This weekend, Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23rd, enjoy a beautiful, cool, rain-free weekend in Charlotte by attending one or more of these FREE fall festivals. There’s something for everyone, both adults and kids, whether you’re into pumpkin carving, live music, bike riding or beer. Follow each link for details on location and time. Looking for even more free things to do this weekend? Browse the list of 50 free things to do this weekend. Willing to spend a few bucks? There are some events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s fall festival list that are not quite free but still a great deal. Looking for a haunted trail or hayride? Here’s a list for that too. Need a costume in a hurry? Here’s a list of 100 cheap, easy, DIY costumes for adults and kids. Would you like to get more attention for your event or business? Email ads@charlotteonthecheap.com to ask about sponsoring one of these popular posts. Finally, the last PSA: Subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap!
- CycloFest: at U.S. National Whitewater Center, Saturday and Sunday. Live music by Trombone Shorty, and more. Bike rodeos, exhibitor demos, bike marketplace. Parking is $5.
- Huntersville Fall Festival: Historic Rural Hill, Saturday. Games, arts & crafts vendors, moon bounce, face painting, live music more. Admission is free, but some activities have a small fee.
- Sycamore Brewing’s two-year anniversary: Saturday. Live music. Purchase craft beer, cider, food from food trucks.
- Belmont Boo Festival: Saturday at Stowe Park in Belmont. Costume contest, carnival games, more.
- Kannapolis Fall Festival: Saturday in Village Park in Kannapolis. Games, treats, crafts. Followed by outdoor movie, Transylvania 2.
- 2nd Annual Breast Fest: Saturday at Haylo Healing Arts Lounge in Plaza Midwood. Live music, Yoga, drumming, art, more. Purchases and donations raise money for a retreat for cancer survivors.
- Southend Fall Festival: Saturday at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. Free hayrides, bounce houses, trick-or-treating.
- Gh’oul Times Haunted Food Truck: Saturday at Charlotte Open Air Market. Face painting, costume contest, movies, games. Food for purchase.
- Halloween Party at Blue Blaze Brewing: Saturday. Pumpkin carving contest (BYOB pumpkin and tools), s’mores at fire pits, live music.
- Open Streets 704: Sunday. A three-mile path of streets through West Charlotte, Fourth Ward and SouthEnd will be closed to traffic and various fun activities will be taking place on the streets.
- Autumn at Atherton: Saturday at Atherton Market. Tastings, demos, balloon twisting, more.
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