Fall has officially arrived! The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events because of the cooler temperatures and variety of colors that the fall brings. There are plenty of outdoor events on the calendar this fall. Here are 10 fall festivals and other events happening this October.
FabFest: Charlotte Beatles Festival
Date: Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th
Time: FabFest Daytime is from 10AM to 5PM on Saturday; Evening shows take place on Friday 7:30PM and Saturday 8PM
Place: FabFest Daytime is at The Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. The evening shows are at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street.
Cost: FabFest Daytime is $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids ages 5 to 17, and free for kids 4 and under. The cost for the evening shows vary.
Features: FabFest Daytime is an immersive Beatles day with live music, an open mic, authors, memorabilia, a marketplace and much more. Tosco Music Beatles Tribute takes place Friday night and Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney takes place Saturday night.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays from October 5th to November 24th
Time: 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Place: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC
Cost: $34 for adults, $20 for children 5-12. Free for children 4 and under. Multiple discount offers and ticket giveaways (follow link above.)
Features: Jousting knights, multiple shows, mermaids, falconry, artisan market and more. More than 14 stages of entertainment and 500 costumed villagers.
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 12PM to 6PM
Place: Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue and 4th Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Latin American cultural performances and art, a family area and more.
Concord International Festival
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 12PM to 6PM
Place: Downtown Concord, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Live music performances, a kids’ corner with hand-on experiences, cultural displays, international craft vendors, and food and drink.
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 5PM to 10PM
Place: Boileryard at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Live music, authentic food and dancing.
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 10AM to 4PM
Place: 210 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Arts and crafts vendors, sip & stroll, live music, food vendors, children’s area pumpkin patch, petting zoo.
Date: October 19th and 20th
Time: 12PM to 5PM each day
Place: No Brewing Co., 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free admission (cost to compete)
Features: Watch artists compete in a chalk art competition. There will also be a community chalking area, art and crafts vendors, food and drink vendors and more. Family friendly event.
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 4PM to 9PM
Place: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Live music, North Carolina beer, food trucks, kids’ zone, more.
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 3PM to 7PM
Place: Walter Elisha Park, 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Live music, costume contest, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin, stilt walkers, food trucks, more.
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Time: 5PM to 8PM
Place: Huntersville Recreation Center, 11826 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, NC
Cost: Free admission
Features: Rides, live music, costume contest, pumpkin patch photo op, drone show and more.
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