Weekend Activities: 9/17-9/19

It’s the middle of September!! WOW!!! Do you know what that means?! It means that Hispanic Heritage month has officially kicked off! Events are in full effect from now until October 15^th! The weekend is projected to be perfect for outdoor or indoor activities. In addition to Hispanic Heritage activities, the Panthers will be playingagainst the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte. Geaux Saints (that’s for my friend, Miriam. Shhhhh don’t tell my husband)!! Other activities going on this weekend include: the opening of Scarowinds, operas and musicals, fall festivals, comedy shows, music events, an evening with Gabrielle Union, brunches, dog approved events and so much more! I will be checking out the Hispanic Heritage month activities in support of my heritage and love of mis puertorriqueños.

There are plenty of events going on this weekend to choose from…Please pick the event(s) that are just right for you and your family! Enjoy and have fun!!!

Now, here’s what’s going on this weekend… 👀

Scarowinds Season Opening @ 14523 Carowinds Blvd; September 17th-October 31st; $39; See website for other optional pricing

Mecktoberfest Weekend One @ The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Rd; 11AM-10PM, Friday-Sunday; Free entry

Charlotte FC Block Party @ 6210 Old Pineville Rd; 6PM-9PM; Free entry

Cordovas @ The Music Yard @ 2433 South Blvd; 6PM-11PM; $5-$150

Petty Thieves One Year Anniversary Party @ 413 Dalton Ave., Suite B; 12PM-5PM, Friday-Sunday; Free entry

Saturday, September 18, 2021

I Dream at Belk Theater @ 130 North Tryon St; Showtimes vary, Saturday & Sunday; $30-$100

Hot Glass Alley Annual Pumpkin Patch @ 438 Atando Ave; 10AM-4PM, Saturday & Sunday; Free entry

Skiptown September Pool Party @ 222 Rampart St; 11AM-8PM; Free entry

Charlotte’s Arab Outreach Festival @ 1817 Central Ave; 11AM-5PM; Free entry

31st Latin American Festival @ Symphony Park @ 4400 Sharon Rd; 5PM-10PM; $25

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints @ Bank of America Stadium; 1PM; $33 and up

An Evening With Gabrielle Union @ McGlohon Theater @ Spirit Square; 7PM; $45
and up

Punchlines at Pinhouse @ 2306 Central Ave; 7PM-10PM; $15

Wake Up Meditation and Stretch by Mood House @ 2400 Park Rd., Suite A;
8:30AM-9:15AM; Free for members, $10 non-members

Yoga on the Rooftop by Harvey B. Gantt Center @ 551 South Tryon Street;
12:30PM-1:30PM; Free for members, $10 non-members