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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

  • 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. […]

  • The Revivalists at The Fillmore Charlotte

    The Fillmore Charlotte 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Spend a Tuesday night with The Revivalists at The Fillmore Charlotte, with a live set built around the band’s soulful rock sound.Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. at 820 […]

  • Bethel Music at The Fillmore Charlotte

    The Fillmore Charlotte 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Bethel Music brings an evening of contemporary worship music to The Fillmore Charlotte.Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at 820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte. The finish time has not been […]

  • 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 15, from 6 to 9 p.m.Make an evening of it with dinner at a Village restaurant, drinks or patio […]

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    The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour

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

    The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats in a Cage Tour to Spectrum Center with two sets celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie alongside music from across the band’s career.Friday, […]

  • 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

  • South End Rail Trail Cleanup & Volunteer Appreciation Social

    New Bern Light Rail Station 129 New Bern Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    A free, family- and pet-friendly Rail Trail cleanup from 10 a.m.–noon, followed by a volunteer social at Wooden Robot Brewery until 1 p.m. Register at New Bern Station from 10–11 a.m.

    Free

  • Oct-Sober Fest — 3rd Annual Alumni & Community Event

    Carolina Center for Recovery 7349 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, United States

    Free, family-friendly recovery and community celebration with food trucks, pumpkin painting, lawn games, vendors and recovery speakers. October 17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Free