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SUMMARY:Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Knights on horseback\, soaring birds of prey\, and a village full of costumed characters bring the Carolina Renaissance Festival to life in Huntersville. Explore more than 140 arts and crafts shops\, watch live music and comedy across 16 stages\, meet the mermaids\, and enjoy festival food\, games\, and rides. \n2026 season: Saturdays and Sundays\, October 3–November 22. Gates open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A pre-opening gate show begins at 9:05 a.m. This calendar entry represents one festival day. \nLocation: 16445 Poplar Tent Road\, Huntersville\, NC 28078. Parking is free. \nAdmission: $37.99 for ages 13 and older; $23.99 for ages 5–12. Prices include the service fee; sales tax is additional. Children 4 and younger enter free. Tickets are date-specific and subject to availability. Food\, purchases\, games\, rides\, and optional VIP joust seating cost extra. \nCostumes are welcome. Check the official website for themed weekends\, driving instructions\, ticket availability\, and weather updates. \nFind tickets & more information here → \nFestival photo: Charlotte Stories archives.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/carolina-renaissance-festival-2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Carolina Renaissance Festival\, 16445 Poplar Tent Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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SUMMARY:South End Rail Trail Cleanup & Volunteer Appreciation Social
DESCRIPTION:Help keep South End clean at the Rail Trail Cleanup on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026. Volunteers will meet at New Bern Light Rail Station\, then walk in small groups at their own pace to collect litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets. \nRegistration is free\, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful will provide all cleanup supplies. The event welcomes families and pets and takes place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. \nSchedule\n\n10–11 a.m.: Register at New Bern Light Rail Station\, 129 New Bern Street\, Charlotte\, NC 28203.\n10 a.m.–noon: Clean up the Rail Trail and nearby streets.\nNoon–1 p.m.: Volunteer Appreciation Social at Wooden Robot Brewery.\n\nAll times are Eastern. Volunteers age 21 and older receive a complimentary drink ticket and a raffle ticket for a chance to win more than 40 prizes from local business sponsors. \nThe event is presented by U.S. Bank\, South End\, CLT and South End Social\, with corporate sponsor Skufca Law. \nThe final cleanup of the fall is scheduled for Saturday\, November 21\, with its volunteer social at HopFly Brewing Co. \nRSVP free and view the organizer’s event details.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/south-end-rail-trail-cleanup-october-17-2026/
LOCATION:New Bern Light Rail Station\, 129 New Bern Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oct-Sober Fest — 3rd Annual Alumni & Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Center for Recovery and Charlotte Detox Center will host the 3rd Annual Oct-Sober Fest on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern at Carolina Center for Recovery\, 7349 Statesville Road in Charlotte. Admission is free\, and everyone is welcome. \nThe family-friendly fall celebration will feature food trucks\, dirty sodas\, fall treats\, a pumpkin painting contest\, lawn games\, community vendors\, recovery speakers and more. The event welcomes people in recovery\, loved ones and community members for an afternoon focused on connection\, recovery and hope. \nView event details and register on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/oct-sober-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Carolina Center for Recovery\, 7349 Statesville Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club at Troubadour Booksellers
DESCRIPTION:Bring a book and settle in for a free\, relaxed reading session at Troubadour Booksellers. No registration is required; just show up and find a place to read. \nThe first half-hour offers optional mingling\, followed by quiet reading. The final half-hour is an optional discussion about what everyone is reading\, or more time with your book. \nSeating is limited. The organizer recommends bringing a cushion or camping chair. \nThe club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6–8 p.m. and the third Saturday from 4–6 p.m. \nLocation: 1721-7C Sardis Rd N\, Charlotte\, NC 28270. \nOrganizer calendar and updates
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/silent-book-club-troubadour-october-17-2026/
LOCATION:Troubadour Booksellers\, 1721-7C Sardis Rd N\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28270\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ed Sheeran at Bank of America Stadium
DESCRIPTION:Make it a stadium-sized singalong. Ed Sheeran brings his Loop Tour to Charlotte for a Saturday evening of live music at Bank of America Stadium. Gather your concert crew and turn the show into an Uptown night out. \nWhen: October 17\, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern.Where: Bank of America Stadium\, 800 South Mint Street\, Charlotte. \nFind tickets & more information here → \nTicket prices and availability vary. Confirm the event date\, start time and venue policies before purchasing or traveling. The calendar lists the start time; an end time has not been announced. \nEd Sheeran Loop Tour promotional image.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/ed-sheeran-at-bank-of-america-stadium-2026/
LOCATION:Bank of America Stadium\, 800 South Mint Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Ties & Tails Gala
DESCRIPTION:Ticket update: The Humane Society of Charlotte reports that ticket sales are closed for this event. \nThe Humane Society of Charlotte hosts its 18th Annual Ties & Tails Gala on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, from 5:30–10 p.m. Eastern at The Revelry at Camp North End. \nThe evening brings together dinner\, auctions and dancing in support of local pets and the people who care for them. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the celebration. \nSupport from the gala helps the Humane Society of Charlotte provide adoption services\, veterinary care and community resources. \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\nTime: 5:30–10 p.m. Eastern\nVenue: The Revelry at Camp North End\, 701 Keswick Avenue\, Suite 110\, Charlotte\, NC 28206\nOrganizer: Humane Society of Charlotte\n\nVisit the official gala page for event details and reservation inquiries.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/ties-tails-gala-october-17-2026/
LOCATION:The Revelry at Camp North End\, 701 Keswick Avenue\, Suite 110\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28206\, United States
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