# Charlotte family events

> Family-friendly events across the Charlotte NC-SC metro: festivals, kids activities, museums, theater, sports. One-time snapshot, Sep 25 to Oct 9, 2026.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/7f7j8s.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/7f7j8s/charlotte-family-events. Updated 2026-10-14T08:15:20.818Z.

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### [Mint Hill Madness](https://wknd.app/r/wy6x56/mint-hill-madness)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8500 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC (35.1787481, -80.6395494)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, live-music, fireworks, history, market, outdoor
- About: Mint Hill's free founding festival with concerts, a family carnival, craft fair, colonial reenactments and fireworks, plus a Children's Entrepreneur Market Saturday 11 to 3.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/mint-hill-madness/

### [Pineville Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/5q6n9f/pineville-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Jack D. Hughes Park, 513 Main Street, Pineville, NC 28134 (35.0872127, -80.8932815)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, live-music, market, outdoor
- About: Free three-day fall festival with live music, craft vendors, carnival rides (paid), a chili cook-off and a children's stage.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/pineville-fall-fest/

### [Pumpkin Painting at West Boulevard Library](https://wknd.app/r/vb8t5v/pumpkin-painting-at-west-boulevard-library)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208 (35.2112054, -80.896189)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, crafts, indoor, drop-in
- About: Drop in any time from 10 to 1 to paint a pumpkin and take it home. All ages welcome, while supplies last.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aac3e083dd190003e72b0ce

### [Lake Norman Diwali](https://wknd.app/r/xheut8/lake-norman-diwali)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:30-18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 (35.410989, -80.841273)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, dance, food, outdoor
- About: Free family-friendly Festival of Lights celebration with cultural performances, food, music, shopping, a dance floor and photo booths. Bring chairs or blankets.
- Source: https://www.huntersville.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7163

### [Fort Mill Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/2b989r/fort-mill-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Walter Y. Elisha Park, 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (35.0125833, -80.9486658)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, live-music, market, outdoor
- About: Free town fall festival with food and craft vendors, live music, shows, costume contests for all ages, roving entertainers and a Touch-A-Truck.
- Source: https://www.fortmillsc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=978

### [OurBridge for Kids International Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/kj9r6n/ourbridge-for-kids-international-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: OurBridge for Kids, 3925 Willard Farrow Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 (35.2323356, -80.7601578)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, cultural-heritage, food, dance, outdoor
- About: Free festival celebrating global cultures with world food, music and dance, pumpkin carving, soccer, bounce houses and horse rides for all ages.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/our-bridge-kids-fall-festival/

### [Knead and Read: Cinnamon Rolls](https://wknd.app/r/kdcd9a/knead-and-read-cinnamon-rolls)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079 (35.0771597, -80.6498928)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, cooking, indoor
- About: While a cinnamon roll treat bakes, kids color and hear a story about it, in the town hall community room.
- Source: https://www.indiantrail.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7241

### [Little Explorers: Costumes and Curiosity](https://wknd.app/r/6jqfjz/little-explorers-costumes-and-curiosity)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208 (35.2112054, -80.896189)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, history, indoor, little-kids
- About: Levine Museum of the New South brings Halloween activities for little ones to the library: a costume parade, history-inspired mask making, mini pumpkin stamping and lantern crafts.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa596f0f9ed2e0038501f95

### [Trick-or-Teeth: A Halloween Storytime Adventure](https://wknd.app/r/2aha6y/trick-or-teeth-a-halloween-storytime-adventure)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Charlotte Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center, 2336 Freedom Drive, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28208 (35.2567631, -80.9096297)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: halloween, books, indoor
- About: Free Halloween storytime with face painting, pizza, a dance party and kid-friendly tooth care tips from the county health department. Registration requested.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/halloween-beyond-blue/

### [Falloween Festival at Steele Creek Library](https://wknd.app/r/zkap4b/falloween-festival-at-steele-creek-library)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Steele Creek Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273 (35.1067828, -80.9889385)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, games, indoor
- About: A fall and Halloween library festival with crafts, games and seasonal activities for the whole family. Costumes are welcome but optional.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a87788ad4b10d003007ed05

### [Plaza Midwood Fall Crawl and Costume Parade](https://wknd.app/r/7ttufq/plaza-midwood-fall-crawl-and-costume-parade)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 (35.2296212, -80.8024308)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, parade, live-music, outdoor
- About: Free neighborhood fall festival starting with a kids and pups costume parade at 11, then a trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin painting, music and food trucks.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/plaza-midwood-fall-crawl/

### [Fall Festival at Commonwealth](https://wknd.app/r/3kygrz/fall-festival-at-commonwealth)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Commonwealth, 2240 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 (35.2163915, -80.8079591)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, market, live-music, outdoor
- About: Free fall festival with a pumpkin patch, vendor market, photo spots, kids activities and live music.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/fall-fest-commonwealth/

### [Belmont BooFest](https://wknd.app/r/vv5hfq/belmont-boofest)

- When: 2026-10-24 14:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012 (35.2417847, -81.0393589)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, market, outdoor
- About: Free Halloween festival in downtown Belmont with free carnival rides, a kids costume contest at 3:30, trick-or-treating, Touch-a-Truck and vendors.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/belmont-boofest-and-nightmare-on-main-street/

### [NoDaWeen Freaky 5K](https://wknd.app/r/m24utt/nodaween-freaky-5k)

- When: 2026-10-24 17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: NoDa Neighborhood, 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC (35.24931, -80.79667)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: halloween, running, 5k, costumes, strollers-welcome
- About: Costume fun run through the historic NoDa neighborhood on Oct 24, starting at 5pm. Welcomes walkers, strollers, dogs, and kids, with best-costume prizes after the race. Register by Oct 15 for a shirt; proceeds fund NoDa community projects.
- Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/NODAHalloweenFreaky5k

### [Halloween Treat Trail at Bailey Road Park](https://wknd.app/r/2qyehy/halloween-treat-trail-at-bailey-road-park)

- When: 2026-10-24 17:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 (35.4614145, -80.8529006)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $3.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, hayride, crafts, outdoor
- About: Cornelius' trick-or-treat trail for kids 12 and under, with candy from local businesses, hayrides, pumpkin chucking, games, crafts and a movie. Registration required; $3 for non-residents.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/halloween-treat-trail-cornelius/

### [Halloween in Huntersville](https://wknd.app/r/cdn7xh/halloween-in-huntersville)

- When: 2026-10-25 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Huntersville Athletic Park, 11836 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 (35.3920695, -80.8439734)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, live-music, outdoor
- About: Free town Halloween party with trick-or-treat booths, live music, a costume contest and activities for all ages, ending with a 300-drone show.
- Source: https://www.huntersville.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7164

### [Halloween Family Storytime at Independence Library](https://wknd.app/r/kz66a5/halloween-family-storytime-at-independence-library)

- When: 2026-10-26 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Independence Regional Library, 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212 (35.1773876, -80.7557477)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Halloween stories, spooky songs and trick-or-treat practice for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Costumes encouraged; no registration needed.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa6b0ed65abe8002a78da0f

### [Puppet Show and Fall Fest at Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/caqkv8/puppet-show-and-fall-fest-at-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-28 09:30-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lake Park, Pineville, NC (35.0777048, -80.8934696)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, theater, books, outdoor, little-kids
- About: South County, Pineville and Steele Creek library staff host an outdoor puppet show, songs, crafts and fall activities. Bring a blanket; cancelled in bad weather.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a29af7516554cd59fc7ceb0

### [Itty Bitty Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade](https://wknd.app/r/ae6rn2/itty-bitty-halloween-storytime-and-costume-parade)

- When: 2026-10-28 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Myers Park Library, 1361 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 (35.1964637, -80.8274055)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, parade, indoor, little-kids
- About: A spooky storytime, Halloween party and costume parade for kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is required.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa9a424f9ed2e003850e445

### [Fall Festival at SouthPark Library](https://wknd.app/r/d84aud/fall-festival-at-southpark-library)

- When: 2026-10-29 09:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: SouthPark Regional Library, 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211 (35.1517389, -80.8229744)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, crafts, indoor, little-kids
- About: Halloween-themed toddler, family and baby storytimes plus trick-or-treat stations, face painting and a craft around the library. Costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa826ae129d8e0031f21f7c

### [ImaginOn Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/xgrkj9/imaginon-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-29 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: ImaginOn, 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (35.2269401, -80.8376754)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, halloween, books, crafts, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: A seasonal family storytime followed by craft, game and candy stations around ImaginOn, plus a sensory-friendly space. Best for ages 5 and under; no registration.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa82cf86059b704112a7f4e

### [Children's Halloween Parade at North County Library](https://wknd.app/r/29xa43/childrens-halloween-parade-at-north-county-library)

- When: 2026-10-29 11:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078 (35.4406921, -80.8640026)
- Ages: 0 to 14
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, parade, indoor
- About: Families dress as favorite book characters or Halloween creatures and parade through the library, stopping at each service desk for a treat. Open to all ages.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6697d4b7cf36f57164ad0389

### [Drop-In Arts: Creepy Crafts at Plaza Midwood Library](https://wknd.app/r/qmj3cx/drop-in-arts-creepy-crafts-at-plaza-midwood-library)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Plaza Midwood Library, 1623 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 (35.2206422, -80.8110152)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: halloween, crafts, indoor, drop-in
- About: The community room is open all day with materials to make a monster, a Halloween ornament or a spooky drawing. Drop in any time.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab3d592101eb7003f324ed8

### [Candy Crawl and Monster Market](https://wknd.app/r/esabwg/candy-crawl-and-monster-market)

- When: 2026-10-30 16:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC (35.24071, -80.81443)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, kids-activities, live-music, local-vendors
- About: Free Halloween block party in NoDa with a candy crawl, 20+ local vendors at the Monster Market, live drummers, and kids rides, games, and family activities. Costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/halloween-urban-district-market/

### [Running Scared 5K and Monster Mile](https://wknd.app/r/97uckj/running-scared-5k-and-monster-mile)

- When: 2026-10-31 09:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: South Park, 2101 Rexford Rd, Charlotte, NC (35.15859, -80.83215)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: halloween, running, 5k, kids-activities, costumes
- About: Ninth annual Halloween morning race in South Park Charlotte, with a 5K at 9:30am ($39.99) and a Monster Mile at 10:15am ($24.99). Kids get face painting, games, and a costume contest, and proceeds benefit Carolina Breast Friends.
- Source: https://www.ticketsignup.io/Race/Events/NC/Charlotte/RunningScared5MilerMonsterMile

### [Kid's Halloween Terrarium Workshop (Charlotte)](https://wknd.app/r/gaxdyb/kids-halloween-terrarium-workshop-charlotte)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: PlantHouse - Charlotte, 2452 Park Road, Charlotte, NC (35.19716, -80.85195)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: halloween, crafts, plants, hands-on
- About: A kid-focused Halloween twist on PlantHouse's popular terrarium class: families build spooky miniature terrariums together on Halloween morning, with costumes encouraged and all supplies included.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.dk/d/nc--charlotte/kids-halloween/

### [Fall Fest Storytime at Mountain Island Library](https://wknd.app/r/m6eega/fall-fest-storytime-at-mountain-island-library)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mountain Island Library, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214 (35.3351036, -80.9604333)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, halloween, books, indoor, little-kids
- About: A costume-friendly family storytime with stories, songs and movement, plus treats.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a039745278f7c2f008cc1a3

### [Kid's Halloween Terrarium Workshop (Huntersville)](https://wknd.app/r/wcwq2w/kids-halloween-terrarium-workshop-huntersville)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: PlantHouse - Huntersville, 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC (35.44318, -80.88218)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: halloween, crafts, plants, hands-on
- About: Same Halloween terrarium class for kids at PlantHouse's Huntersville location: build a spooky mini terrarium on Halloween morning, with costumes encouraged and all supplies included.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.dk/d/nc--charlotte/kids-halloween/

### [Family Storytime: Celebrate Fall! in Pineville](https://wknd.app/r/y7ajzf/family-storytime-celebrate-fall-in-pineville)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pineville Library, 505 Main St, Suite 100, Pineville, NC 28134 (35.0864709, -80.8927556)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, books, indoor, little-kids
- About: A fall-themed Saturday family storytime with stories, songs and movement. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the front desk 15 minutes before.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa85ce18cf597003f93d1fb

### [Boo Bash! Halloween Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/28zyjh/boo-bash-halloween-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Independence Regional Library, 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212 (35.1773876, -80.7557477)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, indoor, little-kids
- About: A Halloween morning family storytime with stories and songs, then a mini trick-or-treat at stations around the library. Come in costume.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa80908607483003826c547

### [Tricks and Treats on 7th Street](https://wknd.app/r/wenrqw/tricks-and-treats-on-7th-street)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Market at 7th Street, 224 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (35.2274339, -80.8383347)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, crafts, indoor
- About: Free Halloween trick-or-treating through the market's shops with craft stations, giveaways, and kids and teens costume contests at 1 p.m.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/market-7th-street-halloween/

### [Special Family Storytime: Halloween at Hickory Grove](https://wknd.app/r/xaupg4/special-family-storytime-halloween-at-hickory-grove)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 (35.2230081, -80.7281574)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, crafts, indoor, little-kids
- About: A Halloween-themed family storytime with stories, songs, movement and a Halloween craft for babies through preschoolers.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa855a7129d8e0031f23259

### [Halloween Costume Party Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/thqp7t/halloween-costume-party-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-31 12:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 (35.2677533, -80.853403)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, books, crafts, indoor
- About: Wear a costume to a Halloween-themed storytime that ends with a themed craft. Registration required.
- Source: https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa93ee3101eb7003f3031b2

### [Matthews Fall Festival at Stumptown Park](https://wknd.app/r/dusjkd/matthews-fall-festival-at-stumptown-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105 (35.1147822, -80.7236786)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, games, outdoor
- About: First Baptist Matthews hosts a free community fall festival with free food, a candy treat trail, inflatables and games.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/matthews-fall-festival/

### [Dia de Muertos Festival at Camp North End](https://wknd.app/r/42k4tc/dia-de-muertos-festival-at-camp-north-end)

- When: 2026-11-01 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC (35.24643, -80.83343)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: day-of-the-dead, latin-american-culture, live-music, kids-activities
- About: Free annual Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Latin American Coalition and Levine Museum of the New South, with live music, a Catrina parade, folkloric dances, community altars, traditional food, and kids crafts.
- Source: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/day-of-the-dead-camp-north-end/

### [Trunk or Treat at Boyd Hill Recreation Center](https://wknd.app/r/dpprqt/trunk-or-treat-at-boyd-hill-recreation-center)

- When: 2026-11-01 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Boyd Hill Recreation Center, 1165 Constitution Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (34.941803, -81.0407905)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, hayride
- About: Rock Hill Parks hosts a family Halloween trunk-or-treat with decorated trunks, candy, music, dancing, prizes and a hayride for kids of all ages.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-2026-tickets-2003220932735

### [University City Turkey Trot](https://wknd.app/r/62mndn/university-city-turkey-trot)

- When: 2026-11-26 08:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: University City, 3024 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC (35.34348, -80.76956)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: thanksgiving, running, 5k, costumes, food-drive
- About: 13th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K in University City, with a kids fun run at 8:45am, a costume contest, a post-race feast, and a food drive. Registration ends Oct 31, so sign up early.
- Source: https://www.skisignup.com/Race/Events/NC/Charlotte/UniversityCityTurkeyTrot5K

### [CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot](https://wknd.app/r/mdgxgk/cpi-security-charlotte-turkey-trot)

- When: 2026-11-26 08:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC (35.15176, -80.83071)
- Ages: 0 to 8
- Category: sports
- Topics: thanksgiving, running, tot-trot, kids-activities, costumes
- About: Charlotte's big Thanksgiving morning road race (8K, 5K, 1 Mile) includes a free Harris Teeter Tot Trot for kids 8 and under, with heats 8:30 to 9:30am, plus a finish festival with food, music, and a costume contest.
- Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/CHARLOTTETURKEYTROT

### [Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular](https://wknd.app/r/8kcyp9/carolina-holiday-light-spectacular)

- When: 2026-11-27 17:30-21:30 (America/New_York), and 26 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC (35.06084, -80.83856)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, holiday-lights, live-entertainment, santa
- About: Walk-through trail with 40+ light scenes, free live entertainment (ballerinas in illuminated globes, singers, dancing elves), free Santa photos, and a carnival ride add-on for kids. Gates open at 5:30pm, so it qualifies as a pre-6pm start.
- Source: https://ncholidaylights.com/

### [Christmas Town USA Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://wknd.app/r/yz8agj/christmas-town-usa-tree-lighting-ceremony)

- When: 2026-12-01 17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Dynamo 31, 102 Main Street, McAdenville, NC (35.25819, -81.07577)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: christmas, tree-lighting
- About: Opening-night tree lighting that kicks off Christmas Town USA's season: a child flips the switch on the town display at Dynamo 31, with caroling and community festivities to welcome the lights.
- Source: https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/

### [Christmas Town USA Light Display](https://wknd.app/r/b53mpd/christmas-town-usa-light-display)

- When: 2026-12-01 17:30-22:00 (America/New_York), and 25 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Downtown McAdenville, Main Street, McAdenville, NC (35.26018, -81.0798)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, holiday-lights, drive-through
- About: The famous town-wide display in Christmas Town USA: walk or drive through downtown McAdenville, lit in green, red, and white lights every night Dec 1 to 26. Lights switch on at 5:30pm nightly.
- Source: https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/

### [McAdenville Yule Log Parade](https://wknd.app/r/k9fmm4/mcadenville-yule-log-parade)

- When: 2026-12-10 17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown McAdenville, 100 Main Street, McAdenville, NC (35.25892, -81.07635)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, parade
- About: Community parade honoring a tradition running since 1949: the town welcomes the ceremonial Yule Log through downtown McAdenville, with community singing starting at 5:30pm.
- Source: https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/

### [Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Discovery Place Kids](https://wknd.app/r/usm2yz/noon-years-eve-celebration-at-discovery-place-kids)

- When: 2026-12-31 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC (35.41055, -80.84347)
- Ages: 0 to 120
- Price: $19.95
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, dance-party, balloon-drop
- About: Discovery Place Kids rings in the new year twice with a dance party, festive activities, and a balloon drop before bedtime, in morning (10am to 1pm) and afternoon (2pm to 5pm) sessions. Museum admission covers the celebration.
- Source: https://www.happeninghomeschool.com/events-list/noon-years-eve-celebrations

### [Noon Year's Eve Party at Matthews Community Center](https://wknd.app/r/5yvnwh/noon-years-eve-party-at-matthews-community-center)

- When: 2026-12-31 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St E, Matthews, NC (35.11402, -80.72409)
- Ages: 0 to 120
- Price: $10.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, countdown
- About: An early countdown party for families at the Matthews Community Center, 10:30am to noon, with New Year's fun sized for kids who will not stay up for midnight.
- Source: https://www.happeninghomeschool.com/events-list/noon-years-eve-celebrations

### [Noon Year's Eve Party at The Schiele Museum](https://wknd.app/r/ebkpnv/noon-years-eve-party-at-the-schiele-museum)

- When: 2026-12-31 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC (35.25321, -81.15829)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, museum, countdown
- About: Midday New Year's celebration for kids 11 and under at Gastonia's natural history museum, free with museum admission. Pairs well with the museum's Holidays Around the World planetarium program.
- Source: https://www.happeninghomeschool.com/events-list/noon-years-eve-celebrations

### [Rockin' Noon Year's Eve at ImaginOn](https://wknd.app/r/dghzhn/rockin-noon-years-eve-at-imaginon)

- When: 2026-12-31 11:15-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC (35.22697, -80.83768)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, live-music, balloon-drop
- About: Free midday New Year's Eve countdown at ImaginOn for kids 11 and under, with a live music performance followed by a balloon drop at noon. No registration needed, just show up.
- Source: https://www.happeninghomeschool.com/events-list/noon-years-eve-celebrations