Trailhead Newsletter: December 2024

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Dec 1, 2024

Upcoming Events

Indian Trail Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade

Join Indian Trail Parks and Recreation for their annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 1! Watch as festive floats, marching bands, and jolly performers fill the streets with holiday cheer. The parade will take place along the length of Indian Trail Road. Start time will be at 4 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook event page

Unionville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Unionville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Join the Town of Unionville and Sam F, Keziah American Legion Post 535 for their Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Unionville Community Center. Enjoy food trucks, spices cider and refreshments while taking in live performances. The parade begins at 4 p.m., followed by the Christmas tree lighting and free photos with Santa. For more details, click here

Movie Night

Monroe Movie Night

Join Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center for a special movie night featuring "A Christmas Story" on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Hot chocolate, popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your friends, blankets, chairs, and sleeping bags for a cozy evening! Click here for more details

Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park

Join the Town of Stallings for Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 7. Enjoy crafts, face painting, photos with Santa, a Christmas market, and so much more! This event will go from 3-6 p.m. at Stallings Municipal Park, with a tree lighting ceremony beginning at 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook event page

Marvin Tree Lighting

Annual Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season at the Village of Marvin's annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Marvin Efird Park. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, live music, and a visit from Santa Claus! Bring the whole family and get into the Christmas spirit with this festive event. Click here for more details

Waxhaw Christmas Parade

Waxhaw Christmas Parade

Join the Town of Waxhaw for its Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8. The parade will take place in downtown Waxhaw at 3 p.m. Bring a chair and find a good spot to watch the floats come by! For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Holly Jolly Movie Night

Holly Jolly Movie Night

Join Stallings Parks and Recreation for a movie night on Friday, Dec. 20, at Stallings Municipal Park. Free popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided! Bring a chair or blanket for a cozy evening under the stars for the showing of "The Grinch." The movie will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook event page

Community Extras

The Union County Ice Skating Rink is Now Open!

Ice skating Guest

Get ready to glide into the holiday season! The Union County Ice Skating Rink is officially open, offering fun for all ages through Jan. 20, 2025. Whether you're a seasoned skater, or a first timer, this is the perfect way to create magical winter memories. Visit ucgov.info/ice-rink for more details. 

Christmas Bureau: Make a Difference This Holiday Season

Christmas Bureau

Join hundreds of individuals, groups and families coming together to help local families in need this holiday season. Assistance is still needed for toy sorting, food box preparation, distribution days, and cleanup

Here's how you can get involved:

  • Volunteer: Sign up here to assist with holiday operations, or groups of six or more can email our volunteer coordinator.
  • Donate Toys: Drop off NEW, unwrapped toys at the Christmas Bureau, located at 2805 Walkup Ave., Monroe, between Dec. 2-6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We urgently need gifts for ages 0-2 and teens, as well as NEW clothing donations, especially for teens.

Visit the Christmas Bureau webpage for more details.