• Tall Ship Godspeed

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Tall Ship Godspeed Public Afternoon Tours at Williams Wharf Step aboard history this summer as the Tall Ship Godspeed visits Williams Wharf for special public afternoon tours. A replica of one of the ships that carried English settlers to Jamestown in 1607, the Godspeed offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience maritime history up close. […]

    Free
  • Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings

    Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start […]

    $25
  • Islander Regatta

    Islander Hotel & Resort 633 Old Ferry Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft. Circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. Registration cost is $65 per person not per boat. Tandem […]

    $65
  • 1.776 Mile Walk/ Run

    Courthouse Square Court St, Mathews, VA, United States

    Join the Mathews VA250 in celebrating the Semiquincentennial of our nation with a patriotic walk/run and picnic - ALL FREE - on July 4th! A one-of-a-kind event blending fitness, history, […]

  • Community Fireworks Show

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    A beautiful firework display from a barge on the East River to celebrate of our country’s 250th birthday!

    Free
  • Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings

    Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start […]

    $25
  • Battle of Cricket Hill Reenactment

    Gwynn's Island Civic League 1996 Old Ferry Road23064, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Battle of Cricket Hill 250th Anniversary Celebration July 10–12, 2026 | Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Step back into 1776 and experience history where it happened during the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Battle of Cricket Hill on historic Gwynn’s Island, Virginia. This three-day commemorative event will bring the Revolutionary War era to life through immersive reenactments, […]

    Free
  • Party at the Wharf – Nature’s Child LIVE Music

    Williams Wharf Landing 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, United States

    Party at the Wharf Nature's Child The Battered Badger On The Flip Side LIVE Music from 6-9pm, Food trucks, Cash Bar (wine & beer), All Ages Welcome! 12 and under, FREE. Bring a friend & a chair! No coolers, please! 

    $10
  • Oyster Seed Hatchery Tours & Tastings

    Oyster Seed Holdings 425 Callis Wharf Rd, Grimstead, VA, United States

    Every other Friday from May through June, visitors can experience a tour and tasting experience at Oyster Seed Holdings to see how farm-raised oysters get their start. Guests will start with a 30 minute immersive tour of our facility, one of the largest producers of oyster seed on the east coast. Tickets include a serving […]

    $25
  • SUMMER SHINDIG At Mathews Riverside

    Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Mathews 603 Main St., Mathews, VA, United States

    You are invited to Mathews Riverside's backyard for a family FREE day of  Live Music by Haus Band, Wheelchair Wash & Decorate, Positive Pizza Truck, Arts n Crafts, Icy Treats, Tie Dye, And more!