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Need a brainy break this week close to home? Masterpiece Escape Room runs 100% private, story-packed games with scary options like Wrecked…

14015 E Independence Blvd (Indian Trail)

Need a brainy break this week close to home? Masterpiece Escape Room runs 100% private, story-packed games with scary options like Wrecked or The Bagman plus family-friendly hits like Metro Mayhem and The Deadwood Saloon.

From the Union County newsletter, September 7, 2026

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A longtime Union County staple, Rolling Hills Country Club keeps things unpretentious and elegant with TifEagle Greens, welcoming members,…

2722 W Roosevelt Blvd (Monroe)

A longtime Union County staple, Rolling Hills Country Club keeps things unpretentious and elegant with TifEagle Greens, welcoming members, and a family-first scene spanning golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. If you're craving community this week, it’s a perfect place to reconnect between Charlotte commutes.

From the Union County newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Emerald Lake Golf Club is one of Charlotte’s premier public courses, known for impeccable greens that make every round feel dialed. Grab a…

9750 Tournament Dr (Matthews)

Emerald Lake Golf Club is one of Charlotte’s premier public courses, known for impeccable greens that make every round feel dialed. Grab a tee time this week, enjoy those pure rolls, then hit Lake View Tavern for signature burgers, wings, and seasonal bites that taste even better after a birdie.

From the Union County newsletter, September 3, 2026

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When your crew needs low-stress fun close to home, Trail's Dynasty Miniature Golf & Creamery in Indian Trail pairs a well-kept mini-golf…

2228 Younts Rd (Indian Trail)

When your crew needs low-stress fun close to home, Trail's Dynasty Miniature Golf & Creamery in Indian Trail pairs a well-kept mini-golf course with 32 flavors of Hershey's ice cream, so you can settle rivalries and reward the winner with a double scoop, no hard feelings.

From the Union County newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Tempo Golf Club

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Tempo Golf Club in Indian Trail puts you in Uneekor + GSPro simulators with 1,000+ virtual courses, perched above the Extreme Ice Center…

4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd (Indian Trail)

Tempo Golf Club in Indian Trail puts you in Uneekor + GSPro simulators with 1,000+ virtual courses, perched above the Extreme Ice Center with hockey views between swings. Book a bay, dial in your irons, then grab a bite from Center Ice Tavern or a caffeine bump from Rockhounds Coffee.

From the Union County newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Need a low-stress, high-fun outing this week? Kate's Skating Rink - Indian Trail keeps the wheels turning with lively Adult Nights,…

14500 E Independence Blvd (Indian Trail)

Need a low-stress, high-fun outing this week? Kate's Skating Rink - Indian Trail keeps the wheels turning with lively Adult Nights, kid-approved Toddler Times and Home School Days, lessons that actually teach you to glide, plus birthday parties and private events that make you the hero.

From the Union County newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Monster Mini Golf Monroe brings the glow with 18 holes of blacklight putt-putt, animatronic monsters with terrible jokes, and art that nods…

114 E Sunset Dr (Monroe)

Monster Mini Golf Monroe brings the glow with 18 holes of blacklight putt-putt, animatronic monsters with terrible jokes, and art that nods to Monroe and North Carolina.

From the Union County newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Georgia Theatre Company – Sun Valley 14 keeps Union County movie nights easy with a quick showtime selector, rotating events and…

6449 Old Monroe Rd (Indian Trail) · ✓ checked Aug 27

Georgia Theatre Company – Sun Valley 14 keeps Union County movie nights easy with a quick showtime selector, rotating events and promotions, and a lineup that bounces from family hits like Moana to throwbacks like Harry Potter. When the group chat stalls, this is the pick that actually gets everyone out.

From the Union County newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Extreme Ice Center

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Beat the August blahs this week and swap sweat for ice at Extreme Ice Center, where public skating, Learn to Skate and hockey programs keep…

4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd (Indian Trail)

Beat the August blahs this week and swap sweat for ice at Extreme Ice Center, where public skating, Learn to Skate and hockey programs keep all ages moving, then refuel upstairs at Center Ice Tavern or mix it up with Tempo Golf Club and The Puddle mini rink.

From the Union County newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Stonebridge Golf Club serves up an 18-hole championship layout that winds through gently rolling forest land in Monroe, with a reputation…

2721 Swilcan Burns Drive (Monroe)

Stonebridge Golf Club serves up an 18-hole championship layout that winds through gently rolling forest land in Monroe, with a reputation for superb conditions and a friendly vibe. Shake off the workweek with league nights or level up in the Golf Academy and Operation 36, then go brag to your group.

From the Union County newsletter, September 14, 2026

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