Halloween weekend in Huntersville: Birkdale Village trick-or-treat Saturday morning, the corn maze's last day and free kids' tickets at the Renaissance Fest.

Halloween takes the weekend: trick-or-treating at Birkdale Village Saturday morning, the Rural Hill Corn Maze’s last day and free children’s tickets at the Carolina Renaissance Festival’s Halloween weekend.

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Every listing links the organizer’s own page. Check before you go; events change.

Neighborhood trick-or-treating is Saturday evening. Huntersville sets no official hours; see our trick-or-treat page. Clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, when daylight saving time ends.

Friday, Oct. 30

  • High school football, 7 p.m.: Hough at Hopewell, West Charlotte at North Mecklenburg and Lincoln Charter at Lake Norman Charter. Schedules on MaxPreps; scores on our Friday night football page.
  • John Schneider, 7:30 p.m., Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. The center also lists two 5:30 p.m. add-on shows. Cain Center.

Saturday, Oct. 31

  • Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village, 10 a.m. to noon, on the Parkway. Free. Come in costume and pick up a map of participating stores and restaurants at Concierge; candy is while supplies last. Birkdale Village.
  • Rural Hill Corn Maze, final day, Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road. This year’s maze has a Scottish theme and game stations. Use Neck Road; there is no public access from Jim Kidd Road. Tickets: Rural Hill. Hours on our corn maze page.
  • Davidson Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, 120 S. Main St., Davidson. Produce, meat, eggs, bread and flowers from local growers. Davidson Farmers Market.

Sunday, Nov. 1

  • The Accidental Baker Pop-up, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out, The Plaza, Birkdale Village. Gluten-free pastries and savory bakes. Birkdale Village.

All weekend

  • Carolina Renaissance Festival: Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road. Costumes are encouraged, and children 12 and under get free tickets online for either day; every child needs a ticket. Carolina Renaissance Festival. Prices and parking: our Renaissance Festival page.

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Davidson Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, 120 S. Main St., Davidson.
  • Carolina Renaissance Festival, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 22.

Coming up: the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the rest of the month on our things to do this month page.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Huntersville this weekend?

Halloween weekend: Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Rural Hill Corn Maze’s final day Saturday, and Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights at the Carolina Renaissance Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

What is free in Huntersville this weekend?

Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village costs nothing; candy is while supplies last. At the Renaissance Festival, children 12 and under get free tickets online for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, though adults pay.

What time does the Renaissance Festival open this weekend?

Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and the festival closes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 16445 Poplar Tent Road. Parking is free. Every child needs a ticket, including the free ones.