Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Editor’s note: During COVID-19 reopening Phase 3 in North Carolina, mass gatherings are limited to 25 people inside and 50 outside. Outdoor and entertainment venues, amusement parks and bars also have capacity limits. When arriving at an event, please use your best judgment about crowd size and safety and leave if it appears you cannot socially distance properly. It’s up to all of us to prevent community spread of the coronavirus.
Friday
Bring the whole family to a Not-so-scary Halloween Drive-in showing of “Hotel Transylvania” and enjoy samples of Coca-Cola and other snacks as you watch. 5-9 p.m. $30 per car. 5555 Concord Parkway South, Suite 302, Concord. https://bit.ly/3jiLbW5
Watch Halloween classic ”Hocus Pocus” at the Ballantyne Drive-in movie series. Pre-order food from a special Shake Shack menu to have dinner at the event. Pre-registration is required. 6-9:30 p.m. 14120 Ballantyne Corp. Place. $30. https://bit.ly/3dFMkpc
Saturday
Sign up for the Run Ballantyne virtual 8K, 5K and 1 mile fun run. The 8K and 5K finishers will receive a custom die-cast finisher medal. Submit your time anytime between Oct. 31 and midnight on Nov. 14. Race starts at 8 a.m. $25 for 8K, $20 for 5K, $10 for 1 mile fun run. https://bit.ly/35ftWjq
Spend your Halloween laughing at outdoor live comedy acts featuring Darren “DS” Sanders and Jason Allen King at the final show in the Fillmore Live at the Lot series. All ages are welcome. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. 820 Hamilton St. $25. https://www.fillmorenc.com/
Get your groove on with live music and a social dis-dance at Piedmont Social Club. You can also enjoy discounts on bowling, win a $100 gift card in the costume contest at 10 p.m., and kids 12 and under will receive a treat bag any time during the day while supplies last. Free admission. https://bit.ly/34dODge
Sunday
Bring the kids out for a round of nature bingo. Listen to a short book, then learn about North American wildlife with several rounds of bingo. Hot chocolate and apple cider will be provided. This activity is appropriate for ages 5-10. 3-4 p.m. 2900 Rocky River Road. $4. https://bit.ly/3ketwzV
Monday
Can’t decide whether you want to play music bingo or trivia? Bring your friends for an hour of both at Edge City Brewery. Start with 60 minutes of themed trivia, then finish up your night with music bingo. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6209 Old Post Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2Tapqgg
Tuesday
Get moving with the Armored Cow Run Club. Come run one-mile loops with Camp Gladiator trainers and the head brewer and owner of Armored Cow Brewing Co. After your run, get a reward card to start tracking your miles and earn brewery swag. 6 p.m. 8821 JW Clay Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3o8zFju
Wednesday
Both Mint Museum locations have reopened, and you can visit either of them with free admission with the Night Out at the Mint Museum program. Choose a time slot, register for your free ticket and pick up a free mask at the front desk if you don’t have one to enjoy the Mint Museum collections. 5-9 p.m. https://bit.ly/2Tb4p57
Thursday
Pick up seasonal fresh fruits and veggies at the Urban Farm at Aldersgate’s Fall Farm Stand. The farm accepts cash, cards and EBT. Social distancing will be practiced, and masks are required. 5:30 p.m. 4101 Somerdale Lane. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3o8lAT5
This story was originally published October 28, 2020 at 10:33 AM.