Fun in Charlotte: Festival in the Park, Film Festival and more
Festival in the Park
Freedom Park, 2435 Cumberland Ave.
Friday, 4-9:30 p.m. (Plus Sat.&Sun): Celebrate the start of fall with 180 artists and craft exhibitors and nearly 1,000 entertainers at this festival around Freedom Park Lake. Also Saturday 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.festivalinthepark.org
Charlotte Film Festival
Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd.
Friday, 8 p.m.: Opening night of this nine-day festival features the movie “Finders Keepers.” Additional films screened throughout the week at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas and Carolina Cinemas Charlotte. Tickets $10, $9 students and $8 for Charlotte Film Society members. See www.charlottefilmfestival.com for schedule.
National Beer Mile
NC Music Factory, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Four beers, one mile and an awesome party afterward. Participate for $45 or $75 registration fee, or watch others attempt it. nationalbeermile.com
St. Ann’s Carnival
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 3635 Park Road
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: A full day of rides, games a bake sale, silent auction, face painting and bingo. Admission is free, ticket booths for rides and food. www.stanncharlotte.org
Charlotte Symphony
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Saturday, 8 p.m.: The Charlotte Symphony performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Piano Concert No. 1 and Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite. Tickets $25.50 - $89.50, www.blumenthalarts.org.
This story was originally published September 24, 2015 at 2:44 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Festival in the Park, Film Festival and more."