Year in Town
A small town with a full calendar.
Festivals, parades, concerts, and traditions that turn each season into a reason to gather.
Most of Waxhaw's public calendar is produced by the town itself and staged in the historic downtown, with the Village of Marvin, Union County Parks and the Museum of the Waxhaws adding events of their own.
Spring
Spring.
Marvin Day
Spring (April in recent years)
The Village of Marvin's annual community celebration at Marvin Efird Park, with children's activities, live music and food vendors. Earlier editions were held in June, so check the village calendar for the current date.
Tommy Taylor Fishing Tournament
April
Union County Parks & Recreation's annual fishing tournament on the lake at Cane Creek Park, south of Waxhaw.
Kaleidoscope Festival
May
A Town of Waxhaw festival downtown celebrating the community's cultural diversity, with music, food and family activities.
Summer
Summer.
Jammin' by the Tracks
Fridays, June–August
The Town of Waxhaw's free outdoor summer concert series downtown, held under the water tower or at the Downtown Park amphitheater. Bring chairs or a blanket.
Independence Day Parade
July 4
Waxhaw's annual patriotic parade along North and South Main Streets through the historic downtown.
Autumn
Autumn.
Revolutionary War living history
September (varies)
The Museum of the Waxhaws has hosted American Revolution living-history and reenactment weekends interpreting the Waxhaws' role in the war. Titles and dates vary by year.
Autumn Treasures
October
The Town of Waxhaw's fall festival downtown, with craft vendors, food trucks and carnival attractions.
Fright Night
October
The town's Halloween event, including trick-or-treating at downtown businesses.
Haunted Trail at the Museum of the Waxhaws
October
A recurring seasonal haunted trail on the museum grounds.
Winter
Winter.
Downtown Holiday Lighting
Late November
Waxhaw lights its Christmas tree and downtown, with family activities before the ceremony.
Waxhaw Christmas Parade
December
The annual downtown holiday parade with marching bands, community entries and floats. The day of the week varies by year.
A Town That Shows Up
The parades and concerts are where newcomers meet their neighbors.
Planning Ahead
How to use this calendar.
Dates move every year. The months above are typical, not guaranteed. The Town of Waxhaw, the Village of Marvin, Union County Parks & Recreation and the Museum of the Waxhaws publish each year's dates, times and road closures on their own calendars.
Expect downtown closures. Parades and festivals close parts of Main Street and nearby roads. Parking fills early; arriving on foot or by bike from nearby neighborhoods is easiest. The downtown guide explains the street layout.
Visiting for an event? Pair it with the things to do guide, the restaurant guide and where to stay.
Thinking of moving here? Community events are one of the clearest ways to judge whether a town fits. See living in Waxhaw and the Waxhaw, NC guide.