Good morning, Charlotte 👋
Halloween weekend is here, and this week’s Scoop is built to help you actually plan it.
We’ve got a full Friday-through-Sunday lineup — from free family events and SCarowinds to the Hornets, the Carolina Renaissance Festival and Sunday’s Día de Muertos celebration at Camp North End.
On the news side, Charlotte’s 2026 Michelin results are in, L.C. Coleman Park has reopened in Washington Heights, and neighborhood groups still have a few days to pursue up to $8,000 through Keep Charlotte Beautiful.
We’re also following up on the City’s data-center moratorium and sharing Mecklenburg County’s Halloween safety reminders.
Here’s your Queen City Scoop. 👇 |
Trivia Question❓Before urban renewal reshaped Charlotte’s Second Ward, what name was used for the vibrant African American community there? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 76°, low around 51°. Friday: Sunny and warmer, high around 81°, low near 55°. Saturday (Halloween): Mostly cloudy, high in the low-to-mid 70s, with a mild evening. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high around 72°.
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Charlotte Stories to Know |
Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new telecommunications and data-storage facilities through Oct. 18, 2027.
The extension gives the city more time to study infrastructure capacity, noise, environmental impacts and possible regulatory tools. Existing or exempt projects are not automatically stopped by the moratorium.
Source: City of Charlotte |
Mecklenburg County is reminding families to use LED candles or glow sticks instead of open flames, choose flame-resistant costumes, add reflective material for visibility and keep porches and sidewalks clear.
There’s a cleanup reminder too: candy wrappers belong in the trash, clothing should stay out of household recycling, rechargeable batteries need special disposal, and pumpkins can be composted at County full-service centers.
Source: Mecklenburg County |
From The Queen City Scoop |
L.C. Coleman Park has reopened in Washington Heights after a $2.9 million renovation.
The 19.6-acre park was among the Mecklenburg County spaces identified for equity-focused investment.
Its name honors Lewis Cardinal Coleman Jr., a Washington Heights resident who advocated for fair treatment in the park system.
The reopening is about more than refreshed amenities.
It is a reminder that public spaces shape everyday family life, neighborhood connection, and who feels included in Charlotte’s growth story.
For residents and visitors alike, it is an invitation to spend time in a park with deep local roots. Read More... |
From Our Network |
Charlotte's 2026 MICHELIN Guide results brought new honors for The Story of Mi Cariño, another Star for Counter-, a returning Bib Gourmand for Lang Van, four new Recommended restaurants and special recognition for local chefs. Read More... |
Keep Charlotte Beautiful is accepting letters of intent for a grant worth up to $8,000.
The opportunity is open to neighborhoods, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and individual residents citywide.
Projects must focus on litter prevention, recycling, beautification, or community greening.
Eligible ideas can range from cleanups and education campaigns to public-facing improvements and green-space projects.
The deadline is Nov. 4, so this is a practical opportunity for groups ready to turn a local concern into a defined plan.
Review the eligibility details before submitting a letter of intent. Read More... |
🎃 Halloween Weekend Around Charlotte |
Crossroads Cinema: Hocus Pocus |
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Bring a chair or blanket for a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus, plus retro arcade games. Camp North End recommends grabbing food and drinks from on-site businesses before the movie. |
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Candy Crawl & Monster Market |
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A family-friendly Halloween night with a candy crawl, 30+ local vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities and rides. Costumes are encouraged. |
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Ray’s Haunted Tour & Halloween Carnival |
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A family-friendly haunted tour through the Splash Park plus carnival games, crafts, bounce houses and trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged. |
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Halloween Park, Street and Stream Cleanup |
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Start Halloween with a volunteer cleanup along nearby greenways, streets and Little Sugar Creek. Costumes are welcome, and volunteers who dress up will receive a small gift. Registration closes Oct. 30. |
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Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services is hosting a free Community Trunk or Treat from 1–4 p.m. at 2012 Beatties Ford Road.
Expect trunk-or-treating, free food, music, family activities and community resource providers. The event also closes out National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and connects families with LeadSafe Charlotte resources.
Source: City of Charlotte |
6th Annual Safe Trick or Treat Zone |
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s all-ages Halloween event includes treats, games and a secure trick-or-treat environment for families. |
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Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights |
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The Renaissance Festival turns into a giant Halloween costume party with trick-or-treating at 100+ locations, costume contests, treasure hunts and the Knights of the Living Dead zombie joust. |
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Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers |
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The Hornets host Philadelphia for a Halloween-night home game at Spectrum Center. Tipoff is at 6 p.m., making it an easy Uptown option before or instead of late-night Halloween plans. |
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SCarowinds |
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Carowinds’ signature Halloween event brings haunted attractions, scare zones and roaming monsters for a full Halloween-night option geared toward thrill-seekers. |
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Festival Día de Muertos |
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Presented by the Latin American Coalition and Levine Museum of the New South, this annual celebration features live music, a Catrina parade, community altars, folkloric dance, arts and crafts, traditional food and kids’ activities. |
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