BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mathews County Visitor Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mathews County Visitor Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitmathews.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mathews County Visitor Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T200501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T200501Z UID:18233-1765908000-1765911600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Family Story Time DESCRIPTION:FAMILY STORY TIME: Dec. 16 6:00 pm\nWear your PJs | Bring a Plushie | Enjoy Hot Cocoa URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-story-time/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Combined-Xmas-Events-2025-8.5x11-3.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251129T171451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T171451Z UID:18288-1765710000-1765719000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Empty Bowls DESCRIPTION:The Bay School and Hands Across Mathews will host our annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Sunday\, December 14 from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM. \nAn incredible assortment of handmade soups\, breads\, and cookies will be served during the event. For a $20 donation\, individuals will receive a hand-crafted bowl to be treasured or given as a gift and a simple lunch of soup\, bread\, and cookies. Community potters and members of the Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild are creating the bowls from which to choose\, and volunteers are cooking crock pots of soup of many different varieties\, homemade breads\, and too many cookies to count! \nLast year\, The Empty Bowls Fundraiser raised $15\,557.15\, which was more than $4\,000 above the previous year’s effort. Come out and make this year’s event an even bigger success! \nAll proceeds will go directly to Hands Across Mathews. The mission of Hands Across Mathews is to help local families who have suffered some crisis that puts them in need of the basic amenities of food\, clothing\, shelter\, prescription medications\, or fuel. When all other avenues of support have been exhausted\, Hands Across Mathews helps them get back on their feet. The organization combines the efforts of 35 churches in the area to provide non-denominational charitable aid to families\, which have been evaluated and approved by the Mathews County Social Services Department. More than 100 families are currently being served each week. For more information about Hands Across Mathews\, please visit their website. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/empty-bowls-3/ LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ready-for-Empty-Bowls-at-the-Bay-School-e1478287838740.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T203707Z UID:18255-1765648800-1765652400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Horn Harbor Lighted Boat Parade DESCRIPTION: URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/3rd-annual-horn-harbor-lighted-boat-parade/ LOCATION:Hudgins Horn Harbor Marina\, 308 Railway Road\, Port Haywood\, VA\, 23138\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-3.07.58-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251015T170918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T042850Z UID:18093-1765636200-1765641600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Visit with Santa! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/visit-with-santa-2/ LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Santa-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251030T144740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T144740Z UID:18144-1765634400-1765641600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:The Grinch is Coming to The Cottage! DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE WELCOME\, ESPECIALLY OUR FURRY FRIENDS: ONE FREE DIGITAL PHOTO PER FAMILY\, COMPLIMENTS OF ROANES ANTIQUES! \n  URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-grinch-is-coming-to-the-cottage-2/ LOCATION:Roane’s Antiques at the Cottage\, 291 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/574378830_1405078261617673_4809455422583975757_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20250925T144108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132705Z UID:17996-1765630800-1765636200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Christmas Parade 2025 DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for the annual Mathews Christmas Parade- this year’s theme is “Jingle on the Bay!” \nWinners will be chosen for the best entry in each of the following nine categories: Civic\, Animal\, Walking Unit\, School\, Commercial\, Motorized\, Church\, Parade Theme\, and Antique Vehicle.  \nThe parade runs from Thomas Hunter Middle School to Chesapeake Bank\, going down Church Street to Main Street to Buckley Hall Road. \nIf you are interested in participating\, please fill out and submit the application form– there is no entry fee\, and applications are due no later than December 5th!  URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-parade-2025/ LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County Visitor &%3B Information Center":MAILTO:mathewsvisitorcenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T204629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T204629Z UID:18261-1765627200-1765645200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Winter Market DESCRIPTION:VENDORS | LIVE HARPIST | GLÜHWEIN | HOT CHOCOLATE | RAFFLE | FUN ACTIVITIES URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/winter-market/ LOCATION:Zoll Vineyards\, 10309 Vineyard Rd.\, Dutton\, VA\, 23050\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Live Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/581396946_1463953799071035_7776299033139867612_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T202954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T202954Z UID:18249-1765623600-1765641600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Pet Photos with Santa DESCRIPTION:Bring your pets and get camera-ready for a photo with Santa! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/pet-photos-with-santa/ LOCATION:The Bean Spot at the Vintage Pearl\, 256 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-3.07.32-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251114T135545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T135545Z UID:18193-1765620000-1765630800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Christmas Open House DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public- join the Mathews County Historical Society for tours and shopping for the history buff in your life! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-open-house/ LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7109.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20250317T155239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T132310Z UID:17371-1765616400-1765630800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Christmas Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Farmers Market for a special Christmas Market! \nGet your tickets for the ham raffle – $5 each – available at the Farmers Market\, MCVIC or the Mathews Memorial Library. Drawing will be at 1 pm at the Farmers Market! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-farmers-market-4/ LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/589232779_1309064314351439_8530587646006051533_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T025118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T025118Z UID:18302-1765562400-1765564200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Pipe Organ Christmas Carols DESCRIPTION: URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/pipe-organ-christmas-carols/ LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Holiday/ Seasonal,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LOGO_original-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T200307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T200307Z UID:18230-1765552500-1765558800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:In a Twinkling DESCRIPTION:IN A TWINKLING: Dec. 12 3:15 pm\nYouth & Teens | Create a Stocking | Prizes Awarded URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/in-a-twinkling/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Combined-Xmas-Events-2025-8.5x11-2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251015T164850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T163939Z UID:18087-1765497600-1765583999@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Main Street Holiday Night Market & Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Shops will be open until 7 pm\, with refreshments. \nPick up a punch-card and join the scavenger hunt by finding an item in each shop\, and be entered into a drawing for a family prize basket once completed! \nCarolers will sing along the streets\, and Santa will be making appearances throughout town! \nJoin the carolers for hot chocolate\, scavenger hunt winner announcement\, and the town tree lighting on the Court Green just after 7 pm! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/main-street-holiday-night-market-tree-lighting-2/ LOCATION:Mathews Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Night-Mkt-Tree-Lighting2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T030311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T030355Z UID:18313-1765375200-1765382400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Christmas Tea & Cookie Exchange DESCRIPTION:Join LIFT Mathews for a cookie exchange! Bring two dozen cookies to share. \nRSVP to: liftmathews@gmail.com or 804-694-0509 URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/christmas-tea-cookie-exchange/ LOCATION:Grace-Providence UMC\, 8 Grace Street\, Mobjack\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT Mathews":MAILTO:liftmathews@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T200020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T200020Z UID:18226-1765220400-1765224000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Seasonal Sounds with Ambrosia Quartet DESCRIPTION:SEASONAL SOUNDS: Dec. 8 7:00 pm\nFeaturing the Ambrosia Quartet URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/seasonal-sounds-with-ambrosia-quartet/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Combined-Xmas-Events-2025-8.5x11-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T025849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T025849Z UID:18311-1765126800-1765134000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Caroling Thru the Neighborhood DESCRIPTION:Join LIFT Mathews for caroling- meet at Emmanuel UMC! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/caroling-thru-the-neighborhood/ LOCATION:Emmanuel United Methodist Church\, 76 North River Road\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT Mathews":MAILTO:liftmathews@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251114T140230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T140230Z UID:18199-1765119600-1765126800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Sing-Along DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids! Invite your friends and neighbors! \n3 pm-4 pm: Singing and Fun- featuring local talent \n4 pm-5 pm: Cookie Social- cookies and punch served URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/annual-christmas-sing-along/ LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 121 Church St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Live Music,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/580492319_1568891257609371_8020321025728859730_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20250905T184047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T184047Z UID:17930-1765119600-1765126800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay: Kinnfolk DESCRIPTION:The husband and wife duo of Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin\, bodhrán (Irish drum)\, and smooth vocal harmonies into their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sea shanties and working songs\, to trad tunes and Old Time favorites\, Kinnfolk’s fresh take on classics blends seamlessly with their original compositions. They share stories as enduring as tartan\, spinning yarns steeped in Appalachian charm and enjoying playful banter with the audience. Their shows feel like a kitchen party\, where everyone is family\, and there’s always room for a dancer.  Kinnfolk is rooted in tradition\, lore and ancestry. \nThis performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay-kinnfolk/ LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kinnfolk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T195719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T200116Z UID:18222-1765112400-1765119600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Deck the Halls DESCRIPTION:DECK THE HALLS: Dec. 7 1-3 pm\nSeasonal Music | Tree Trimming | Refreshments URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/home-for-the-holidays-library-events/ LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal,Library Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Combined-Xmas-Events-2025-8.5x11.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T024755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T024755Z UID:18300-1765108800-1765126800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/made-in-mathews-open-studio-tour-6/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/566349658_1415519767249471_8313597166143210525_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour":MAILTO:melanieprocopio@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20150425T010917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T125839Z UID:17088-1765094400-1765105200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:American Legion's World Famous Breakfast DESCRIPTION:First Sunday of every month! \nJoin the American Legion Post 83 at 73 Hookemfair Road for their monthly World Famous Breakfast! \n$12 Donation. \nCall: 804-725-7422 for more info URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/world-famous-breakfast-2025-12-07/ LOCATION:American Legion\, Mathews Post 83\, 73 Hookemfair Rd\, Hudgins\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-8.47.37-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Legion%2C Mathews Post 83":MAILTO:lewisatl@va.metrocast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20250114T025612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T205543Z UID:17173-1765049400-1765056600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Donk's 50th Anniversary Shows: Smith Family & Friends Christmas Show! DESCRIPTION:Performance schedule coming\, dates below: \n4/5\, 5/10\, 6/14\, 7/19\, 8/16\, 9/13\, 10/18\, 11/8\, 12/6 \n  \nAll shows subject to last minute changes.  Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. \nHarry M. Ward Auditorium\, Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA 23109 \nNEW!!!  Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM \nTickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under \nTickets can be purchased at the door on show nights.  Cash or checks please – No credit cards accepted at this time. \nOR in advance at the Mathews Visitor Center\, Main Street\, in Mathews and Marketplace Antiques\, Route 17\, in Gloucester. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-50th-anniversary-shows-2025-12-06/ LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Donks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T204156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T204156Z UID:18258-1765044000-1765047600@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:East River Lighted Boat Parade DESCRIPTION:Join the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for a Dazzling Display of Lights on the East River! \nDecorate your boat in Christmas Lights and get the Holiday Season underway. \nBoats will line up at Poplar Grove at 5:30\, and starting at 6 will parade up the East River to Town Point Landing and back to Williams Wharf. \nSpectator viewing can be done from Williams Wharf \,Town Point Landing or their docks. \nIf you want to participate in the parade please contact Donnie Owens at 757-813-0026. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/east-river-lighted-boat-parade/ LOCATION:Williams Wharf\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-3.39.28-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T202053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T202156Z UID:18243-1765036800-1765044000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our second wine tasting December 6 from 4-6 pm. We will have Gauthier’s winemaker\, Matthew Meyer\, pouring 4 of his wines. Angie Ratliff\, the Set Decorator from the film “The Ice at the Bottom of the World\,” will have her paintings available for purchase. This event is free. Please join us if you can! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/wine-tasting-2/ LOCATION:Lily Valentine Antiques & Upscale Clutter\, 20 Church Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/558866955_1455266049505240_2358636079102452105_n-e1761759542523.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T025643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T030447Z UID:18308-1765029600-1765036800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Family Movie: Polar Express DESCRIPTION:Join LIFT Mathews for Family Movie Night\, featuring Polar Express! \nRSVP to: liftmathews@gmail.com or 804-694-0509 URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/family-movie-polar-express/ LOCATION:Cobbs Creek Arts Center\, 61 Cobbs Creek Lane\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT Mathews":MAILTO:liftmathews@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251125T203425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T203425Z UID:18251-1765022400-1765033200@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Santa Visits Bohannon! DESCRIPTION:Santa will be visiting Bohannon’s Fire Station #2 for family- and pet-friendly photo opportunities with Santa\, with Hot Chocolate\, Hot Apple Cider\, Cookies \nEvent is tree of charge – accepting small donations to benefit the MVFD! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/santa-visits-bohannon/ LOCATION:Bohannon Fire Station\, 4396 E. River Road\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-3.07.44-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T024333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T024333Z UID:18295-1765015200-1765040400@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/made-in-mathews-open-studio-tour-5/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Community Events,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/566349658_1415519767249471_8313597166143210525_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour":MAILTO:melanieprocopio@msn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251114T134111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T134111Z UID:18183-1765015200-1765026000@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Community Conservation Day DESCRIPTION:Join York River Steward and other community organizations to learn more about conservation and recreation opportunities on the Middle Peninsula! \nTake home free native trees: white oaks\, serviceberry\, black gum or river birch! URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/community-conservation-day/ LOCATION:Williams Wharf Landing\, 1039 Williams Wharf Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Conservation-Day-Facebook-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251101T160354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T160607Z UID:18158-1765011600-1765036800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Holiday Vendor Fair & Bake Sale DESCRIPTION:BAKED GOODS\, HANDMADE SOAPS\, JEWELRY\, ORNAMENTS\, WREATHS\, RAFFLES & MUCH MORE! PLUS\, GET A PHOTO WITH SANTA! \n  URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/holiday-vendor-fair-bake-sale/ LOCATION:Francis de Sales Catholic Church\, 176 Lovers Lane\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-CFDS-bake-sale-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T113954 CREATED:20251130T025426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T025958Z UID:18304-1764779400-1764784800@visitmathews.com SUMMARY:Peary Christmas Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join LIFT Mathews for hot chocolate\, cookies\, and caroling around the tree. URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/peary-christmas-tree-lighting/ LOCATION:St. Matthew UMC\, 1471 Potato Neck Road\, Port Haywood\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/ Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7309.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LIFT Mathews":MAILTO:liftmathews@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR