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The best time to visit Charlotte, also known as the Queen City, is during the off-peak season of spring and fall, from March through May and from September through November. While the summer remains the high season in the city due to pleasant temperatures and sunny weather, it also marks the start of the hurricane season. Fall, on the other hand, offers numerous festivals and events, including Charlotte Craft Beer Week, while spring is known for its mild weather and is a great time for hiking.

28 things to do in Charlotte, NC

Liberty Antiques Festival

April 26–27, 2024 | September 27–28, 2024 Event

One of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.

Carolina Balloon Fest

October 18-20, 2024 Event

A fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast

Carolina Renaissance Festival

October 5-November 24, 2024 (on weekends only) Event

Go back in time among dozens of costumed characters, enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs

Barbecue Festival

October 26, 2024 Event

Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world

High Shoals Falls

all year round Nature

The No. 1 attraction in South Mountains State Park

Carolina Panthers Fan Fest

August 1, 2024 Event

One of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte

North Carolina Folk Festival

September 6-8, 2024 Event

A free, locally-produced multicultural event

North Carolina Apple Festival

August 30–September 2, 2024 Event

A premiere family event in North Carolina

North Carolina 4th of July Fireworks, Parades & Events

July 2–July 4 Event

Old-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties

Christmas Lights

early November–early January Event

Amazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable

Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights

November 15, 2024-January 1, 2025 Event

A spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem

Festival of Lights in Greensboro

December 6–7, 2024 Event

One of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina

North Carolina Fall Colors

October–early November Nature

Stunning fall foliage wraps North Carolina's landscapes from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic plains in the east

Skiing and Snowboarding

mid-November–early April | February–mid-March Activity

Consider North Carolina as a lovely place for your active family getaway

Jacksonville Winterfest

December 6–7, 2024 Event

One of the best family-friendly events in North Carolina

Charlotte Christmas Village

late November–late December 2024 Event

A sweet European-inspired celebration in Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights

November 22, 2024–January 5, 2025 Event

A spectacular drive-thru made of four million LED lights

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

Usher in the New Year in the Queen City

Chinese New Year

February 10–24, 2024 Event

Ring in Lunar New Year with dances and delicious food in Charlotte

St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 16, 2024 Event

A beloved annual event in Uptown Charlotte

Cherry Blossom

early March–mid-April Nature

Spring is an enchanting time in North Carolina thanks to massive tree blossoms

Charlotte Comicon

December 15, 2024 | August 17, 2025 | December 7, 2025 Event

A one-day family-friendly comic and toy show

Circle K Speed Street

May 24–26, 2024 Event

A beautiful Memorial Day Weekend, with racing stars, live music, and plenty of food in the Queen City

Christmas Made in the South

October 25–27, 2024 Event

The finest arts and crafts show in the southern United States

Carowinds WinterFest

November 15–December 31, 2024 Event

A myriad of Christmas activities and holiday attractions parkwide promise a joyful family getaway

Hot Air Affair

August 30–September 2, 2024 Event

The annual balloon festival, which benefits a cancer charity

Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend Events, Fireworks

May 24-26, 2024 Event

Spend the Memorial Day Weekend in a wonderful atmosphere of unity

Festival in the Park

September 20–22, 2024 Event

A free art fair showcases over 180 juried artists

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