11 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Arts & Culture

Murder, Music & Caravaggio

An evening pairing murder, music, and Caravaggio's work at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · St. Peter's Episcopal Church

The Great Gatsby

A Tony Award-winning stage production of The Great Gatsby at the Belk Theatre.

October 13 - 18, 2026 · Belk Theatre

Festivals & Special Events

Mecktoberfest

A German-style celebration at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery with German fare like pretzels with beer cheese and schnitzel, plus live music.

October 9 - 11, 2026 · Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Ballantyne

Pineville Fall Fest

A fair-style fall festival in Pineville.

October 15 - 17, 2026 · Pineville

Family-Friendly

Food & Film – Shrek Movie Night

A food and film movie night screening Shrek.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Outdoors & Active

Yoga on the Lawn

Outdoor yoga on the lawn at The Mint Museum Randolph.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM · The Mint Museum (Randolph)

Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

A lakeside race with a 15K and a family-friendly 5K course through Jetton Village, with a finish line celebration.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 5K at 7:45 AM · Jetton Village

Charlotte Running Club Social: Celebrating the Charlotte Marathon

A fall social celebrating the Charlotte Marathon with leaders from the race, marathon ambassadors, and race partners.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Charlotte Beer Garden

Free Events

Ultimate Team Field Day

A free team field day event at 100 Beatties Ford Rd.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 12:00 PM · 100 Beatties Ford Rd

Food & Drink

Charlotte Craft Beer Week

A citywide week of craft beer celebrations across Charlotte.

October 16 - 25, 2026

Sports

Fundraising Opportunity - Pickleball Tournament: CYC Paddles For A Purpose

A fundraising pickleball tournament supporting the Carolina Youth Coalition.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Tipsy Pickle