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February 2025
Build-A-Robot Day
Learn coding and construct and customize your own robotic car! Open to grades 5-8, register today at 804-725-7196, or [email protected].
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 »April 2025
Gavin Dustin 5k
Join MHS student Gavin Dustin on the morning of April 19th as he hosts a 5k race at Mathews Elementary School to benefit the youth soccer program at the Mathews Family YMCA, while fulfilling the requirements of a school project. Race start time is 9:30am and is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. You can register at the link below for only $10: https://www.ymcavp.org/program-search?locations=&categories=&exclude=&ages=&days=&weeks=&keywords=Gavin%20Dustin&no_results=0&sort=ASC__name
Find out more »Mathews 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 »Disney’s “Newsies”
Joint the Court House Players for the presentations Disney's "Newsies!" Dates: Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The Court House Players production of the musical "Newsies" bursts with energy and excitement…
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.mathewsvamuseum.org for information.
Find out more »May Faire, A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs
Kick off the Spring season with May Faire, in Mathews County, Virginia, the first weekend of May every year; join us for a community heritage festival. The 2025 May Faire theme will be A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices & Wharfs. The county’s 7th annual spring heritage festival will feature a “county fair” atmosphere and will examine our very rural way of life—the people, their histories, their agricultural heritage, and their stories both past and present—focusing on farming, fishing…
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21st Annual Highland Games & Picnic
Join the Mathews Memorial Library for its 21st Annual Highland Games & Picnic, featuring the Kilmarnock Pipe Band, with games, prizes and a free shirt! Ages 6-14 welcome to participate, with adults as spectators at the Piankatank Ruritan Recreational Field. Bus leaves the library at 9:45 am. Register at mathewslibrary.org or 804-725-5747.
Find out more »Get Your Glow On
Join the Mathews Little League for a Sponsorship Appreciation Night at the ball field! Let's light it up for the sponsors and everyone who makes the league possible with a night of ball, awesome concessions and glow sticks! Head on out and sponsor!
Find out more »Party at the Wharf 2025 Concert Series
Stay tuned for a listing of performers and food trucks! All concerts are family-friendly! All cost $5, except 5/17 Party, which is free as part of the Tour de Chesapeake.
Find out more »Canine Companions Event
Join the Mathews Puppy Raisers, and their puppies, for a fun presentation. Hear what’s happening at the Training Facility on John Clayton Memorial Highway. Find out ways you can be involved in the mission to place fully trained Service Dogs, free of charge, with recipients with disabilities. Questions? Please email: [email protected]
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