Charlotte Area Fall Fun Guide

As the pumpkins glow and the autumn breeze carries a hint of mischief, Charlotte and its surrounding areas transform into a playground for all things spooky and fun. From haunted houses that’ll make you jump, to creepy-cool hayrides, festive fall fairs, and pumpkin patches galore, the season is packed with thrills for every age. 

Haunted Houses & Scary Attractions

SCarowinds - Charlotte, NC - September 12 - November 2
Carowinds transforms into a haunted theme park with scare zones, mazes, and live shows.

The 13th Acre Haunted Trail - Monroe, NC - September 19 - November 1
A terrifying walking trail where creatures lurk in the woods.

The Fear Farm - Blacksburg, SC - Every Friday & Saturday in October

Voted the scariest haunted house in both NC and SC, offering an unparalleled thrill.

Family Farms

Rural Hill Corn Maze - Huntersville, NC
Offers day and night mazes on weekends through October 31.

Shelby Corn Maze - Shelby, NC
Explore haunted corn trails every Friday and Saturday in October.

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch - Charlotte, NC

Open daily from September 27 to October 31, offering pumpkins and fall activities.

Cherry Place Farm - Rock Hill, SC

Open Saturdays and Sundays in October. Includes two-acre corn maze, hayrides, animal visits, barnyard play areas, and pumpkins for sale.

Hall Family Farm - Lancaster, SC

7 acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, a musical hay ride, kids activities, and refreshments from Hall’s Kitchen, and the Bakery.

Bush-N-Vine Farm - York, SC

Pick-your-own pumpkins, 1 mile hiking trail, on-site bakery and more.

Fall Festivals

Fort Mill Fall Festival - Fort Mill, SC - October 18
At the Fort Mill Amphitheater & Walter Elisha Park, offering food, live entertainment, and fall activities.

Baxter Village Fall Festival & Market Day - Fort Mill, SC - October 25

Over 125 exhibitors, interactive games, delicious food, inflatables, slides, live entertainment, and more!

Mecktoberfest - Charlotte, NC - October 3-5 and 10-12

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is celebrating Oktoberfest with beer, brats, German music and more over four weekends at both brewery locations.

Carolina Renaissance Festival - Huntersville, NC - October 4 - November 23

(Saturdays and Sundays) Filled with charming cottages, castles, kitchens and pubs, all with simulated architecture of a 16th century European village. Interactive entertainment takes place all day long, and there’s an open-air artisan market with arts, crafts, games and rides.

Curtin Farms Fest 2025 - Clover, SC - October 11

Experience a relaxing, family-friendly day on the 100-year-old working farm with live music, antiques, food and crafts.

Pineville Fall Fest - Pineville, NC - October 16 - 18

The festival includes Live music, Arts and crafts vendors, Carnival rides and Fireworks on Saturday.

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