Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. It does happen at least once every year, and sometimes more than once. 2024 has two Fridays the 13th, September 13 and December 13. If you miss those, you’ll need to wait until June 13, 2025.
There are a several origin stories that suggest why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but here in Charlotte we feel lucky to have SpookyCLT. All year long SpookyCLT tells us about the cool, weird and spooky stuff in Charlotte. The same folks are behind the Old North State podcast, which digs into North Carolina topics like Normie–the Lake Norman Monster, Crusoe Island, and the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
So a couple of years ago, we asked SpookyCLT what to do on Friday the 13th. Read on to learn what SpookyCLT says we should do on Friday the 13th, with some updates from Charlotte on the Cheap for 2034
Then, keep reading for a list of everything on our calendar for Friday, September 13, 2024.
13 Things to do in Charlotte on Friday the 13th
Watch Friday the 13th at Belmont Drive-In
Belmont Drive-In, at 314 McAdenville Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is featuring Friday the 13th and Friday the 13th Part 2, on September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th? $25 per car-load. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Get a Tattoo
On Friday the 13th, many tattoo shops offer special deals on pre-drawn “flash” tattoos. Check out your favorite tattoo shop to see if they’re participating. Here are a few that we know about so far.
S’Moore Ink is offering flash tattoos starting at $13 + tip. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find more details on their Facebook event. 212 South Gaston Street, Dallas, NC 28034.
Mimik Tattoo is offering flash designs from $60 to $130. Piercings are buy one, get one 50% off, excluding jewelry costs. More info on their Facebook event. 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC 28078.
Wolf Hart Tattoo is offering $60 flash tattoos. More info on their Facebook event. 5109-F Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Hollywood Ink is offering $31 flash tattoos and discounted piercings. 4401 E Independence Blvd., Ste 102, Charlotte, NC, 28205. Details on Facebook.
Bodies Illustrated, 10039 University City Blvd, Charlotte, is offering $31 flash tattoos (plus tips.) Also $13 off jewelry or piercings when you spend $50 or more. Follow them on Facebook for details.
Luma Leaf Tattoo Co., 906 S Main Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $40 flash tattoos from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More info in their Facebook event.
Charlotte Tattoo, 1514 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, has a flash tattoo deal on September 13, 2024. Check out the details on their Instagram page.
Last Friday the 13th, there were flash tattoo events at the following businesses, so we’ll be on the lookout for their announcements as well:
- Off the Paper Tattoo Studio
- Black Web Ink World Famous Charlotte
- Brothers-n-Ink
Follow your favorite tattoo shop on Instagram for more announcements.
Eat Doughnuts
On Friday, September 13, 2024, take advantage of Krispy Kreme’s Friday the 13th deal. buy any dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme and get an Original Glazed Dozen for 13¢. Use promo code 13 if you order online for pickup. Or get the deal in-store with a barcode. There’s a link to the barcode here.
Play with Black Cats at a Cat Cafe
While black cats have the reputation of being unlucky, these 5 cat cafes in Charlotte have taken it upon themselves to set the story straight. There are cats of all colors but the black ones are special. Maybe you’ll get lucky and meet your new best friend and roommate.
Rent Friday the 13th from Visart Video
VisArt Video is the last video rental store anywhere close to us and they have every Friday the 13th movie made. 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Catch Orbs on Camera at Old Settlers Cemetery
Old Settlers is a historic cemetery in the heart of uptown. It is said that while there are nearly 300 headstones in the cemetery, the number of bodies buried are in the thousands. 200 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Listen to a Charlotte Zombie Audio Drama
The audio drama Samwel Sift Post-Apocalyptic Detective stars Samwel Sift, a hardboiled detective living in a zombie-filled Charlotte. This podcast is locally made and has three season out already.
Take a Picture of the Uptown Skyline From Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery is over 72 acres and has plenty of beautiful gravesites, foliage and vantage points for skyline views. Before you go, read all about Charlotte’s historic cemeteries, including Elmwood, as well as about a number of spots around Charlotte for great skyline photos. 700 W. 6th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Check Out This List of Haunted Trails
Start planning Halloween season with this of haunted trails! Some open on September 13! And keep in mind that we have a great discount for SCarowinds, but you need to be a subscriber to Charlotte on the Cheap’s newsletter to get it.
Eat at a Haunted Restaurant
Alexander Michael’s Restaurant is said to be haunted. The upstairs apartment is haunted by the ghost of the former owner, and paranormal presence has also been felt in the back corner by the booth made for one person. 401 W. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Listen to a previous year’s Friday the 13th episode of The Devil, The Witch and My Wardrobe
This episode of the podcast, The Devil, The Witch, and My Wardrobe, was hosted by SpookyCLT. Listen here.
Look into a Haunted Mirror
Staff have reported paranormal activity around a single antique mirror at Kiki Greek Bistro. Are you brave enough to look in? 1500 A Central Venue, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Search for Haunted Dolls
Look for haunted dolls at one of the 100+ antique, thrift and consignment stores in Charlotte. If you can’t find a haunted doll, you’re not looking hard enough. Plus, all September, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is presenting the Fall Thrift Crawl. Visit stores and check in for a chance to win prizes.
Go on a Ghost Tour
Queen City Ghost offers ghost tours nightly. Learn more and book a tour.
Complete Friday the 13th Calendar
Various locations
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