CHARLOTTE — It’s Labor Day weekend in the Queen City, and there are tons of ways to celebrate. From local festivals to live music and parades, here’s what’s happening near you this holiday weekend.
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The North Carolina Apple Festival returns to Hendersonville for the 80th year this weekend. Enjoy apple-inspired treats, a street fair, family-friendly activities and more through Labor Day.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
Dig in to authentic cuisine, shop from local vendors and sing your favorite karaoke anthems at the First Friday Asian Night Market at Urban District Market.
The Aquabats are set to perform at The Underground Friday night.
Head to The Fillmore for Trap Karaoke Friday night.
The 2026 Matthews Alive Festival will be held this weekend. The event features tons of activities, food, arts and entertainment spread over four days.
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will play the Delmarva Shorebirds all weekend at Atrium Health Ballpark.
Charlotte Soul Fest will bring culture, music, art, food, community resources and more to First Ward Park this weekend.
International Vulture Awareness Day is Saturday, and the Carolina Raptor Center is celebrating with unique programs, shows and activities for all ages. To honor the vulture’s distinctive bald head, anyone bald gets in for free.
Belmont Bookshop’s 2026 Literary Festival will be held Saturday at Stowe Park. The event features family-friendly activities, vendors, author talks and more. Check out the festival’s ticketed events for special VIP offers.
Shop from over 100 local businesses at the Front Porch market Saturday on Thrift Road.
The 49ers will take on The Citadel Saturday afternoon at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Head to downtown Mooresville for the Festival of Food Trucks Saturday evening.
$uicideboy$ will bring the 2026 Grey Day Tour to Truliant Amphitheater Saturday night.
NEEDTOBREATHE will play Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Saturday.
Charlotte FC will face Houston Dynamo at Bank of America Stadium Saturday night.
Channel Tres is set to perform at The Underground Saturday night as part of “The Enigma Tour.”
The Whitewater Center’s Labor Day Celebration kicks off Saturday morning with a trail race, yoga, kids’ activities and live music. The festivities continue Sunday.
The Around the Crown 10K returns to the Queen City Saturday morning. Thousands of runners will take to the streets through Uptown and SouthEnd to benefit Sustain Charlotte and celebrate community.
Hulvey will perform at The Fillmore Sunday night.
Head to Slow Play Brewing in Rock Hill for a Downtown Jazz Jam.
The Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday morning through Uptown. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and runs down North Tryon Street from 9th Street through the Square and down 3rd Street. It’ll feature local labor union floats, vehicles, marchers and more.