Weekender: 35 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including fall festivals
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Pick the perfect pumpkin at Pumpkin Palooza in Truist Field this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11am-4pm. Photo: Emma Way/Axios
This weekend offers plenty of chances to check off some fall activities — like picking a pumpkin or browsing a seasonal pop-up market.
Friday, Oct. 10
🎭 Watch "Wicked" as a family at Belk Theater. | $46.58+| Runs through Oct. 26 | Details
😱 Face your fears at SCarowinds as you walk through the theme park to see more than 500 monsters, ghosts and goblins roaming, plus haunted attractions and shows. | $49.99+ | Runs through Nov. 2 | Details
💃 Head to El Puro Cuban Restaurant for a Carnival night with live music, dancing and food to celebrate Hispanic Heritage. | Reservations encouraged | 6:30-11pm | Details
🎶 Listen to Luther S. Allison Quartet at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $37.90+ | Times vary | Details
🎵 Attend the annual Confluence music industry conference with workshops, panels, live performances and big-name keynote speakers at The Union at Station West. | $38.81+ | 1-11:30pm | Details
🥕 Stop by the VegFest at Victoria Yards for vendors, fitness classes, kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, panel discussions and more. | $0-$45 | 12-6pm | Details
🎥 Watch a screening of "Happy Gilmore" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
⚽️ See Charlotte Independence take on AV Alta FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details
👨 Let your elementary and middle school kids spend time with dad and Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton at Bank of America Stadium with interactive activities and practice. | $42.03 | 6-8:30pm | Details
Saturday, Oct. 11
🎃 Pick the perfect pumpkin at Pumpkin Palooza at Truist Field and stick around for photo ops, live music, games, activities and a beer garden experience with pumpkin-themed food and drinks. | 11am-4pm | Details
🏓 Learn how to play the basics of pickleball at Rally in LoSo in a beginners-friendly game. | $5 | 10am | Details
🎉 Celebrate the east side of Charlotte's vibrant culture and community with international bites, live dance performances and more at Charlotte Museum of History. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
🍷 Sip from a list of cabernets in a wine tasting at DTR Dilworth and enjoy bottles at 50% off to take home. | $55+ | 1pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a vendor market with 25+ local shops and makers at Legion Brewing in SouthPark. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🍂 Check out the Comunidad Fall Market with food, vendors, pumpkin painting, concha-eating contest and more. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
👖 Pick up some cool clothing items from the Charlotte Vintage Market pop-up at Optimist Hall.| Free | 11am-8pm | Details
📚 Pull up to Grow in Camp North End with a few books and a house plant to swap with someone new. | Free | 11am-2pm | Details
💃 Celebrate the end of the Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dancing and Latin bites at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 5-10pm | Details
🎊 Party in Plaza Midwood at a Prism block party with live music, DJs, local vendors and more. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🏰 Take the family to the 32nd Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville (16445 Poplar Tent Road). | Prices vary | Runs through Nov. 23 Saturdays & Sundays 9:30am-5:30pm | Details
📚 Meet up with all of your book lover friends at Urban District Market for the Charlotte BookPalooza with 75+ authors, vendors, DJs and more. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🎤 Experience an art jam as poets, dancers, musicians take the stage at Goldie's to showcase their talents. | $15 | 1-4pm | Details
🎶 Listen to Taylor Swift hits all night long at The Rabbit Hole as they celebrate the latest album release and play all the hits from her discography. | $19.46 | 8:30pm-midnight | Details
🐶 Take your puppy (under 6 months old) to Puppypalooza at The Dog Wizard Charlotte for obedience tips, training tricks and games. | $55.20 | 10am-1pm | Details
🎤 Listen to country music hits from Jon Pardi at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $178+ | 7pm | Details
Sunday, Oct. 12
🛍️ Spend the day strolling and shopping through a pop-up market at Birkdale Village. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🎼 Hear Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos & the Buena Vista Orchestra live in concert at Carolina Theatre. | $65+ | 6pm | Details
🤑 Pick up some vintage items from Thrift Pony's outdoor market in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
🧑🍳 Learn how to cook spooky-themed appetizers and a seasonal dinner at How Sanguine in Camp North End. | $65 | 6-9pm | Details
🐶 Meet adoptable puppies and enjoy a 45 minute solidcore mat class at The Bowl at Ballantyne followed by a complimentary drink from Postino. Proceeds benefit Billie's Buddies Animal Rescue. | $23.18 | 9am-11:45am | Details
🎃 Paint mini pumpkins and sip on ale at Lower Left Brewing Co. | $14.64 | 4-6pm | Details
🛍️ Spend the day strolling and shopping through a pop-up market at Birkdale Village. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🏈 Cheer on Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. | $145+ | 1pm | Details
Monday, Oct. 13
🎤 Vibe to Noah Cyrus in concert at The Fillmore. | $46.15 | 8pm | Details
🎶 Listen to a mix of R&B, soul, funk and jazz from The California Honeydrops at Neighborhood Theatre. | $42.41 - $205.15 | Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm | Details
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the Panthers game and Birkdale market are on Sunday (not Monday).