BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mathews County Visitor Center - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitmathews.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mathews County Visitor Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241119T152702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T152702Z UID:17039-1733659200-1733673600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:December 2nd Sunday @ ETC. Vintage! DESCRIPTION:Come get your *Holiday Sparkle* on at the Fairy Hair event at Etc. Vintage! The Two Salty River Chic’s food truck will also be on site. Be sure to swing by for some snacks\, shopping and sparkles! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/december-2nd-sunday-etc-vintage/ LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fairy-Hair_December-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241107T174445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T174445Z UID:17005-1733670000-1733677200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Community Christmas Singalong & Concert DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Village Homemakers for their annual Community Christmas Singalong and Concert\, with singing and fun from 3-4 pm\, and a cookie social from 4-5 pm! This event is free and open to the public- bring the kids and have a great time! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/community-christmas-singalong-concert/ LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 121 Church St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-07-at-12.13.42-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241129T184406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T184406Z UID:17061-1734105600-1734116400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Holiday Open Wagon DESCRIPTION:Join Gypsy’s Wagon for a Holiday Open Wagon event! Visit many vendors in one shop\, and enjoy refreshments and treats! The shop opens at 10 am\, and is participating in the Main Street Holiday Night Market! You can enter to win a $25 gift certificate with every purchase all day\, with two winners to be announced on December 19th! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/holiday-open-wagon/ LOCATION:Gypsy’s Wagon\, 302 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HOLIDAY-OPEN-WAGON-FLYER-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241119T160535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T183525Z UID:17042-1734109200-1734116400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Main Street Holiday Night Market & Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Shops will be open until 7 pm\, with refreshments. \nPick up a punch-card and find the hidden blue crabs in each shop\, and be entered into a drawing for a family prize basket. \nCarolers will sing along the streets\, and Santa will be taking appearances throughout town! \nJoin the carolers for hot chocolate\, winner announcements\, and tree lighting at Westville Church at 7 pm! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/main-street-holiday-night-market-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Shopping,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0-9.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20240311T151154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T151154Z UID:15976-1734166800-1734181200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Christmas Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Main Street Committee for a special Christmas holiday Farmers Market!  \nFood\, 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. \nBring the entire family (including pets) for all to enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere. We also encourage everyone to check out the surrounding shops and restaurants in downtown Mathews\, all within easy walking distance of the market.  URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-farmers-market-2/ LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Market-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241107T182953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T182953Z UID:17009-1734170400-1734181200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Christmas Open House DESCRIPTION:Tompkins Cottage Museum Christmas Open House will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. as part of the Mathews Christmas Farmers Market. Traditional holiday decorations will be featured throughout.\nThe 2024 Mathews County Historical Society ornament the Linda Carol will be featured. Other society ornaments\, Sally Tompkins dolls and publications will also be available for purchase. Martha McCartney\, historical researcher and author\, will be on hand to autograph her comprehensive history\, Mathews County\, Virginia: Lost Landscapes\, Untold Stories. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-christmas-open-house-3/ LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tompkins-cottage-christmas.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20240926T145029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T145152Z UID:16817-1734181200-1734188400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Mathews Christmas Parade 2024 DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mathews Christmas Parade theme is “Blue Crab Christmas!” The parade will be held on Saturday December 14\, at 1 PM! \nThere is no rain date if the parade is cancelled due to inclement weather\, and the parade will take place rain or shine. \nPrizes will be awarded for the best entry in each of the following categories: Civic\, Animal\, Walking Unit\, School\, Commercial\, Motorized\, Church\, Parade Theme\, and Antique Vehicle. \nThe parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank. \nDirectly following the parade\, Santa will greet children at the Mathews County Visitor & Information Center at 239 Main Street. \nAnyone interested in participating\, please fill out the attached registration form (2024 Parade Registration) and submit it to mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com\, or drop it off at the Mathews Visitor Center. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-xmas-parade/ LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Blue-Crab-Christmas-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241121T173724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T173724Z UID:17049-1734184800-1734192000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:The Grinch is Coming to the Cottage! DESCRIPTION:Stop by Roane’s Antiques at the Cottage after the parade for a complimentary family photo with none other than… THE GRINCH! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-grinch-is-coming-to-the-cottage/ LOCATION:Roane’s Antiques at the Cottage\, 291 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image000000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241209T173540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173540Z UID:17094-1734375600-1734379200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Sounds of the Season DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with an evening of light classics and holiday music! \nThe enchanting sounds WSO Brass Ensemble will ring through library\, putting those attending in proper mood to enjoy traditional pudding wassail. Celebrate the season with an evening of light classics and holiday music. The enchanting sounds WSO Brass Ensemble will ring through library\, putting those attending in proper mood to enjoy traditional pudding and wassail. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/sounds-of-the-season/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Front Page Featured,Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Live Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sounds-of-the-Season-Flyer-2024-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241209T173840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173840Z UID:17097-1734458400-1734462000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:A Fairytale Christmas DESCRIPTION:Pull on your PJs\, grab your blanket and favorite teddy bear to join Santa at the library for the magic of Christmas stories\, cookies and hot chocolate. For families and children. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/a-fairytale-christmas-2/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fairytale-Xmas-Flyer-2024.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T163000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093305 CREATED:20241209T174040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174040Z UID:17100-1734706800-1734712200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Rock the Resolution DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to join in celebrating the holiday while taking a look at future and what new year could bring. Enjoy refreshments\, games\, music\, and the cheery atmosphere of library’s teen center. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/rock-the-resolution/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Teen-Xmas-Party-Flyer-2024.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR