5 things to do in Charlotte Oct. 19–23, 2026

Ashley Mahoney

Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets smiles against the Milwaukee Bucks during a preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to th — Photo: Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images

The Hornets return this week, and that's just one of several fun things to do around Charlotte.

😋 Monday: Head to Emmy Lou's in Dilworth for their Girl Dinner chef series featuring chef Kimberly Bazan of El Veneno. | Prices vary | 4-10pm | Details

🧘‍♀️ Tuesday: Take a yoga class at the Mint Museum Uptown. | Free for museum members; $10 for nonmembers | 5:15 pm | Details

📚 Wednesday: Swing by Sip City on Central Avenue for Mood Reader Books' conversation with Anna McCallie, author of "Abby Offsides" and Tracy Avery, author of "When in Dublin." | $5+ | 6pm| Details

🧙‍♀️ Thursday: Celebrate spooky season during Witches Night Out: Waverly Wine Walk. Come dressed in your best witchy costume. | $23.18+ | 5:30pm | Details

🏀 Friday: Catch the Charlotte Hornets' home opener vs. the Atlanta Hawks. | $25.75+ | 7pm | Details

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5 things to do in Charlotte Oct. 19–23, 2026

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