2026 is a big year for Friday the 13th. There will be three months that have a Friday the 13th — February, March, and November. This is the maximum number of Friday the 13ths that are possible in one calendar year. So if you make it through February 13th unscathed, don’t let down your guard. It will be back before you know it.
There are several origin stories that suggest why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but here in Charlotte we feel lucky to have SpookyCLT. All year long SpookyCLT tells us about the cool, weird and spooky stuff in Charlotte. The same folks are behind the Old North State podcast, which digs into North Carolina topics like Normie–the Lake Norman Monster, Crusoe Island, and the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
So a few years ago, we asked SpookyCLT what to do on Friday the 13th. Read on to learn what SpookyCLT says we should do on Friday the 13th, with some updates from Charlotte on the Cheap for 2026.
Then, keep reading for a list of everything on our calendar for Friday, March 13, 2026.
What to do in Charlotte on Friday the 13th
Go to Krispy Kreme
On Friday, March 13, 2026, buy a dozen doughnuts at regular price and get an Original Glazed dozen for 13¢.
Get a Tattoo
On Friday the 13th, many tattoo shops offer special deals on pre-drawn “flash” tattoos. Check out your favorite tattoo shop to see if they’re participating. Here are some shops that have offered flash tattoo deals on Friday the 13th on the past and might again!
Black Cat Tattoo Society, 2925 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Ghost Tattoo Studios, 3216 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Wolf Hart Tattoo, 5109-F Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Tattoo, 1514 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Chaos Tattoos, 909 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC
S’Moore Ink, 212 South Gaston Street, Dallas, NC
Luma Leaf Tattoo Co., 906 S Main Street, Kannapolis, NC
Follow your favorite tattoo shop on Instagram for more announcements.
Play with Black Cats at a Cat Cafe
While black cats have the reputation of being unlucky, these 9 cat cafes in the Charlotte area have taken it upon themselves to set the story straight. There are cats of all colors but the black ones are special. Maybe you’ll get lucky and meet your new best friend and roommate.
Rent Friday the 13th from Visart Video
VisArt Video is the last video rental store anywhere close to us and they have every Friday the 13th movie made. 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Catch Orbs on Camera at Old Settlers Cemetery
Old Settlers is a historic cemetery in the heart of uptown. It is said that while there are nearly 300 headstones in the cemetery, the number of bodies buried are in the thousands. 200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Listen to a Charlotte Zombie Audio Drama
The audio drama Samwel Sift Post-Apocalyptic Detective stars Samwel Sift, a hardboiled detective living in a zombie-filled Charlotte. This podcast is locally made and has three season out.
Take a Picture of the Uptown Skyline From Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery is over 72 acres and has plenty of beautiful gravesites, foliage and vantage points for skyline views. Before you go, read all about Charlotte’s historic cemeteries, including Elmwood, as well as about a number of spots around Charlotte for great skyline photos. 700 W. 6th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Eat at a Haunted Restaurant
Alexander Michael’s Restaurant is said to be haunted. The upstairs apartment is haunted by the ghost of the former owner, and paranormal presence has also been felt in the back corner by the booth made for one person. 401 W. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Listen to a previous year’s Friday the 13th episode of The Devil, The Witch and My Wardrobe
This episode of the podcast, The Devil, The Witch, and My Wardrobe, was hosted by SpookyCLT. Listen here.
Search for Haunted Dolls
Look for haunted dolls at one of the 100+ antique, thrift and consignment stores in Charlotte. If you can’t find a haunted doll, you’re not looking hard enough.
Go on a Ghost Tour
Queen City Ghost offers ghost tours nightly. Learn more and book a tour.
Complete Friday the 13th Calendar
Various locations
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