EVENTS

BEFORE YOU VISIT, IT IS SUGGESTED YOU CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSTPONEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, OR CLOSURES RELATED TO COVID-19

Wxw Sk8 Nights

Wxw Sk8 Nights are hosted at the Waxhaw Sk8 Park in April and September by the Parks & Recreation and the Waxhaw Police departments. This is a Skate Jam format. The skateboarding competition is free to compete in and we will be dishing out prizes and skate gear!

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Jammin' by the Tracks

Bring a chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy the tunes downtown Waxhaw under the Water Tower the first and third Fridays of the month. To be held June thru August.

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JAARS Day

Watch flight demos, see how innovations in technology and software are speeding Bible translation, or take flight in a missionary plane or helicopter at this free event. JAARS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth.

7405 Jaars Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6000 | www.jaars.org

Drive - In & Sit- In Movie Nights

Load the family up and have a night out at the movies. You’ll have a choice between a drive-in movie format at Forest Hill Church Campus in Waxhaw or a sit-in format downtown at the Waxhaw Community Corner under the Waxhaw Water Tower.

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Queen’s Cup Steeplechase

No event in the Charlotte region gives you the experience you get at The Queen’s Cup. With everything from amazing tailgates, fancy hats and bow ties to powerful thoroughbreds galloping over 4’6″ obstacles. The Queen’s Cup is about sport, it’s about fashion, it’s about a tailgate extravaganza!

6103 Waxhaw Hwy | Mineral Springs NC 28108 704-843-7070 | www.queenscup.org

Waxhaw Kaleidoscope Fest / Taste of Waxhaw

Traditionally held the third weekend in May, this event will be taking a hiatus in 2021 and revamping for a brand new experience in 2022. However, join us for the Youth Art Show that weekend hosted at the Waxhaw United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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Patriotic Ceremonies

The Town of Waxhaw is steeped in military history and very proud of its military service members, both past and present. Local military personnel are honored on Memorial Day, 9/11 Patriot Day and Veteran's Day with a remembrance ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor in downtown Waxhaw. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the Wreaths Across America event pays tribute to US Veterans by placing wreaths on military graves in the Town cemetery. With a strong partnership between the Town of Waxhaw, American Legion and local business leaders, each ceremony is educational in nature. Everyone is welcome to attend these free events.

Independence Day Celebration

Waxhaw is perhaps best known for its July 4th Parade. This hometown parade takes place through historic downtown Waxhaw and is attended by enthusiastic revelers. Announcers cover the entire parade route to make sure that you hear all of the details surrounding the fun entries passing by from antique cars and fire engines, to parade-themed floats, horses, stilt walkers, clowns, and more.

Autumn Treasures

This two-day event, held the second weekend in October, highlights some of the finest local artisans and crafters, in our biggest event of the year. Other features include live entertainment, a food court featuring fun foods like hot dogs, smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, shaved ice and much more. For the kids, there is the Kidz Zone with a children’s entertainment stage, rides, inflatables. and more

Back to School Bash

In August, the Back to School Bash hosted by the Waxhaw community, Waxhaw Police, and Parks & Recreation provides school supplies, backpacks, shoes, food, clothes and entertainment to help families in need start the school year out right!

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Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook Off

Enjoy some of the best local BBQ around. Held in October during Autumn Treasures, barbecue teams cook and have their meats judged by a professional line-up of Kansas City Barbeque Society certified judges. All ticket sales from this event help local charities.

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Pirate Day

This family friendly event takes place at the Museum of the Waxhaw’s as pirates take over the museum grounds. There’s sword fighting, black powder and bullwhip demonstrations, games, mermaids, stories, food, games, artisan vendors, and firing of real cannons!

8215 Waxhaw Hwy | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1832 | www.museumofthewaxhaws.org

National Night Out

Held nationally on the first Tuesday in August. Neighbors come together with local law enforcement agencies to raise crime and drug prevention awareness and to send a message to the criminals that the communities are organized and are fighting back to discourage criminal behavior. This safe and fun event is a great opportunity for you and your family get to know the public servants that are dedicated to keeping you safe.

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Come enjoy one of the best times of year with the Town of

Waxhaw. Downtown Waxhaw comes alive the Saturday before Halloween with children and adults in this family-friendly festive costumed event. This free event invites participants to trickor-treating in the downtown business district, costume contests, a haunted maze, spooky carriage rides, and ghouling music!

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Holiday Happenings in Waxhaw

GingerSnap 5K / Girls On The Run Race is an annual race open to everyone. It’s held the Saturday before Thanksgiving in downtown Waxhaw and benefits Girls On The Run of Union County NC.

Menorah Lighting is held during the Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The ceremony takes place by the Old Oak Tree bandstand on E. North Main Street in downtown Waxhaw.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party is a townsponsored party held the first Friday in December. Waxhaw senior citizens are invited to enjoy a Christmas dinner with entertainment and Christmas cheer, courtesy of several Waxhaw area restaurants.

Holiday Festival of Lights begins the first Saturday in December with over one million lights sparkling and twinkling through historic downtown Waxhaw. Musical performances, a live nativity, free carriage rides, carnival rides and games, children’s activities and an appearance by Santa highlight this celebration.

Waxhaw Christmas Parade is held downtown on the second Sunday in December and features local school marching bands, floats, and entries by hundreds of businesses and members of the community.

Wreaths Across America is a great ceremonial event that honors and remembers fallen military veterans who have supported and defended our great nation. The Parkwood JROTC, the Union County Composite Squadron (Cival Air Patrol), along with the Town of Waxhaw are proud sponsors of this annual nationwide event. You are invited to be a part of this remembrance by joining us December 18, 2021 for a commemorative ceremony and the laying of wreaths on local veterans’ gravesites.

Santa's Ride Thru the Neighborhoods is a partnership with the North Pole, the Town of Waxhaw and the Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department. Santa makes an appearance in 35 neighborhoods within the official Waxhaw’s town limits the third week in December. Due to his hectic schedule, Santa does not stop in the neighborhoods but drives by waving and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

BIKE DEPOT

A community bike shop serving all your cycling needs

122 W. NORTH MAIN STREET WAXHAW, NC 28173 704-256-4126 www.bikedepotwxw.com

Tuesday - Saturday 10AM- 5:30PM Closed Sunday & Monday