Here is a look at free events coming up in Union County, NC.

Run Club – Wednesdays at 8pm
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
215 S Main St, Monroe, NC
Free community run club, 2-3 mile loop around downtown Monroe; all paces welcome.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1195703792081822/

LTC Signature Events Pop-Up/Vendor Events
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Southern Range Brewing Co., Monroe, NC
Free admission. Local vendors, music, food truck, craft beer.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1409576684328435/

Waxhaw Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (tree lighting 5:45 PM)
Downtown Waxhaw, NC (Community Corner)
All activities are free. Costs apply for food trucks and market purchases. Photos with Santa, character meet-and-greets, holiday music, crafts, and a children’s entrepreneur market.
More information: https://www.waxhaw.com/our-town/events/downtown-holiday-lighting

Monroe Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 21, 2026. Ceremony 6:00 PM, tree lights at 7:00 PM
Downtown Monroe, NC
City-hosted public celebration and the first Christmas in Monroe weekend, with the parade the next day. No admission fee stated.
More information: https://www.monroenc.org/m/NewsFlash?cat=1

Indian Trail Christmas Parade and Winterfest
Saturday, December 5, 2026. Parade 4:00 PM; Winterfest 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Chestnut Square Park, Indian Trail, NC
Free hot chocolate, snow sledding, photos with Santa, tree lighting, and holiday activities at Winterfest.
More information: http://www.itsparksandrec.com/132/Community-Events

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