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  • 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

  • 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 […]

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    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
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    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 […]