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December 2024
Community Christmas Singalong & Concert
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!
Find out more »Holiday Open Wagon
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!
Find out more »Main Street Holiday Night Market & Tree Lighting
Shops will be open until 7 pm, with refreshments. Pick up a punch-card and find the hidden blue crabs in each shop, and be entered into a drawing for a family prize basket. Carolers will sing along the streets, and Santa will be taking appearances throughout town! Join the carolers for hot chocolate, winner announcements, and tree lighting at Westville Church at 7 pm!
Find out more »Christmas Farmers Market
Join the Mathews Main Street Committee for a special Christmas holiday Farmers Market! 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 enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere.…
Find out more »Tompkins Cottage Museum Christmas Open House
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. The 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.
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade 2024
This year's Mathews Christmas Parade theme is "Blue Crab Christmas!" The parade will be held on Saturday December 14, at 1 PM! There is no rain date if the parade is cancelled due to inclement weather, and the parade will take place rain or shine. Prizes 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. The parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank. Directly…
Find out more »The Grinch is Coming to the Cottage!
Stop by Roane's Antiques at the Cottage after the parade for a complimentary family photo with none other than... THE GRINCH!
Find out more »Sounds of the Season
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 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.
Find out more »A Fairytale Christmas
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.
Find out more »Rock the Resolution
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.
Find out more »March 2025
Spring Open House at ETC. Vintage!
We know every “bunnies” ready for spring, so hop on over and spend Sunday afternoon with us at our Spring Open House on Sunday, March 9 from 12 to 4 PM! Colorful and creative spring decor will be in every vendor booth and among our newest consignment arrivals. Our artisans will be sharing their seasonal updates, too. We’ll have light refreshments to enjoy while you take a spring stroll through all our aisles. Share in fun door prizes and drawings:…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Once again, the Museum is planning a St. Patrick’s Day event to be held at Kingston Parish. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and dessert, with an after dinner Irish coffee. A wine and beer cash bar will be available. In addition, an offering of fine woolen items from Ireland will be offered in a raffle. Tickets may be purchased beforehand at MCVIC, Haskins Bayside as well as the Museum. More details to come!
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