As the leaves start to change and the air gets crisp, Charlotte comes alive with a vibrant array of fall festivals and events to enjoy. From pumpkins to hot air balloons, there’s something for everyone in the Queen City this autumn.

October Fall Festivals

Oct 1-29         The Great Pumpkin Fest                                 Sat & Sun at Carowinds

Oct 7               Dog Gone Good Time Festival                        Walter Y. Elisha Park, Fort Mill

Oct 7               Hola Charlotte Festival                                    Uptown Charlotte

Oct 14             Catawba Fest                                                   Catawba Park, Tega Cay

Oct 19-21        Mint Hill Madness Family Fun Festival           Veterans Memorial Park, Mint Hill

Oct 20-22       Carolina Balloonfest                                        Statesville Regional Airport

Oct 21             Lincoln County Apple Festival                         Downtown Lincolnton

Oct 28             BooFest and Nightmare on Main Street         Stowe Park, Belmont

Oct 28             Halloween Treat Trail in Cornelius                   Bailey Road Park, Cornelius

October Events

Oct 1-28          Amazing Maize Maze                                      Historic Rural Hill – Huntersville

Oct 1-31          Pumpkin Picking and Haunted Trail                Carrigan Farms

Oct 1-31          Carolina Renaissance Festival                         Huntersville

Oct 7               Hola Charlotte Festival                                     Uptown Charlotte

Oct 7               Mecklenburg Oktoberfest                               Truist Field

Oct 8               Bank of America ROVAL 400 NASCAR        Charlotte Motor Speedway

Oct 20-22      Carolina Balloonfest                                         Statesville Regional Airport

Oct 21             Carlotte FC vs Inter Miami                               Bank of America Stadium

Oct 27             Boollantyne Halloween Experience                 The Amp Ballantyne

Oct 31             Halloween