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 Jul 27, 2026

Seasonal guideCurrent status, timing & practical tips

Compare one-day events with multi-week festivals

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 presented by SNICKERS®

    Sep 11 · 10:00 AM to Nov 1 · 10:00 PM · Carowinds · $25+

    SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® | Carowinds Seasonal Event SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® Select Nights, September 11 - November 1...

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  2. Festival in the Park

    Sep 25 · 4:00 PM to Sep 27 · 5:00 PM · Freedom Park · Free

    Charlotte tradition in Freedom Park with visual and performing artists, crafts, music, food, and family entertainment.

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  3. Carolina Renaissance Festival

    Oct 3 · 9:30 AM to Nov 22 · 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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