Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so many South Charlotte events are packed into Oct. 31. Here are the details from the organizers. Check their pages before you go, since plans can change.

Taco Dash 5K and walk, Ballantyne (Sat., Oct. 31)

The 5th annual Taco Dash is back after a year off. It starts and ends at Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne, 11611 N. Community House Road, and parking is in the garage behind the restaurant.

  • On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. and the walk at 9:30 a.m.
  • Awards are at 10:30 a.m., and piñatas follow at 11 a.m.
  • The 5K is two laps of the Ballantyne Backyard, and the walk is one lap of about 1.5 miles, according to the race route page.
  • Registration on Race Roster is $44.79 for the 5K and $23.39 for the walk through Oct. 30. On race day it's $50.14 and $28.74. Exceptional athletes run free.
  • The race supports people with physical and developmental disabilities, and Cabo's Day of the Dead celebration continues after the race, according to goBallantyne.

Boo at The Ballantyne afternoon tea (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is holding a Halloween-themed afternoon tea from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It costs $70 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under, plus tax and service charge. Reserve at (704) 248-4330 or through OpenTable, according to the hotel's event page.

Hoods Crossroads Trunk or Treat, Matthews (Sat., Oct. 31)

Green Leaf Apothecary & Cafe is hosting a trunk or treat at Hoods Crossroads Shopping Center on Matthews-Mint Hill Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will have decorated cars handing out candy, plus local vendors with food, drinks and kids' activities, according to the event listing.

Dave & Boo-ster's Boo Bash, Pineville (Sat., Oct. 31)

Dave & Buster's at 11025 Carolina Place Parkway is having an indoor Halloween morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It includes crafts, games, a costume contest and a pancake breakfast, with an option to add three hours of unlimited game play. Tickets must be bought in advance for everyone over age 3, according to the ticket page.

One more thing: clocks fall back

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, so set clocks back one hour Saturday night (timeanddate.com).

Find more around Ballantyne, Matthews and Pineville. Our things to do in South Charlotte guide has year-round ideas, and our holiday events guide covers what comes next.

Sources: The Taco Dash; Race Roster; goBallantyne; The Ballantyne; Eventbrite; Prekindle; timeanddate.com