Autumn in Charlotte
If you’re looking for some fun things to do in Charlotte as the weather finally cools down and thoughts of Christmas whisper from around the corner, here are a few ideas to whet your appetite and get you out of the house and onto the streets for some fine Charlotte fun!October
- Charlotte OktoberFest Beer Festival is an annual event featuring hundreds of craft-brewed beers, food and loads of live entertainment.
- Carolina Renaissance Festival runs from October through early/mid-November on weekends and is a popular family event featuring a medieval amusement park, nine-stage theater, circus, arts and crafts fair and a jousting tournament.
- Latin American Festival is held at the Mint Museum of Art and offers a great family day out with kid’s activities, music and authentic Latin American food.
November
- Le Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting Festival occurs mid-November and Charlotte is one of just 13 cities in the country given the honor of hosting an official uncorking and celebration of the annual Beaujolais Nouveau harvest.
- Harvest Day is held mid-November and is an interesting celebration that examines how different cultures from around the world mark the end of the growing season.
December
- Celtic Traditions Festival – mid-December, featuring traditional Irish and Scottish dancing, Celtic music and traditional jewelry and clothing.
- Southern Christmas Show is held the end of November and is the event that gets everyone thinking Christmas with hundreds of exhibitors and events to mark the festive season.