Fun in Charlotte: Auto Fair, Yadkin pumpkin fest, Bob James in concert
River Jam
U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Thursday, 7-10 p.m.: Listen to the Bay Area band Front Country in this final free River Jam of the year. www.usnwc.org
Gardenfest
Pike Nurseries, 12630 North Community House Road
Thursday, 4-8 p.m.: Learn about fall gardening and adding fall foliage to your yard at this free event complete with wine, appetizers and more. See www.pikenursery.com for more information.
Fall Auto Fair
Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway, Concord
Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.: This automotive extravaganza features thousands of vendors, a car corral, classics, hot rods, NASCAR Hall of Fame race cars, a Jeff Gordon tribute display and more. Tickets $11 per day, kids 13 and under free; event goes through Sunday. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
East Main Street, Elkin
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Festivities begin with the Annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and continue with antiques, pumpkin painting, barbeque, baked goods, pumpkin butter and more. See yadkinvalley.org or call 336-526-1111 for more information.
An Evening with the Bob James Quartet
Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St.
Saturday, 8 p.m.: The legendary smooth jazz performer plays in Charlotte. Tickets $45-$70, www.blumenthalarts.org
This story was originally published September 23, 2015 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Auto Fair, Yadkin pumpkin fest, Bob James in concert."