"It's egregious." That's Julian Cross's verdict on
the world, and once you hear it, you'll start
using it too. Charlotte native. Viral on
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Suit on,
gloves off. Fans are already calling him the
second coming of Pryor, Carlin, and Bernie Mac,
and once he grabs the mic you'll see why. Fast
jokes. Sharper stories. A set that doesn't let up....
Tis the season to be giving, fa la la la la, la la
la la! Get ready for Gina Robinson's Annual
Christmas Benefit Concert and Toy Drive! Bring a
friend and a toy and come enjoy some good
Christmas/Gospel music by recording artist Gina
Robinson along with her many special guest. The
evening will be topped off with your favorite
Christmas carols and don't be surprised if you
find...
Lake Hickory Haunts is hosting replicas of the
Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine & Ghostbusters Ecto-1
cars Oct. 9th-Nov. 7th! Photo-Ops are included
with admission. BE PREPARED to be SCARED and
ENTERTAINED when replicas of the Scooby-Doo
Mystery Machine & Ghostbusters Ecto-1 cars invade
the best haunted house in the Carolinas Oct.
9th-Nov. 7th! Get Tickets Online To Reserve Your...
Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot!
Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village
of Fairhaven where history comes alive with
non-stop, day-long, immersive and interactive
entertainments like no place else! Shop an
abundance of arts and crafts in the village
open-air Artisan Market! Adventure awaits with
games and rides, valiant jousting knights on...
Experience Small Town Titans LIVE in concert at
Lake Hickory Haunts? 15th Year of Fear on October
30th & 31st 8PM-9:30PM! *Concert is included with
admission to Lake Hickory Haunts. BE PREPARED to
be SCARED and ENTERTAINED when Small Town Titans
and the best haunted house in the Carolinas unite
on Oct. 30th & 31st! Get Your Tickets To Reserve
Your Spot Before They Sell Out:
Chomp a Turkey Leg before Turkey Day and don't
miss the last chance of the year to experience
your best day out in History! *Win prizes in the
Grand Fare-The-Well costume contest at the
Middleshire Grove stage at 2:30 PM! Children ages
5-12 are FREE with a donation of can food items at
the Festival entry (ages 4 and under always free).
Adults accompanying children on...
You don't need a passport to Time Travel to the
16th Century! Come as you are or dress as your
favorite time traveling character inspired by
movies, TV, comic books, science fiction and/or
fantasy - all costume genres welcome! Keep
scrolling for details! Costume Contest! Win FREE
Tickets for a return visit (and other prizes too)
in the Time Traveler?s costume contest!...
The lights go out. For one limited night, The
Haunted Farm transforms into a BLACK OUT
experience. Your group must navigate the
attraction in darkness with only a glow stick to
guide the way. Familiar scenes become unfamiliar.
Shadows hide what?s waiting ahead. And the Farm
becomes a completely different experience.
Latrez Anderson is a content creator, comedian,
and actor known for sharing skits and sketches
online. His videos cover scenarios like ordering
from Chipotle and questions you have to ask when
dating. He has earned more than 626,000 followers
on his Instagram account.
Charlotte's Favorite Christmas Light Show 5 Years
Running Unlock the Magic ✦ LIGHTS - MAGIC -
JOY ✦ CAROLINA HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR -
2026 Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular is
Charlotte's favorite Christmas experience - a
joy-filled walk through magic and light. Millions
of lights across 40+ scenes flowing end to end,
magic snowflake wands, free live...
THE HAUNTED FARM RETURNS FOR 2026 Western North
Carolina's terrifying Halloween tradition returns
to Hendersonville, NC - just outside Asheville.
Experience a massive indoor-and-outdoor haunted
attraction packed with dark woods, immersive
environments, terrifying characters and unexpected
scares. Indoor + outdoor haunted experience
Haunted woods and trails Live...
Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, this lenghty
haunted trail has become a destination to haunt
enthusiasts. Are you brave enough to find out
what lies in there? Bring your friends and see how
far you can go through The 13th Acre! This walking
event is not for the faint of heart. Once you
enter these creepy woods, you will only have one
chance to retreat, and if you...
Tiera is a standup comedian born and raised on the
west side of Chicago, Illinois. She?s known for
making the world laugh via her viral videos on
Facebook and Instagram. She is more than just an
Internet sensation. From the first time she
touched the mic in 2016, she?s been rocking shows
across the globe. She takes pride in her raw and
relatable comedy and she?s a great...
The Almost Homeless Comedy Tour features the most
popular comedians from the Carolina Renaissance
Festival since 2010. This will be our 5th
appearance at the comedy zone, with a surprise
guest star.
LANDSLIDE - A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC will take
you on a ride back in time to an era when the
greatest music in rock was being made and the
careers of the legends we all love today were
born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and
most popular bands in music history, LANDSLIDE
recreates the hits from yesteryear, taking fans on
an electric journey through FLEETWOOD MAC?s...
A Christmas Carol Reimagined through dance, circus
arts and music. For thirteen years, Caroline
Calouche & Co. has delighted audiences across the
region with Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance
Nutcracker Story, bringing circus arts and dance
together in a holiday tradition beloved by
families everywhere. Now, Artistic Director
Caroline Calouche is reimagining the holidays with...
WE BELIEVE IN INNOVATION, NOT DUPLICATION Lake
Hickory Haunts is not simply a haunted house, it
is a haunted theme park; providing a unique
experience for anyone seeking an entertaining,
thrilling, scary, and fun-filled experience. At
Lake Hickory Haunts, we believe in innovation, not
duplication. Since 2012, our team has continuously
worked more and more each year to make...
THE WAIT IS OVER? THE HAUNTING BEGINS! The 29th
Year of Fear is coming to The Haunted Pyramids,
and we're ready to make 2026 our most terrifying
season yet! Gather your friends, bring your
bravest crew, and get ready to step into the
darkness. Once you enter- there's no turning back.
Mix brash, ballsy, crass and downright hilarious
and you get one of the hottest touring comedians
today - Martin Moreno. Moreno's comedy career
didn't begin until he was in his early 30's, and
by that time he had a freakishly distinct point of
view of his life. His two failed marriages gave
him an alternative and hysterical definition of
"soul mates" and he cheekily...
Six haunted attractions. Six chilling nightmares.
Are you brave enough to face them all at The Fear
Farm? Abyss. Mineshaft Mayhem 2.0. The Coven.
Confinement. Twisty'z. Farm House. One ticket
unlocks every terrifying experience-and one
unforgettable night of fear.
This Halloween, Brightside + Krak'd Vinyl are
taking over Boatyard for a full night of live
music, costumes, and Halloween chaos.
👻🔥 October 31 Brightside with
Krak'd Vinyl | Brightside (90s Tribute) and Krak'd
Vinyl (Party Rock) Halloween Costume Contest
Prizes for the winners Boatyard Lake Norman
COSTUME CONTEST DETAILS: Come dressed to impress!...
Southern Christmas Show returns to the The Park
Expo & Conference Center, from November 11-22,
2026. Join us for 12 exciting days of festive fun
& shopping! Buy online and save on regular priced
weekday and weekend tickets.
CharlotteNow.com is your source for Charlotte events and other things to do in and around the area. We give you the latest Charlotte event information including the areas of Uptown, NODA, South Park, Myers Park, Dilworth, Matthews, South Charlotte, Concord, Davidson, Cornelius, Mooresville and the rest of the Charlotte metro areas. If you're not that into big events, not to worry. We have the scoop on more intimate events such as free drink specials at your favorite bars and restaurants, to great shopping deals and fabulous art shows. If you're just looking for a good place to eat, Charlotte hosts many great choices to meet every budget and culinary style. Be sure to check out CharlotteNow.com for some great choices. We also offer numerous area restaurant reviews so you can choose the best place to suit your appetite.
For those visiting the Charlotte area for the first time, be sure to check out our hotel section for reviews, cheap deals and not-so-cheap deals on some of the best places to stay in Charlotte and other areas. While you're here, take advantage of the great boutique shopping and numerous malls. If you can get through SouthPark, Northlake Mall, Concord Mills and Birkdale in one day, we salute you. When your day of shopping is done, check the showtimes of one of our many theaters, or go and see some live music. Charlotte is known for great DJ's, live music, parties and fun bars. The nightlife in and around Charlotte and the surrounding area is sure to not disappoint.
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