Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults. Make sure to scroll down... Read the whole entry...» This list includes events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more. ... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» Save money on Scarowinds and Carowinds tickets! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts! (Once you're on the ticket page make sure to locate both the Carowinds and SCarowinds ticket offers!) Carowinds' summer season is... Read the whole entry...» Mint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well. ... Read the whole entry...» Fall festivals are back in Charlotte! The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, big Trick or Treat events, cultural festivals, food... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 59% off, with dates on and off... Read the whole entry...» If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam's Club is a membership warehouse club. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam's Club... Read the whole entry...» Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte! Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Do you love outdoor... Read the whole entry...» Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 35,400 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. Temporary Closure and Reopening The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art has been temporarily closed from... Read the whole entry...» The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is showing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this fall. On three Fridays in October, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes.... Read the whole entry...» As you plan your Halloween festivities, don't miss some of the amazing and fun decorations and attractions that your neighbors are providing! Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're looking for something spooky or... Read the whole entry...» Promenade on Providence, at 10822 Providence Road, is celebrating the Halloween season with Goblins & Goodies: a night of trick or treating and the movie, Casper. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're looking for... Read the whole entry...» The 9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival will take place Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius. We've put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in... Read the whole entry...» The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited it yet (or if they have!) it's... Read the whole entry...» For three weekends this fall, Downtown Belmont will be displaying Museum of the Moon, a touring art installation by artist Luke Jerram. The internally lit moon is almost 23 feet in diameter, and features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar... Read the whole entry...» Mint Hill Madness, which has gone through several rounds of cancellations and rescheduling, is now scheduled for October 21st to 23rd, 2021. Thursday, October 21st: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 22nd: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday,... Read the whole entry...» Indian Trail's annual Halloween Spooktacular takes place Friday, October 22nd, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Chestnut Square Park, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry...» Catawba River Artisans are presenting ArtWorks @ TechWorks on November 20th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, NC. This art show will feature pottery, paintings, jewelry, fiber arts and more. It's free to... Read the whole entry...» Stowe Family YMCA, at 196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, is holding a Fall Fest on Friday, October 29th, 2021. It's free and open to the whole community. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're looking for something spooky or... Read the whole entry...» Salisbury's Halloween Fun Fest will take place Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Salisbury. The evening starts with trick or treating at Downtown Salisbury businesses at 5 p.m. Fall is looking great... Read the whole entry...» The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte, is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There with a free event for the community. Wonderland Poetry Reading and Tea Party will take place at the... Read the whole entry...» Red Hill Brewing Company is a nano brewhouse in Downtown Concord, at 21 Union Street South. It's a small batch brewery that brews a wide range of beer styles and flavors. Their focus is creating unique local beer and providing a gathering spot... Read the whole entry...» Devil's Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space and outdoor patio space. There's parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street. Devil's Logic Brewing's products include... Read the whole entry...» Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is offering FREE late night skating on select Saturday nights. The free skating takes place from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on these nights: October 30th, 2021 November 6th,... Read the whole entry...» Want to get some spooky thrills and get your car washed too? Aquawave Express Carwash, 6415 West Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, is transforming into Tunnel of Terror Thursday through Sunday from September 30th, 2021, until Halloween. Tunnel of Terror... Read the whole entry...» Trick or Treat in the Park takes place Friday, October 29th, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The event includes games, candy, food, inflatables, costume contests, and more. Kids will trick... Read the whole entry...» Bring your dog to Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, on Saturday, November 14th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., for Santa Paws in the Park. Bring your camera to take pictures of your dog with Santa. We're putting a... Read the whole entry...» Photo: DepositphotosCharlotte Weenie Walk is a free event taking place on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Freedom Park Band Shell, 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte. There will be vendors and rescues, with proceeds benefiting Doxie By... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina high school seniors applying to college might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 18th to 22nd, 2021, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, not to mention, every... Read the whole entry...» On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, when the Checkers play the Hershey Bears at 6 p.m., they have a special offer for kids. To encourage kids to become hockey fans, they're hosting “My First Checkers Game.” Find all the best... Read the whole entry...» Talking Walls is a citywide celebration of art and murals. It brings together artists with diverse styles and backgrounds. This is the fourth year of Talking Walls. Each year, the festival brings art to new locations in Charlotte.... Read the whole entry...» |