Below we have provided information about upcoming Special Events from the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department.
For more specific information, sponsorship opportunities, or further questions, contact Jayson Johnston at 704-321-7275 ext. 322 or e-mail.
Father-Daughter Valentine Dance
A chance for fathers and daughters to spend some quality time together! Refreshments will be served and a professional photographer will be onsite to capture the memories!
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 from 4 PM - 7PM at the Crews Road Recreation Center. Event is for daughters ages 4+; Tickets are $7. **SOLD OUT for 2010**
Easter Events
Lunch with the Easter Bunny: March 26, 2010; 11 AM to12 PM at the Matthews Community Center
Ages 2 to 5; Tickets are $7 per person and go on sale Tuesday, February 23.
Children will eat lunch, do a fun craft activity and get their picture taken with the guest of honor!
Easter Eggstravaganza: March 27, 2010; 11 AM to 2 PM at Stumptown Park.
Ages 12 and under; Admission is $5 per child (tickets purchased at event)
We will have refreshments, music and the annual egg hunts! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the guest of honor!
BeachFest Matthews --visit www.beachfestmatthews.com for more info!
April 30 - May 1, 2010 at Stumptown Park -- Come put your toes in the sand!
Beach Fest Matthews has rides and amusements, boardwalk style food, shagging and more. Bring the family to celebrate spring and have some fun!
Featured Bands: Friday--"The Catalinas" and "The Tams"; Saturday--"Band of Gold" and "The Drifters".
Sandy Feet 5K and Fun Run, in conjunction with Beach Fest Matthews. Information available at www.SandyFeet5K.com or www.matthewscivitan.org.
Summer Concert & Movie Series
Come out to Stumptown Park every Saturday night, May 8 - July 3 for free concerts and movies in the park! Concerts begin at 7 PM, pre-movie activities begin at 7 PM, movies begin approximately 8:30 PM or dusk. Vendors will be on site selling dinner food, treats, and drinks. No pets please.
Click here for the full schedule!
Fun Family 4th of July
Saturday, July 3, 2010 in Historic Downtown Matthews
Come decorate your bikes, scooters and wagons, then join us in the People's Parade, a non-motorized parade from Matthews Station St. (in front of Town Hall) to Stumptown Park.
The evening will be capped off with a concert in the park by "Too Much Sylvia".
Bike decorating at 5:30 PM, People's Parade at 6 PM, concert at 7 PM.
Matthews Alive!
Sept. 3 - 6, 2010 in Historic Downtown Matthews
A Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations through music, arts and community involvement.
The festival is a grand, four-day family event. Expect to see more than 150 arts and crafts vendors, 30 food vendors, one of the largest parades in the Southeast, the festival’s annual quilt show and the Kids Connection interactive area, as well as a fantastic Midway full of games and rides for all ages and four stages of free entertainment all weekend.
For more information, including vendor applications, contact info and more visit www.matthewsalive.org
Not So Spooky Halloween Carnival
Oct. 30, 2010; ages 10 and under; 1 PM to 4 PM at the Village Green in downtown Matthews
(232 Matthews Station St--In front of Matthews Library/Town Hall).
Curley the Clown, old-fashioned hay rides, Halloween games and activities, prizes and more.
There will also be a costume parade, so come dressed in your costumes ready to have a great time!
The Nutcracker
Presented by Matthews Ballet and Dance.
Holiday Happiness begins with The Nutcracker at the Matthews Community Center
2010 Performances: November 27 at 7 PM, November 28 at 3 PM, December 4 at 7 PM, December 5 at 3 PM.
Adults: $5 and children (12 and under): $3
Hometown Holiday and Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 in Historic Downtown Matthews.
A traditional small-town holiday celebration. An afternoon filled with holiday crafts, activities, entertainment and a tree lighting with lots of surprises!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 11 and 18, 2010; Sessions at 9 AM and 10:45 AM.
Matthews Community Center; ages 2 to 8; tickets are $5 per session (including adults).
Bring your camera and take your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Come enjoy breakfast and make great holiday crafts.