Trailhead Newsletter: August 2025

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August 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

Village of Marvin Night Out

Village of Marvin Night Out

Meet local first responders at Marvin Efird Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for an evening of appreciation for local law enforcement and first responders at our National Night Out! Deputy Sheriffs, EMS, Firetrucks, and S.W.A.T will be on site. We will have free food, a DJ, bounce houses, yard games, and ice cream for purchase. 

National Night Out

National Night Out

Come out for a night of community, fun- and safety awareness! Meet local first responders, enjoy games, activities, and more. Join Indian Trail at Chestnut Square Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Let’s stand together for a safer, stronger community! For more information, visit the National Night Out Facebook event page.

Sea Ya Summer Splash

Sea Ya Summer Splash

Ahoy, adventurers! Join the Town of Stallings for the grand finale of our Splashin' Summer Series Sea Ya Summer Splash at Stallings Municipal Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's time to set sail on one last wave of summer fun! For more information, visit the Sea Ya Summer Splash Facebook events page.

Cane Creek Pop-Up Programs

Archery

Come find us at Cane Creek Park for some outdoor fun! Free pop-up programs are running until Friday, Aug. 22. Discover your love for archery, paddle boarding, or kayaking before the summer ends! More information can be found on our site.

Community Events

Carolina Thread Trail

Find a Carolina Thread Trail near you to explore a regional network of connected greenways, trails and blueways that reaches 15 counties, two states, and 2.9 million people. There are over 300 miles of trails and 170 miles of blueway open to the public. For more information about the Carolina Thread Trail, visit their website.

Carolina Thread Trail

Parks & Recreation Month Passport Program

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parks and Recreation Month Passport Program! We hope you enjoyed exploring the Parks of Union County! You can submit your photos here.

Park Passport Program

World Ranger Day

On World Ranger Day, observed July 31, we honor the dedication and hard work of our park rangers who protect and preserve Union County’s natural spaces. Watch our tribute video here.

World Ranger Day