Events

Spooktacular

Enjoy a ghoulishly good time at our Halloween event! Join us for a large trunk-or-treat, themed craft, dance party, and more spooky fun for the whole family.

When: October 23, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Chestnut Square Park
220 Chestnut Pkwy, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Trunk or Treat

Join us for an evening of fun and frights at MAFC’s Trunk or Treat! On Friday, October 23, starting at 6:30 p.m., our Upper Parking Lot will transform into a Halloween haven filled with creatively decorated car trunks and sweet treats. Little ghouls and goblins are encouraged to wear their costumes, and food trucks will be on site to satisfy your monstrous appetites

When: October 23, 2026 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center Water Park parking lot, 2311 Hanover Drive, Monroe
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Spooktacular October at Chestnut Square Park

Enjoy a ghoulishly good time at our Halloween event! Join us for a large trunk-or-treat, themed craft, dance party, and more spooky fun for the whole family.

When: October 23, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Where: Chestnut Square Park 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
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80’s & 90’s Night

80s & 90s Night 7-10pm

Food Truck 5-10pm

DJ

$5 cover charge

When: October 24, 2026 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Where: 301 Bay St, Monroe, NC 28112
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Spooky Reads & Sips Book Fair

Join us for our Halloween themed Spooky Reads & Sips Book Fair.

This event features local authors and Pageturners mobile book shop!

Event is from 7-10pm

Food truck 5-10pm

No cover charge

When: October 30, 2026 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Where: Treehouse Vineyards
301 Bay St, Monroe, NC 28112
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Haunting in the Vines Halloween Party

Haunting in the Vines Halloween party!

Food Truck 5-10pm

7-10pm

$5 cover charge

When: October 31, 2026 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Where: Treehouse Vineyards
301 Bay St, Monroe, NC 28112
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The Indian Trail Annual Car Show and Toy Drive

Rev up your engines and join us for an epic car show featuring classic cars, hot rods, Jeeps, and even futuristic cars! To cast your vote for the winner, bring a toy – all toys will be donated to Holiday Heroes.

When: November 7, 2026 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Car Show

Rev up your engines and join us for an epic car show featuring classic cars, hot rods, Jeeps, and even futuristic cars! To cast your vote for the winner, bring a toy – all toys will be donated to Holiday Heroes.

When: November 7, 2026 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Indian Trail Town Hall, Indian Trial, NC
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Union County Holly Jolly Christmas Show

Get ready for a day full of Christmas magic, local shopping, family fun, and delicious treats at our 4th Annual Christmas Show in Union County! ❤️🎅🏼

Whether you’re checking a few names off your Christmas list, bringing the littles for some holiday fun, or simply looking for a festive day out with the family — there will be something for everyone! 🎁

🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🛍️ A festive Vendor Show featuring local small businesses
🎅🏼 Letters to Santa — let the little ones send their wishes straight to the North Pole!
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
☕️ Coffee Truck serving up your favorite holiday pick-me-up
✨ Christmas fun and plenty of holiday cheer!

Bring the whole family, grab your shopping crew, and come shop small, eat local, and kick off the Christmas season with us! 🎄❤️

🎅🏼 We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you in Union County!

When: November 7, 2026 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Where: 3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
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2026 Deputy Dash 5k Trail Run

The Union County Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run is returning on November 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at The Simpson Event Center, and we can’t wait to welcome runners back for this meaningful and exciting event.
This year’s race will proudly honor Sgt. Jeff Greene, who was killed in the line of duty on November 19, 2014. We invite the community to run in remembrance and help us continue his legacy of service.

Each participant will receive an event t-shirt, a finisher medal, and UCSO swag. Also, the oppoutunity to purchase an exclusive event challenge coin. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available for those interested in supporting this event.

For sponsorship or vendor information, please contact Tyler Funderburke at tyler.funderburke@unioncountync.gov.

Don’t miss this great event that brings our community together for fitness, remembrance, and a great cause.

When: November 14, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Where:
Simpson Event Center
307 Cultivation Circle
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
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