Things to Do in Fall in Charlotte, NC
We all know that Charlotte, NC is a major metropolitan city with all the amenities of big-city living. However, did you know you can skip trek to the mountains or hillside country to find great fall activities? That’s right; fall fun is right here in your backyard! Here are some of my favorite fall activities in and around Charlotte.
Riverbend Farms
With 30 years as a Pumpkin Patch, Riverbend Farms in Midland, NC, has the fall festivities dialed in. Choose from a variety of pumpkins and gourds directly from the fields. They have four large wagons that go to and from the patches on the weekends, so you can stay there as long as you want. On weekday afternoons, two wagons run continuously. Riverbend is known for its playground and jumbo slides for kids of all ages to enjoy.
(photo at Riverbend Farms.
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Windy Hill Orchards
Windy Hill Orchards is one of the most popular fall activities near Charlotte, NC. Family-owned and operated, this boutique apple orchard and Hard Cider producer is located in the upstate of South Carolina, less than an hour from center-city Charlotte. This orchard has all your favorite fall classics, including apple picking, hard cider flights, fried apple donuts, live music, and much more! It makes for a great day trip with your family!
Scarowinds
Prepare yourself for a good time at Scarowinds – the Carolinas’ best thing to do for Halloween. Navigate through the darkness of horrifying haunted mazes. Discover a world of living nightmares in elaborate scare zones. Get into the Halloween spirit with our ghastly collection of live shows. With spine-chilling haunted attractions and mazes, over 500 terrifying monsters, and the thrills of all your favorite rides, whatever you fear is here at SCarowinds. They also have a few haunted mansions to walk through and haunted areas throughout the park.
(Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash)
Amazing Maize Maze @ Rural Hill
Get lost in seven acres of corn; perfect for outdoor, family-friendly fun! The Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill is one of the giant corn mazes in the Southeast, sure to test your puzzle-solving abilities.
Scarecrow Hollow
Daniel Stowe Garden hosts its Scarecrow Hollow exhibit outside Charlotte, in Belmont, NC. Scarecrow Hollow is an eclectic display of original scarecrows for you to enjoy with the whole family. They are unique and designed by members, supporters, and local organizations. Explore Lost Hollow to take photos with and vote for your favorite scarecrow.
Panthers Football Game
There’s nothing more “fall-like” than watching your favorite football team live and in person. Enjoy the crisp fall air and beautiful skyline views while cheering on the Carolina Panthers in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
(Photo by Zac Gudakov on Unsplash)
Renaissance Festival
Time travel to the most fabulous party since Camelot! Enjoy an outdoor autumn stroll through the Village of Fairhaven, where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive entertainment! Filled with arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, falconry, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting, and so much more! This festival is hosted on the weekends from October 2 to November 21. It’s a rain-or-shine event and can get pretty crowded.
Halloween Bar Crawl
Dress up in your favorite costume for a night out on the town on OCTOBER 29! Rich & Bennetts Halloween Bar Crawl is one of the most iconic events and is sure to be a good time! Charlotte’s Original and Biggest Halloween Craw will have 25+ locations throughout Uptown Charlotte. Cost varies from $10-$25 and includes drink specials, event koozie, giveaways, fun swag, and costume contests, and automatically enters you into a raffle to win some fantastic prizes. As usual, a portion of the proceeds will benefit their local charity partner Carolina Breast Friends.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade in Charlotte is a fun tradition that dates back to the 1940s. Be a part of the region’s official start to the holiday season, complete with lights, music, and ingenuity. This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade will light up the night, stepping off on Thanksgiving Eve – Wednesday, November 23, on Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tryon Street, and air live at 6:00 p.m. on WBTV.
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