Thomas Rhett & Cole Swindell
- PNC Music Pavilion
- Country music star Thomas Rhett is gracing the stage at PNC Music Pavilion along with Cole Swindell.
- 7:30pm.
Catching Up With Cameron: Things To Do In Charlotte This Weekend (10.8-10.10)
Fall is in full swing, and I feel like there are so many events popping up all over in the next few weeks. After almost two years of things being…
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Fall is in full swing, and I feel like there are so many events popping up all over in the next few weeks. After almost two years of things being cancelled though, I am happy to see this list growing.
If you're looking for fun stuff to do around town this weekend, here is a list of some of the events going on around town!
FRIDAY
Pop-Up Picnic
- Mint Museum Randolph
- Bring a blanket and enjoy a community picnic that honors our local green spaces. Pre-order a picnic basket meal, bring your own meal or purchase dinner from an onsite food truck. There will be live music from Time Sawyer as well as family activities.
- 6-8:30pm.
- Free.
EMO Night
- The Music Yard
- There will be songs from My Chemical Romance, Panic at the Disco!, Blink 182, Fall Out Boy and Paramore among others.
- 6-9pm.
- $10-$260
Laugh at Lenny
- Lenny Boy Brewing
- Laugh with comedians, Edward Hickson, Paul Synder and headliner Paul Hooper.
- 7:30pm.
- Free
Earth, Wind and Fire
- Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre at the AvidXchange Music Factory
- This weekend certainly is a weekend for concerts because the legendary Earth, Wind and Fire will also be performing at The Music Factory.
- 8pm
- $30-$154.
Paranormal Grounds Investigation
- Historic Rosedale
- Join members of the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society for a ghost hunt on the grounds of the Historic Rosedale home. Your search will use the latest tech to find evidence of those who remain at the site.
- 8-10pm.
- $25.
SATURDAY
Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- The Drive for the Cure 250K on Saturday, and The Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 on Sunday. October 8-10; times vary.
- $89 for a weekend package, $49+ for single-day tickets
Batch House Grand Re-Opening
- Station West
- The long-awaited reopening of Batch House is a pretty sweet start to the weekend. The beloved bakery will have all of the staple treats we missed like the signature oatmeal creme pies and Tres Leches draft lattes plus a few new desserts as well.
- 9am.
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee South End Grand Opening
- Celebrate opening day at Bitty & Beau’s coffee shop in South End. Festivities will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- 10am.
- Free.
NC Hot Sauce Expo at First Ward Field
- NC Hot Sauce Expo is your chance to experience zesty foods, craft beers, spicy cocktails and meet some of the best hot sauce makers in the country.
- 10am to 6pm.
- $10 GA, $75 VIP.
Canning & Old Fashioned Jams
- SkillPop
- Learn how to prepare and can your own jars of jam and jelly with the help of Chef Rosana Rivera.
- 10-11:30am.
- $24.
Hocus Pocus – A Spooktacular Event at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
- The Beauty Boost Charlotte is joining Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts to host a fun Halloween event featuring mini reiki sessions and chakra readings with Earths Farmacy, mini pumpkin decorating with Amy’s Mini Creations and adult trick-or-treating among many more activities.
- 10:30am to 12:30pm.
- $15.
Markets at 11 in Ballantyne’s Backyard
- Explore market vendors, enjoy live music, picnicking, brews, food trucks and family-friendly activities.
- 11am to 5pm.
- Free
Hola Charlotte Festival
- Tryon St.
- Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, happening now through October 15, at Hola Charlotte— the Queen City’s largest Hispanic Heritage celebration. Festivities include music, food, dancing and art that all recognize Latin American culture and all its richness.
- Noon to 6pm.
- Free.
Pumpkin Carving Divine Barrel Brewing
- It’s a pumpkin party and Divine Barrel Brewing. Bring your friends or your family to carve pumpkins using carving kits provided.
- Noon to 10pm.
- Free.
The Congregation Show
- Camp North End
- This vintage motorcycle show aims to connect local motorcycle builders, vendors, sponsors and enthusiasts.
- Noon to 8pm.
- $20
Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop Twigs & Figs
- Create a whimsical jellyfish terrarium using air plants from Twigs & Figs plant shop. Ticket includes a medium-sized glass cylinder, colorful pebbles, sands, moss, seashells, moss, and other decorative items.
- 3pm.
- $50.
BuildStrong: Festival for Autism at Symphony Park
- This festival will have food, drinks and a cornhole tournament.
- 3-7pm. $15-$25, $90 for cornhole team entry + food and drink.
Pitbull “I Feel Good Tour” Feat. Iggy Azalea
- PNC Music Pavilion
- Mr. Worldwide is bringing the party to The Queen City along with the one and only Iggy Azalea.
- 8pm.
- $70+
SUNDAY
Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Bank of America Stadium
- Cheer on the Panthers from the stands or your couch as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
- 1pm.
- $90+
Bank of America ROVAL™ 400
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- The main race of race weekend starts at 2pm.
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Hi, I'm Cameron! I was born and raised in North Carolina. I'm a super tall redhead who is always down for tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Okay, so Mexican food is my personal favorite, but I’m not saying no if you’re trying to eat out on the town anywhere. I I am on air for middays but also the Program Director for Kiss 95.1. I enjoy connecting with Kiss 95.1’s amazing listeners and being able to bring all of my favorite things like food, wine, and life online into digital content.
