St. Ann's Family Carnival Oct. 3 - Charlotte On The Cheap

St. Ann Catholic Church, at 3635 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding its 30th annual Family Carnival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be something for everyone, from little ones to adults. Come, rain or shine to enjoy a day filled with relaxing, high-energy, thrilling, competitive, interactive, and virtual-reality attractions, with activities located both outdoors and in the gym.

Enjoy the dunking booth, rock wall, mechanical swings and m,ore.

In addition to the rides and games, enjoy:

Bake Sale
Classic Raffle with prizes of $2,000, $1,000, and $500
Online Auction featuring plenty of gems to discover

Schedule

10:30 AM — Children’s Dress-Up as a Saint Parade. Children are invited to dress up as a saint and join us for this special parade.
12:00 PM & 1:00 PM — Church Tours. Join Father Reid for a tour of the church. Please meet at the front doors of the church.
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM — Bingo in the St. Ann’s Cafeteria.
5:00 PM — Live Bluegrass Band. Enjoy live bluegrass music with Bluegrass All Stars, Featuring: Chad Andrew Harris.
6:00 PM — Raffle Drawing. Win up to $2,000.

Admission is free, with ride and food tickets available for purchase. All proceeds support St. Ann’s charitable outreach programs, helping neighbors both here in Charlotte and around the world.

For families of three or more, the Family Wristband is probably the best value. It includes unlimited access to all rides and games throughout the entire day for everyone in your family for one price.

For individuals, the Individual Wristband is generally a better value for rides and games than purchasing individual tickets. Tickets are intended primarily for food and drinks.

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