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October 2023
VIMS Lecture Series: Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay
Join The Mathews Land Conservancy & VIMS for the first in a lecture series: Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay. This presentation by Rachel Dixon is on the diversity of fishes in the Chesapeake Bay, the methods used to sample and study fishes, and the challenges facing fishes and their habitats. Rachel Dixon is a Ph.D. candidate in the Natural Resources section at VIMS. This event is free and open to the Publix.
Find out more »The Haunting of the Hudgins House
Join the Mathews Memorial Library for "The Haunting of the HUDGINS HOUSE... an Ever-Evolving Tale" with Benn Trask. This free event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served! The Hudgins House tale began in the fall of 1882 when lighthouse officials in Baltimore granted Assistant Keeper Augustine F. Hudgins of the Wolf Trap station a leave of absence to tend to an unusual family matter. The issue reportedly was a malicious spirit that was tormenting the lighthouse…
Find out more »The Courthouse Players Presents… Fright Night!
Join the Courthouse Players for a "spooktastic evening of one act plays." Come in costume and receive a tasty treat! Tickets are $20 at the door, $19 in advance, and $7 for students.
Find out more »Harvest Festival & Ghost Hunt
Join Zoll Vineyards as they bring in this beautiful harvest season- along with VA Wine! Harvest parties across VA will start this weekend and into Oct. 21. This home-grown holiday is a day to toast the richness of our region. The Vineyard will feature local farm vendors who specialize in organically grown produce and goods- such as veggies, mushrooms, meats and honey! There will also be a few select craft vendors, whose items specifically align with the harvest season and all…
Find out more »Dinner on the Deck
Imagine a fall evening breeze, the sound of live music, and dinner under the stars -it's the perfect date night ambience. Join Under the Stars Farm and experience Dinner on the Deck a one of a kind dining experience. LIVE music, crisp cool air, the turning of the leaves, outdoor heaters, a scrumptious charcuterie board and the delicious scent of dessert in the air. The farm has partnered with a local chef to create charcuterie boards that will leave the men…
Find out more »Larry Keel Experience
Larry Keel is an award-winning innovative flat picking guitarist and singer/songwriter hailing from Appalachia. Raised in a musical family steeped in the mountain culture of the region, Keel began from an early age to forge a distinctive sound, taking traditional music and infusing it with modern light. With the acoustic guitar Keel has brought the flat picking form to its highest level of sophistication and sonic power with his muscular, yet refined style of playing.
Find out more »Movie Night at the Museum: NOSFERATU
Join the Mathews Historical Museum for a Friday Movie Night with the "original scary movie!" Doors open at 6:30 PM Movie at 7 PM
Find out more »Trick or Treat at Zoll
Looking for a safe place to trick or treat? The winery will have candy available all day for trick or treaters! Go in for a glass of wine, and dinner before you start your main trick or treating for the evening! This is a free event, wine and food is not included for free but is available to purchase.
Find out more »Howl-a-palooza
The Mathews Memorial Library presents "Howl-a-palooza," which will have a Goosebumps at the Library Party, creepy crafts and snacks, a costume contest, and games & prizes! And of course, the annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat parade (which will begin at 3 PM)!
Find out more »November 2023
Fall Community Cleanup
Join us for the Fall Community Cleanup Day! Sign up by emailing or calling The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center. We provide all supplies, plus breakfast and coffee! We can also suggest a route if you don't have one in mind.
Find out more »Centerpiece Candle Making & Wine
Get ready to light up your holidays with the ultimate DIY extravaganza at Under the Stars Farm! 🕯️✨ Calling all candle enthusiasts and crafty creators – this workshop is where the magic happens! Join the Farm for a fabulous blend of candle making & wine, a combo made in DIY heaven. Picture this: flickering candles casting a cozy glow, filling your home with delightful aromas and charm. We're talking 4-wick wonders in wooden bowls – the epitome of candle luxury!…
Find out more »The Wilson Springs Hotel: Concert
The Wilson Springs Hotel is a high-powered country and bluegrass outfit based out of Richmond, Virginia. The band combines tones of traditional country and western swing, bluegrass, folk, and rock to create a unique sound that is simply their own. The band travels as a five-piece unit; coming from a diverse background of musical influences, they bring new and exciting stylings to the classic sounds of American Country and Bluegrass.
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