# Events & Things To Do In Matthews on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Matthews on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Matthews on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Matthews

- **Event Name**: The Velveteen Rabbit - Sensory Performance
  - **Description**: The Velveteen Rabbit - Sensory Performance
Saturday, May 2nd at 2 PM

Some of the features in our Sensory Friendly performances include:

 - Lower sound and light levels.
 - A guide to warn audience members of potentially startling or loud sounds.
 - Dim
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/the-velveteen-rabbit-sensory-performance/200029927937320
  - **Venue**: 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
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- **Event Name**: Green Ribbon Ride: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
  - **Description**: Join us for the Annual Green Ribbon Ride, where we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, and ride to STOMP out STIGMA. 

* 9am-11am: Registration at Speedway H-D: $20/Rider | $10 Passenger.....Free coffee & donuts during registration

* 11am: KSU t
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/green-ribbon-ride-celebrating-mental-health-awareness-month/200029888871922
  - **Venue**: 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Ride-In Vicla Bike Show
  - **Description**: Calling all Vicla riders...pull up and show out at our Ride-In Vicla Bike Show! This is your chance to roll in, represent your build, and be part of a day dedicated to Vicla style and craftsmanship.

We’re tapping into the community to fill the lot with t
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/ride-in-vicla-bike-show/200029889007857
  - **Venue**: 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
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- **Event Name**: Charlotte Horns Showcase
  - **Description**: Charlotte Horns Showcase
Saturday May 2, 2026
10am - 5pm
Music & Arts Charlotte 
8046 Providence Rd C, Charlotte, NC 28277

* Play-test 100+ brass & woodwind instruments from top brands
* Compare models side by side
* Get expert, no-pressure help
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/charlotte-horns-showcase/200029932372304
  - **Venue**: 8046 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-9715, United States
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Free Comic Book Day
  - **Description**: Free Comic Book Day
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/free-comic-book-day/200029869826414
  - **Venue**: 11229 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
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- **Event Name**: CICA Scholarship Dinner & Dance 2026
  - **Description**: An elegant Caribbean-inspired Dinner & Dance supporting scholarships, with live music, fine dining, and cultural celebration.
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/cica-scholarship-dinner-and-dance-2026/100001983625492245
  - **Venue**: Levine Senior Center
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 82
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Matthews Area
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/pop-up-park-picnic-couple-date-night-self-guided-matthews-area-tickets/100001927983593829
  - **Venue**: Idlewild Road Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Zip It Up Monogrammed Bags In The Hoop
  - **Description**: Get to know your embroidery machine a little better and make some gorgeous and fun birthday and Christmas gifts!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/zip-it-up-monogrammed-bags-in-the-hoop/200029853216639
  - **Venue**: 1017 Stallings Rd, Stallings, NC, United States, North Carolina 28104
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- **Event Name**: Transforming a suburban yard in Matthews w/ Mac Plihcik
  - **Description**: This is a members-only event, limited to 12 registrants. The registration link will be available closer to the garden tour.

I have been growing native plants for 4 years now and am very gradually transforming my yard. Fortunately, the developer of our ne
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/transforming-a-suburban-yard-in-matthews-w-mac-plihcik/200029718638701
  - **Venue**: Matthews, NC
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## Trending Events in Matthews

- **Event Name**: Indie Bookstore Day
  - **Description**: FREE COMMUNITY EVENTSip on Stories is celebrating Indie Bookstore Day on April 25 with a cozy, community-centered event at Stumptown Park! 📚Join us any time from 4:00–8:00 PM for a relaxed picnic
  - **Venue**: Stumptown Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d15c351a19f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Matthews Area
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Idlewild Road Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Matthews Summerfest 2026
  - **Description**: ☀️ SUMMER STARTS HERE, MATTHEWS! ☀️

Get ready for TWO days of music, carnival rides & games, food, craft beer, and nonstop fun at Matthews Summerfest in Stumptown Park! 

Presented by Novant Health

📅 May 8 (6-10pm) + May 9 (10am-10pm)
🎟️ FREE admiss
  - **Venue**: Stumptown Park
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- **Event Name**: FC Barcelona Soccer Camp Charlotte, NC
  - **Description**: Get $50 off your registration by using the code FCBFACEBOOK!

Join us for the official FC Barcelona Soccer Camp happening in Charlotte, NC, from June 15 to June 19. The camp will be held at Matthews Sportsplex and will run Monday through Friday, from 8:00
  - **Venue**: 1505 Tank Town Rd Matthews, NC 28105
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- **Event Name**: Fall for Matthews
  - **Description**: Join us for "Fall for Matthews" on October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM! We are excited to present this year's Fall for Matthews sponsored by Novant Health Matthews Medical center at Stumptown Park in downtown Matthews! This in-person event promises
  - **Venue**: Stumptown Park
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- **Event Name**: The Spring Spectacle ft. A Wickedly OZ-Some Night
  - **Description**: 🌸✨ Spring Spectacle ft. A Wickedly OZ-Some Night ✨🌸

Follow the yellow brick road to Stallings Municipal Park for our Spring Spectacle—an evening packed with magic, music, and emerald-city fun for the whole family! This enchanting, Oz-inspired celebration
  - **Venue**: 340 Stallings Rd, 28104
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- **Event Name**: Christmas in the Park
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Christmas in the Park ✨🎄

Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at our annual Christmas in the Park! Gather your family, friends, and festive spirit and join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and seasonal fun
  - **Venue**: 340 Stallings Rd, 28104
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- **Event Name**: The Velveteen Rabbit Tea Party!
  - **Description**: You are cordially invited to tea!

Step into a charming, storybook-inspired Tea Party and spend a delightful afternoon with some of your favorite rabbit characters! Take a seat at beautifully dressed tables where “tea” is poured and delicious finger foods
  - **Venue**: 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
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- **Event Name**: Remington Cartee Band @ The Matthews Summerfest!
  - **Description**: Join the Remington Cartee Band from 4:30-6pm for live music during the 18th annual intro to summer MATTHEWS SUMMERFEST, presented by Novant Health - Matthews Medical Center!
  - **Venue**: Stumptown Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Matthews?
  - **A:** The Velveteen Rabbit - Sensory Performance (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105), Green Ribbon Ride: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105), Ride-In Vicla Bike Show (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105), Charlotte Horns Showcase (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 8046 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-9715, United States), Free Comic Book Day (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 11229 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Matthews?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Matthews on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Matthews?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Matthews?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Matthews include 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105, 8046 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-9715, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Matthews?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Matthews range from USD 10 to USD 82. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Matthews?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Matthews include Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, Independence Harley-Davidson, Music & Arts.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Matthews?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Matthews.

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