Fall is one of Charlotte’s most beautiful seasons, and it is important to take advantage of the weather and the scenery by participating in as many fall activities as possible! From haunted trails and roller coasters, to apple picking and pumpkin patches, to football games and seasonal fairs, Charlotte has an activity for you! Take some time to read about a couple of the few fun-filled fall activities and make sure to check them out before the season ends!
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Apple Hill Orchard
Enjoy the satisfaction of picking your apples and eating them right off the tree! Apple Hill Orchard offers a large selection of apple trees for you to pick from, filling up as many bags as you desire! They also offer fun, fall-themed food and drinks for guests to enjoy!
Times and Dates: Monday-Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM
Price: $12.50+
Location: 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave Morganton, N.C.
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Scarowinds
As Carowinds completely transforms for spooky season, enjoy riding thrilling night rides, venturing through haunted houses and snacking on tasty treats! Get ready for an entertaining night filled with mazes, scare zones, and sinister live shows.
Popular roller coasters: Intimidator (232’), Fury (325’), Copperhead Strike (82’), Afterburn (113’)
Popular haunted houses: Paranormal Inc, Bloodyard, Silver Screams Studios Condemned, Depths of Darkness
Times and Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 6 PM to 12 AM
Price: $49+ per person
Location: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
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Carolina Panthers Game
Take a trip Uptown to watch the Carolina Panthers play! Although they might not always win, a football game is nevertheless an incredible experience! Great food, great views and a wonderful opportunity to bond with family and friends!
Times and Dates: 7:30 PM (on select nights)
Price: $50+ per person
Location: Bank of America Stadium (800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202)
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Carolina Renaissance Festival
Take a trip back in time as you walk the roads at the Carolina Renaissance Festival! Enjoy watching numerous performances, seeing beautiful architecture, eating authentic foods, admiring costumes and shopping for unique items!
Times and Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Price: $32+ per person
Location: 16445 Poplar Tent Road Huntersville, NC 28078
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Relax in a Coffee Shop ☕
A Gilmore Girls style fall! Coffee shops are year-round, but nothing feels cozier than settling in with a good book, popping in some headphones, and sipping on a nice cup of coffee! Nothing puts people in more of a fall mood than feeling like Rory Gilmore, and coffee shops perfectly encapsulate that feeling (especially if you’re working on homework!)
Popular Coffee Shops:
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- Brakeman’s Coffee and Supply
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- Waterbean Coffee
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
- Waffles and Espresso
- Amelie’s French Bakery
- Starbucks Coffee
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The 13th Acre
As you walk through the eerily silent haunted trail, frightful monsters create suspense and horror as you step into the night. Once you enter the trail, you have one chance to escape, otherwise, you’re trapped. Enter, if you dare!
Coffin Creek: Guests have the opportunity to wander this large haunted cemetery known as “Coffin Creek.”
The Forbidden Acre: The famous haunted trail, spanning into the vast forest with monsters at every corner ready to invoke fear!
Times and Dates: Fridays and Saturdays September 20-October 31 from 7 PM to 11 PM
Price: $26.50 online/$30.50 at door per person
Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112
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Pumpkin Patches
Enjoy the classic fall activity of picking and carving your pumpkins, a must-do every fall! Charlotte has a plethora of beautiful pumpkin patches filled to the brim with gorgeous pumpkins, ready to be taken home, carved, and used as decorations!
Popular Pumpkin Patches:
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North Carolina during the fall is one of the most exciting times of the year, with festive activities around each and every corner. The city of Charlotte does a phenomenal job of weaving in the beauty of North Carolina’s foliage into delightful activities to create the perfect fall ambiance that everyone craves!
Dasha Ivanova • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:09 am
These fall activities seem so fun to do! It is really nice to know that Charlotte offers more than you think! I also love how this article adds the times and dates, prices, and where it is!
Olivia Overcast • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:07 am
Thank you for summarizing all the fun fall activities in Charlotte!
Sam • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:06 am
yes! thank you! always looking for new coffee shops as I usually always end up at Amelie’s.
Sam • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:04 am
Thank you! This was really informative and great information. I love how you added in the price, which definitely comes in hand. This helps someone see what they can/want to participate in!!!
Merritt Livingston • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:04 am
so so fun!! Charlotte has a lot of fun things to do!
Harper • Oct 15, 2024 at 8:03 am
very interesting, I enjoyed reading this.
J. McMillon • Oct 4, 2024 at 9:24 am
Thank you so much for this article! My family is always looking for cool things to do in the area. This type of article should be a regular feature! Well done!
Dr. Chris Fryar • Oct 2, 2024 at 9:23 pm
This is awesome! Gabrielle, you did a great job and this article was super helpful. Especially, for someone like me that moved here just couple of years ago. It was both informative and fun. Way to go!
ava • Oct 2, 2024 at 4:16 pm
W fall story
Sophie Muir-Taylor • Oct 2, 2024 at 12:48 pm
This is a great overview of Charlotte fall things! I want to do so many of these fun things! Thanks for keeping us informed.
Carson • Oct 2, 2024 at 8:49 am
Great story Gabrielle! I’m excited for the fun things Charlotte has to offer in the fall.