Ready for sweater weather, Charlotte? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in the Queen City.
Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like at Scarrigan Farms — with this guide featuring 21 fall events happening now through November.
Pumpkin patches + mazes
Bush N Vine Farm, 1650 Filbert Hwy., York
Every weekend in October, guests can pick their own pumpkin before (or after) taking a one-mile walk down a hiking trail + live music and food.
Pumpkins under five pounds are $1.15 per pound and $0.69 per pound if over five pounds.
Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville
Enjoy a hayride to the petting zoo before picking the best gourd from a 20-acre field.
Admission is $15 ($5 online deposit required, $10 at the door.)
Editor’s note: The farm and food truck is cash only.
Charlotte Knights’ 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte
On Saturday, Oct. 12, thousands of pumpkins will fill the outfield in this fall season kickoff + a portion of purchases will benefit the Charlotte Knights Charities Foundations.
Pumpkins will be $10-$20. Admission is free.
Cherry Place Farm, 1922 Oakdale Rd., Rock Hill
This farm boasts a large selection of pumpkins sourced from the NC mountains, petting zoo, two-acre corn maze + free popcorn every weekend in October.
Admission is $10 but not required if only purchasing a pumpkin.
Hall Family Farm, 445 W. Rebound Rd., Lancaster
Whether you’re picking pumpkins, exploring the corn maze, trying a ropes course, or enjoying a hayride — there’s an activity for all ages.
Pumpkins are $0.70 per pound. Admission for the corn mazes range $4.50-$12.
Hodges Family Farm, 3780 Rocky River Rd., Charlotte
Pick pumpkins of all shapes and sizes + see barnyard animals up-close, enjoy a picnic, hayrides + children can climb on hay bales.
Admission is $5 per car.
Springs Farm, 1010 Springfield Pkwy., Fort Mill
This market serves homemade seasonal ice cream + offers fresh-pressed apple cider and pumpkins.
Admission is free.
Haunted houses
Scarrigan Farms, 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville
On select October nights, the farm is transformed into one of the scariest haunted trails in the region. Children under 12 are not recommended to attend.
Admission is $25-$45 ($5 online deposit required).
The 13th Acre, 3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
Prepare for jump-scares and chills while visiting two large haunted attractions spanning 13 acres east of Charlotte.
Admission is $26.50-$44.
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail, 4064 Mountain View St., Gastonia
Your heart will pound while walking one of the oldest haunted attractions in the Charlotte area.
Admission is $20.
SCarowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte
Face your fears while exploring Carowinds’ four spine-chilling scare zones, ominous shows, and five mazes. Check out our visit.
Admission is $40-$50.
AquaWave Express Wash, 6415 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont
Get your car washed while screaming at appearances from well-known horror characters during the Tunnel of Terror.
Admission is $30 (and your car gets cleaned too).
Halloween happenings
Macabre Masquerade, 168 W. 6th St., Charlotte
On Saturday, Oct. 26, Discovery Place Science will transform into a science-filled party for adults that boasts mystery, allure, and dark delights.
Admission is $34-$64.
The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall, 2017 Greenway Ave., Charlotte
For the 20th year, Elizabeth residents will carve dozens of pumpkins to create an illuminating display + spell out the year’s theme. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6:45 p.m.
Admission is free.
Ayrsley Grand Cinemas Retro Horror Series, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd., Charlotte
The movie theater in south Charlotte will show screenings of different classic horror films every week in October.
Admission is $5.
Belmont Drive-In, 314 McAdenville Rd., Belmont
Watch your favorite Halloween films on the big screen + fresh popcorn.
Admission is $25 per car for two movies.
Halloween Train at the NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer
Dress the family for a spirited ride on the Halloween Train + costume contests.
Admission is $4-$19 plus free for children under 3.
Boo-tique Bazaar and Treat Trail, 1600 Central Ave., Charlotte
The future home of Improper Pig will become a Halloween hub on Friday, Oct. 25 with live music, food, trick-or-treating, and local vendors.
Admission is free.
Catawba Nation Fall Festival, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill
Enjoy a costume contest, hay rides, food trucks, and pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Admission is free.
Thanksgiving parades/events
78th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade, Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, expect to see large floats, marching bands, and massive balloons in the heart of Uptown to kick off the holiday season.
Admission is free.
Speedway Christmas, 5571 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord
This annual display kicks off Friday, Nov. 22 and boasts more than four million lights synchronized to Christmas music within a drive-thru display at the Speedway.
Admission is $35-$45 per vehicle.
