Carowinds Seasons of Fun
No matter the time of year, there are always unique and exciting things to do in Charlotte at Carowinds with our Seasons of Fun events. Whether visiting with friends, kids and family, or going on a date with someone special, there’s plenty to see and do through spring, summer, fall, and winter at Carowinds.
From immersive experiences like SCarowinds in the fall to WinterFest during the holiday season, Carowinds is the ultimate destination for fun events all year long.
Spring
Spring into fun at Carowinds! Enjoy the first thrills of the year with a world-class selection of rides and attractions. From roller coasters to children’s attractions in Camp Snoopy, there is something for the entire family.
Summer
The charm of the Carolina coast meets the thrills of Carowinds at Carolina Harbor Waterpark. The water park features water slides, wave pools and a three-acres kids’ area. From mild to wild, Carolina Harbor is the coolest place to slide, splash, chill and dine.
In addition to world-class rides and attractions, summer brings exhilarating live music that will remix the entire park experience with the new Carowinds Summer Music Fest amplified by Coke Studio™. This multi-weekend music festival promises a memorable experience with headline performances at the Paladium, the iconic on-site amphitheater, and local bands and emerging artists performing throughout the park.
Fall
Prepare for an all-new family-friendly Halloween event, Tricks and Treats. This festive celebration of the season features playful tricks of Halloween activities for children and adults, delightful treats with seasonal culinary offerings, and a chance to enjoy some of Carowinds' most popular family rides. Returning for the second season, the Tricks and Treats Parade showcases Halloween-themed floats.
Fear rises as darkness fall at SCarowinds, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event. Every corner is freshly cursed with horrifying haunted mazes, spine-tingling scare zones and live entertainment. SCarowinds will scare the living daylights out of you, but it is an amazing night, and one of the best things to do for Halloween in the Carolinas.
Winter
Gather with friends and family to make lifelong memories during WinterFest at Carowinds, the Carolinas’ most immersive holiday event.
Celebrate the holiday season at Carowinds replete with shimmering holiday light displays, ice skating, family activities, live music and entertainment, holiday-inspired comfort food and beverages, and select attractions. Find the perfect present at specialty holiday gift shops, play holiday-themed games, and catch the season's festive live entertainment.
After an evening of FUN, get caught up in the merry procession of the WinterFest Wonderland Parade, a nightly Christmas parade with lavishly decorated floats, festive music, and performers.