September 1 - November 28

Fall Activities Guide 2026

Fall Events

September 1 - October 25

Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation

Museum Exhibit

September 1 - 12

Charlotte Premier Sports League

Youth Football & Soccer League

September 2 - October 28

East Charlotte Farmers Market at McLawland Farms

Farmers Market

September 3

Camp North End Crossroads Cinema

Outdoor Movie Series

September 4 - October 30

Lights, Camera, Birkdale

Community Movie Night

September 4 - 14

Taste of the Arboretum

Food Event

September 5

Brookhill Commons Market

Vendor Market

September 5

Charlotte Soul Fest

Cultural Festival

September 6

South End Stroll

Local Market

September 11 - 19

Cabarrus County Fair & Rodeo

County Fair

September 12 - 27

Queens of the Game

Sporting Event

September 12

RipFest

Card Show

September 12

I.A.A.M Festival

Family-Friendly Music Festival

September 12

Charlotte Coffee Festival 2026

Coffee Festival

September 12

Fast Cars and Firearms V2

Cars & Guns Event

September 12 - 13

The North Charlotte Card Show

Card Show

September 12, 13, 19 & 26

2026 North Carolina Homebuyers Workshop: Know Your Rights!

Informational Workshop

September 18

A Friday Night Thing at McLawland Farms

Spring Event

September 18 - 20

FoodieLand – Charlotte

Food Event

September 19

The Bougie Picnic

Elevated Picnic Experience

September 19

UNC Charlotte International Festival

Community Event

September 19

Mash-Up Market

Local Market

September 19

‘Better Together’ Opening Day Celebration for Corey Pemberton: Living Well

Museum Art Event

September 19

Ballantyne Village Pop-Up Market

September 19 - October 31

The 13th Acre

Haunted Attraction

September 19 - November 1

Outlaw Acres

Fall Activity

September 22 – 27

Charlotte Film Festival 2026

Local Film Event

September 23

X League Fall Season

Indoor Golf League

September 26

Bedazzled Claw Clip & DIY Grip Socks Workshop

Craft Event

September 26

Carolina Beer Temple Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Celebration

September 26

Wine & Food Festival

Food & Drink Festival

September 26

Potters Market at The Mint

Art Event

September 26

35Eighty Townes Grand Opening

Housing Community Grand Opening

September 26

A Southern Soiree

Food & Drink Event

September 26 - 27

National Alpaca Farm Day

Animal Event

September 27 - December 20

Sundays at Atherton Market

October 1 - 29

Ballantyne Live

Live Music

October 2

13th Annual Buskers’ Bash

Music Event

October 2 - 17

Black Box Series

Ballet Performances

October 2 - 3

Dilworth Home Tour

Neighborhood House Tour

October 2 - 3

FabFest

Beatles Celebration

October 3

The Pink Cupcake Walk

Community Fundraiser

October 3

Montford Park Block Party

Community Event

October 3

The 25th Annual MAFC Holiday Craft Show & Boutique Market

Art & Vendor Show

October 3

Whimsy Trinket Photo Frames

Craft Event

October 3

Bell Tower BrewFest

Beer Festival

October 4

The Velvet Archive Market

Book & Local Vendor Event

October 7 - 11

The KOINONIA Gathering

Community Worship Event

October 9 - 11

Bank of America 400

NASCAR Event

October 10

Charlotte Bookpalooza

Book Palooza

October 10

Digital Camera Decoration

Craft Event

October 10

Carolina Curations 5th Anniversary Show

Anniversary Celebration

October 11

Mimosa Festival

Drink Event

October 15 - 17

Pineville Fall Fest

Fair Festival Event

October 16 - 25

Charlotte Craft Beer Week

Craft Beer Celebration

October 17

Claudia’s 5K

Fundraising Event

October 17

Ties & Tails Gala

Fundraiser

October 17 - 18

Pacas & Pumpkins

Animal Event

October 23

Curator Conversation | Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

Museum Exhibit

October 24

Bourbon for Booty

Fundraising Event

October 24

Pajamas All Day 5K

Fundraiser

October 24

Whiskey, Wine & Fire

Food & Drink Festival

October 24 - December 12

Market on Camden

Pop-Up Shopping Market

November 26

Mooresville / Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5k

Race Event

November 27 - December 30

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular

Holiday Lights Experience

November 28

Small Business Saturday in Salisbury

Shopping Event