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10/22/2026

Fall festivals, spooky adventures and even a little early Christmas cheer in this weekend’s lineup! Make the most of your weekend in Cabarrus County, NC! ⬇️

All weekend
🍂Fall Festival | Deer Run Farm
🏰 Carolina Renaissance Festival | Huntersville, NC
🦊Foxtoberfest | Charlotte Motor Speedway
🍁 Fall Festival | Almond Farm, LLC
🎭 La Maison des Horreurs: An Evening at the Grand Guignol | Old Courthouse Theatre
🎄Christmas Made in the South | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
👻 History & Haunts Walking Tours | Downtown Concord Historic Cabarrus Association (Friday & Saturday)
🛍️Fall Smal Businesses Marketplace | Concord Mills

Friday, October 23
🎶 Live Music | Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar
🍷Come Over October | Cellar Door W**e Shop
🎬Friday Night Flicks: Toy Story 5 | Les Myers Park

Saturday, October 24
🌾 Fall at the Farm | The Furr Farmstead
💐Midnight in October Flower Arranging Workshop | Soleil Flower Co. at District Exchange
🍇Vino & Vibes Market | ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
👻Convicted Spirits Investigations | Southern Grace Distilleries at Mt. Pleasant Prison
🧶Knit-Along: Ultimate Mittens | Editions - Coffee and Bookstore

Sunday, October 25
🍷All About…The W**e Region of Piemonte, Italy Sip & Learn | Cellar Door

🗓️Get all the details and see what’s ahead on our events calendar at ExploreCabarrus.com!

10/22/2026

Congratulations to the Pump Social team for this huge honor! 👏🤩

The downtown Concord sandwich shop, which opened just last year in a former gas station, is among 57 North Carolina restaurants recognized in the 2026 guide.

10/20/2026

Have you checked out Era Wellness Bar in downtown Concord, NC? 🪴

🥤Whether you’re craving a refreshing smoothie, fresh-pressed juice, matcha, coffee or a little something to eat, Era Wellness Bar has just the thing!

🇩🇴Enjoy nourishing drinks and food favorites like their Dominican tostadas, a nod to Era’s roots. Grab it to go or stay a while and soak up their welcoming, vibrant atmosphere.

Save this for the next time you’re exploring in Downtown Concord NC!

📍Era Wellness Bar
11 Union St. S Ste 101
Concord, NC

⏰ Monday-Friday: 7 AM-3 PM
Saturday: 7 AM-5 PM

10/19/2026

This week’s gem is 73 & Main Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, NC! 💎

🍽️This downtown favorite is housed in a former hosiery mill and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside you’ll find multiple dining and event spaces, an onsite micro brewery, a huge bourbon bar and a wide-ranging menu full of steaks, seafood, burgers, small bites and large plates!

🎟️You’ll definitely want to stay tuned to their channels for special events and their new special tasting series which continues Oct. 30 with Old Well Brewery on tap! From 5-6 PM, join in on a curated flight tasting with Old Well Brewer Robert Dobson!

✨Whether you’re celebrating something special or just unwinding with friends, add 73 & Main to your list!

⬇️ This suggestion came from the comments, and we love that! Drop your pick for where we should go next below!

10/18/2026

It’s the Dirt Track’s time to shine! Two back-to-back weekends of the best of the best battling it out on The Dirt Track at Charlotte! Mark your calendars!⬇️

🗓️Oct. 29-31: The World Short Track Championship where the nation’s best weekly dirt racers face off!

🗓️Nov. 4-7: Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals - Four days of action featuring the top three series and champions crowned when the dust settles!

Close out October and kick off November in the dirt! 🔥

10/16/2026

October is flying by, but there’s still time for plenty of fall fun at the Almond Farm, LLC Fall Festival! 🍂

🎃Add this family farm to your fall bucket list for a day packed with seasonal favorites! Pick your perfect pumpkin, get lost in the corn maze, take a hayride, bounce on the jump pads and meet the farm animals!

🍬 Don’t miss the sweetest part! Every Saturday & Sunday at 12 and 3 p.m., candy rains down from an excavator!

🌭Come hungry! Grab lunch on the farm, then treat yourself to fresh apple c***r donuts! Before you head home, be sure to browse the store and welcome center.

🎟️The festival runs Wednesday-Sunday through Nov. 1. Grab your tickets online at AlmondFarmProduce.com, and plan your visit before the season slips away!

📍Almond Farm
5000 US-601 S.
Concord, NC 28025

10/16/2026

🍂 Fall is doing its thing—and these trails are getting ready to show off.

Looking for somewhere actually fun to take the kids this weekend? Cabarrus County has a mix of stroller paths, mountain biking spots, and leaf-crunching hikes—all just outside Charlotte.

🛝 Village Park = paved trails + train ride + playground
🚲 Brown Mill = singletrack with some serious flow
🌳 Reedy Creek = quiet woods + wildlife peeks
🍂 Buffalo Creek = muddy shoes + happy kids
🧺 Hector Henry = stroller strolls + wetland views
🔥 Harrisburg Park = everything in one spot

Find our full list & guide to our faves below! ⬇️

Explore Cabarrus

10/15/2026

Planning a trip to Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site soon? We’ve got your covered with all the best tips and must-dos!⛏️

This state historic site in Midland, NC is where the nation’s first gold discovery was made in 1799 by 12-year-old Conrad Reed, sparking the U.S. gold rush. Today, you can tour the mine, explore the museum and even try your hand at panning!

🌟Wanna see it really glow? Head there this Saturday for the first-ever Reed GLOW Mine! From 6-9 p.m., the mine will transform into a brilliant nighttime event filled with family fun, including glow panning, hayrides, crafts and more! Additional details on their page!

⬇️Can’t make it this weekend? Plan ahead with insider tips from the site manager, including the best months to visit and how to pan like a pro!

Explorecabarrus.com/visit-reed-gold-mine/

10/14/2026

Another fun fall weekend on deck in Cabarrus County, NC! ⬇️🎃

All Weekend
🍂 Fall Festival | Almond Farm, LLC
🎭 Old Courthouse Theatre Presents: “Spider’s Web” | Old Courthouse Theatre
🏰 Carolina Renaissance Festival | Huntersville, NC
🍁 Fall Festival | Deer Run Farm
💿 Vintage Vibes One Year Anniversary Celebration | Vintage Vibes
🎃 Boomer’s Halloween Bash | Atrium Health Ballpark (Friday & Saturday)
👻History & Haunts Walking Tours | Downtown Concord w/ Historic Cabarrus Association (Friday & Saturday)

Friday, October 16
🎸Live Music | Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

Saturday, October 17
🚗 Cars & Coffee | Charlotte Motor Speedway
🐎 Fall All Ford Car Show | Mustang Owner's Museum
🛞 Queen City Corevette Show | Hendrick Motorsports
🍻Nooktoberfest | Percent Brewery at The Nook
🌟 Reed Glow Mine | Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
👻 Convicted Spirits Investigations | Southern Grace Distilleries at Mt. Pleasant Prison
📚Local Author Sandra Rathbone Book Signing | Editions - Coffee and Bookstore
🤘The Swanee Theatre Presents: ZZ Top Notch | The Swanee Theatre

🗓️Get all the details and see what’s ahead on our events calendar at ExploreCabarrus.com!