5 Charlotte-themed Halloween costumes for 2025
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If you're still scrambling for a Halloween costume, look no further than the headlines. We rounded up easy, last-minute costume ideas inspired by some of Charlotte's biggest moments of 2025.
The Wells Fargo sign
You are the skyline. This year, a helicopter hoisted 14-foot-tall Wells Fargo letters atop its Uptown tower.
Costume idea: Silver/gray outfit with a poster board spelling "WELLS FARGO."
Go deeper: Wells Fargo's giant Uptown sign installed by helicopter
Dave Portnoy
The Barstool founder visited Charlotte this spring to rate our pizza scene. He gave Bird Pizza a 7.8 rating.
Costume idea: Pizza box in hand and a microphone for your "One Bite" review.
Go deeper: Every pizza Dave Portnoy tried in Charlotte
"The Hunting Wives" (group costume)
For the friend group that loves a little drama. The Netflix series was filmed around Charlotte.
Costume idea: Chic southern outfits, martini glasses and bad wigs.
- Bonus points if you take your group to Coyote Joe's.
Go deeper: Where "The Hunting Wives" filmed in Charlotte
Sydney Sweeney as "Christy" the boxer
Sydney Sweeney was in Charlotte filming "Christy," a biopic about former women's lightweight champion Christy Martin.
Costume idea: Silk robe, gloves, a black eye and a championship belt.
Go deeper: Charlotte filming locations in "Christy" movie
"Roofman" / Channing Tatum in disguise
The bizarre true story of Jeff Manchester — the man who broke into 60 McDonald's restaurants through their roofs — was filmed in Charlotte and stars Channing Tatum.
Costume idea: Blue T-shirt, yellow sunglasses, a kid's bike and a giant teddy bear on your shoulders while you make it rain fake cash.
Go deeper: "Roofman" movie starring Channing Tatum films in Charlotte
Go deeper: If you still don't have Halloween plans, check out our weekender for a full list of things to do this weekend, including Halloween pop-up bars.