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December 2023
Tompkins Cottage Museum Christmas Open House
Join the Mathews County Historical Society at the Tompkins Cottage Museum's Christmas Open House! This will be held on Saturday, December 9th as part of the Mathews Christmas Farmers Market. Stop by for a tour and do some holiday shopping for the history buff in your family!
Find out more »Mathews Christmas Parade
Join us for the annual Christmas Parade! This year's theme is "Elf on a (Half) Shell," and the parade will run from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Church Street to Main Street to Buckley Hall to Chesapeake Bank. If you are interested in participating, we still have room for floats or walking units. You can register by picking up an application at Sibley's, emailing [email protected], or visiting https://visitmathews.com/2023-christmas-parade! Directly after the parade, visit with Santa at the Boys and Girls…
Find out more »Sprinkles & Sparkles
Join ETC. Vintage for a Second Sunday Shopping event for the fellas! Stop in to find the perfect gift for your favorite lady, and even have it wrapped at the shop! There will also be food from Edgar's All Fried Up BBQ for purchase! Head over for a great day of shopping and food!
Find out more »Christmas Concert Sing Along
Join the Central Village Homemakers for their annual Christmas Concert and Sing Along! Enjoy the music from 3-4 PM, followed by a cookie social from 4-5 PM. Bring your whole family, friends and neighbors for a wonderful time!
Find out more »1st Annual Grinches Gallop
Join the MHS Athletic Boosters for the 1st annual Grinches Gallop! Bring your unwrapped presents, and enjoy hot chocolate or cider when you finish the race! There are 5K and 1 mile fun run/ walk options. Register before 12/1 for $40 registration fee- guaranteed a hoodie, after 12/1, registration is $50. Proceeds to benefit Mathews High School Athletics! Contact [email protected] for a registration form, or for information on how to become a race sponsor!
Find out more »Holiday Blues-A-Palooza
Head over to Flat Iron Crossroads and enjoy music from artists Kelly Bell Band, Jenny Langer & Moonshine Society, Ron Holloway, and Carly Harvey! General Admission: $30 VIP Tickets: $55, include preferred seating and a swag bag with artists' merchandise. No coolers or outside food or beverages allowed.
Find out more »Nick of Time Night Shopping
Finally, an event for all of the last-minute shoppers! Did you forget to get that special someone in your life a gift? Not to fear! Many businesses in the Main Street area will be open late for a Nick of Time shopping event! Not sure what to get? Gift certificates make great gifts for everyone! Check with your favorite local businesses to see who will be participating.
Find out more »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 »March 2024
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Join Royal Occasions & Catering for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Attendees will be treated to a buffet, including hot and ready pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, as well as a medley of fresh fruit and delicious breakfast sweets! Everyone's favorite cottontail will be making his way from table to table to say hello to all the boys and girls! Please email: [email protected] to purchase tickets. Goldie Ward's Photography will be at the event taking pictures for an additional cost.
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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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