Looking for some fun things to do this fall in Cabarrus County? Here’s a list of fall activities happening throughout October. Whether you’re into spooky movies, fall festivals, or family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone! 🍁
📅 Saturday, October 5th | 🕙 10am–4pm
Help pack 30,000 meals for local organizations combating food insecurity! This event is open to all ages and abilities. Food and fun activities will be available throughout the day. To get involved, sign up your family and friends here.
📍 Location: Lifeline Charlotte Center @ Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Ave NW, Suite 175, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 5th | 🕒 11am–4pm
Enjoy a day of food, live music, shopping, and fun! An all-ages event with kid-friendly games, face painting, BBQ, shopping, and live music by Charlotte’s very own recording artist Alex Jancula & The Watchmen. Please no pets.
📍 Location: Freedom Acres Farm, 7690 Reed Mine Rd Midland, NC
📅 Saturday, October 5th | 🕒 3–6pm
Dover Vineyards loves pumpkins. You love pumpkins. Let’s celebrate our favorite gourd on the farm! Enjoy a special pumpkin-spiced wine beverage, a pumpkin soup tasting, and discounts on pumpkins. With your ticket, you’ll receive a beverage, a pumpkin, and access to crafting stations. Non-alcoholic tickets and kids’ tickets are also available!
📍 Location: Dover Vineyards, 3600 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC
🎟️ Tickets: $30, Non-alcoholic $25, Kids $20
📅 Friday, October 11th | 🕖 7pm | 🎥 Rated PG
Join the community for a FREE outdoor movie night. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas under the stars! Food will be available for purchase.
📍 Location: J.W. McGee Park, 219 Corbin Ave East, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 12th | 🕙 10am–12pm
Saturday Morning Cartoons are back with a spooky twist! Enjoy FREE Halloween cartoons, cereal, and milk while participating in fun art activities. Wear your best costume and get ready for early trick-or-treating!
📍 Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC
📅 Friday, October 18th | 🕕 Event @ 6:30pm | Movie @ 7:30pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with a FREE screening of Hocus Pocus! Enjoy retro arcade games and throwback tunes an hour before the movie starts. Food, drinks, and concessions will be available for purchase.
📍 Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 19th (more details coming soon)
Get your candy fix in Downtown Kannapolis with a Hocus Pocus Candy Crawl! Enjoy sweet treats, fun costumes, and a spooky atmosphere as you wander through town.
📍 Location: Downtown Kannapolis
📅 Saturday, October 19th | 🕒 1–4pm
Bring the kids for an afternoon of games, costumes, delicious food, and a spooktacular trunk or treat featuring Halloween-themed Ford vehicles.
📍 Location: Hilbish Ford, 2600 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC
📅 Friday, October 25th | 🕓 4:30–9pm
Dress up and head to Harrisburg Park for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, and Halloween fun! This event is great for the whole family, with candy and activities to enjoy.
📍 Location: Harrisburg Park, Fields 3-4, 191 Sims Pkwy. Harrisburg, NC
📅 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 25–27th | 🕓 Fri–Sat: 10am–8pm, Sun: 11am–6pm
Calling all shoppers! The Fall Expo at Concord Mills brings together a variety of local small businesses offering unique products just in time for the season. Browse through handmade crafts, delicious treats, and more! Don’t miss out on this chance to support local vendors while getting a jump start on your holiday shopping.
📍 Location: Concord Mills Mall, 8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 26th | 🕓 4–7pm
Bring the kids to Sweet Street in Downtown Kannapolis for an evening of trunk-or-treating, games, and live music! There will be plenty of candy, inflatables, and FREE cotton candy and hot chocolate to keep everyone entertained. This family-friendly event is a safe and fun way to enjoy Halloween in the community.
📍 Location: Downtown Kannapolis, 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC
📅 Saturday, October 26th | 🕘 9am–1pm
Dress up in your Halloween best or come as you are. There will be trunk-or-treating for the kids, so deck out your car too! Prizes for Best Costume and Best Trunk-or-Treat car, plus a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County. DJ Gary Walter will be spinning tunes, and a local food vendor will keep you fed.
📍 Location: AutoBarn Classic Cars @ Gibson Mill, 320 Sign Dr NW # 100, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 26th & Sunday, October 27th, 🕘 10am–6pm
Get up close with farm equipment like tractors, bulldozers, and combines at Almond Farm! There will be candy dumps at noon and 4pm both days, where candy is dropped from big farm machinery! Don’t forget to wear your costume for even more fun.
📍 Location: Almond Farm, 5180 US-601 S, Concord, NC
📅 Saturday, October 26th | 🕑 Candy Crawl 2–4pm | Pub Crawl 4–8pm
Join the Afton Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County for a day of fun and fundraising at Afton Village! Enjoy candy, games, music, food and drink specials, a bounce house, costume contests, and more.
📍 Location: Afton Village, 5380 Village Drive Northwest Concord, NC
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (includes wristband and tote), Kids enter free with a paying adult
📅 Sunday, October 27th | 🕑 2–5pm
This Sunday Funday is spooktacular Halloween-themed! Enjoy a kids’ costume contest with prizes, balloon twisting, face painting, glitter tattoos, and Halloween crafts & games—all FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food & drinks are available for purchase.
📍 Location: Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC
🍭 Downtown Concord Candy Crawl
📅 Thursday, October 31st | 🕒 3–5pm
Don your costumes and trick-or-treat around Downtown Concord for this FREE fun-filled candy crawl! Bring the family and be sure to grab some treats from local businesses!
📍 Location: (more details coming soon)
📅 Saturday, November 2nd | 🕘 9am–1pm
Get ready for a day of big trucks, tractors, and construction vehicles at the 2024 Touch a Truck event! Kids can explore all kinds of machinery, enjoy candy and giveaways, and even dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. The event includes a special low sensory time from 9 to 10:30am with no sirens or flashing lights.
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena, 4751 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC
🎟️ Tickets: FREE Admission, $8 Parking
Mark your calendars, and get ready for an unforgettable fall in Cabarrus County! With so many family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🍁🎉
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