Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Day of the Dead Festival and Charlotte FC's playoff game
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The annual Day of the Dead festival returns to Camp North End Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo: Courtesy of the Latin American Coalition.
Whether you're still celebrating spooky season with Day of the Dead festivals or want to cheer on our major league sports teams, there's plenty to celebrate this weekend in Charlotte.
Friday, Nov. 1
🎃 This is the last day to see the 20th annual Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall at 2017 Greenway Ave. in Elizabeth. | Free | 6:45pm. | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes over cocktails inside the speakeasy at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company. | $20 | 7pm | Details
🥃 Enjoy a whiskey tasting and food pairing at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $100+ | 6:30pm | Details
🛋️ Shop from a range of collectibles, vintage and estate pieces at MetroLion Antiques Marketplace. | $5+ | 10am-5pm | Details
🍗 Hearken back to ye olde times at the Carolina Renaissance Festival with performances, hands-on games, rides, food and an artisan marketplace. | $20-$34 | Through Nov. 24 | Details
🎨 View art installations on the Rail Trail and visit multiple art galleries in South End for the First Friday Gallery Crawl. | Free | 5-9pm | Details
⛹️♂️ Watch the Charlotte Hornets play the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center. | $40+ | 7pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC in their playoff match against Orlando City. | $20+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎺 Vibe to hits from the 60s performed by Noel Freidline and Maria Howell at Middle C Jazz. | $36-$45 | Times vary | Details
Saturday, Nov. 2
🤵 Join animal lovers and their furry friends at The Revelry for a seated dinner and drinks. Proceeds support services at the Humane Society of Charlotte. | $250+ | 5:30pm | Details
📚 Take the kids to a Little Learners Literacy Fest at Hygge Coworking on Jay St. with vendors, baked goods, presentations and raffles. | Free | 10am | Details
🚲 Take an hour-long ride at Adrenaline+ Cycle Studio to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. | $150 | 7am | Details
🛍️ Shop from a Day of the Dead-themed market, with face painting, dancing, and goodie bags at Resident Culture Plaza Midwood. | Free | 12pm | Details
💪 Take a 45-minute fitness class with your dog that focuses on cardio, plyometrics, and core while your pup learns basic commands at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | $15 | 11am | Details
🏀 Watch the Charlotte Hornets play the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center. | $35+ | 6pm | Details
🕹 Activate your inner child by playing games like bubble blasters, parachute games, silent disco musical chairs and stomp rocket relays at Victoria Yards. | $30.75 | 9am-12pm | Details
🎊 Experience Mexican culture and traditions at Camp North End with Festival Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) with live music, displays of catrinas and community altars, folkloric dances, food plus arts and crafts. | Free | 12-8pm | Details
🍿 Take a chair or blanket to watch an outdoor movie screening of Disney's "CoCo" at Ford Green after the Day of the Dead Festival. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🍹 Swing by the Matador for Mexican-inspired dishes, themed drink specials, and Día de los Muertos decor. | Prices vary. | 11am-2am | Details
🍷 Grab a souvenir glass for a list of whiskey and wine tastings, grilled food, music and vendors at Ballantyne's Backyard. | $59-$99 | 4-9pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to Cory Wong and Mark Lettieri at The Fillmore. | $50.75 | 8pm | Details
🧑🧑 Take the kids to see "Paw Patrol" live at Ovens Auditorium. | $40.50+ | 10am | Details
Sunday, Nov. 3
👰♀️ Take your fiancé to a bridal show at PINE to meet with wedding vendors, enjoy food and drinks plus receive samples and swag. | Free | 1pm | Details
🏈 Cheer on the Carolina Panthers as they take on the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. | $25+ | 1pm | Details
🎃 Pick the perfect pumpkin at Wise Acres in Indian Trail. | $3+ | Times vary | Details
💐 Pick your own flowers at McLawland Farms and create a fall bouquet for the house. | $12.50-$36.50 | Times vary | Details
🌽 Find your way out of Country Days' corn maze in Indian Trail. | $6-$30 | 2-8pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from 90+ local vendors at Front Porch Sundays to find a range of items from dog toys to handmade jewelry plus listen to live music along the Rail Trail. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
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