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December 2024
East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy the lighted boats! Boats will make two passes by the Wharf. Cookies and hot beverages are available. Parking available on-site.
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 »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 »Holiday Bingo Night
Join the Mathews High's Key Club for a Holiday Bingo night at Fire Station #1! There will be prizes awarded, and your $10 ticket includes hot chocolate, and there will be baked goods for sale, and all proceeds will benefit the Key Club and local charities.
Find out more »May 2025
May Faire 2025- A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Friday, Saturday, May 2 & 3, May Faire 2025 “A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices and Wharfs” This year, a two-day county fair-type of event, with crafters, food trucks, and entertainment, a children’s corner, Pound Cake contest, photography contest and our traditional May Pole dance. May Faire is sponsored by the Mathews Museum, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Visit www.mathewsvamuseu.org for information.
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