49 things to do this fall
Fall officially begins Tuesday, Sept. 22, ushering in crisp mornings, changing leaves and a fresh wave of campus activity at UNC Charlotte. Whether you’re celebrating Niner Nation Week, heading to SCarowinds or catching a home game, autumn offers countless ways to connect with Niner Nation. Dive into our 49 things to do and make the most of fall.
At UNC Charlotte
- Celebrate UNC Charlotte’s 80th Anniversary, Sept. 22
- Enjoy the last Heck Lake Day with boating, music, sno-cones and fun, Sept. 23
- Attend the Department of Theatre’s Roots and Words performances, Sept. 24-26
- Join Venture Outdoor Leadership for a Fall Colors Hike, Sept. 27
- Attend the Department of Music’s Choral Collage Concert, Sept. 28
- Attend the Homecoming Kick-off Celebration as part of Niner Nation Week, Sept. 29
- Participate in the Run, Toby, Run 1.5 miler, Oct. 1
- Check out the rides, games, inflatables and music at the Homecoming Carnival, Oct. 2
- Participate in the Botanical Gardens Gratitude in the Gardens program, Oct. 2
- Cheer on the 49er as they take on Memphis in the Homecoming game, Oct. 3
- Participate in Wear Green Wednesdays
- Join a student organization
- Buy some plants at the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 8-10
- Explore the Transportation Fair, Oct. 14
- Attend the Student Sustainability Summit, Oct. 17
- Watch a movie in the Popp Martin Student Union Theater
- Cheer on 49er student-athletes
- Check out the Reuse Rodeo: Clothing Swap, Oct. 20-21
- Participate in Campus Beautification Day, Oct. 22
- Attend the Fall Dance Concert, Oct. 22-25
- Check out the Reuse Rodeo Book Swap, Oct. 27-28
- Don’t miss the Haunted Union, Oct. 29
- Enjoy the Department of Music’s Jazz Ensemble and Combos, Nov. 17
- Watch the Department of Theatre’s production of “John Proctor is the Villain,” Nov. 20-22
- Don’t forget to read Niner Insider
- Stay healthy and fit at UREC
Around the Charlotte Region
- Pick apples at Windy Hills Orchard and Cidery
- Get lost in the Rural Hill Corn Maze, now – Oct. 31
- Spend an evening at SCarowinds, now – Nov. 1
- Join Sustain Charlotte and Art Walks CLT for Discover Charlotte: NoDa ArtWalk. Sept. 26
- Visit Scarecrow Hollow at the Daniel Stowe Botaical Conservancy, Sept. 26 – Nov. 1
- Check out Scarrigan Farms, Oct. 2 – Nov. 1
- Visit the Carolina Renaissance Festival, Oct. 3 – Nov. 22
- Attend the Hola Charlotte Festival, Oct. 3
- Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets at the home opener, Oct. 6
- Check out the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Build Your Own Boat Competition, Oct. 10
- Participate in Biketoberfest 2026, Oct. 11
- Check out Charlotte Knights Pumpkin Palooza, Oct. 11
- Attend the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Oct. 11
- Visit Hodges Family Farm pumpkin patch, Sept. 26 – Oct. 31
- Do a haunted tour of Charlotte
- Cheer on Charlotte FC and the Carolina Panthers
- Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers at the home opener, Oct. 16
- Attend the Carolina Balloon Fest, Oct. 16-18
- Shop at the Charlotte Vintage Market, Oct. 17
- Attend the Charlotte Chalk Art Festival, Oct. 17-18
- Explore the Uptown Farmers Market
- Vote in the midterm election, Nov. 3
- Watch the Charlotte Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nov. 25
Written by Carly Swan