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  • 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
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    Weezer with The Shins & Silversun Pickups

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

    Three alternative-rock favorites share the bill as Weezer brings The Gathering to Spectrum Center with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups.Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Spectrum […]

  • 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 Walk for Apraxia 2026

    Pineville Lake Park 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC, United States

    A community walk celebrating children with childhood apraxia of speech. Check-in at 10 a.m.; ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

  • Lost Worlds & South Charlotte Dog Rescue

    Lost Worlds Brewing — Charlotte 1100 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Meet South Charlotte Dog Rescue at Lost Worlds and learn about its upcoming golf tournament. October 4, 3–5 p.m.

  • Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions

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

    Sunday football gets the nighttime treatment as the Carolina Panthers welcome the Detroit Lions to Bank of America Stadium. Pull on your Panthers colors and join the home crowd for […]

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    Confluence Carolinas: Music Conference & Festival

    Multiple Charlotte Venues Charlotte, NC, United States

    Meet the people making the Carolinas’ music scene happen, then head out to hear it live. Confluence combines a music-industry conference with a multi-venue festival featuring more than 45 artists.Conference: […]

  • Silent Book Club at Troubadour Booksellers

    Troubadour Booksellers 1721-7C Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC, United States

    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.The first half-hour […]

  • 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