Weekender: 39 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Hornets games
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Charlotte Hornets have back to back home games at Spectrum Center this weekend. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
Charlotte Hornets basketball is back, plus there's a book fair, a Halloween-themed 5K and more in store for this weekend.
Friday, Oct. 23
🩰 See a ballet performance choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November, Alejandro Cerrudo and German American duo FLOCK. | Prices vary | Runs through Saturday | Details
🪩 QC Swap's 21+ Bad Prom returns to Amos' Southend with a "Forbidden Forest Masquerade" theme. | 8pm | $55 in advance | Details
😱 Face your fears at SCarowinds with haunted mazes, spooky rides and performances. | $55 | Runs through Nov. 1 | Details
🎡 Take a day trip to the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh for rides, bizarre food and family fun. | $0-$13 | Runs through Oct. 25 | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Hornets as they take on the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. | $26+ | 7pm | Details
🏒 Watch the Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles Coliseum. | $29+ | 7pm | Details
🎻 Attend an Undertale concert at Ovens Auditorium. | $114+ | 8pm | Details
🔮 See psychic Matt Fraser at The Carolina. | $59.20+ | 8pm | Details
🎤 Hear JPEGMAFIA live at The Fillmore. | $40+ | 8pm | Details
🐶 Dress up your pup for Halloween and take them to Pup-o-ween at Hi-Wire Brewing for a costume contest, vendor market and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Charlotte. | $10 | 6-9pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of football with trivia at Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away with a stand-up comedy show at Blinders. | $25 | 9-11:30pm | Details
📚 Join Axios Charlotte's Ashley Mahoney at That's Novel Books at Camp North End for a book signing of her new book "Historic Maps of Charlotte." | Free | 5-7pm | Details
🥳 Celebrate Troubadour Booksellers' two-year anniversary with specials running through the weekend. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎃 Put on your Halloween costumes with your family and stop by the local businesses at Camp North End for a candy crawl. | Free | 5-7pm | Details
🎷 Vibe to the sounds from Saxophonist Paul Taylor at Middle C Jazz. | $54.15-$66.15 | Times vary | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | Times vary| Prices vary | Details
🐾 Take your pup in their Halloween costume to a dog social at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | Free | 5pm | Details
⚾️ Pull up to a MLB watch party of The Milwaukee Brewers while you enjoy a fish fry at Angry Ale's. | Free | 11am. | Details
Saturday, Oct. 24
👻 Run in the Freaky 5K costume run kicking off at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company. | $0-$45 | 5-8pm| Details
🏰 Meet up with friends at Carolina Renaissance Festival for hands-on games, rides, performances and more. | $23.99+ | Runs Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 22 | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Hornets as they take on Miami Heat at Spectrum Center. | $26+ | 6pm | Details
📚 Pick up your next read at a Halloween book fair at
Triple C Brewing Company with more than 75 vendors. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for items from Charlotte Vintage Market's pop-up with a list of local vendors at Queen Park Social. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to RAWAYANA live in concert at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | Resale tickets $178+ | 8pm | Details
🍂 Shop for baked goods, coffee, pumpkins and more from a fall market before or after an activity at Whitewater Center. | Free | Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm | Details
🍷 Enjoy a Bordeaux wine tasting at DTR Dilworth. | $55 | 1pm | Details
🎶 Check out a HRVSTLAND's gospel music festival at Unity Charlotte International to hear from a list of artists. | $30+ | 2-8pm | Details
💃 Step into the old glam of Hollywood at Duke Mansion for cocktails, dinner, live music, dancing, themed dining stations and more. | $161.90 | 8-11:30pm | Details
☕️ Enjoy your coffee while you view cars and live demonstrations at Sparkhouse. | Free | 9am-12pm | Details
Sunday, Oct. 25
🏈 Cheer on the Panthers as they take on Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. | $88+ | 1pm | Details
🩰 Watch a spooky themed aerial show at Monday Night Brewing in your Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize. Stick around for brunch and a DIY bracelet bar. Proceeds will be donated to Inked Kittens Club. | $35 | 11am-12:30pm | Details
🏓 Participate in a pickleball tournament at Tipsy Pickle benefiting Billies Buddies with a DJ, raffles and pups. | $0-$100 | 10am-2pm | Details
🎊 Vibe to music with friends at Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End and stick around for live painting, cocktails, smoothies and more. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🎉 Party in the Park by celebrating 90 years of the Mint Museum Randolph with art, music, hands-on activities, live music, food trucks and more. | Free | 1-5pm | Details
🍽️ Have a multi-course dinner with a Burgundy-themed Sunday supper at L'Ostrica. | $95 | 5:30pm | Details
🍷 Head over to Frenchy's Sip and Shop for a tasting of wines from Spain and Portugal that benefits Carolina Breast Friends. | $30.87 | 5-8pm | Details
🎨 Learn how to paint a portrait of your pet at OpenTap. | $35 | 5:30-7:30pm | Details
🍝 Learn how to chef up classic handmade pasta in a cooking class at Hi-Wire Brewing and Noble Cider Taproom. | $64.80 | 12:30-2:30pm | Details
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