Weekender: 21 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including the Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival
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Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival in 2022 at Camp North End. This year's festival, which highlights Black chefs, will have several events around the city including Serving the Culture. Photo: Courtesy of Laura Barrero/Axios
I hope you're hungry for some food-focused events because this weekend has a mixed taste of cuisine from Latin America to Carolina BBQ.
Friday, October 4
⛸️ Watch popular Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse ice skate at Disney on Ice at Bojangles Coliseum. | $15+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
😱 Get spooked at SCarowinds. | $49.99+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
👯♀️ Kick off the Halloween season with a spooky aerial show at Hi-Wire Brewing in South End. | $20 | 7pm | Details
🥃 Enjoy a fall whiskey tasting and food pairing at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $100 | 6:30pm | Details
🍺 Dive into German culture with cuisine, live music, and stein-holding contests at OMB's Mecktoberfest at their new Ballantyne location. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from Chicago improv comedians at The Hamilton. | $15 | 7pm | Details
🥅 Charlotte Independence vs. Forward Madison FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $16 | 7:30pm | Details
🍗 Hearken back to ye olde times at the Carolina Renaissance Festival with performance stages, hands-on games, rides, food and an artisan marketplace. | $20-$34 | Runs through Nov. 24 | Details
Saturday, October 5
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC for their final match of the regular season at Bank of America Stadium against CF Montréal. It's also fan appreciation night so there will be shirt giveaways. | $12+ | 7:30pm | Details
🏠 Take a self-guided tour of 38 newly built homes around Charlotte from some of the area's top builders. | Free | 11am | Details
🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow at Sycamore Brewing. | Free | 10-11am | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away at jokes from comedian Marlon Wayans at Ovens Auditorium. | $39 | 8pm | Details
🪕 Vibe to bluegrass-influenced folk band Trampled By Turtles at The Amp Ballantyne. | $81+ | 7pm | Details
🎊 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Uptown at Hola Charlotte. Festivities include music, food, dancing and art. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🍽️ Celebrate Black chefs and industry experts from Charlotte and beyond at various locations with the Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival. | $75-$150 | Event times vary | Details
Sunday, October 6
🍽️ Head to Triple C Brewing Company for food, live music and drinks. | Price varies | 1-4pm | Details
⚽️ Watch Crown Legacy FC take on Toronto FC II at Sportsplex in Matthews. | $15 | 1pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Hornets as they play the New York Knicks at Spectrum Center. | $17 | 5pm | Details
🥂 Sip on mimosas and vibe to music with the Mimosa Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing Company. | $25-$79 | 12-5pm | Details
🍳 Enjoy brunch and drinks on a rooftop at Eden of Plaza while you vibe to music from a live DJ. | $0-$50 | 12-5pm | Details
🍴 Pig out on a buffet of food and play games while you watch the Panthers game at Sweet Lew's BBQ. | $0-$35 | 12-4pm | Details
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