Looking for something to do? Here are some of the events coming up in Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland, Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Kannapolis Fire Truck Parade: The Kannapolis Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Truck Parade beginning at 6 p.m. The community event features fire trucks and emergency vehicles from departments throughout the region. A food drive and blood drive are also part of the event.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4 — NCNA Convention & Coin Show: Coin collectors and dealers from across the region will gather at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 N.C. 49 in Concord, for the North Carolina Numismatic Association’s annual convention and coin show.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Mount Pleasant Fall Festival: The Town of Mount Pleasant celebrates fall from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Complex, 8590 Park Drive. The annual community festival includes vendors, food, children’s activities and more.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Concord International Festival: Downtown Concord celebrates cultures from around the world from noon-6 p.m. The free festival features international food, music and dance performances, cultural displays, arts and crafts and children’s activities.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Burgtoberfest: Percent Tap House in Harrisburg hosts its Oktoberfest-style street party with beer, food, live entertainment, games, vendors and family activities.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Camp CARE Memorial 5K & Fun Run: The PJ St. Martin and Zack Dobbin Memorial 5K and Fun Run returns to Frank Liske Park in Concord. The evening glow-themed event benefits Camp CARE and its programs for children who have or have had cancer and their families.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Midland Farms Fall Festival: Midland Farms welcomes families for a day of fall activities including a pumpkin patch, barnyard, tractor-drawn hayrides, corn pit and photo opportunities. The festival returns Saturday, Oct. 10.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Movie Night at the Ballpark: Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis hosts a free showing of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. A royal meet-and-greet is scheduled from 6-7 p.m., with the overall event running from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Garba Night with Geeta Rabari: Indian folk singer Geeta Rabari headlines an evening of Garba music and dancing beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord.
Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3-Nov. 22 — Carolina Renaissance Festival: The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns for eight weekends at its 25-acre village, 16445 Poplar Tent Road, along the Huntersville-Concord border. The festival features jousting knights, costumed villagers, music, comedy, falconry, games, food and an artisan marketplace. Gates are open from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — A Royal Breakfast: Cabarrus Brewing Company at Gibson Mill in Concord hosts a 90-minute character breakfast from 9:30-11 a.m. featuring Belle, Mulan, Snow White and Tiana, along with a buffet breakfast, character visits and photo opportunities. The event is at 329 McGill Ave. NW. A current event listing confirms the Oct. 4 date and 9:30 a.m. start. HopCLT
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Live Music at Whiskey Prison: Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant hosts an afternoon performance by Chris Vercauteren.
Monday, Oct. 5 — Mission Monday: Cabarrus Brewing Company hosts the Early Childhood Foundation of Cabarrus County from 5-8 p.m. A portion of beverage purchases will support programs providing music, literacy and art experiences for economically disadvantaged children.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Cabarrus County Mental Health Simulation: Cabarrus Health Alliance at Brown Mill, 526 Cabarrus Ave. W. in Concord, hosts an interactive simulation designed to give participants a better understanding of navigating the mental-health care system during a crisis. A panel discussion and question-and-answer session follows.
Thursday, Oct. 8 — Cabarrus County Senior Expo: The annual Senior Expo begins at 10 a.m. at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, bringing together resources, services and information for area seniors.
Oct. 8-18 — Spider’s Web: Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW in Concord, presents Agatha Christie’s comedy-thriller Spider’s Web. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 16-17, with 2:30 p.m. matinees Oct. 11 and 18.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11 — The Collectors Showcase: Sports Wax Promotions brings its Collectors Showcase to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center for three days of sports cards, memorabilia and collectibles.
Saturday, Oct. 10 — Midland Farms Fall Festival: Midland Farms holds its second fall festival Saturday with family activities including a pumpkin patch, barnyard, hayrides, corn pit and photo areas.
Saturday, Oct. 10 — Wonders of Wildlife Festival: Cabarrus Brewing Company hosts the Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary’s Wonders of Wildlife Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with an emphasis on wildlife education and conservation.
Saturday, Oct. 10 — Rockin’ the Burg: Harrisburg’s free community concert series wraps up its season at Harrisburg Park with Gump Fiction. The opening act begins at 7 p.m., followed by the headliner at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks and a beer garden will be available.
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-11 — Repticon Charlotte: Repticon returns to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center with reptiles, exotic animals, vendors and supplies. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 10-11 — IBJJF Charlotte Fall International Open: Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors come to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center for a weekend of gi and no-gi competition.
Saturday, Oct. 10 — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 250: Charlotte Motor Speedway begins its major NASCAR weekend in Concord with O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racing.
Sunday, Oct. 11 — NASCAR Bank of America 400: NASCAR Cup Series racing takes center stage at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Bank of America 400.
Thursday, Oct. 15 — Paint & Sip: Cabarrus Brewing Company hosts a Sugar Skulls and Skeleton Tails paint party from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 — Peak Building Material Auction: The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center hosts the Peak Building Material Auction.
Sunday, Oct. 18 — Vegan Vibes Music Series — Fall Edition: Cabarrus Brewing Company hosts an afternoon of live music, vegan food trucks and vendors from 1-6 p.m. CBC’s official site confirms that community festivals and entertainment are a regular part of its public programming. Cabarrus Brewing Co.
Also coming up
Thursday, Oct. 22 — Foxtoberfest Car Show Meet Up: Cabarrus Brewing Company hosts a car show gathering from 4-8 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25 — Christmas Made in the South: The popular holiday arts and crafts show returns to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord with artists, craftspeople, gifts and seasonal merchandise.
Saturday, Oct. 24 — Race for Peace 5K: Runners and walkers take to the streets of Concord for the annual Race for Peace 5K.
Saturday, Oct. 24 — Vino & Vibes: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in Concord hosts an evening of wine, art and entertainment.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Kids Candy Crawl: Cabarrus Brewing Company celebrates Halloween with its Kids Candy Crawl from 4-8 p.m., including a character meet-and-greet and trick-or-treating. A recently updated local listing also confirms CBC has a free Halloween character event scheduled that evening. Charlotte On The Cheap
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Touch-a-Truck: Families can get an up-close look at trucks and other large vehicles during the community Touch-a-Truck event.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Nightmare at the Mill: Halloween activities come to Gibson Mill in Concord.
Saturday, Nov. 7 — Old Armor 5K: Old Armor Beer Company in downtown Kannapolis hosts its annual 5K.
Nov. 11-22 — Southern Christmas Show: The Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo & Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road in Charlotte, for 12 days of holiday shopping and entertainment. The longtime holiday tradition features Christmas décor, gifts, apparel, jewelry, specialty foods, holiday displays and entertainment.
Friday, Nov. 13 — Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony: Kannapolis officially kicks off the holiday season at 6:30 p.m. at Village Park, 700 W. C St., with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, fireworks and live entertainment.
Nov. 13-Dec. 30 — Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express: Village Park in Kannapolis transforms for the holidays with thousands of lights and the popular Winterland Express train.
Saturday, Nov. 28 — The Geekery Market: The Geekery Market returns to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center with artists, makers and vendors offering comics, games, collectibles and other pop-culture merchandise.
Saturday, Dec. 12 — Kannapolis Christmas Parade: The annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade brings floats, bands, performers and Santa Claus through downtown Kannapolis.
December — The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol: Holiday stage favorites return to Cabarrus County during December, providing additional seasonal entertainment.
Don’t see your event? Coming Up in Cabarrus aims to help readers find fun and interesting things to do throughout the area. To have an event considered for the calendar, email plemmons.mark@gmail.com.
