Upcoming Events

Hits After Six

Indian Trail Parks and Recreation is hosting a concert with food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, and more! Come by Chestnut Square park on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 6-9 p.m. for fun for the whole family! For more information, visit Indian Trail's website.

Battle IT Out

Indian Trail Parks and Recreation is hosting a live action event including Nerf battles, laser tag, archery tag, and more! Come to Chestnut Square Park on Friday, Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m. to participate. For more information Visit Indian Trail's website.

Jammin' By The Tracks

Waxhaw Parks and Recreation is hosting two separate "Jammin' By The Tracks" events on Friday Aug. 11 & Wednesday Aug. 23. Come to downtown Waxhaw under the water tower for some good music from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit Waxhaw's website.

Movie Night

In partnership with Union County Parks and Recreation, the Town of Weddington will be hosting a movie night on Friday Aug. 25. Bring a chair or a blanket for the showing of "The Super Mario Bros Movie." Movie will begin at dusk.

Community Extras

Cane Creek Beach Hours

Cane Creek Day Use Beach is open Wednesday - Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Beat the Summer Heat

When temperatures soar, be prepared if needed with these easy steps:

• Identify places in your community where you can go to cool off, like our day use beach.
• Know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
• Build an emergency supply kit ready for extreme heat conditions. Start with items you may already have at home like a flashlight, batteries, and water. 

Check out more tips on how to get summer ready.

School Supply Drives

Help get Union County Children ready for a successful school year by donating school supplies!

• July 7 - Aug. 24 | Human Services Building, 2330 Concord Avenue, Monroe. Click for a list of needed items.
• July - Aug. 14 | Drop off at any Union County Library location during operating hours. Click for a list of needed items.