This weekend kicks off the month of October, which brings events supporting breast cancer awareness, pumpkin overload, and of course, all things Octoberfest. There are a variety of events going on this weekend featuring live music and delicious eats. If you are wanting to get your shop on to get ready for fall, be sure to check out the Lights!Camera!Fashion! on Sunday and shop the fashion trucks at Saturday’s Harvest Fest Uptown.
Free Coffee & Stuff for National Coffee Day
Thursday, September 29, Dunkin, Krispy & various locations
Get coffee for 66c at Dunkin Donuts and a Free Small Coffee PLUS a free donut at KK on Thursday.
Sunset at Metropolitan
Thursday, September 29 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Metropolitan
Metropolitan welcomes Simplified to the stage for its Sunset at Metropolitan outdoor music series!
Pink Pint Night
Thursday, September 29 4:00pm – 8:30pm
NoDa Brewing Company
Pink Pint Night kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month at NoDa Brewing Company’s newest location. This collaboration between NoDa and Charlotte Radiology is free and open to the public. There will be live music, food trucks, and a special pink brew. All proceeds will benefit Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund, a Levine Cancer Institute initiative.
Sip & Stroll at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Thursday, September 29 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the gardens in the evening hours when the setting sun illuminates thousands of buds and blooms. Sip a glass of wine and unwind with a stroll through the gardens.
Carolina Jubilee
Friday, September 30 – October 1
VanHoy Farms
The Carolina Jubilee Festival is a two-day music festival with the mission of providing support for the Farm to Table initiative with locally produced food and beverages. The event features local and national music acts, farm-to-table restaurants, food trucks supporting sustainable farming, and a beer garden showcasing local and regional microbreweries.
“Harvest Up!” A Seasonal Dinner Series
Friday, September 30 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Advent Coworking
Terra Flora x Advent Coworking present: “Harvest Up!” A seasonal, plant-based dining experience. This is a seasonal artisan collaborative featuring produce courtesy of James W. Swofford and Red & White Seasonal Fall Sangria brought to you by Setarra Deveaux of Happy Apple Juicery.
Free Xtend Barre Class
Saturday, October 1 9:00am
Athleta SouthPark
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Athleta is teaming up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Come enjoy a free class for a cause with Xtend Barre Charlotte. A voluntary donation may be made to the NBCF.
Breakin’ Convention
Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Art
This two-day celebration of hip-hop culture will feature shows on Friday and Saturday night, showcasing some the world’s great hip-hop stars. During the day of October 1, enjoy a Street Jam, a free festival at Spirit Square.
NoDa Eclectic Marketplace – Outdoor Art Market
Saturday, October 1 10:00am – 3:00pm
Behind Smelly Cat Coffee
Come out on Saturday for locally produced works of art, jewelry, body products, clothing, housewares, pet products, and more.
Inaugural Fashion Truck Rally
Saturday, October 1 10:00am – 7:00pm
7th Street Public Market
The Fashion Trucks of Charlotte are having their first rally this weekend. There will be at least 14 fashion trucks participating. There will be food and live music in addition to fashion.
The Amazing Canival
Saturday, October 1 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The Unknown Brewing Company
“Happiness comes in a can” so the Amazing Canival will be all about the cans. This beer festival will celebrate canned beer. It is an unlimited tasting festival, that will include college football on the TVs and catered food. The Canival benefits Project HALO.
Peeltoberfest 2016
Saturday, October 1 3:00pm – 10:00pm
The Pizza Peel Plaza Midwood
In partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, The Pizza Peel in Plaza Midwood brings back Peeltoberfest. A free outdoor community event. There will be German style pretzels, bratwurst, the Polka Pizza, and giveaways. Dress up in German style attire for a change to win a $100 gift card from Sierra Nevada.
October Front Porch Sunday
Sunday, October 2 1:00pm – 5:00pm
2151 Hawkins Street, Charlotte NC 28203
Shop local in South End. This month’s event features over 20+ small businesses and they are bringing out their best seasonal goods. King of Pops will also be out serving their yummy popsicles. There will also be a fleet of mobile small businesses.
Lights! Camera! Fashion!
Sunday, October 2 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Belk SouthPark
Lights! Camera! Fashion! is back. Come join and celebrate the tradition of leadership and service of the Junior League Charlotte, and help continue their legacy of developing effective leaders committed to the Charlotte community. Come enjoy a glamour night previewing the latest fashions and discover fall trends accompanied with drinks and hor d’oeuvres.
