Charlotte October 2025 Family Events & Halloween Fun Guide

Charlotte October Event Guide 2025

Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun in the Charlotte area? Here’s your guide to complimentary events happening all October long — perfect for kids, costumes, and magical memories!

Saturday, October 4

✨ Disney On Ice - Jump In 
Time: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM
Location: Bojangles Coliseum 
Details: Disney on Ice Returns with an all new show to BoPlex  
💲 Read More Disney on Ice at Bojangles  

✨ 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Carolina Place Mall
Details: Fire trucks, police cars, food trucks, vendors, scavenger hunt, and more. Bring canned goods for Pineville Neighbors Place.
💲 Complimentary
✨ Anniversary Event at Bricks & Minifigs Indian Trail
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Bricks & Minifigs Indian Trail
Details: Celebrate 2 years of brick-building fun with a special visit from a princess.
💲 Complimentary

🎬 Movies in the Park: The Addams Family
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Stowe Park, Belmont, NC
Details: Family Halloween classic on the big screen!
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Sunday, October 5

✨ Disney On Ice - Jump In 
Time: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM
Location: Bojangles Coliseum 
Details: Disney on Ice Returns with an all new show to BoPlex  
💲 Read More Disney on Ice at Bojangles  

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Tuesday, October 7
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Wednesday, October 8

🎨 Little Learners: BusyBees
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Details: $3 per child, free for adults. Kids explore nature, science, and creativity with a spooky-themed activity.
🎟️ Register

🔬 Rookie Science: Halloween Slime
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: ImaginOn
Details: For ages 9–12. Science fun with spooky slime experiments. Registration required.
💲 Complimentary
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Thursday, October 9
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Friday, October 10
🎥 Movie Night: Mufasa – The Lion King at Rea Farms
Time: Movie starts at dusk
Location: Rea Farms
Details: Don’t miss this emotional new take on a Disney classic.
💲 Complimentary

Saturday, October 11

⚾ Charlotte Knights Pumpkin Palooza
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Truist Field, Charlotte
Details: Free family-friendly fall event with games, crafts, and pumpkins at the Charlotte Knights stadium.

🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

🎉 Concord International Festival
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Concord
Details: A multicultural festival with food, vendors, entertainment, and activities.
💲 Complimentary
👻 JKA Halloween at Monroe Crossing Mall
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Monroe Crossing Mall
Details: Join Disney Villains for live music, Halloween crafts, and fun for the whole family.
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Sunday, October 12

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

Tuesday, October 14
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Wednesday, October 15

🎨 Little Learners: Monster Mash (Design a Spooky Creature)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Details: $3 per child, free for adults. Kids explore nature, science, and creativity with a spooky-themed activity. Register

🎨 Tween Crafternoon: Pumpkin Makeovers
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: ImaginOn

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Thursday, October 16

✨ Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! North American Premiere Season
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Thursday, October 16
Location: Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium
Details: Join Gabby and her adorable cat friends in a magical, interactive live show based on the top 10 Netflix series in 63 countries. Perfect for families and fans of the animated adventures! Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or via the Ticketmaster app.
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Friday, October 17
🎥 Movie Night: The Wild Robot at Rea Farms
Time: Movie starts at dusk
Location: Rea Farms
Details: A beautiful family-friendly story with stunning animation.
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Ghouly Gala at Discovery Place Kids
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Discovery Place Kids, Huntersville
Details: Spooky science fun and Halloween activities for kids in costume.

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Saturday, October 18
🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

🧟 Monster Bash at Waverly Charlotte
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Waverly Charlotte
Details: Meet favorite characters and enjoy Halloween games, crafts, and fun.
💲 Complimentary

🔬 Spooky Lab Creations – STEAM 101
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: North County Regional Library
Details: Hands-on tinkering and spooky science experiments for kids. Registration required.
💲 Complimentary

🎬 Mischief & A Movie at Rea Farms
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Rea Farms
Details: Halloween magic with dancing, character meet & greets, and a movie night.
💲 Complimentary

🔬 Spooky Lab Creations – STEAM 101
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: North County Regional Library
Details: Hands-on tinkering and spooky science experiments for kids. Registration required.
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Sunday, October 19
🪄 HOW?! The Magic Show
Time: 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Location: Knight Theater, Charlotte
Details: A spectacular showcase of world-champion magicians blending magic and Broadway. Experience awe and wonder with award-winning performers from around the globe.
Tickets: Grab Tickets Here

🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

🤝 Meet n’ Greet at Cabarrus Brewing Company
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company
Details: Meet your favorite costumed characters in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Tuesday, October 21
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Wednesday, October 22
🎨 Little Learners: Pumpkin Patch Fun
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Details: $3 per child, free for adults. Explore nature, science, and creativity with pumpkin-themed activities.
🎟️ Register

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Thursday, October 23
🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Friday, October 24
🕸️ Pineville Halloween at Pineville Park
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Pineville Park
Details: The Addams Family drops in for spooky Halloween games and fun!
💲 Complimentary

🧙 Wicked Movie Night at Rea Farms
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM pre-show character visit; movie at dusk
Location: Rea Farms
Details: Meet magical witches before the Halloween movie begins.
💲 Complimentary

🍬 Tricks-N-Treats at The Arboretum NC
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Arboretum Shopping Center, Charlotte
Details: Local businesses handing out treats in costume-friendly event.

🏡 Stowe Family YMCA Fall Fest
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Stowe Family YMCA, Belmont
Details: Trunk-or-treating, games, and fall crafts.

👻 Goodies & Goblins @ Promenade on Providence
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Promenade on Providence, Charlotte
Details: Family event with trick-or-treating and fall-themed fun.

🍭 Candy Crawl @ Camp North End
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Camp North End, Charlotte
Details: Trick-or-treat through Camp North End's art-filled spaces

🎃 Halloween Spooktacular
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Chestnut Square Park, Indian Trail
Details: Family-friendly Halloween event featuring trunk-or-treat, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, face painting, and spooky activities.

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Saturday, October 25

🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

🎃 Belmont Boofest in Downtown Belmont
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Belmont
Details: Parade, live music, trick-or-treating and food trucks.

🎃 Carolina Flipz Halloween Events: Trunk-or-Treat
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Carolina Flipz
Details: Free trunk-or-treating event for all ages. Costumes encouraged!
💲 Complimentary

🎉 Carolina Flipz Halloween Events: Kids Night Out
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Carolina Flipz
Details: Ages 5+. Includes dinner and crafts. $25 for loyalty members, $35 for non-members. Registration required.

🎥 Birkdale Movie Night at Birkdale Village
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Birkdale Village
Details: Join the Salem Sisters for an epic Halloween movie under the stars.
💲 Complimentary

🎬 Movies in the Park: Halloweentown at Stowe Park, Belmont
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Stowe Park, Belmont
Details: Bring the whole family for this Disney Channel classic and enjoy gourmet eats.
💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte

Sunday, October 26

🎃 Tricks & Treats @ Carowinds
Time: Park Hours (varies)
Location: Carowinds, Charlotte
Details: Kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with costumes, candy, and themed shows every Sat & Sun through Nov. 2.

🍂 Johnston YMCA Fall Festival
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Johnston YMCA, Charlotte
Details: Trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, live music, candy, games, vendors, and more.
💲 Complimentary

🚶‍♂️ NoDa Downtown Candy Crawl
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: NoDa Neighborhood, Charlotte
Details: Trick-or-treating through NoDa’s businesses and galleries.

💲 Complimentary

🎃 Halloween in Huntersville
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Huntersville Athletic Park
Details: Family-friendly Halloween fun with vendors, candy, and activities.

💲 Complimentary

🎭 Wicked – Live at Belk Theater
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Belk Theater, Charlotte
Details: Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit is in Charlotte all month!

Tuesday, October 28

🔬 Eye-Opening Science: Mammalian Eye Dissection
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Independence Regional Library
Details: Join Dr. Ge for a hands-on dissection lab. A unique science learning experience.

🎨 Let’s Make: Spooky Sensory Slime
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Matthews Library
Details: Teens (ages 12–18) make custom slime using spooky, tactile art supplies. Registration required.

Wednesday, October 29

🎨 Little Learners: Forest Foragers
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Details: $3 per child, free for adults. Discover the wonders of the forest and its creatures through fun hands-on activities.
🎟️ Register

🍫 Teen Cooking Challenge: Halloween Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Independence Regional Library

🎨 Let’s Make: A Candy Monster-piece
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Matthews Library
Details: Teens (ages 12–18) design and build their own candy monsters in this fun STEAM activity.

Friday, October 31
🦴 Halloween Night at Cabarrus Brewing Company
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company
Details: Cruel Ella Deville is on the hunt for puppies! Come in costume and enjoy the fun.
💲 Complimentary

🍬 Candy Crawl @ Downtown Concord NC
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Concord
Details: Downtown businesses host trick-or-treating and a festive vibe.

💲 Complimentary