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  • Olivia Rodrigo at Spectrum Center

    Spectrum Center 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Give your Wednesday night a much louder soundtrack. Olivia Rodrigo comes to Spectrum Center for an arena show built for fans who know every word. Make plans with your favorite […]

  • 2026 United States Disc Golf Championship & Throw Pink Championship

    Winthrop University – Winthrop Arena Disc Golf Course 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC, United States

    Professional disc golf returns to Winthrop in Rock Hill October 8–11 with the USDGC and Throw Pink Women’s Championship. Day passes are listed at $35.

    $35

  • Ballantyne Live: Fall Concert Series

    Ballantyne Village 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Enjoy live music in the center of Ballantyne Village on October 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.Make an evening of it with dinner at a Village restaurant, drinks or patio […]

  • OMB Mecktoberfest — Ballantyne (10-09) — event image

    OMB Mecktoberfest — Ballantyne (10-09)

    Olde Mecklenburg Brewery — Ballantyne 15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB’s Ballantyne biergarten with German food, beer, live music and games.This weekend runs 2026-10-09 through 2026-10-11. Music is scheduled Friday from 6–10 p.m., Saturday from 1–4 p.m. […]

  • Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026

    Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, United States

    Jousting, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and family fun in Huntersville. Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

    $4 – $37.99
  • Charlotte BookPalooza Festival logo featuring books and a black cat

    Charlotte BookPalooza 2026

    Truist Field 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Clear some space on your bookshelf: Charlotte BookPalooza is taking over Truist Field for a Saturday devoted to readers, authors and all things books. Browse booksellers and local makers, meet […]

    $5

  • Charlotte FC vs. FC Dallas

    Bank of America Stadium 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Trade the usual Saturday plans for a night with the home crowd. Charlotte FC hosts FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium, with an evening kickoff that leaves time to […]

  • Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026

    Carolina Renaissance Festival 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, United States

    Jousting, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and family fun in Huntersville. Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

    $4 – $37.99

  • Charlotte Mimosa Festival 2026

    Lenny Boy Brewing Company 3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Mimosas, food trucks, music and vendors at Lenny Boy Brewing. Sunday, October 11, noon–5 p.m.; ages 21+.

  • Passion Fest II: Christian Rap Festival

    Event Masterz 316 Remount Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Passion Fest II returns to Charlotte on October 11 for an evening of Christian rap, worship and community at Event Masterz.Time: 5–10 p.m., as listed on the organizer’s Eventbrite page. […]