2026 Fall Season at Outlaw Acres
Outdoor Old West–themed fall season with a corn maze, pumpkin picking, animals, live western shows; Saturdays 11–5 and Sundays 12–5 through Nov. 1.
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Carolina Renaissance Festival
Weekends Oct 3 – Nov 22 in Huntersville: jousting, falconry, mermaids, 16 stages of shows, 140+ artisan shops, games and rides. Kids 4 and under free.
Cornmaze & Pumpkin Patch at Cherry Place Farm
Cornmaze & Pumpkin Patch at Cherry Place Farm runs select weekends Oct. 3–25, 2026; Saturdays 10am–6pm, Sundays 1pm–6pm; admission $12 per person ages 2 and up.
Fall Festival at Almond Farm, LLC
Pick pumpkins at Almond Farm in Concord, wander a corn maze, feed farm animals, and bounce on a jump pad, Wednesday through Sunday until Nov. 1.
Fall Fun Day
Free indoor hour of seasonal activities at Mooresville Main Library where preschool to tween children can play and learn about the natural world.
Fall Fun Day (West)
Free indoor Fall Fun Day at West Branch Meeting Room with a variety of seasonal activities for preschoolers through tweens on Oct. 29, 10–11 AM.
Flashlight Candy Cane Dash
Save the date! Thursday, December 17, 2026. 5:30-7 p.m. Legion Park Registration required Join us in December for this fun holiday event where kids can use their flashlights to hunt the trails at Legion Park for candy canes and visit with Santa Claus! View photos from our 2025 Flashlight Candy Cane Dash! For more information on the 2026 event, please email Emily Halden or call 704-892-6031 ext. 168.
Halloween Treat Trail
Kids 2 to 12 trick-or-treat past local businesses at Bailey Road Park on Oct. 24. Register for a 30-minute slot; free for Cornelius residents, $3 otherwise.
Hodges Farm 2026 Pumpkin Patch
Daily pumpkin picking, barnyard animals, and photo opportunities through Oct. 31 at Hodges Family Farm; hayrides, a farm shop, and weekend treats available.
LANO's Slightly Haunted Hike
Flashlight-guided evening hike at Lake Norman State Park to spot nocturnal wildlife, hear night sounds, and get candy; costumes welcome.
LEGO Club
Free LEGO Club at Mooresville Main Library where children can build, play, and take on new LEGO challenges together.
Light Up Cornelius
Save the date! Saturday, November 28, 2026 4-7 p.m. Downtown Cornelius (21445 Catawba Avenue) This is a free community event! Each year, thousands of people join us for our annual tree lighting in Downtown Cornelius. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, children's activities, a sledding hill, trackless train rides, a model train display, food and drink, s'mores, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Live Music Wednesdays at King Canary
Unwind on the patio at King Canary Brewing in Davidson during their weekly Wednesday live music sessions. Families can bring the dog along to relax outdoors and enjoy an easy midweek break.
Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms
Pick jack-o’-lantern pumpkins right off the vine at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville; $8 deposit plus $10 cash at the door per person.
Tricks and Treats at Carowinds
Daytime, family-friendly Halloween at Carowinds on select days through Nov. 7, with costumes, treats, and entertainment; see the park website for details.