The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

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UPDATE: We are starting a 4th contest. This one is for 8 tickets again! This contest ends on September 26th.

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun! It is...

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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is celebrating their 75th season with the 75th Season Family Festival on Saturday, September 24th, from 1 to 4 p.m., at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in...

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Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the ‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There are some recent updates on the Facebook event.

Head to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for this family-friendly event.

The event features several bands, street performances, a...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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Asheville’s Bhramari Brewing Company is has opened the doors to its Charlotte taproom, at 1200 South Graham Street. They are hosting weekly trivia and more.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are hosting the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark at 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, from Friday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

• Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is a free event and includes many activities for the whole family....

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St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 24th and 25th, 2022.

• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Saturday, the tournament starts at 3 p.m. and live music starts at 3 p.m.

Admission and parking are free.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether...

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Sustain Charlotte is presenting Impact 704 Academy, a three-part series will equip you to help shape our future and meet others who share your desire to make an impact.

Learn about sustainable land use and transportation. Sustain Charlotte will provide light refreshments. This is an alcohol-free event.

Impact 704 Academy is free, and takes...

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If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking...

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On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals.

There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca...

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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Charlotte Parent School Fair takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas, 1701 N Graham Street, #100 (Camp North End.)

It’s free to attend.

Register in advance for a chance to win prizes.

Charlotte Parent invites you to meet one-on-one with representatives from...

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The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at the Music Yard takes place Saturday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 29th, 2022, starting at 2 p.m. each day.

We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area! Check it out for the Wiener dog races, stein hoisting competitions, bratwurst, beer and more!

The Music Yard is at...

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Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks and the Carolina Thread Trail are hosting a free event, Growing Our Greenways: Charlotte’s Irwin & Stewart Creek Greenway.

It takes place Saturday, October 8th, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m. It’s free, but registration is required.

The group will meet at Seversville Park, 530 S Bruns Avenue,...

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Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event, Theatre: Live Story Time on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages.

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The Independent Picture House is partnering with CIAF (Charlotte International Arts Festival) to bring FREE movies to The Green, 425 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Watch award-winning animated films on The Green in the evening during CIAF. The films will be shown every...

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.

Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are...

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Front Porch Sundays is on the move! Front Porch Fest will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Resident Culture South End, 332 W Bland Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

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NoteWorthy is a concert series from WDAV Classical Public Radio and Fair Play Music Equity Initiative.

This collaboration pairs gifted artists of color from Charlotte’s music scene with classically trained musicians. Jazz, R&B, hip hop, Pop, Latin and soul music will meet classical.

Next up is a NoteWorthy concert featuring YUNG...

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Cramerton Parks and Recreation is hosting a Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

The event, which is for ages 18 and under, will take place on Goat Island, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton, NC.

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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Hope with Holly (Hope with Holly on TikTok) is hosting Hope with HollyWeen Women’s Festival/Retreat from October 21st to 23rd, 2022, on her farm, HollyDay Farms, 1712 Ruben Road, Monroe, North Carolina.

• Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This women’s festival and retreat is a weekend of...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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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, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies for veterans and military members.

From Monday,...

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Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This day of free family fun in the park is presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews, and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University.

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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 for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

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The Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting a tribute concert in honor of founder Anne Springs Close on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

The concert, featuring the Charlotte...

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Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is holding its 29th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15th, 2022

The festival marks the end of apple picking.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly!...

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