10/06/2026
🍂 Living in the Charlotte region means some of the best fall fun is only a short drive away. From vineyard afternoons and colorful hot air balloons to charming small-town festivals and a touch of spooky fun, October around Charlotte has plenty to offer. 🎃
🍁 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡.😃
1. 🎃 Carrigan Farms + Scarrigan Farms | Mooresville
October | Pumpkin picking begins October 3, with Scarrigan Farms bringing the scares on select October nights.
https://www.carriganfarms.com/pumpkin-picking/
https://scarriganfarms.com/
2. 🌽 Rural Hill Corn Maze | Huntersville
Weekends through October 31 | A Charlotte area fall classic with acres of corn maze and outdoor fun.
https://ruralhill.net/ruevents/
3. 🏰 Carolina Renaissance Festival | Huntersville
October 3 through November 22 | Jousting, artisans, entertainment and, of course, turkey legs.
https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/
4. 🍷 Davesté Vineyards Fall Festival | Troutman
October 10 and 11 | W**e, live music, food, local vendors and vineyard views.
https://www.davestevineyards.com/event-details/fall-festival-2026
5. 🎈 Carolina BalloonFest | Statesville
October 16 through 18 | Hot air balloons, evening glows, music, food and one of the area’s signature fall weekends.
https://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/event-schedule
6. 🎃 South End Fall Festival | Charlotte
October 10 | Family fun in the heart of South End with games, activities and plenty of fall spirit.
https://pritchardchurch.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/232261798
7. 🍁 Fall for Matthews Festival | Matthews
October 10 | Arts and crafts, live music, food and fall fun at Stumptown Park.
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/fall-for-matthews-festival/
8. 🍂 Fall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy | Belmont
Through October 31 | Beautiful gardens, seasonal displays and special fall events throughout the month.
https://danielstoweconservancy.org/visit/fall-at-stowe/
9. 🍎 Lincoln County Apple Festival | Lincolnton
October 17 | Apples, local makers, food and classic downtown festival fun.
https://www.lincolncountyapplefestival.com/
10. 🔥 Wh***ey, W**e & Fire | Ballantyne’s Backyard
October 24 | W**e, wh***ey, open fire cooking and music for a grown up fall evening.
https://charlotte.wh***eywinefire.com/
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