Go ahead and set out that candy bowl, because you’ve got plans. It’s all treats, no tricks this weekend in the Queen City with our round up of where to go and what to do this Halloweekend. We’ll start with the frightful and fun festivities and then make our way to what you do if you are in full Halloween avoidance.
GUTS Pumpkin Carving Contest
Friday, Oct. 30
N.C. Music Factory
Friday, Oct. 30
Sycamore Halloween Extravaganza
Saturday, Oct. 31
Sycamore Brewing
Join the party people for a Halloween party on Oct. 31. Dress up for a chance to win a prize in their costume contest, sip on fresh craft beer, embrace your inner child with Halloween candy and howl at the moon on their open patio.
Hall-O-Wine Festival
Saturday, Oct. 31
Rocky River Vineyards
If a very scary thought is a holiday with no wine, never fear! Make the short trip to Rocky River Vineyards for their annual Hall-o-wine Festival. While you sip, enjoy love music, dancing, a costume contest, local vendors and more. All the fun benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Masquerade Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 31
Brazwell’s Ballantyne
Want to dress up, but don’t feel like wearing your old skeleton costume again this year? Come out to Brazwell Ballantyne’s Masquerade party. Attendees will enjoy specials, live music and may even win prizes for best costume.
Rich & Bennett’s 15th Annual Halloween Pub Crawl
Saturday, Oct. 31
Uptown Charlotte
If it’s been going on for 15 years, it must be good. Join the party-goers in Uptown at this year’s Halloween Pub Crawl. As you hop from bar to bar, you’ll get free entry, drink specials, giveaways and a cookie keepsake. Crawlers have the chance to purchase tickets online or at a pre-pay event. For more information, see here.
Friday, Oct. 30
Bonterra Dining and Wine Room
Wine and dine your way through an evening of great eats and pours. Bonterra is teaming up with Bob & Kelly Foley of Robert Foley Vineyards, who will be your guides through the five course meal and wine pairings. View the full menu here. Call 704.333.9463 ASAP to get your ticket, space is limited!
4 Year, 4 Day Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, Oct. 29- Sunday, Nov. 1
NoDa Brewing Company
Finally, a four year old birthday party you actually want to attend. Come cheers to four years this Thursday through Saturday with NoDa Brewing Company. They’ll be pouring over ten specialty beer releases, entertaining you with live music and feeding you well with food trucks each day. View the full schedule here.
Duke Mansion Halloween Throwback Prom Party
Friday, Oct. 30
The Duke Mansion
Dust off that old 80’s dress because it’s back in style next Friday at the Duke Mansion. Your ticket includes a night dancing to The Bad Daddies, food and beverage from Executive Chef Harrison Booth and a silent auction benefitting The Duke Mansion.
Egyptian Night
Friday, Oct. 30
Blue Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Halloween at Blue with our Absolut Egyptian Night, part of our continuing international cuisine and culture events! If you missed Spain, Peru, Morocco, Barcelona, Sicily or Istanbul, don’t miss Egypt!! Reception with complimentary Champagne starts at 7pm. The Egyptian splendor continues with a seated 4 course dinner at 7:30pm. Of course there a Halloween celebration is not complete without costumes! Stay for our costume party at 10pm!
Only $45 per person! Call 704-927-2583 or visit www.bluecharlotte.com to make your reservation (be sure to reference the event when you do!)
Charlotte Walk For Wishes
Saturday, Oct. 31
Romare Bearden Park
Please meet at Romare Bearden Park on Saturday, October 31, 2015 for the Charlotte Walk for Wishes as they celebrate 7 years of walking to grant wishes! All the tools you will need to register, join a team, send emails or sponsor a walker or team are right here! That’s right, this year the Charlotte Walk for Wishes will be on Halloween morning! Kickoff your Halloween by walking with us to grant wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. We invite you to come in costume with the theme Wear Your Wish by dressing up to resemble what you did/would wish for!
FARE Walk for Food Allergies
Saturday, Oct. 31
Park Road Park
Support the 15 million Americans affected by food allergy by lacing up for the FARE Walk this weekend. All funds raised will benefit FARE and help them fulfill their mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies and support new treatments.
Art & Aperitif
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Le Meridien Charlotte
Sip, mingle and peruse the work of local powerhouse couple Lee Baumgarten and Denise Torrance as they display new works of art together for the first time. Â This free event occurs the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events in the QC:
Fall Extravaganza
Wednesday, Nov, 4-Sunday, Nov. 8
Metrolina Antique and Vintage Market
Have you done your fall cleaning yet? Here’s your friendly reminder to clean out to make room for everything you’ll find at the Metrolina Antique and Vintage Market Fall Extravaganza! Vendors from over 20 countries and 40 states will fill up 100,000 square feet with the fine antiques, vintage heirlooms, shabby chic furniture, jewelry, collectibles, rugs, handmade gifts you’ll definitely want to get your hands on.
