Charlotte, NC

Fall Festivals Near Charlotte

Find current fall festivals near Charlotte, including arts festivals, Renaissance weekends, theme-park events, food, music, and family plans.

Listings last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Charlotte-area fall plans range from a single weekend in a city park to recurring festival dates. Check the selected date, gate hours, and whether tickets are date-specific.

Plan for the venue, not just the event name

Freedom Park, theme parks, speedway grounds, and festival villages have very different parking, walking, food, pet, and accessibility rules. Review the current venue guidance.

Current seasonal listings

  1. SCarowinds

    Select nights, Sep 11–Nov 7; check Carowinds for each date’s hours · Carowinds · Price not published

    SCarowinds runs on select nights September 11–November 7, 2026, with haunted attractions and nighttime entertainment. Confirm the selected night, admission, and attraction passes with Carowinds.

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  2. Carolina Renaissance Festival

    Nov 7 · 9:30 AM-5:30 PM · Carolina Renaissance Festival · $25+

    Weekend Renaissance village with costumed characters, jousting, music, comedy, theatre, artisan demonstrations, food, games, and rides.

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  3. Oktoberfest Presented by Cash App

    Date only · select days; check Carowinds for dated operating hours · Carowinds · Price not published

    Oktoberfest | Fall Flavors & Fun at Carowinds Seasonal Event Oktoberfest Presented by Cash App Oktoberfest Presented by Cash App Fall Thrills With a Bavarian Twist When...

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