Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. It does happen at least once every year, and sometimes more than once. 2024 has two Fridays the 13th, September 13 and December 13. If you miss those, you’ll need to wait until June 13, 2025.
There are a 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 couple of 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 2034
Then, keep reading for a list of everything on our calendar for Friday, December 13, 2024.
What to do in Charlotte on Friday the 13th
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 a few that we know on December 13, 2024.
S’Moore Ink is offering flash tattoos starting at $13 + tip. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find more details on their Facebook event. 212 South Gaston Street, Dallas, NC 28034.
Mimik Tattoo is offering special flash design deals. More info on their Facebook event. 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC 28078
Ghost Tattoo Studios is offering special flash design deals. More info on their Facebook event. 3216 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Wolf Hart Tattoo is offering $60 cat tattoos. More info on their Facebook event. 5109-F Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Hollywood Ink is offering $31 piercings, in addition to several December deals. 4401 E Independence Blvd., Ste 102, Charlotte, NC, 28205. Details on Facebook.
Luma Leaf Tattoo Co., 906 S Main Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $40 flash tattoos on both Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. More info on Facebook.
Charlotte Tattoo, 1514 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, has a flash tattoo deal on December 13, 2024. Prices vary. Check out the details on their Instagram page.
Chaos Tattoos, 909 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is holding a Friday the 13th special. Learn more on their Facebook event.
Tattoo Factory of Gastonia, 206 Golumbia Street, Gastonia, North Carolina, is offering Horror Flash designs starting at $13. There will also be piercing specials. Facebook event.
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 5 cat cafes in Charlotte 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 already.
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.
Look into a Haunted Mirror
Staff have reported paranormal activity around a single antique mirror at Kiki Greek Bistro. Are you brave enough to look in? 1500 A Central Venue, Charlotte, NC 28205.
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. Plus, all September, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is presenting the Fall Thrift Crawl. Visit stores and check in for a chance to win prizes.
Go on a Ghost Tour
Queen City Ghost offers ghost tours nightly. Learn more and book a tour.
Complete Friday the 13th Calendar
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