Pre-Halloween celebrations are in full swing this weekend and we’re not complaining (big fans of the spooky holiday). Whether you’re going to celebrate early, or wait until next week, there’s something for everyone to do. Finish off Charlotte Craft Beer Week, challenge yourself in a Halloween 5k, bar crawl your way around the city, enter your pet in a pet costume contest, bike around town for Biketoberfest and much more.
THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
My Breast Friend’s Wedding
Thursday October 24, 6 – 9p
Join us in supporting a truly unique and magical women’s business networking event and fundraiser supporting Go Jen Go. Every My Breast Friend’s Wedding ticket and sponsorship goes directly to this incredible cause which provides financial support to individuals facing breast cancer in our community. Join 200+ attendees, dress up in your favorite wedding attire {the more brides the merrier!}, make lasting business connections and friendships, and help meet the 2024 Go Jen Go Fundraising Goal.
Warehouse Sale at In Bloom, Ltd.
October 23 & 24
Head to In Bloom, Ltd. for great prices on everything from candles to furnishings, art, home accessories, and more. A great reason to start shopping for Christmas early.
LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting 2024
Thursday, October 24, 6:30p
The 9th annual LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting will be hosted at Carmel Country Club on Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. As a cocktail reception, the evening includes food and beverage pairings, a silent auction, entertainment, and other fun activities. Purchase your tickets today and check their site for updates.
Charlotte Craft Beer Week
October 18 – 27
It’s the last few days of Charlotte Craft Beer Week! From Oct. 18 – 27, the QC will be celebrating the people behind the taps with CRAFT BEER WEEK, where you can enjoy special events and offers at participating breweries, and show your support by saying Cheers! to Charlotte’s craft brewers. More info can be found here.
THINGS TO DO THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
NoDa Brewing Co. Tis the Season Release Party
Friday, October 25, 3 – 10p
Come celebrate the 13th anniversary of NoDa Brewing Co. by taste-testing their brand new Pumpkin Coffee Stout, brewed by their brewer, Rebecca Miller. It is one of 13 beers brewed by the 13 members of NoDa Brewing’s Production crew. This specific beer features a heavy dose of pumpkin puree combined with a roasted and caramelized malt rested on Enderly Coffee beans for 3 days.
Boo-tique Bazaar & Treat Trail, Plaza Midwood
Friday, October 25th, 5 – 9p
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time – at the corner of Central and Thomas, the future home of the new Improper Pig, at PM’s festive Halloween event. Explore vendors offering delightful shopping opportunities and tasty treats. Don’t miss out on the trick-or-treating fun – all vendors will be handing out candy to visitors. Tunes by DJ Sk8r.g8r and Eats + Drinks from The Improper Pig. Click here to discover participating businesses, activities, and exclusive deals.
Falling for Success – A Gala Networking Event
Friday, October 25, 7 – 10p
Join in at The Club House Bites and Booze for an evening of networking, fun, and charity. This formal event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and raise money for a worthy charity, One Yard Away.
Candy Crawl and Monster Market at Urban District Market
2315 N Davidson Street
Friday, October 25, 2024, from 5-9 PM
Head out for a night of ghoulish delights at this annual Candy Crawl Halloween event. Bring your family and friends to our spooktacular celebration where you’ll collect candy from different stations throughout Urban District Market. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy games, music, and more! Perfect for all ages, this is a frightfully fun night you won’t want to miss.
Goodies & Goblins: Trick or Treating + Movie
Promenade on Providence
Friday, October 25 Starts at 5 PM with Trick or Treating
Grab your most creative costumes and join in for an early round of trick-or-treating from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. The fun doesn’t stop there; P on P is
Halloween Party at Seoul Food – South End
October 25 & 26, 9p – 2a
Get ready for a spooktacular night of music, food, spirits, and karaoke. Prizes awarded for the best costumes! Adults Only. You can expect a live DJ, party favors, Seoul Food appetizers buffet, a karaoke room to rent, and more.
THINGS TO DO THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
Running Scared 5 Miler – 5k & Monster Mile
Saturday, October 26, 9a
The 6th Annual Running Scared 5 Miler/5K & Monster Mile will take place on October 26th, 2024 at 9:00 AM. This family fun event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes. Costumes are of course encouraged but not required. Enjoy a scenic 5 mile & 5K race through and around uptown Charlotte. There will be face painting, games, food trucks, beer, music, and more.
The Golden Carrot x Made to Last Tattoo Piercing & Tattoo Event
Saturday, October 26, 10a – 6p
Tricks and Treats at 7th Street Market Uptown
October 26 11 am – 3 pm
Boos and Brews Fest at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Saturday, October 26, 12 – 10p
Head to the Boos & Brews Fest on October 26th for axe throwing, a specialty cocktail menu, costume contest, live music, yard games, and more. Ride Jaunts will be available for free to drive guests around LoSo from 1:30 – 4:30 pm and there will be a raffle with a grand prize.
Rich & Bennett’s 23rd Annual Halloween Pub Crawl
Saturday, October 26, 1 – 10p
Charlotte’s Original Halloween Crawl is back on Saturday, October 26th and better than ever. This spooky crawl will sprawl across 20+ locations throughout Uptown Charlotte while featuring a festive list of drink specials. Plus, come prepared to win some amazing prizes by dressing up and entering into the costume contest.
Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest at SWIRL
October 26 & 27, 2 – 11p
Bring your pet to SWIRL Dessert Bar in their best Howl-o-ween costume, their team will snap a pic of your pet enjoying a free pup cup and their 24k Instagram followers will choose a winner on Halloween. The winner gets a $25 SWIRL Dessert Bar gift card.
NoDa Freaky 5K
Saturday, October 26, 5p
The NoDaWeen Freaky 5K is a fun run through one of Charlotte’s most historic and spookiest neighborhoods with a festive twist: come running in your costume. Stick around after the race for prizes and a post-run party held at NoDa Company Store. This race is welcome to all, regardless of experience level. Pre-register by Monday, 10/21/24 and receive a Halloween shirt with your race package.
12th Annual Bee Something for Bee Mighty Gala
Saturday, October 26
Join the 12th Annual Bee Something for Bee Mighty Gala to make a difference for NICU families on their courageous journey. Participate in an evening filled with a live auction featuring exclusive items and experiences, take a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, and indulge in delectable hors d’oeurves and refreshing drinks while dancing the night away with live music and entertainment.
Macabre Masquerade, presented by Science on the Rocks
Saturday, October 26 | 7-11 PM
Wanting to have your very own “Night at the Museum” this spooky season? Lucky for you, Discovery Place is hosting a Macabre Masquerade, bringing a unique Halloween party to Charlotte. The museum will feature three levels of Halloween festivities, including exhibits, live music, themed cocktails, and a costume contest. Buy tickets here.
Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights at Ren Fest
FREE Child Admission
Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:30 AM Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:30 PM
Already the Carolinas’ largest costume party, the Carolina Renaissance Festival becomes the place to celebrate Halloween! Enjoy FREE Child Admission with no coupon required for all children ages 12 and under. Free child tickets are made available online at www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/buy-tickets with date selection of October 26 or October 27. Children must have a ticket. Adults accompanying children must already have a ticket if event date has sold out. Children and parents alike enjoy the fun and safe trick or treating experience with free treats to be found at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village. And pick up your Halloween Treasure Map at the Front Gate and search the village for the Queen’s Treasure Chest filled with prizes.
Jeepers Creeper participants will get to race in the first-ever costume race at the Garden (costumes are not mandatory but highly encouraged). Following the race, runners and walkers can enjoy free admission to the Garden to enjoy the limited fall exhibit: “Scarecrow Hollow”. After the race, enjoy fire pits, smores, live music, cold beverages, and a movie on the lawn screen playing a Halloween classic: Scream.
THINGS TO DO THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall
October 27 – November 1
2017 Greenway Ave, Charlotte, NC
The annual lighting ceremony of the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall will commence on October 27th, 2024. Bring the whole family to kick off Halloween week!
Pink Up the Lower Left Halloween Bash
Sunday, Oct 27, 1 – 5p
Lower Left Brewery is collaborating with Throw Pink for the first-ever charity disc golf party featuring a nine-hole mini disc golf course. Besides showing off your throwing skills for a good cause, there will also be food trucks, trick-or-treat stations, Halloween pinatas, and more.
Biketoberfest
Sunday, October 27, 12 – 6:30p
Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest presented by City of Charlotte is Charlotte’s biggest, and most fun, biking event of the year. This year, celebrate ten years of pedals and progress with a route that will take participants along protected bike lanes and greenways that Sustain Charlotte helped make happen over the past decade. The party will begin and end at Triple C Brewing Co. at 12 p.m. Along the route, you can stop at local businesses and get your passport stamped. The more stamps you get, the better shot you have at winning a raffle prize.
NoDa Candy Crawl Sunday, October 27 | 4-7 PM
NoDaWeen continues with their 6th annual Candy Crawl held in downtown NoDa on Sunday, October 27th starting at 4 pm. Add to your spooky Sunday by heading to the Johnston YMCA on the same evening for their annual Fall Festival! This family-friendly event will take place on the “front porch” of NoDa, with fun for all, starting at 4 pm.
THINGS TO DO MONDAY, 10/28
FREE FALL FITNESS ON THE LOOP IN SOUTHPARK
Test your strength, and endurance with a HIIT workout led by @hustlehouseclt next Monday, 10/28. Plus, cold plunge with @sweathouz for free, and warm up or cool down with the specialists from @primaryspineinstitute. Learn more and register for free using the link in bio.
