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November 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Carowinds crowd calendar

Quietest
Fri 6 Nov7%
Busiest
Sat 14 Nov47%
Typical day
33%
Days open
16/30

Carowinds is usually quiet in November.

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Best day left in November

Sunday 22 Nov
28%crowds

Carowinds is moderately busy today, at around 47% crowd levels, and quiet tomorrow. This weekend is looking moderately busy.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Carowinds, November 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
141%Typical13 min lines10:30am - 11pm18°
2Closed3Closed4Closed5Closed67%Quietest6 min lines6pm - 12am25°744%Typical15 min lines11am - 6pm21°810%Quietest6 min lines11am - 6pm21°
9Closed10Closed11Closed12Closed13Closed1447%*Typical · Est.16 min lines11am - 6pm12°1540%*Typical · Est.13 min lines11am - 6pm12°
16Closed17Closed18Closed19Closed20Closed2143%*Typical · Est.14 min lines11am - 6pm19°22Best day28%*Quieter · Est.9 min lines11am - 6pm
23Closed24Closed25Closed26Closed27Closed28Closed29Closed
30Closed
  1. Sun110:30am - 11pm18°41%13 min lines
  2. Mon2ClosedClosed
  3. Tue3ClosedClosed
  4. Wed4ClosedClosed
  5. Thu5ClosedClosed
  6. Fri66pm - 12am25°7%6 min lines
  7. Sat711am - 6pm21°44%15 min lines
  8. Sun811am - 6pm21°10%6 min lines
  10. Mon9ClosedClosed
  11. Tue10ClosedClosed
  12. Wed11ClosedClosed
  13. Thu12ClosedClosed
  14. Fri13ClosedClosed
  15. Sat1411am - 6pm12°47%*16 min lines
  16. Sun1511am - 6pm12°40%*13 min lines
  17. Mon16ClosedClosed
  18. Tue17ClosedClosed
  19. Wed18ClosedClosed
  20. Thu19ClosedClosed
  21. Fri20ClosedClosed
  22. Sat2111am - 6pm19°43%*14 min lines
  23. Sun22Best day11am - 6pm28%*9 min lines
  24. Mon23ClosedClosed
  25. Tue24ClosedClosed
  26. Wed25ClosedClosed
  27. Thu26ClosedClosed
  28. Fri27ClosedClosed
  29. Sat28ClosedClosed
  30. Sun29ClosedClosed
  31. Mon30ClosedClosed

How busy

  1. 2 daysQuietestAmong the quietest days at this park
  2. 1 dayQuieterQuieter than a normal day here
  3. 5 daysTypicalA normal day for this park
  4. BusierBusier than a normal day here
  5. BusiestAmong the busiest days at this park

On the days this month

  • Opening hours
  • Rainy day
  • Light rain
  • Cold day
  • Hot day
  • Sunny day
  • Partly cloudy day
  • Cloudy day
  • Veterans Day11 Nov
  • Thanksgiving Day26 Nov
  • SCarowinds1 Nov
  • Tricks and Treats (family daytime)1 Nov
  • Oktoberfest7 Nov - 22 Nov
  • WinterFest27 Nov - 30 Nov

Lines at Carowinds average 10 minutes across 28 recorded days, and 27 minutes on the busiest of them. A high score means busy for this park.

Forecasts come from this park's past queues, holidays and the weather. Hours can change, so check the park's site before you go. We check every forecast against the real queues: see how we did.

Seasonal events at Carowinds

  1. to 22 Nov

    Oktoberfest

    On selected dates

  2. to 3 Jan 2027

    WinterFest

    On selected dates

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

November 2026

Frequently asked

How busy is Carowinds today?

Carowinds is predicted to be moderately busy today, at around 47% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Carowinds be tomorrow?

Carowinds is predicted to be quiet tomorrow, at around 40% crowd levels.

Is Carowinds busy this weekend?

This weekend Carowinds is looking moderately busy, at around 44% crowd levels on average.

When is the quietest day to visit Carowinds in November 2026?

Friday 6th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Carowinds in November 2026, at around 7% crowd levels.

When is Carowinds busiest in November 2026?

Saturday 14th is predicted to be the busiest day at Carowinds in November 2026, at around 47% crowd levels.

How busy is Carowinds in November 2026?

On average, Carowinds is quiet in November 2026 - around 33% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Carowinds busier on weekends?

Yes - Carowinds is typically busier at weekends than midweek in November 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Carowinds?

The best time to visit Carowinds is on its quietest predicted days - Friday 6th is the quietest in November 2026 (about 7%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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