9 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Family-Friendly

Lights, Camera, Birkdale! – School of Rock

Kick off the fall outdoor movie series at Birkdale Village with a screening of School of Rock on the jumbo screen in The Plaza.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Birkdale Village, Huntersville

Food & Drink

Taste of the Arboretum

Multi-day food event at the Arboretum shopping district featuring local restaurant tastings and culinary experiences.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · The Arboretum, Charlotte

Music & Nightlife

9AM in Charlotte – Labor Day Weekend Day Party

Six Stars CLT brings an early-morning Labor Day day party to Pinhouse with espresso martinis for ticket holders, brunch food, and nothing but anthems from 9AM.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Pinhouse, Charlotte

The Day Shift – Labor Day Weekend Day Party

Free-entry Labor Day weekend day party at Varsity Lounge with DJ 2Timez, doors open 4PM–10PM.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 4:00 PM · Varsity Lounge, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

South End Mural Walk – First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End galleries stay open late on the first Friday of the month with live painting, special receptions, and music on the First Friday Gallery Crawl.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · South End, Charlotte

Fight Club – Movie & Talkback

Screening of Fight Club followed by a talkback discussion at the Independent Picture House.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 5:45 PM · Independent Picture House, Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

SCarowinds Haunted Season Opening

SCarowinds returns with haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment including new maze Jason: Blood Reign, running select nights through November 1.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Carowinds, Charlotte

Sports

CLT Social Club Parking Lot Tailgate – College & NFL Kickoff Weekend

Two-day parking lot tailgate at Must Be Nice CLT with DJs, food trucks, vendors, outdoor bars, giveaways, and football all day long for the college and NFL season opener.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Must Be Nice CLT, 332 W Bland St, Charlotte

Free Events

Sunday Morning on the Mat – September with Rumble

Free outdoor yoga on the mat at lululemon Atherton Mill with Rumble.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 10:00 AM · lululemon Atherton Mill, Charlotte