This weekend in Mooresville: pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms, the Artoberfest art show, a Saturday book walk downtown and Fall for Downtown's mums in JF Moore Park.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. Listings come from each organizer’s own site, the Mooresville Downtown Commission’s monthly calendar, where downtown businesses post their events, and the Mooresville Public Library calendar. This page is rebuilt every Thursday.

This weekend in Mooresville, pick pumpkins at Carrigan Farms (reservations required), see the Artoberfest show at Mooresville Arts and the Fall for Downtown mums in JF Moore Park, or join Saturday morning’s Book Walk downtown.

Friday, Oct. 16

  • Early voting, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Iredell County’s early voting sites, including the War Memorial Building, 220 N. Maple St. Sites are closed Saturday and Sunday. See our voting guide.
  • Chair Yoga, 10 to 11 a.m., Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St. A seated yoga class for adults. Library calendar.
  • Pink Pearl Crochet Popup, 3 to 6 p.m., Fred & June’s Books. A crochet maker’s pop-up shop in the bookstore. Fred & June’s.
  • Mandy Casto Book Launch Party, 6 to 8 p.m., Fred & June’s Books. A launch party for the author’s new book. Fred & June’s.
  • Knight Out, from 6:30 p.m., Stardust Cellars. A medieval-themed evening with oracle card readings. Stardust Cellars.

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • Music Bingo, 10 to 11 a.m., Mooresville Public Library West Branch, 614 Brawley School Road. For adults. Library calendar.
  • Book Walk with Charlotte Running Co. and Brooks, 10 a.m. to noon, Fred & June’s Books. Hosted with Charlotte Running Co. and Brooks Shoes, with free shoe try-ons and giveaways. Fred & June’s.
  • Story Time Popup with Kelly Rice Schmidt, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Fred & June’s Books. Stories for young children. Fred & June’s.
  • Saturday Movers & Shakers, 11 a.m. to noon, Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St. A library program for children. Library calendar.
  • Epic Fantasy Author Popup: Eric Munger, noon to 3 p.m., Fred & June’s Books. A pop-up with the epic fantasy author. Fred & June’s.
  • Character Playdate with K-Pop Rumi, Little Selfie Studio, 125-5 N. Main St. $39 a family, free for Little Selfie members; tickets required. Little Selfie Studio.
  • The library’s 1 p.m. Halloween Spiderweb Macrame craft for adults is full. See our Halloween events guide for what is next.

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • Yarn Club, 3 p.m., Fred & June’s Books. A crafting group for yarn lovers. Fred & June’s.
  • Last day: Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit, Mooresville Public Library West Branch. Library calendar.

All weekend

  • Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway. Hayrides out to the pumpkin fields in October; reservations required, the farm says. Farm page.
  • Scarrigan Farms Haunted Trail, Carrigan Farms, on select October nights. By reservation; prices vary by date; not for anyone under 12. Trail site.
  • Artoberfest Judged Show and Competition, Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave., open 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday). The 44th annual show of local artists runs through Nov. 12. Show page. More in our arts and exhibitions guide.
  • Fall for Downtown, JF Moore Park, Main Street at Center Avenue. Mums, pumpkins and fall displays built by Brawley Garden Center; free. Downtown calendar.

Regular weekend fixtures

  • Josh’s Farmers Market, 142 Joe V Knox Ave., open daily. Market site. More in our farmers markets guide.
  • Davidson Farmers Market, Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at 120 S. Main St., Davidson, about seven miles south. Market site.
  • Music jam at Richard’s Coffee Shop, Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, 165 N. Main St. Welcome Home Veterans.
  • Downtown Mooresville Social District, noon to 10 p.m. daily, with permitted businesses including 158 on Main, High Branch Brewing and On Tap Crafty Brews. Downtown calendar.

Send us your event

Running something in Mooresville next weekend? Email hello@mooresvillejournal.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free and go on this page, the things to do this month page and our events diary.

Getting there: downtown parking and getting around and road construction and closures.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Mooresville this weekend?

Carrigan Farms runs pumpkin picking by hayride (reservations required) and the Scarrigan haunted trail on select nights. Mooresville Arts’ Artoberfest show is open Friday and Saturday, Fall for Downtown’s mums fill JF Moore Park, and Fred & June’s Books hosts a book walk, story time and a fantasy author pop-up downtown Saturday.

What is free in Mooresville this weekend?

The Fall for Downtown display in JF Moore Park, browsing the Artoberfest show at Mooresville Arts, the Mooresville Public Library’s programs, and Saturday’s Book Walk with Charlotte Running Co. and Brooks at Fred & June’s Books, which offers free shoe try-ons and giveaways.

Do I need a reservation for pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms?

Yes. Carrigan Farms says reservations are required for pumpkin picking, which it runs by hayride in October. The Scarrigan haunted trail is also by reservation, with prices that vary by date, and the farm says it is not for anyone under 12.