CHARLOTTE — It’s a big weekend for sports with NASCAR races, Hornets basketball and Charlotte FC. The St. Jude Walk will also be held this weekend. Phoebe Bridgers will play the Spectrum Center, and a three-day music festival will take over three of Charlotte’s liveliest neighborhoods. Here’s what’s going on near you.
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Enjoy three days of music across three of Charlotte’s most vibrant neighborhoods with Confluence Music Fest. It kicks off Thursday. See the lineup of over 45 artists here.
Spooky season is officially underway. Head to SCarowinds, if you dare.
The Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race will be held Friday evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.
Get tickets to the Black Box Series at Charlotte Ballet. The show runs through Oct. 24.
It’s Fiesta Friday at Urban District Market. Stop by for Latin food and drinks, dancing, music and family-friendly activities.
There will be an opening reception for Goodyear Arts’ newest installation, “Divine Masculinity,” Friday.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
See Phoebe Bridgers at the Spectrum Center Friday night.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Mecktoberfest continues at its Ballantyne location. Enjoy live music, games, German food and, of course, beer.
Get ready to groove at Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night Friday. The event will pay homage to the LeBron Brothers with a night of Afro-Latin music, dance and art.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back. From live shows and artisan marketplaces to jousting and giant turkey legs, there’s something for everyone.
The second Food & Film night will be held at Truist Field Friday. They’re showing “Shrek” and selling themed specialty food and drinks during the event.
Take a ghost tour of downtown Dallas, hosted by the Gaston County Museum of Art & History.
House of Heavy returns to The Underground for a night of metal.
Niko Moon will play The Fillmore Friday night.
See Fuerza Regida at Truliant Amphitheater Friday evening.
The Collectors Showcase will be held this weekend at Cabarrus Arena & Event Center with over 500 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Wrestling, NASCAR, memorabilia and more.
The 2026 St. Jude Walk will be held Saturday morning at First Ward Park. The annual event raises money to help save the lives of children with cancer.
Check out the Carolina Clay Matters Fall Pottery Festival Saturday.
The Fall for Matthews festival will be held Saturday with local artisans, food vendors, live music, an auto show and more.
The Build Your Own Boat festival returns to the Whitewater Center Saturday. See which hand-crafted rafts can tackle the rapids, starting at 10 a.m.
Explore national, regional and local vegetable forward businesses at Charlotte VegFest Saturday. Over 100 vendors will gather to celebrate veganism at Victoria Yards in Uptown.
Head to Patriots Park in Kings Mountain for the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival Saturday.
Hornets fans are invited to the Spectrum Center for Purple & Teal Day Saturday. There will be family-friendly activities, live entertainment, giveaways and opportunities to meet the team.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in McAdenville Saturday, or check out Laketoberfest in Cornelius.
The Blue Cross NC 300 will be held Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Celebrate East Charlotte and Hispanic Heritage Month at East Side Sol. It’s held annually at the Charlotte History Museum. Guests will enjoy free admission, along with activities, guided tours and more.
Indie authors, book vendors and more will come together at the 3rd Annual Charlotte BookPalooza at Truist Field Saturday.
The cast of Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” will be at Booth Playhouse Saturday night. Hosted by Loni Love, the evening offers music, entertainment, fan interaction and more.
Help support the fight against breast cancer at the 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Drag Show at The Chamber in NoDa Saturday night. A portion of drink proceeds will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Watch Charlotte FC take on FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium Saturday night.
Two Door Cinema Club will make a stop at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on their 15th anniversary tour of “Tourist History.”
See comedian Adrián Uribe at Ovens Auditorium Saturday night.
High June will play The Underground Saturday.
See retro horror films at retro prices at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas through Nov. 5.
Head to Monday Night Brewing for the Gluten Freedom Fest Sunday. The kitchen will close early the night before for a total deep clean, so you can experience total gluten freedom.
This month’s Plant Swap & Shop will be held Sunday at Traust Brewing in Mount Holly.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center will be showing the 1974 film “Abby” Sunday afternoon as part of its Classic Black Cinema Series.
On Sunday afternoon, the Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the Bank of America 400.
See a Marvin Gaye musical at Ovens Auditorium Sunday.
The Charlotte Hornets will play the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday night at the Spectrum Center.
Listen to Christian music at Bojangles Coliseum Sunday night with performances from MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons and Sam Wesley.
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will perform at The Underground Sunday night.