CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Need something to do this weekend? Here’s a list of the sporting events, festivals, and community events happening this weekend in and around Charlotte.
Charlotte hornets forward miles bridges (0), forward brandon miller (24) and guard lamelo ball shake hands after a score during the second half of a preseason nba basketball game against the memphis grizzlies in greensboro, n. C. , wednesday, oct. 15, 2025. (ap photo/nell redmond)
The Hornets will be traveling for their first two away games of the season. Don’t you fret, because you can still partake in the action right here with fellow Hornet fans. The Tipsy Pickle is throwing a party, with giveaways, live music and entertainment for the Philadelphia 76ers game on October 25.
DATE: Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. (Tip-off at 7:30 p.m.)
WHERE: The Tipsy Pickle (201 Camp Road, Suite 120, Charlotte)
PRICE: Free
Carolina Panthers v. Buffalo Bills
Charlotte, nc – october 12: carolina panthers running back rico dowdle (5) skips across the goal line to score a touchdown during an nfl football game between the carolina panthers and the dallas cowboys on october 12, 2025 at bank of america stadium in charlotte, n. C. (photo by john byrum/icon sportswire via getty images)
Riding high on a three-game win streak, the Panthers prepare to face off against the Buffalo Bills, who are currently 2nd in the AFC East and 4-2. Carolina remains undefeated at home.
DATE: Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Bank of America Stadium (800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte)
Looking for something a little weird, a little strange, and a little wild. The Strange Charlotte Fringe Festival debuted on Oct. 23 at the Arts Factory. The event brings three days of strange and wonderful performances — from unserious PowerPoint presentations to haunted storytelling and more.
DATE: Oct. 23-25
WHERE: The Arts Factory (1545 W. Trade Street, Charlotte)
If you didn’t already know what a “hootenanny” is, well, a perfect example would be the Norwood Fall Festival in Stanly County. This day-long Fall Fest features a BBQ cook-off, pumpkin painting, bull riding, live music, vendors and more.
DATE: Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Campbell Street, Norwood
PRICE: Free
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Deaf awareness day at the carolina renaissance festival
This month-long event features an abundance of arts and crafts, live entertainment, and adventure. Be prepared to see brave knights on horseback, mythical creatures come to life and so much more.
This weekend is Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights. During the event, children ages 12 and under get in free! Children and parents will enjoy trick-or-treating with free treats to be found at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village.
DATE: Oct. 4 – Nov. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Caroline Renaissance Festival (16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville)
Hosted by Cork & Cap and the Kerswick District, come enjoy some fall fun at Camp North End. The Camp’s Kerswick District will be transformed into a Bavarian-inspired “beer hall” with long tables, vendor booths and fall decor. Guests will get to enjoy seasonal beers and local food.
DATE: Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Kerswick (701 Kerswick Avenue, Charlotte)
PRICE: Free
CONCERTS & THEATRE
WICKED
05 september 2021, hamburg: the musical actors andreas lichtenberger (2nd from left) as the wizard of oz the two witches jeannine wacker (3rd from left) as glinda and vajèn van den bosch (4th from left) as elphaba, naidjim severin (2nd from right) as prince fiyero, susanne-elisabeth walbaum (r) as madame akaber and ensemble stand during the final applause after the premiere of the musical “wicked” on stage at stage theater neue flora. With the new production of the broadway musical, stage entertainment opened its first theater after the one-and-a-half-year corona break. Photo: georg wendt/dpa (photo by georg wendt/picture alliance via getty images)
Soooo much happened before Dorothy dropped in.
It’s the last weekend of the production of Broadway sensation, WICKED, at the Belk Theater in Charlotte. Don’t miss it before it’s gone!
DATE: Oct. 23-26
WHERE: Belk Theater at Bluementhal Arts Center (130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte)
WHERE: Spectrum Center (333 E. Trade Street, Charlotte)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Indian Trail Spooktacular
Come dressed in your spooky best for an evening of trick or treating and other spooky activities at Chestnut Square Park!
DATE: Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Lane, Matthews)
PRICE: Free
Hickory Trick or Trot5K
Runners come dressed in their best Halloween costumes to compete for prizes, as well as the award for best costume. Presented by Frye Regional Medical Center, the Official Healthcare Provider of the Hickory 5K Series.
DATE: Oct. 25 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Stanford Park (1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory)
Carolina renfest, panthers v. Bills game and more happening the weekend of oct. 24 18
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Hickory residents to join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, hosted by the Western Carolina Chapter.
On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During this moving ceremony, walkers hold pinwheel flowers of various colors representing their personal connection to the disease.
The last event in Charlotte raised over $812,000.
DATE: Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: LP Frans Stadium (2500 Clement Blvd, Hickory)
Ready for some paw-some afternoon with your best furry friend? This dog-friendly festival helps to support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control, who will be on-site with adoptable dogs and offering microchip updates for your furry companion.
There will also be dog obstacle courses, splash pools and a vendor village stocked with treats, gear and other pet-friendly items.
DATE: Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: HopFly Brewing Company (1327 S. Mint Street, Charlotte)
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