5 Halloween costume ideas that scream Charlotte in 2026
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Plenty of people will be dressed up as Agamemnon from Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" this Halloween.
Zoom in: Google's data on trending Halloween costume searches in Charlotte includes:
- Buddy the Unicorn
- Doctor Doom (from Marvel Universe)
- Bluey
- Plague Doctor
Yes, and: If you're looking for a little local inspiration, we've got you covered.
Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers quarterback is making a case for himself as MVP this season.
What you'll need: A Bryce Young jersey and a football.
Go deeper: Where to tailgate, pregame and park for Panthers games
Waffle from DaBaby's restaurant
Rapper DaBaby's new brunch spot, No Knife, opened this year. It's been met with delight because of the artist and skepticism because of the price.
What you'll need: A cardboard pizza box (which the waffle typically comes in) and markers to draw the toppings.
Go deeper: Rapper DaBaby's Charlotte brunch restaurant is now open
Hot dog from Charlotte's hot dog crawl
More than 1,000 people wandered around Charlotte in hot dog suits and condiment costumes earlier this year, trying to eat as many "glizzies" as possible.
What you'll need: A Hot dog suit. Make it a group costume by adding condiment costumes.
Go deeper: Why Charlotte's hot dog crawl was about much more than the glizzies
Wegmans fan
The popular New York-based grocer has a loyal following. People lined up and camped outside ahead of the first Charlotte location's opening earlier this month.
What you'll need: Buffalo Bills gear, Wegmans staples and a Wegmans grocery bag.
Go deeper: I'm a grocery shopping hater. Can Wegmans convert me?
Zippy
Charlotte Douglas International Airport recently rolled out a mascot — a suitcase named Zippy.
What you'll need: Blue leggings, a cardboard box painted teal, yellow gloves, pink boots (think Uggs or something puffy) and a pink fanny pack.
Go deeper: Charlotte airport lays out plans for $2.1B in upgrades
