Booze & Boos: Charlotte’s Spookiest Pop-Up Bars Are Now Open

Sip your way through Halloween season with eerie drinks, themed decor, and DJ-fueled nights at the city’s top haunted pop-ups.

One of Charlotte’s Halloween pop-up bars this year combines a tiki twist with spooky season flair. Which spot is serving up Hulaween cocktails through early November?

The Carolina Panthers are debuting a new uniform combination against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Panthers wore black jerseys with silver pants and black socks for the first time in franchise history.

The new combination was received positively by fans and players alike.

The team hoped the new look would bring them good luck in their game against the Cowboys.

Overall, the debut of the new uniform combination was seen as a success for the Panthers.

Charlotte’s buzzing with fall energy, and there’s no shortage of ways to soak it all in.

From the Festival in the Park and Charlotte Knights games to cozy community moments like the Queen City Coffee Collective meet-up, the city’s calendar is packed!

If you’re in the mood for something seasonal, head to Hodges Family Farm for their pumpkin patch, or stop by the Anne Neilson Fine Art Fall Open House for local art and autumn vibes.

And don’t forget the big fall favorites — Charlotte Oktoberfest, the South End Wine Festival, and Barktoberfest are all bringing food, live music, and good times to the Queen City.

Whether you’re sipping, strolling, or dancing your way through fall, Charlotte’s got something festive waiting for you this season.

Looking to capture that Halloween spirit, enjoy unique cocktails, and snap the perfect moment for your socials?

Charlotte’s hosting three haunted pop-up bars this October, each offering its own distinctive theme and atmosphere.

Whether you crave spine-chilling decor, creative drinks, or just a festive night out, these spots deliver unforgettable experiences and stories to share long after the witching hour.

Don’t miss your chance to explore Charlotte’s spookiest pop-ups this season.

Q: Which Uptown Charlotte landmark is rumored to be haunted by a ghost named “Fred” who moves props and causes strange activity behind the scenes?

A: The Carolina Theatre — staff and performers report lights flickering, props shifting, and sightings of a pale figure known as “Fred.

Q: What Charlotte attraction completely changes during Halloween, with scare zones, haunted mazes, and roaming monsters?

A: Carowinds — it transforms into “SCarowinds,” with outdoor haunted mazes, scare zones, and nearly 100 monsters roaming the ground.

Q: What is the name of Charlotte’s annual pumpkin-light display built in the Elizabeth neighborhood — a long wall covered in carved, glowing pumpkins?

A: The Great Pumpkin Wall — a 60-foot long, 20-foot tall wall filled with over 100 pumpkins lighting up Elizabeth during Halloween

Humbug — Plaza Midwood’s tiki-inspired bar has gone full Hulaween mode this season, with island vibes, spooky cocktails, and Halloween decor through Nov. 2.