September 18th, 2021
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aw Shucks Farm
3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe, NC
$16 in advance, $20 at the door

Live music by Caleb Kennedy and Thomas Road Band. Tickets include admission to the 3-in-1 corn maze and other fall activities on the farm.

September 18th, 2021
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Union County Agriculture Center
3230 Presson Drive, Monroe

Vendor fair, kids' activities, 4-H expo, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, more

September 18th, 2021
All day event (check back for details)
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)

This festival celebrates wellness and mindfulness in a natural outdoor setting. It will feature live music, a vendor village, workshops, and a huge variety of yoga classes.

September 18th, 2021
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free

Discover different cultures through art, music, fashion, dance and food.

September 18th and 19th, 2021
Saturday: 5 pm. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte
Check back soon for Saturday ticket price
Free on Sunday

Live performances, visual artists, Latin American food, handmade crafts, family activities.

September 24th and 25th, 2021
Eastridge Mall, Gastonia
Free

There will be catfish races both nights, to benefit non-profits. It costs $25 to sponsor a catfish in the race. There will also be a VW Cruise-in, live music, vendors, a beer and wine garden. In addition there will be a fish fry for $10.

September 24th to 26th, 2021
Freedom Park
1900 East Boulevard, Charlotte
Free

More than 150 artists and artisans will be displaying and selling their work, and there will be live entertainment on several stages.

September 25th, 2021
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lanart, 10325 Hambright Road, Huntersville
Free

Meet live alpacas, try free craft classes, enjoy art and music, and shop for alpaca fleece products.

Saturday, September 25th, 2021
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Oak Street Mill, Cornelius
Free

This event features several bands, street performances, live demos, games, a kids' zone, food trucks and more.

October 1st to 3rd, 2021
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte
Free

Purchase festival coins to buy food sample and to pay for kids' activities. There will also be live entertainment.

October 1st to 3rd, 2021
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)

The Whitewater Center's signature music and outdoor festival features 10 bands, nearly 150 outdoor clinics, 35+ races and competitions, 80+ outdoor vendors, yoga practices and more. Bands include Dawes, Hiss Golden Messenger, Ida Mae, Steep Canyon Rangers and more.

October 2nd to November 21st, 2021
Saturdays and Sundays
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville
$28 (ticket prices vary)

Watch knights joust, shop at an artisan market, watch falconry demonstrations, see mermaids, much more. Follow the above link to win FREE tickets!

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
12 p.m.
Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
$10 before 4 p.m. $20 after 4 p.m.

Puerto Rican culture, food, dance and folklore.

October 9th, 2021
Tryon Street, between Stonewall and 4th
Free

A celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture, this festival will feature cultural performances, acclaimed Latin American bands and artists, a family area and more.

Saturday, October 9th, 2021, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 10th, 2021, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
First Ward Park, 301 E. 7th Street, Charlotte
$10 to $15

Enjoy tastings from all the hot sauce vendors, and watch the events on the Stage of Doom.

Jewish Deli Fest
Sunday, October 10th, 2021
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Davidson Village Green, 216 South Main Street, Davidson
Free (pay for food)

Enjoy Jewish delicacies that can be hard to find in the south. There will also be Klezmer music, Yiddish dancing, a kugel competition, kids' activities and more.

Saturday, October 16th, 2021
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)

It's free to watch the competitors navigate their makeshift vessels on the whitewater channel. There's a cost to participate. There's also a cost for cider tasting. Yoga classes are free.

Saturday, October 16th
Time TBA (last year there were two sessions: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 pm. to 6 p.m.)
1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina
Tickets TBA (last year they were $10-$12)

This festival marks the end of apple picking for the season. Enjoy hayrides, hard cider, music, kids' activities and much more. Tickets for this event always sell out!

Saturday, October 16th, 2021
Starting at 9 a.m.
Aspen and Main Streets in Lincolnton
Free

Enjoy apple products, live entertainment, a farmers' market, kids' activities and ore.

Saturday, October 16th, 2021
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
Free

Wiener dog race, pumpkin bowling, photo booth, kids' zone and more.

October 21st to 23rd, 2021
Veterans Memorial Park, 8500 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free

Liv music, fireworks, family carnival, and more.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road Cornelius
Free

Watch local teams race dragon boats and enjoy a cultural festival. There's no parking for the festival at the park. Parking is at 8900 North Pointe Executive Park, Huntersville, and there's a free shuttle.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stallings Park
340 Stallings Road, Stallings
Free

Artisan market, live music, yard games, activity and craft tents, putt putt, more.

October 23rd and 24th, 2021
Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas
Free ($5 for parking)

Petting zoo, sand art, food vendors, games, face painting, more.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Baxter Village
800 Market Street, Fort Mill, SC
Free

Tons of vendors, plus games and contests, performances, inflatables and more.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free (but a wristband is $20)

Enjoy live music all day. A wristband grants you unlimited chili tasting.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pritchard at South End
1117 South Boulevard, Charlotte
Free

Bounce houses, trick or treat, costumes, live music, games and more.

Saturday, October 30th, 2021
11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Midwood Park
2100 Wilhelmina Avenue, Charlotte
Free

Children's costume parade, live music, bounce houses, vendor village, more.

October 30th and 31st, 2021
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
600 South Kings Drive (near the Metropolitan)
Free

Nearly 100 artists will exhibit their work along the greenway, and there will also be live entertainment.

Saturday, October 30th, 2021
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Glennon Community Center
15083 Molokai Drive, Tega Cay, SC
Free

Live music, arts and crafts vendors, a free kids' zone and a costume parade.

Saturday, November 6th, 2021
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Muddy River Distillery, 1500 River Drive, Belmont
Free

Enjoy live music, family activities, food trucks, local beer, wine and cocktails. Benefits Catawba Riverkeeprs.

Saturday, November 6th, 2021
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Camp T.N. Spencer Park
3155 Foxford Drive, Concord
$5

Learn pioneer crafts like fishing, candle making, flint knapping and more. There will also be a free hot dog lunch and s'mores. Limited space. Registration required.

Saturday, November 6th, 10 a.m. to 6p.m.
Sunday, November 7th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College Street, Charlotte
$10 for both days
$5 for just Sunday
Age 18 and under free

The Giant-Size Mini-Con will feature some of the best comic book dealers in the country, as well as an Artist Alley.

Thursday, November 11th, 2021
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Truist Field
324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte
Free

Free workouts, kids' zone, veteran-owned business fair, sky diving demonstration.