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April 2025
Founding Frenemies: Hamilton and the Virginians
“Founding Frenemies:Hamilton and the Virginians” is a traveling exhibit on loan from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, will be at the Mathews Museum for 6 weeks, from April 14 through May 26.The exhibit complements Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway production of “HAMILTON,” which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s relationships with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. These Virginians were among his most influential allies as well as his worst enemies. Visit the Museum in April to see…
Find out more »May 2025
Dine to Donate
Join the Gwynn's Island Civic League and Richardson's, for a DINE TO DONATE Event, Benefitting the MCPS schools! Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Ice Cream - or ALL, Dine In or Take Out, Proceeds Provide Classroom Supplies to MCPS Schools SPECIAL THANKS to Richardson’s Cafe for donating a portion of the day’s sales, and to the Community Partners for their contributions: New Point Life Services Noble Pest Control Oyster Seed Holdings/The Hatchery Water Pro, Inc.
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 »Spring Community Litter Cleanup
PLEASE NOTE- This is a rescheduled event from our original date of 4/12. Help us clean our roadways, waterways and neighborhoods! MCVIC is hosting our annual spring community cleanup, and we’d love to have you join us! Whether you are a civic organization, school group, or just an individual looking to do some good, we need you! All are welcome! We do require you register ahead of time using the link below so we can make sure we have enough…
Find out more »Mathews Farmers Market
The Market takes place on the Courthouse Green every Saturday from April through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, flowers, and gifts galore! Our vendors feature a variety of fresh vegetables, along with homemade bread and bakery goods, eggs, and meat. In addition, our vendors offer plants, flowers (potted and bouquets), handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry. You will also likely find handmade ceramics, soaps, yarns, and various types of artwork. Bring the entire family (including pets) for all…
Find out more »Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
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Gypsy Birthday Bash
Join your friends at the Gypsy's Wagon for birthday cake, refreshments, prizes & general revelry at the shop on Friday afternoon from 2-6 pm! All weekend, visit for shop-wide sales and specials from many unique vendors! Visit Friday from 10-6, Saturday from 10-5, and Sunday from 12-4!
Find out more »Tour de Chesapeake
Mark your calendar for the third weekend in May! This tour is the only Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake Bay bike tour — over a thousand visitors come each year to enjoy the flat roads, beautiful scenery, and over 100 miles of routes that are friendly for all levels.Are you outdoorsy, active, and like to visit new places? We guarantee this week will be authentic! Biking along the beautiful fields, peninsulas, and marshlands of Mathews is one perk among the many ways…
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 »TDC’S Party at the Wharf
Join the Tour de Chesapeake for a special, FREE Party at the Wharf! Open to all! Band: 7th Street Dance Band Food Truck: Creekside Catering
Find out more »VA250 All America Concert
The Mathews VA250 Committee is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Mathews Museum and the Mathews County Historical Society, a concert at Mathews High School, featuring The Courthouse Community Orchestra, under the direction of Staff Sergeant Jarrett Kocan of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Join us as we memorialize the 249th anniversary of the May 15 creation of Virginia’s Declaration of Independence. The concert will begin at 3 pm, doors open at 2:30 pm. There is no…
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