall Festival
Celebrate unity and cultural diversity at the ourBRIDGE for KIDS 10th International Fall Festival. The festivities kick off at 3 p.m. Find more information here.
Salisbury OctoberTour
Enjoy the 48th running of this spectacular tour of historic Salisbury homes, happening Saturday and Sunday. General admission tickets start at $30. Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Escape to a simpler time in history at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, complete with 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.
Charlotte Checkers Opening Weekend @ Bojangles Coliseum
The Charlotte Checkers are back for another invigorating season, taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday and Saturday. Find more information here.