Plenty of spooky characters come out to socialize at the “scare zones” during Scarowinds. | Photo by Barry Cantrell via Carowinds
Looking for something to do this Halloween? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to spooky haunts, this guide features a plethora of events and activities you can check out this week.
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Pumpkin patches + mazes
Bush N Vine Farm | Mondays through Saturdays in October | York and Rock Hill, SC | Cost of purchase | Pick pumpkins, cut flowers, or sample cider and donuts.
Hodges Family Farm | Open daily | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 3780 Rocky River Rd. | $5 per car | See barnyard animals up-close, pick pumpkins, enjoy a picnic, or hop on a hayrides.
Haunted houses
Scarrigan Farms | Thursdays-Saturdays in October | Hours vary | Carrigan Farms, Mooresville | $5 online, $25 cash at the door | Children under 12 are not recommended to attend, as the farm has transformed into one of the scariest haunted trails in the region.
SCarowinds | Open select days through Saturday, Nov. 2 | Hours vary | 14523 Carowinds Blvd. | $49+ | Face your fears while exploring Carowinds’ spine-chilling scare zones, ominous shows, and haunted mazes.
California-based furniture brand Living Spaces could be coming to the Queen City. The company recently filed a rezoning petition for land near Costco along Tyvola Road. The plans include a showroom and cafe, and would mark the store’s first location in the Carolinas. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Pets
The City of Charlotte is in the early stages of planning a $30 million animal adoption center. The new facility would give Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control more space to take in lost and stray pets + reduce euthanasia. (The Charlotte Ledger)
Sports
Charlotte FC faces New York City FC tonight in a best-of-three series of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Kick off is at 6:45 p.m. — get your tickets to fill the fortress.
Try This
If you’re a Mecklenburg County resident, now’s your chance to register for two free trees from TreesCharlotte. The nonprofit is hosting its planting education and tree pick-up this Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 or when trees sell out.
Tech
Two local software companies are merging to grow the city’s beverage tech scene. Next Glass acquired software startup Ekos — a company that helps craft beverage makers manage operations, inventory, and sales. The companies will be consolidated at Next Glass’s local headquarters at The Refinery on West Morehead Street. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Concert
Grammy-nominated singer Demi Lovato will kick off her “It’s Not That Deep” tour in Charlotte on April 8, 2026. Feel “Confident” when ticket presales begin this Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. (WCNC)
Outdoors
It’s deer breeding season, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. From now through the end of November, there will be an uptick in deer sightings on roads. The commission recommends staying alert around fields and woods, especially near dawn and dusk. (WCNC)
Announced
We crunched the numbers and compiled your official CLTtoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: voting. Now through Friday, Nov. 28, you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Monday, Dec. 8.
Mailbag
When we get a new CLTtoday reader, we always ask them about their favorite restaurant. Recently, Patricio D. said his favorite is Yunta in South End, writing, “It’s not only my favorite, but hands down the best restaurant in the city.”
Listen
LaMelo Ball recorded his eleventh career triple-double tonight. What does this mean for the team? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
$812,000. That’s how much was raised during this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Charlotte. in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Truist Field. The funds will support research, early detection, and provide quality care to individuals affected by the disease. Help them raise $875,000 by the end of the year. (South Charlotte Weekly)
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🍔 New bites in Uptown
Will you get plain or loaded fries when you try NADC? | Photos via NADC Burger, graphic by CLTtoday
Charlotte can now see what the hype is about. NADC (Not a Damn Chance) Burger, known for its stacked burgers and TikTok cult following, is now open at The Alley at Latta Arcade in Uptown. The Austin-based chain (hey, ATXtoday) is a concept from professional skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred Chef Phillip Frankland Lee.
“Charlotte shows up for great food and great people,” Neen Williams, co-owner of NADC Burger, told CLTtoday. “It has a crazy good food scene — it’s one of those big cities that people love with southern comfort and culture. Plus, the skateboarding has always been great here.”
Hungry diners can order the NADC burger, a kids’ burger, and sides like beef tallow fries and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The signature burger layers Wagyu beef, American cheese, onions, secret sauce, jalapeños, and plenty of pickles on a toasted potato bun.
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There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the new park coming to Eastland. When it opens, it will have a playground, outdoor amphitheater, and pay homage to Eastland Mall by featuring the rising sun logo in the center of the splash pad. The logo was created by Alfred Kloke, which 40% of readers guessed correctly.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of working with my colleagues Rilee and Connor in Lakeland, FL! If you have a trip to the Swan City coming up, be sure to subscribe to LALtoday because they’ll have you covered with all the fun events, bites, and businesses to know.
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