
Hot Glass Alley, at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza on September 26 and 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Admission is free, and this is a kid-friendly event.

Watch lots of glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day. There will also be hundreds of glass pumpkins for sale, a food truck and beer.
Local vendors will be on site:
- Little Flower Matcha
- Chutney Cat
- Pilot Brewing
- Lively Print Co.
Bring your own textile to have screen printed with an exclusive Pumpkin Palooza design by Lively Printing. It will cost $15 for a single print, $25 for 2 prints, and $25 if you want to buy a shirt on the spot and have it screen printed.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, big lists of Halloween parties, and Trick or Treat events, plus our list of Charlotte area haunted trails and the best Charlotte area pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes!
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