Weekender: 44 things to do in Charlotte this Halloween weekend

This weekend is Opera Carolina’s season opener. “Pagliacci,” and “Cavalleria Rusticana” run October 28, 29, and November 2 at Belk Theater. Get tickets and learn more.

FRIDAY, October 27

80. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.

Charlotte Halloween Bar Crawl at multiple locations: Party into the night at multiple bars offering drink specials and music from DJs. $20-$30. Runs through Sunday. Details

A High Vibes Halloween at Resident Culture Brewing: Enjoy a chill night with pumpkin painting, a spooky playlist, a tattoo pop-up and festive fall movies. Price varies. 10am-6pm. Details

PINC Party at Frothy Beard Brewing: Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month in your pink outfit to enjoy music, shopping, food trucks, games and prizes. Free. 5-9pm. Details

MUST LOVE DOGS SINGLES NIGHT at Skiptown CLT: Bring your pup along for a singles mixer with other dog owners. Prices vary. 6-9pm. Details

ROCK, HIP HOP & POP at VINYL: Vibe to music from DJ A-MINOR every Friday. Free. 8pm-2am. Details

MOREHEAD’S HAUNTED TAVERN at The Tavern: Step into a haunted house with scare zones and spooky-themed cocktails. $20-$150. 7pm-12am. Details

Nightmare on Church Street at Queen City Grounds: Sing along to karaoke and participate in a costume contest. $7. 10pm-12:30am. Details

“Fairwoodland” Halloween Barbie Party at 225 Fairwood Ave: Hop from RSVP South to Fairwood for a Barbie-themed party with DJ sets. $0-$40. 8pm-2am. Details

Candy Crawl + MonsterMarket at 1228 Gordon St.: Take the kids trick or treating, plus enjoy live music, vendors and prizes. Free. 5-9pm. Details

SCAREA 51 at Victoria Yards: Come dressed in your costume to enjoy a night of music, food, drinks, games and giveaways. $10-$20. 6-10pm. Details

Halloween Silent Disco at Hi-Wire Charlotte: Dance the night away in your costume to music in noise-canceling headphones. $10-$15. 7:30-11:30pm. Details

Gothic Noir | A Hallows’ Eve Dance Revue at Petty Thieves Brewing Co.: Experience a 1940s-inspired horror night with aerial performances and burlesque performances. $30. 7pm. Details

Boos and Brews Event at Pinhouse: Put on your best ‘fit for a costume contest, photo booth, s’mores and music. Free. 7-11pm. Details

Halloween at The Marquee: Party to music from a live DJ leading up to Halloween. Free. 8pm-2am. Details 

Candy Crawl at Camp North End: Come dressed in your costume to trick or treat at more than 30 businesses. Free. 5-7pm. Details

The 1st & 15th Community Film Screening at GAMA GOAT: Watch a film screening plus enjoy a vendor market and panel discussion. Free. 7-11pm. Details

Fall Onesie Ride at  RENT EBOARDS: Put on your favorite onesie to ride an Eboard across Camp North End. 7:30pm. Details 

Halloween Party at Billy Sunday: Check out a drag show featuring DKO Entertainment. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Free. 8pm. Details

Barbie Night at All American Pub: Dress up in your best Barbie outfit to win a prize, plus enjoy themed cocktails.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Carolina Breast Friends. Free. 7pm. Details

SATURDAY, October 28

83. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.

Hall-O-Weekend at Uniquities: Shop for locally-made jewelry or participate in a pumpkin decorating contest. Prices vary. 10am-6pm. Details

Halloween Cocktail Class at The Cocktailery: Learn how to make three Halloween-themed drinks. Prices vary. Times vary. Details

Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog at Outdoor Voices: Start your day jogging around the neighborhood with your pup. Free. 10am-12pm. Details

Horroween at Tattoos & Booz Lounge: Hop around to six bars and clubs in Uptown offering spooky-themed drinks and discounts. $15-$40. 3-11pm. Details

Rich & Bennett’s 22nd Annual Halloween Pub Crawl at Pub Crawl Party Lot: Visit more than 25 locations throughout Uptown offering drink specials, koozies, giveaways and costume contests. Proceeds benefit Carolina Breast Friends. $10-$25. 1-10pm. Details

CLT Horror Story at Superstarz CLT: Put on a costume for a Halloween-themed party. $0-$20. 10pm-2am. Details

Spooky SZN | Halloween Crawl at Slate: Go bar hopping at locations in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. All locations will provide drink specials, live DJs and costume contests. $10-$30. 5-11pm. Details

Pumpkin Painting at BOILERYARD: Bring your kids from ages one to 13 paint pumpkins. Free. 11am-2pm. Details

Scarowinds at Carowinds: Get a scare from the amusement park’s Halloween-themed nights with scar zones, mazes and live shows. $44.99+. Times vary. Details

Murder Mystery Pop-Up Bar! at Billy Sunday: Solve a murder mystery with friends while you sip on themed cocktails. Free. 4pm-12am. Details

HAUNTED BY BLACK LAGOON AT BACKSTAGE LOUNGE: Grab spooky drinks from a Halloween-themed pop-up bar. No cover. 5pm-12am. Details

NoDaWeen Freaky 5K at NoDa Company Store: Run or walk in your Halloween costume for a prize. $15-$45. 5pm. Details

Hocus Pocus Halloween at OpenTap: Show off your costumes and check out pumpkin painting, live music and candy stations. Free. Details 

12-Year Anniversary Party at NoDa Brewing Company: Celebrate NoDa Brewing’s anniversary with limited beer releases, live music, brewery tours, food trucks and a comedy show. Free. 12pm. Details   

SUNDAY, October 29 

83. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.

Fi-O-Ween at Skiptown CLT: Suit up your pup in their Halloween costume for prizes and raffles. Free. 12-3pm. Details

Blue Crabs, Football & Beer Feast at Lenny Boy Brewing Company: Enjoy all-you-can-eat crabs while you watch football and sip on beer. $17.50. 4pm. Details

Sip & Stretch Sundays at Camp North End: Unwind to an outdoor yoga flow and nonalcoholic beverages. $10. 10am-12pm. Details

Tone & Tap Fall Party at Town Brewing Co: Enjoy workout classes and pumpkin carving, plus food and drinks. $10-$20. 10:30am. Details

Charlotte Irish Fall Picnic at Latta Park: Meet and network with people in the Irish community who live in Charlotte. Free. 2-5pm. Details

TRAP YOGA at 9013 Perimeter Woods Dr: Vibe to hip-hop music while you stretch in a yoga flow class. $15. 12:30-2pm. Details

West African Dance Workshops at TDC – The Dance Company: Learn water dance movements based on the West African Griot’s description of the ocean. $15. 4:30-6pm. Details

AFRO-WEEN at CLT Hub: Enjoy a Halloween-themed Sunday fun day with music from live DJs, drinks and food from a local food truck. $0-$10. 6pm-12am. Details

Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall at 2023 Greenway Ave.: View the lighting of six shelves of pumpkins that are 60 feet long and 20 feet high. Free. 6:45pm. Details 

Boos and Boats – Trunk or Treat at Papa Doc’s Shore Club: Take your costumed kiddos trick or treating along the docks. Free. 4pm. Details

Comedy Open Mic at The  Royal Tot: Laugh the night away at jokes from five comics. Free. 7pm. Details

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