CHARLOTTE — The first official weekend of fall is expected to be lovely and jam-packed with fun events for the whole family. Festival in the Park returns as well as Breakaway Carolina. Meet local creatives at the Charlotte Film Festival or cheer on Charlotte FC in Uptown. These and so much more going on near you:
Please use the links provided to confirm hours and to check for last-minute updates before you go.
Breakaway Carolina returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. Enjoy sets from DJs like Tiësto, Chris Lake and Bonnie X Clyde.
Festival in the Park is back this weekend at Freedom Park. The annual festival has been bringing music, art and fun to the city since 1964.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
The Charlotte PPA Challenger will be held at Peak Time Pickleball this weekend.
Friday is Emo Night at The Underground.
Catch a screening of “9 to 5″ on Dolly Parton Appreciation Day Saturday. The showing is at the Carolina Theatre. Come early for a Dolly Parton lookalike contest before the movie.
Enjoy live music at the Whitewater Center’s River Jam this weekend. The Family takes the stage Friday night, followed by Matt Axton on Saturday.
The Charlotte Film Festival continues this weekend at the Independent Picture House. See the full lineup here.
Test your knowledge of fall movies and TV shows at Suffolk Punch trivia Friday evening.
Julia Wolf will perform at The Fillmore Friday night.
See Mojo Brooks’ comedy show at Ovens Auditorium Friday night.
Go to an early “Coffee Set” Saturday and groove to a live DJ and enjoy specialty espresso drinks at Lottie’s Cafe.
Attend an interactive program presented by La Casa de la Cultura and the Harvey B. Gantt Center Saturday. Cultural Connections: Honoring Afrodescendant Women aims to celebrate culture through music, dance, workshops, panels activities and more.
Check out the Wine & Food Festival at Ballantyne’s Backyard Saturday.
Enjoy a collection of concept and heritage Scout vehicles, live music, local food and more at the hometown Scout Harvester Festival at Camp North End Saturday.
Kids ages 9 to 18 can go to the South Boulevard library to learn about the art of concha making in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Charlotte 49ers play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Saturday.
Check out the ‘Tawba Walk Arts and Music Festival in Downtown Cornelius Saturday.
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery this weekend.
Flatland Cavalry is set to play Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Saturday night as part of their “Work of Heart Tour.”
Enjoy a live DJ, street food and beverage vendors and enter for your chance to win a trip to Mexico at Tipsy Pickle’s Margarita Festival.
Shop designer consignment at The Edit Sale at Camp North End this weekend.
Karen Briggs, an internationally acclaimed violinist, will perform at Middle C Jazz Saturday evening.
Charlotte FC will take on Chicago Fire FC Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium.
Jam out to Glaive at The Underground Saturday night.
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams will perform at the Carolina Theatre Saturday night.
Hot Glass Alley’s 8th Annual Pumpkin Palooza will be held this weekend. Walk through a handcrafted glass pumpkin patch, watch live glassblowing demonstrations and shop from local vendors.
Attend a charity drag show Sunday to support Dudley’s Place, a nonprofit that helps individuals living with or at risk of HIV. All proceeds raised at their “At the Movies Drag Brunch” will go towards the nonprofit’s nutrition program which puts food on the tables of people in need. There are two seatings, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m.
Start your Sunday morning with yoga at the Whitewater Center’s Balanced Brunch.
Experience living history at the Battle of Charlotte American Revolution Weekend at the Museum of the Waxhaws.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Latin America with coffee, cocktails, food, and the biggest Latin music hits at RSVP South End Sunday.
Loathe will play The Fillmore Sunday night.
Michael Franti Trio is slated to perform at The Underground Sunday as part of the “Heartstrings & Dynamite” tour.
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