The best arts & culture spots in Union County

“Knowles Photography turns pregnancy into an easy, feel-beautiful experience with professional hair and makeup, a couture client closet, and guided posing. The studio sits on 13 acres in Marshville, and Amanda helps you create heirloom artwork and newborn images you’ll actually want on your walls.”

“From quilting and oral histories to exhibits and guided tours that dig into the roots of Union County, Marshville Museum and Cultural Center makes local history feel neighborly. Check their calendar for classes and community events, then pop in to swap stories or bring the kids' class for a field trip.”

“Ready to get that voice memo out of your phone and into a real track, G Spot Music Studio handles recording, mixing, mastering, and production so you leave with something you actually want to play on repeat. Keep it local, bring your idea, and come out with a song that feels finished.”

From the Union County newsletter, September 26, 2026

“At The Alphabet Museum at JAARS, a one-of-a-kind, two-building museum, get hands-on with the world’s writing systems, hear Cherokee and Arabic, and geek out over airplane and boat models, a motorcycle and a "flying" helicopter. Bring the kids for a treasure hunt, or swing by this week for a brain-boost that’s fun.”

From the Union County newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Whether your crew is into pushing buttons or just hungry for hands-on activities, Monroe Science Center packs interactive exhibits and a calming sensory room. This week’s lineup includes STEAM Station and Story Time, so snag an hour and let the brain cells do cartwheels.”

From the Union County newsletter, September 9, 2026

“Whether you’ve got a mini drummer, a shower-soloist, or long-ignored guitar goals, The House That Rocks turns practice into performance with private lessons for kids and adults in guitar, bass, drums, voice, and piano, plus a Jam Band and student-led concerts.”

From the Union County newsletter, September 16, 2026