Travel back in time at Pioneer Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Camp T.N. Spencer Park, 3155 Foxford Drive, Concord, North Carolina.
The 3rd Annual Charlotte Monster Walk is a free, kid-friendly Halloween event. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Meet up in your costume, at 11th Street and North Tryon Street, in Uptown Charlotte. The group will walk together to Luminous Lane, the alley off of 100 E 4th Street, which is decorated with murals, and then will walk back to the starting point.
The festival takes place at Barnhardt Student Activity Center, 9290 Barnhardt Lane, Charlotte, NC.
The festival features:
Booths sharing the diverse cultures of 40 nations
Dance performances
Music performances
International Game Zone
Parade of Nations, showcasing the different communities’ traditional clothing.
Booths, Games and Food
Booths will be operated by UNC Charlotte’s international students, as well as members of Charlotte’s international community. The booths will include arts, crafts and attire.
Many booths are offering international food for sale. Please bring cash. There are some ATMs on campus, but lines can be long.
At the International Game Zone, you can participate in and learn about the cultural significance of games. Try out archery, play life-sized chess, or join a soccer match.
The Charlotte Knights are presenting Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.
Admission is free. Pick your pumpkin while enjoying the best skyline view in Charlotte.
Pumpkins will be in the outfield of the ballpark. Choose your favorite! Large pumpkins cost $20 and small pumpkins cost $10.
In addition to the pumpkin patch, the event features:
Games
Photo ops
Pumpkin-themed food and drinks
Shopping
Kids’ activities
Beer garden
More fall fun
Wagons and strollers are allowed. No pets are allowed on the field during the event.
A portion of proceeds from each pumpkin purchase will benefit the Charlotte Knights Charities Foundation and its community partners. Pumpkins will be first come, first serve.
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Housing zone — info on affordable housing, on-site housing screenings, more
Mobile arcade
Fashion show
Employment zone — onsite interviews with employers, resume reviews, more
Kids’ Zone
Games
Crafts
Vendors
Kids eat free — hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and drinks.
Building Hope Building Commitment’s focus is to provide a comprehensive approach to building stronger communities by creating programs which move individuals and families toward self-sufficiency.
Hodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that’s still operating, serving the community for over 100 years.
Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years. Many are now bringing their own children to visit.
Photo courtesy of Hodges Family Farm
This fall the pumpkin patch is returning to Hodges Family Farm.
The farm will be open for fall visits every day, Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from September 27 to October 31, 2025. The entrance gate closes at 5:30 p.m.
Make sure to visit the Farm shop while you’re there! It offers grassfed beef, pork, chicken and lamb, plus fresh herbs, local honey, coffee, elderberry, dairy products, and more. You can order from the Farm Shop anytime, visit: HodgesFarmNC.com.
Photo courtesy of Hodges Family Farm
Every day of the week you can experience:
The Pumpkin Patch
Photo ops
Hay bales to climb on
Picnic areas
Barnyard animals
Also, hayrides are available on Saturdays and Sundays, and (weather permitting) Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. Hayrides are $5 a person. Kids 2 and younger go on hayrides for free.
NOTE: There is a $5 charge for parking only on Saturdays and Sundays. Also important, NO PETS ALLOWED.
Hodges Family Farm is located just north of UNC Charlotte. It’s one of the oldest working farms in the area and is recognized as a “Century Farm” by the NC Department of Agriculture. Situated on 150 acres, the farm is listed on the National and State Historic Registries and is currently managed by the children and grandchildren of Olivia and Frank Hodges. The family home, built in 1908, remains the property’s cornerstone.
Over the years, the Hodges family raised hogs, corn, cotton, and dairy cows. The farm operated as a dairy until 1999, when Frankie Hodges Jr. concluded that competing with larger dairies was unsustainable. To preserve the farm’s legacy, Frankie adapted operations to be a regenerative farm focusing on agritourism.
Photo courtesy of Hodges Family Farm
This year, there is even more to celebrate. The farm’s popular online farm shop has a new, larger space to operate from, plus it is expanding its offerings to include more items from local vendors. The Hodges Family has carefully selected new vendors that align with their vision and values, and they are excited about introducing more local food options to their customers. At various times throughout the pumpkin patch, Farm Shop vendors will set up on-site, on the new “Back Porch Market” space to distribute samples or be available to answer questions.
The farm’s offerings continue to evolve. It currently boasts:
The ever-popular fall Pumpkin Patch (opening weekend is 9/27!)
A farm shop (complete with online ordering and local delivery) that offers farm-raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb, local honey, herbs, local coffee, and dairy products
The 49th Annual Carolina BalloonFest takes place October 17-29, 2025, at Statesville Regional Airport, 531 Old Airport Road, Statesville, North Carolina. It’s 45 miles from Charlotte.
Friday, October 17: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 19: 7 a.m to 6 p.m.
The festival features:
Special Shapes
Live music
Mass Ascensions
Fly Overs
Friday and Saturday evening Balloon Glow
Drone Show
Sanctioned Hot Air Balloon Competitions
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Tethered Balloon Rides
Main Stage Entertainment
Wine and Craft Beer Garden
Kids Zone
Walk-In Balloon
Pilot Meet and Greet
Artisan Village and Marketplace
Eat Street and Wine & Beer Tent
Please note that there is an extra charge for some activities, including balloon rides.
12 p.m.: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Puppeteers & Storytime
1 p.m.: NC Saints Cheer
2 p.m.: Order My Steps Christian Dance Company
3 p.m.: Positive Vibes Only Organization
Charlotte International Arts Festival
Meet the “Women of the World,” created by local puppeteer Christine McLennan. Three larger than life “Women of the World” pageant puppets will rove the Charlotte International Arts Festival this year.
Family Fun Zone
Rides will be available in the Family Fun Zone, around the Freedom Park Locomotive.
McDowell Nature Center’s 15th Annual Nature at Night Festival takes place on October 18, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. McDowell Nature Preserve is at 15222 York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tickets are $7 per person. Children ages 2 and under are admitted for free.
This fun-filled, educational event shines a spotlight on what nature has to offer after the sun goes down.
Ticket price includes:
Live animals
Crafts
Night hikes
Wagon rides
S’mores
Popcorn
Interactive booths
Food trucks will be onsite with meals for purchase.
Pre-registration required. Kids ages 2 years and under are admitted for free. Event is rain or shine. This is not a pet-friendly event.
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Charlotte families looking for fun can experience the wild west by driving just a little bit southeast. Outlaw Acres, at 4601 Griffith Road, Monroe, North Carolina, is 33 miles from Charlotte and well worth the drive.
Outlaw Acres features a corn maze, animal barn and pumpkin market but so much more.
Visiting Outlaw Acres
Admission
Admission is $15 per person. Ages 3 and under are admitted for free. Admission includes the corn maze, visiting animals, visiting the Old West town, the play areas and live performances. Pay for your pumpkin, the kids’ shooting range, and food and drink.
Opening Dates and Times
Outlaw Acres is open from September 20 to November 2, 2025.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 to 5 p.m.
Western Town Attraction
Photo: Outlaw Acres
The heart of Outlaw Acres is the meticulously crafted Western town, featuring historically accurate buildings that recreate the atmosphere of an 1880s frontier settlement. Stroll down the dusty main street where local characters will greet you. Go in and out of the old buildings and enjoy a cold beverage or a chuckwagon style meal.
Exciting Farm Attractions
Photo: Outlaw Acres
We feature an array of entertaining attractions designed for the whole family. Visit the Animal Barn filled with sheep, goats, and chickens, where kids can feed, lasso, and take photos on our prop horse.
Don’t miss the Slapstick Comedy Show performed on the steps of the Hotel and enjoy live music near the Barber Shop. Challenge your little cowpokes to conquer Rifle Run, the Western-themed obstacle course designed for kids to test their agility and frontier spirit.
Young sharpshooters love our Bandit Blasters attraction, a safe shooting range where kids aim at Western-themed targets. Get lost in our family-friendly Corn Maze and visit the Pumpkin Market featuring a unique market store featuring lots of specialty items.
Photo: Outlaw Acres
Live Music
Outlaw Acres hosts live performances and music daily. The performances are included in the price of admission. Follow Outlaw Acres on Facebook for announcements about performers.
Here are a few that are currently scheduled:
September 20, 2025: Lucas James Band
September 27, 2025: Cameron Delgado
October 4, 2025: Cameron Delgado
October 11: Jason Lee Cook
October 12: Jason Lee Cook
October 18: Smokin’ Country
October 25: Cameron Delgado
November 2: Cameron Delgado
Special Days
Homeschool Day Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $15 (age 3 and under free)
Includes:
Educational stations
Animals
Pumpkin (included for ages 4 and up)
Corn maze
Old West town
Play areas
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day September 28, 2025 Check back soon for details
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Upcoming Events in the Charlotte area
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Outlaw Acres — Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction
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Weekly on Saturday @ 11:00 am-5:00 pm (September 20, 2025 – November 1, 2025)
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Outlaw Acres — Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction
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Weekly on Sunday @ 12:00 pm-5:00 pm (September 21, 2025 – November 2, 2025)
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Outlaw Acres — Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction
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September 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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Homeschool Day at Outlaw Acres — Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction
St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Serb Fest at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, Charlotte, NC. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Enjoy live music, authentic food (for purchase), kids’ activities and a soccer tournament. Also, make sure to check out the cultural displays and the interior of the church, which is filled with beautiful art on every surface.
Delicacies include roasted lamb, cevap plate, Serbian-style meat pie (Burek), and more. Don’t miss delightful desserts like Baklava and Tulumbe Pastry.
Entertainment
Serbian music
Serbian dance
St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, Charlotte, NC. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Kids’ Activities
Face painting
Bounce house
Popcorn and sweets
More
Soccer tournament at Serb Fest. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCPastries at Serb Fest at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, Charlotte, NC. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Yap Ye Iswa Festival, the “Day of the Catawba,” is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It will take place at Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
This is a free event to learn about and to celebrate the art, history and culture of the Catawba people. Catawbas have been in the Carolinas for over 6,000 years.
From September 26 to November 6, 2025, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — still just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard.
The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night.
You can buy the tickets in advance or at the shows. Tickets still retro priced at $5 for each film.
In general, on each night the first movie will be shown at 7 p.m. and the second movie will be shown at 9 p.m., but check the schedule below for exceptions.
September 26 to October 2:
6:30 p.m.: Dracula
8 p.m.: Scars of Dracula
9:45 p.m.: Bram Stoker’s Dracula
October 3 to 9:
7:00pm The Blob ’88
9:00pm Event Horizon
October 10 to 16:
7 p.m.: John Carpenter’s The Thing
9 p.m.: The Descent
October 17 to 23:
7 p.m.: Phantasm
9 p.m.: The Changeling
October 24 to 30:
7 p.m.: Demons
9 p.m.: Popcorn
October 31 to November 6:
7 p.m.: Sleepy Hollow
9 p.m.: The Witch
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CATS/Bus/Lynx Light Rail – The Festival is less than a mile from the East/West Boulevard Lynx station.
You can park at INLIVIAN Housing Redifined, 400 East Boulevard, after 5 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. It’s about two blocks away.
Side street parking is available on nearby Dilworth neighboring streets, adhere to posted parking guidelines. Please do not block any driveways.
Food at the festival
The delicious, authentic Greek food is a highlight of the festival for many guests! Peruse the whole menu. Here are just a few of the items you can purchase:
Pastichio plate
Grecian baked chicken plate
Roast lamb plate
Spanakopita
Tiropita
Dolmada
Pastichio
Greek salad
Gyro pita
Chicken pita
Hummus with baked pita chips
Greek fries
Hot dog (at kids’ playland area)
Baklava
Chocolate flogera
Koulouri
There will also be a drive-thru if you just want to pick up food.
Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2024 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.
It will take place from September 5 to 13, 2025.
At the time of this update Cabarrus County Fair’s website is not totally updated. Some of the following information is from this Facebook post.
The hours are:
Fridays: 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturdays: 1 p.m. to midnight
Sundays: 1 to 10 p.m.
Monday: 4 to 10 p.m. (opens at 3 p.m. for Seniors)
Tuesday (2-can night): 4 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday (School Night): 3 to 10 p.m. (opening one hour early since it’s a half day of school for CCS students)
Thursday (Carload Night): 4 to 10 p.m.
The fair will feature rides, entertainment, livestock competitions, and, of course, lots of fair food! Please keep reading for more information. New this year will be a rodeo!
General Gate Admission Prices for Cabarrus County Fair
Age 12 and over: $8.50
Age 6-11: $6.50
Age 5 and under: Free
With military ID or County employees with badge: FREE (gate at only)
Age 55+: $6.50
Parking is free.
Special Promotions
These deals are available at the box office on the day of the event only.
Monday, Sept. 8: “Senior Day” – Seniors (Ages 55+) get in FREE an hour early from 3 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9: “Two Can Tuesday” – Each person who brings two canned food items will get $2.00 off admission
Wednesday, Sept. 10: “Student Night”- Students of Cabarrus County Schools will receive a free admission ticket for Wednesday only through their school
Thursday, Sept. 11: “Carload Night” – Pay by the carload! $90.00 includes Fair admission and ride wristbands for up to six people
Ride Information
Ride wristbands are $37 at the gate and allow you unlimited mechanical ride access for one day. Air Raid is not included with the wristband.
If you purchase individual ride tickets:
Each ride takes 4-7 credits. Credits do not expire and can be used at future fairs.
1 Credit – $1
8 Credits – $8
18 Credits – $18
38 Credits – $38
62 Credits – $58
108 Credits – $98
Rodeo
The Cabarrus County Rodeo takes place September 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $25. Free for children ages 2 and under, with no seat.
Rodeo tickets include one complimentary Fair admission ticket with purchase. Be sure to claim your free ticket before checkout. Buy tickets.
Livestock Shows
Sunday, September 7, 1 p.m.: Open Horse Show
Monday, September 8, 4 p.m.: Youth Sheep Show
Tuesday, September 9, 4 p.m.: Youth Goat Show
Wednesday, September 10, 4:30 p.m.: Youth Beef Show
Thursday, September 11, 4:30 p.m.: Youth Dairy Show
Saturday, September 13, 1 p.m.: Open Mule and Donkey Show
Live music on Saturday by Dangermuffin, and on Sunday by The Psycodelics and Jesse Roper.
The festival is free. Parking costs $12. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No outside food and drinks are permitted.
It’s free to participate in yoga and to listen to the music. You’ll need an activity pass to take part in other activities and there’s a fee for the trail race.
There will be special programming at Wildwoods, an adventure playground that includes a balance bike trail. You’ll need an activity pass to participate.
Oktoberfes is an annual festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina that celebrates the German culture. It takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill.
Want to introduce your family to the culture of India? If you have never been to the India Day near Greenville, SC, you will not want to miss this year’s celebration.
On Saturday, August 24th, 2024, the India Association of Greenville hosts its annual India Day and celebrates the India Independence Day. All activities are FREE. The event starts at 9 AM and goes until 10 PM.
Image credit: India Association of Greenville
Something for Everyone at India Day
India Day features several family-friendly
events and activities, including:
Interactive cultural exhibits
Open mat yoga
Vendors of Indian arts, spices, clothing, and other items
Cultural dance shows
Parade
Live Indian music
Indian food
Bollywood Dance Party at 7:00 PM
And more!
Indians Enrich the Cultural Fabric of the Upstate
According to the Migration Policy Institute and US Census Bureau, Indians are one of the largest immigrant populations in the United States with more than one million Indian-born immigrants in the United States. The Upstate is home to more than 3,000 Indian immigrants. According to Tellur, this celebration is a lot of fun for kids and also allows locals to learn more about India: “For second-generation Indian immigrant children, this celebration gives them a chance to connect to their roots, know their culture, understand the importance of Indian independence, and see the similarities of Indian and US independence. And for everyone, events like this give us a chance to raise understanding about India’s democracy and its diversity. People are usually surprised by how diverse it is!”
India is home to more than a billion people and includes 29 states, 24 recognized languages, and several religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. India is also the most populous democracy in the world. One member of the IAG and a past organizer of this event Neelu Matai explains that India Day highlights these unique cultural aspects of India, but it also brings everyone together, regardless of where they are from. “This is really about getting to know and celebrate India,” explains Matai.
This event is held in August to dovetail with Indian Independence Day which is celebrated annually on August 15. It commemorates India’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, just 77 years ago.
Learn more
To learn more about India Day, visit the India Association of Greenville website. We recommend monitoring the India Association of Greenville’s social media accounts in case of rain and alterations to the events schedule.
