Weekender: 24 things to do in Charlotte including Charlotte International Arts Festival

Friday, September 13

🍹 Grab a drink from The Green Room's surf-inspired cocktail pop-up. | Prices vary | 6pm-12am | Details

⚾️ Take the family to the Charlotte Knights baseball game against Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Truist Field. | $19+ | 7:04pm | Details

🎨 Spend the evening viewing art at Harvey B. Gantt Center's "From the Heart: The John and Vivian Hewitt Collection". | Free | 6-9pm | Details

🥃 Sip on Maker's Mark whiskey and light bites after work at Hestia Rooftop. | $25 | 5:30-7:30pm | Details

🪴 Create a spooky-themed terrarium at Planthouse. | $13 | 6:30-7:30pm | Details

🎊 Explore art installations, live performances and cultural celebrations in Uptown and Ballantyne's Backyard. | Free | Runs through Sept. 29 | Details

🏡 Tour historic homes and gardens in Dilworth. Proceeds benefit the Dilworth Community Association and Sedgefield Middle School. | 6pm | $35 | Details

Saturday, September 14

🎊 Celebrate Great Wagon Road Distilling 11th Anniversary with live music, local vendors plus a tour to label and fill your own bottle. | Free | 12pm | Details

👕 Celebrate Glory Days' anniversary with new apparel releases, discounts, surprises, and giveaways. | Free | 10am | Details

🐶 Take your pup to a Beatles-themed bash with music and a pop-up market at Skiptown | $0-$15 | 11am | Details

🎉 Swing by NoDa Brewing Company to celebrate the start of the Panthers season with live music, games, food, drinks, plus autographs from Panthers legends like Jonathan Stewart and Mike Rucker. | $39+ | 2pm | Details

🎨 Watch a fashion show with local designers who have transformed ArtPop artist billboards into fashion pieces at Sullenberger Aviation Museum. Proceeds support arts education, community outreach, student scholarships and the ArtPop mentorship program. | $150 | 6pm | Details

✈️ Connect with other travel enthusiasts over resources and stories at NOMADNESS Fest at Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 11am-6pm | Details

🍁 Head to Sycamore Brewing for a Fall Fest with live music, carnival games, food specials, cocktails and seasonal releases. | Free | 11am-11pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from multiple vendors at Nebel's Alley Night Market in South End and stick around for a dinner or drink in the area. | Free | 4-9pm | Details

🍺 Stop by Triple C Brewing Company for Oktoberfest beer, live music, a stein-holding completion and college football games. | Free | 12-10pm | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on Richmond Kickers at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $10-$26 | 7pm | Details

🧘 Take a yoga class and surround yourself with wellness workshops at U.S. Whitewater Center's Flow Fest. | Free | 8:30-9pm | Details

🧗Participate in a bouldering competition at the Whitewater Center. | $40-$45| 8am-12:30pm | Details

🇮🇳 Immerse yourself in Indian culture with authentic food and performances at Blumenthal Arts Center's Festival of India. | $5 | 12pm | Details

Sunday, September 15

👟 Customize sneakers at Kicks & Fros, similar to what Clay and AD did on Netflix's "Love is Blind." The ticket includes sneakers, supplies, charcuterie and champagne. | $350 | 1-4pm | Details

🏈 Cheer on the Panthers as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium. | $25+ | 1pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to singer Meghan Trainor at PNC Music Pavilion. | $24+ | 6:30pm | Details

🍾 Pull up to a block party with live music in front of the Mint Museum before exploring their art after dark | $20 | 5-10pm | Details

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