5 Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend in Charlotte

Labor Day family fun around the QC

August 21, 2025

Amanda Pagliarini Howard,

A whirlwind of fun is to be had at Matthews Alive Festival, Sept. 4-7.

Whitewater Center Labor Day Weekend Celebration

August 30 – 31; 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte

5k, 15k, yoga, activities, live music. The 2024 Labor Day Celebration features special programming at our newest activities, Wildwoods and Off Leash.
Free (parking is $6)

Matthews Alive Labor Day Weekend Festival

Friday, August 29, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 30, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 1 – 10 p.m.
Monday, Sept 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC

Rides, games, live concerts, food, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and more.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

August 28-31
Bojangles Coliseum

OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) dazzles with its fascinating insect colony, bringing together 53 acrobats and musicians in a show that delights both adults and children.

Duke’s Mayo Classic: App State v Charlotte

August 29

Bank of America Stadium

App State will be the AWAY team located on the North Sideline and the Mountaineer Band will be located in the East End Zone. Charlotte will be the HOME team located on the South Sideline and the 49ERS band will be located in the West End Zone.