Looking to plan some family fun this fall? We’ve rounded up the best fall festivals in and around Charlotte that offer plenty of entertainment for kids — from rodeos to hands-on science zones to dance parties in the park. Here’s what to add to your calendar!
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this fall in the Greenville-Spartanburg area, Strawberry Hill Cooley Farms needs to be on your list. In fact, it should probably be on your bucket list every year. Strawberry Hill and Cooley Farms have been family owned and operated since 1947, and they truly understand and value families. With a cafe, ice cream shop, and produce stand of fresh pumpkins, jellies, jams, corn, and more, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your cravings. Plus, the hay ride and corn maze provide more than enough entertainment and memory-making for a couple of hours.
Get ready, Charlotte families — a kid-favorite fall festival is returning, and it’s packed with fun, creativity, and community vibes! Charlotte Kids Fest is coming to the Shoppes at University Place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, and admission is totally free!
This family-owned orchard in Hendersonville, NC has u-pick apples, lots of fun family activities on weekends, and pretty amazing cider and pumpkin donuts.
Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? Here’s a list of destinations near the Upstate with Halloween events that are worth the drive. These make a stellar day trip and an even better weekend getaway. Don’t forget to let us know how you’re celebrating Halloween in 2020 in the comments.
If you’re looking for a fun park day with a unique playground and additional natural play structures, Rosedale Nature Park in Huntersville, NC checks all the boxes! From a fully fenced treehouse-themed playground to hillside slides and walking trails, there’s something for every age to enjoy.
We got to visit the NEW Prairie Castle playground at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and WOW! It was fabulous. Plus, we discovered there are so many fun things for kids to do at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. So, naturally, we had to share! (That’s kind of what we do here!)
Are you looking for a great place for breakfast or lunch in Cabarrus County? If you’ve never visited Sunflour Baking Company you are missing out. The flakiest most delicious breakfast pastries, sandwiches, cookies, and cupcakes are waiting for you at one of Sunflour’s four locations near Charlotte, NC and we think you’ll want to pop in and enjoy their delicious offerings. We spent a weekend in Cabarrus County and we so enjoyed our breakfast that we stopped in for lunch the next day.
Sky Top Orchard has been welcoming the public since 1980 and helping families make core memories for generations. Here’s why we love them and what to expect when you visit this beautiful and fun orchard!
Camping during Halloween can be really fun – trick-or-treating from campsite to campsite, carving pumpkins by the fire, and making those lasting memories with your family. There are several great spots in and near the Upstate, SC that do special events for Halloween, and we’ve got the list right here!