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February 2024
Family Movie Night: Peter Rabbit
Meet Your Kids at the Bay School for a Movie Night! Friday, March 1. The kids can take the bus from school or you can drop them off at 3:00 at Mathews Memorial Library for rabbit time. They will read Peter Rabbit and another book about rabbits, learn about rabbits, and do two rabbit crafts. We will provide a snack or you can send one with your child. At 4:30 the kids will come to the Bay School to paint…
Find out more »Mathews Gardening Group Monthly Meetings
Comprised mostly of beginner or intermediate gardeners, Mathews Gardening Group meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December- third Wednesdays), and will offer regional experts as speakers to continuously improve and sharpen each member's gardening skills. For more information, please contact the Mathews VCE office at (804) 725-7196 or by email at [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »What the Eyes Can’t See Lecture
Join the Mathews Memorial Library for a lecture by author Margaret Edds. What The Eyes Can’t See provides a revealing examination of race in the nation, how racism might be addressed and reckoned with, and how we all may find a measure of redemption in listening to one another. Edds will discuss her work and sign copies of the book.
Find out more »March 2024
Dine to Donate
Join the Gwynn's Island Civic League at Howard-Dooley Cafe for a fundraiser for the Mathews High School Music Department! All dine-in and take-out meals for the whole day will directly benefit the MHS Music Department!
Find out more »Movie Night at the Museum: “State Fair”
Movie Night at the Museum, Friday, March 8, will open with a brief historical slide presentation of the nearly 40 years of County Fairs that were held in Mathews beginning in 1901, and lasting up to the early 1940s. That presentation will be followed by the movie, “State Fair,” an American musical film which tells the story of a brother and sister who go to a state fair in Dallas and find good clean fun and romance. The film sets…
Find out more »Spring into Second Sunday at ETC. Vintage!
Join your friends at ETC. Vintage for a day of shopping and sweets! Laura's Bakery Food Truck will be on site, with great shopping in-store, as well! Come on out for a great time!
Find out more »Community Easter Egg Hunt
Children ages 3-10 are welcome to join for the Community Easter Egg Hunt on the Court Green! Costumes are welcome, and please bring a basket. This free event is open to the whole community, and the Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance!
Find out more »Zoll’s Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
Join Zoll Vineyards for their free Easter Egg hunt- everyone is welcome! There will be plenty of eggs to go around, with a brunch menu served all day.
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April 2024
Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place every Saturday, April through October on the Courthouse Green from 9 am to 1 pm. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You are also likely to find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all to…
Find out more »“Back to the Future” Adult Prom
Was your prom less than what you hoped it would be? Do you wish you could redo it; with someone you actually WANT to go with? Well, here is your chance! Are you not really into the whole "go back to prom" idea, but you're a Back to the Future fan? You are going to want to attend this event! Tired of the same old prom themes? This one is sure to be a hit! Join your friends at Zoll…
Find out more »Spring Community Cleanup
Calling all community members! It's almost time for our Spring Community Cleanup! Join us April 13 at 8 am to help beautify Mathews! Meet us at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center at 239 Main Street to pickup your bags, vests, gloves, grabbers, nets, and snacks! We encourage community organizations and civic groups, as well as individuals, to participate- it's a fulfilling and fun day! If you've adopted a highway, it's the perfect day to clean your stretch of…
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