Carowinds is an amusement park in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina's Charlotte Region. Admission: from $45. Hours: The park's hours page showed only the day we read it (closed); upcoming daily hours are Not published here; SCarowinds fall nights run select nights Sept 11 – Nov 7, 2026; home page says more Halloween fun added Nov 6-7. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- HoursSee hoursofficial hours below
- AdmissionFrom $45
- WhereCharlotteMecklenburg County, Charlotte Region
- DogsNot allowed
Not confirmed: The park's daily-hours page showed only today (closed) when we read it, so upcoming daily hours are Not published here; check the official calendar.
About Carowinds
A large Charlotte-area amusement park with more than 60 rides, Camp Snoopy, the Carolina Harbor waterpark and seasonal events including SCarowinds haunted nights.
- More than 60 rides
- Fury 325 giga coaster
- Carolina Harbor 26-acre waterpark
- Rip Roarin' Falls log flume
- On-site hotel and Camp Wilderness Resort campground
Size and length: Waterpark 26 acres; park acreage not stated
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: from $45.
See hoursBring The Dog?
No pets are allowed in the park except service
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Discovery Place Science is about 11 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Carowinds Hours
- The park's hours page showed only the day we read it (closed); upcoming daily hours are Not published here.
- SCarowinds fall nights run select nights Sept 11 – Nov 7, 2026; home page says more Halloween fun added Nov 6-7.
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- 2027 Silver Pass$79.00
- Park Ticket: starting from$45.00
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 27, 2026.
- Park Ticket: starting from $45 each online (gate price $80; 'save up to $35'), plus processing fee up to $9.99 and taxes.
- SCarowinds bundle (park admission plus haunted mazes) starting from $55, online only.
- 2027 Silver Pass $79 (listed $109) includes free general parking; pass price goes up 11/2 per site banner.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd
- Map point: 35.10066,-80.94954, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: sixflags.com/carowinds
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: No pets are allowed in the park except service animals.
- Accessibility: A disability guide is available at Guest Services near the North Gate (ride safety, discounts, parking options). Stroller and wheelchair rentals sit next to Guest Services at the North Gate; ID required for wheelchair rental; reserve online ahead. Full details on the park's Accessibility page (not fully read).
Near Carowinds
- 1Discovery Place ScienceScience Museum With IMAX Dome Theatreabout 11 mi
- 2Carolina Raptor CenterRaptor Rehabilitation Center and Nature Trailabout 17 mi
- 3Crowders Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Charlotte
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium) | Oct 25-Jan 3, 2027 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky) | Sun, Nov 8 (Starts 3:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Southern Christmas Show Our guide | Nov 11-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto | Wed, Nov 18 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| RUSH: Fifty Something Tour | Nov 20-22 (Fri Nov 20 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 22 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Carowinds WinterFest | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027: not published (page says check the Carowinds app for show times) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina | Fri, Nov 27 (12:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| ACC Football Championship Game Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 (Kickoff noon ET on ABC) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien) | Fri, Dec 11: Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve | Sat, Dec 12 (Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips) | Jan 21-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition | Jan 22-31 (Restaurant hours vary by participant) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour | Fri, Jan 29 (8:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers | Sun, Jan 31 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| WWE SmackDown | Fri, Feb 19 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level | Tue, Mar 9 (7:30 PM; one show only) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li) | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| 2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds | Mar 19-21 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Charlotte Region events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carowinds cost?
From $45. Park Ticket: starting from $45 each online (gate price $80; 'save up to $35'), plus processing fee up to $9.99 and taxes.; SCarowinds bundle (park admission plus haunted mazes) starting from $55, online only.; 2027 Silver Pass $79 (listed $109) includes free general parking; pass price goes up 11/2 per site banner.
What are the hours at Carowinds?
The park's hours page showed only the day we read it (closed); upcoming daily hours are Not published here.; SCarowinds fall nights run select nights Sept 11 – Nov 7, 2026; home page says more Halloween fun added Nov 6-7..
Can I bring a dog to Carowinds?
No pets are allowed in the park except service animals.
What We Could Not Verify
- Daily operating hours for upcoming dates were not published in page text (calendar widget); only today (Closed) was readable.
- Daily parking price was not published (only that the Silver Pass includes free parking).
- Phone number was not found on the pages read.
- Seasonal operating calendar for 2027 not read.
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Carowinds: hours (read 2026-10-27)
- Carowinds: admission (read 2026-10-27)
- Carowinds: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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