CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Buzz City is back! Hornets home opener plus spooky fun events for the whole family.
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Here’s a list of things to do the weekend of Oct. 23-25, 2026:
Camp North End Candy Crawl (Camp North End), Friday 5 to 7 p.m.: Start your Halloween festivities early and head to Camp North End for a candy crawl. Come in your costume as you go door-to-door at the Camp to get candy and spooky treats while supplies last. Admission is free.
Charlotte Hornets Home Opener (Spectrum Center), Friday 7 p.m.: Buzz City is so back! Kick off the season and catch the Hornets take on the Atlanta Hawks for the home opener. First fans in will get a limited-edition T-shirt and your chance to get exclusive merch for the first game. Greenville native Petey Pablo is set to perform at the halftime show. Tickets start at $25.75.
Voices from the Past After Dark (Historic Elmwood Cemetery), Friday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: As the sun sets, walk the grounds of the 173-year-old cemetery to hear stories that are too dark to tell in daylight. From murders to tragedies, hear the stories of Elmwood Cemetery’s inhabitants. For even more spooky fun, the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society will also be providing ghost hunting gadgets. Tickets start at $30.
Halloween Kaboom (Hickory Motor Speedway), Saturday 7:30 p.m.: If you’re looking for an explosive Halloween, Kaboom might just be what you’re looking for. Thousands of fireworks light up the sky to a spooky soundtrack, with pyrotechnics and synchronized lighting for a fully immersive experience. Come early for the Halloween costume party where you’ll find bounce houses, food trucks, photo opportunities and prizes for the costume contest. Tickets start at $15 and include a light wand.
Romanian American Cultural Festival (Stumptown Park), Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The second annual Romanian American Cultural Festival returns to Stumptown Park. Celebrate Romanian culture with authentic food like fresh mici and traditional cabbage rolls, live performances including traditional dances, as well as a vendor market to bring a taste of Romania home with you. Attendees are encouraged to wear traditional clothes. All are welcome and admission is free.
Whiskey Wine & Fire (Ballantyne’s Backyard), Saturday 4 to 9 p.m.: It’s a feast for the senses as the sun sets and you’re surrounded by whiskey and wine bars, tented food stations and firepits. Take your souvenir class around the stations for an all-you-care-to-taste experience. Follow the smell of roasted meats at the open fire grilling up pork, ribs, brisket and more. Soak in the evening with the sounds of bluegrass, Americana and country music on the main stage. Tickets start at $45.
Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Bank of America Stadium), Sunday 1 p.m.: After defeating the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons, can the Panthers hit a 3-peat and beat their division rivals? Find out at Bank of America Stadium this weekend. Tickets start at $99.15.
Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall Lighting (2017 Greenway Avenue), Sunday 6 p.m.: It’s a Halloween tradition that will reignite for its 22nd year. Dozens of carved pumpkins, created by Elizabeth community, will have its ceremonial lighting on Sunday evening where the pumpkins will remain lit through November 1st. Grab those photos while you can! Admission is free.
CLUE: Murder on the Menu (Blume Studios), ongoing: The classic whodunnit board game comes to life in an all-new immersive dinner experience. Step inside the Black Family Tudor Mansion for a dinner party shrouded in mystery. Boden “Boddy” Black has been murdered, and all the usual suspects have been invited: Was it Mrs. Peacock? Or maybe Colonel Mustard. Could it be you? Discover what secrets lurk inside the mansion that will keep you guessing until the end. Tickets start at $114.59 and include a three-course dinner.
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