Town of Waxhaw, NC
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Museum of the Waxhaws
Location: 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC
Visit the Museum of the Waxhaws to learn all there is to know about local history.
Waxhaw's Farmers' Market
Waxhaw's Farmers' Market Has Moved!
Please find them at their new location: 27283 Waxhaw Parkway, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Waxhaw Famers' Market consists of farmers and artisan vendors proudly growing and making all of their products locally. They come to the market to provide you fresh-from-the-farm goodness and their unique crafting of hand-made foods and specialty items.
The Market is open EVERY Saturday 9am-12pm. Come meet your local farmer!
David G. Barnes Children's Park
Location: 215 W. South Main Street, Waxhaw, NC
David G. Barnes Children's Park is so named in honor of the man who has devoted over 28 years of his career as a public servant as a public school teacher, a Town Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem. The park is open from 7 am to 8 pm from April 1 til November 1, and 8 am to 5 pm from November 2 til March 31.
Downtown Waxhaw
Come shop in our stores, dine in our restaurants and stroll through our downtown. Stand on our iconic pedestrian bridge and wait for the train to pass under your feet, or simply relax on a bench and people-watch.
Take a Photo
Waxhaw is a great place for photo shoots! We have the pedestrian bridge, the water tower, quaint stores and streets, and much more. Downtown Waxhaw is a beautiful backdrop - as attested to by the many photographers who love the area.
JAARS Center
Location: 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw, NC
The JAARS Center leads the effort in world-wide Bible translation. It's a fascinating place to visit and learn about the methods used to provide day-to-day support. Tours available. Grab lunch on campus and visit the museums.
Harvey Clay Nesbit Park
Location: 1304 H.C. Nesbit Road, Waxhaw, NC
Nesbit Park offers soccer and baseball fields for citizens.
Waxhaw Sk8 Park
Location: South Caldwell Street
For skateboard enthusiasts, the Sk8 park is located in downtown Waxhaw on South Caldwell Street, behind the David G. Barnes Park. Hours of Operation are 7 am - 8 pm from April 1 to November 1 and from 8 am - 5 pm from November 2 to March 31. Special closings will be posted on the town website and on the Town of Waxhaw Facebook page. Call the Waxhaw Parks & Recreation Department with questions.
Waxhaw Historical Walking Tour
Join former Commissioner Joyce Blythe and Melvin Faris on a walking tour of the downtown area and hear fascinating facts about the buildings and homes and the people who lived in them.
Cane Creek Park
The Parks and Recreation Department for Union County provides recreational opportunities to the citizens of Union County and neighboring counties. These services assist in providing a healthy community, leisure activities for all age groups, and park venues for a variety of special civic-organized events. The Department seeks to provide, “Something Fun for Everyone!”
Military Wall of Honor
Location: 100 N. Block of Main Street
Storefront Theatre
Queen's Cup Steeplechase
Andrew Jackson State Park
Location: 196 Andrew Jackson Park Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
For information call (803) 285-3344 or South Carolina Parks
Museum of the Alphabet
Location: 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704) 843-6066
Mexico Cardenas Museum
Location: 6403 Davis Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704) 843-6066
Waxhaw Events
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Spring Kaleidoscope Fest: Kaleidoscope Fest is held each year in downtown Waxhaw in the Spring and celebrates all things art from the fine arts, musical and performing arts, culinary arts, martial arts and more.
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Jammin' by the Tracks: Kick the summer off right with some great tunes downtown by the tracks on specified Friday's from June-August. For the current schedule, please visit: Click Here!
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Independence Day Celebration: Waxhaw's Independence Day Parade takes place on Main Street in Waxhaw beginning at 10 a.m. and is attended by over 10,000 enthusiastic revelers.
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Autumn Treasures: Second Week of October - There is something for everyone during Autumn Treasures. This event features the Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned “Grill’n & Chill’n’” BBQ cook-off. In addition, the town offers live entertainment and booths with various arts and crafts. A kid zone and array of concessions are enjoyed by participants as well.
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Christmas Parade: The Waxhaw Christmas Parade is a little slice of Americana. School marching bands, hundreds of parade entries, and a visit by Jolly Old St. Nick bring Christmas spirit to all who visit.
Waxhaw Library
Location: 509 S. Providence Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704) 843-3131
Overhead Pedestrian Bridge
Downtown Waxhaw
The Waxhaw Line Dancers
Join the Waxhaw Line Dancers at the Waxhaw American Legion located at 801 East South Main Street in Waxhaw every Friday night. A fun and friendly line dance club for both beginners and seasoned dancers alike. The club is for all ages and all levels. Lessons start at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7) with open dancing until 10:30 pm.