Plus, new IKEA in CLT.
 
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78º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:27 a.m. | Sunset 6:51 p.m.
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Editor’s Note
If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the cooler temperatures today, check out the Charlotte Knights’ 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch or Nebel’s Alley Night Market in South End.
 
Top Stories

The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.

Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations | The Spectrum Center is open to the public after four months of renovations. The opening kickstarts a full lineup of 45 events in 90 days + the Charlotte Hornets 2024-25 season.

The Savanna Bananas pose in their yellow uniforms inside Bank of America Stadium with Uptown in the background.

Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte | Charlotte is about to go B-A-N-A-N-A-S — The popular dancing baseball team is bringing Banana Ball to the Queen City on Saturday, June 7.

An American goldfinch is perched on a bird feeder.

Help birds during the fall migration in Charlotte | It’s peak bird migration season. Each year during spring and fall, nearly 50 million birds travel through the NC sky. You can take action to make sure they travel safely.
 
Asked
 

How many events do you typically attend at the Spectrum Center in a year?
A. 1-3
B. 3-6
C. 6-10
D. 10+
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Hope for the High Country Meal Packing Event | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Queen City Audio, Video & Appliances, Pineville | Free | Volunteer to pack 500,000 meals for neighbors displaced by Helene.
  • Build Your Own Boat | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12-7 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $12+ | Cheer and laugh as handmade boats take on the rapids at the Whitewater Center.
  • The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola | $76+ | Solve a mystery while feasting on a savory dinner.
  • Monroe’s Fall Fest | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Waxhaw Farmers Market | Cost of purchase | Kickoff the fall season with 75+ vendors, games, entertainment, food, drinks, and live music.
  • Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience | Sunday, Oct. 13, Sunday, Oct. 13 | 12 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Stage 2 at Blume Studios | $90+ | Savor a three-course meal while laughing during this mostly-improvised comedy show.
  • NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 | Sunday, Oct. 13 | Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555, Concord | $10+ | Feel your adrenaline pumping as the racecars speed past on one of racing’s biggest attractions.
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News Notes
Community
  • Alexa, play Blue Ridge Mountain Song. We’re currently raising donations for BeLoved Asheville, a local organization supporting food and water distribution, clothing and supply deliveries, and debris cleanup across the region. 100% of funds raised will go to support recovery efforts across WNC, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Civic
  • Charlotte City Council is expected to decide on pursuing an estimated $3.7 billion expansion of I-77 south with toll lanes. A vote is anticipated Monday. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Weather
  • Is it cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Charlotte this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way + keep an eye on your weekend forecast. (WCNC)
Development
  • M/I Homes will build 300+ homes and townhomes in Mooresville. With all these developments around Charlotte, read up on the cost of planting some roots in the Queen City.
Shop
  • Popular Swedish retailer IKEA is opening a new, small-format store in south Charlotte. The 15,000-sqft showroom at 10844 Providence Rd. will only offer items for deliver and pickup. It opens Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. (The Charlotte Observer)
Open
  • Cocktail lounge Folia is open in South End at 1440 S. Tryon St., Ste. 102. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Announced
  • Disturbed, Daughtry, and Nothing More will perform at the Spectrum Center on April 12, 2025. It’s part of Disturbed’s “The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 18. Both groups have performed in Charlotte in the past year.
Seasonal
  • VIP tickets are now on sale for seats to watch the 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. Prepare to see floats, massive balloons, marching bands, and artist-created vehicles. The parade is free to attend.
Listen
  • Can the Panthers defeat the Falcons in tomorrow’s home game? Go beyond the starting line for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
 
City Guide
 

🍂 Fall in love with fall
Pumpkins scattered about a baseball field with high-rise buildings in the background.
For one day only, Truist Field will transform into a massive pumpkin patch in the heart of Uptown. | Photo via Charlotte Knights
Ready for sweater weather, Charlotte? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking, 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 20+ fall events happening now through November.

Pumpkin patches + mazes

Charlotte Knights’ 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte
Today, thousands of pumpkins will fill the outfield in this fall season kickoff + a portion of purchases will benefit the Charlotte Knights Charities Foundations.

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.

Springs Farm, 1010 Springfield Pkwy., Fort Mill
This market serves homemade seasonal ice cream + offers fresh-pressed apple cider and pumpkins.
 
 
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A professional callus remover. This rechargeable electric foot file removes dead skin and cures cracked heels for silky smooth feet.
 
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