Free entry
History museum
Matthews Heritage Museum
Local history museum run by the Matthews Historical Foundation in the 1879 Massey-Clark House downtown, with exhibits, docent-led tours and school programs.
232 N Trade St · Matthews
Matthews · this weekend
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16 local spots in Matthews. Several museums have free evenings during the week, too.
No free events listed in Matthews this weekend yet. These Matthews spots are good bets.
Free spots in Matthews
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Town park
Squirrel Lake Park
36-acre town park with a fishing pond and pier, playground, 12-hole disc golf course, walking trails and a connector trail to the Four Mile Creek Greenway.
1631 Pleasant Plains Rd · Matthews
Free entry
Antique and vintage mall
The Brass Grasshopper
Multi-vendor shop selling antiques, vintage and local goods, formerly known as Antique Alley, which operated for 30 years as the oldest antique dealer mall in the Charlotte area.
1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd · Matthews
Free entry
Historic hardware store and garden shop
Renfrow Hardware
Hardware store in downtown Matthews since 1900, selling edible gardening supplies and plants from its greenhouse, baby chicks and poultry supplies, local honey, seasonal produce from Renfrow Farms and Lodge cast iron.
188 N Trade St · Downtown Matthews
Free entry
Greenway
Four Mile Creek Greenway (Matthews)
Two miles of paved walking trail connecting the Matthews Community Center, Fountain Rock Park, Squirrel Lake Park, the Matthews Heritage Trail and the Matthews Sportsplex. Parking is at the Matthews Community Center, Squirrel Lake Park and Council Place Drive/John Street.
100 McDowell Street · Matthews
Free entry
Town park
Fountain Rock Park
Town park on South Trade Street with a connection to the Four Mile Creek Greenway.
311 S. Trade St. · Matthews
Free entry
Town arts center and gallery
McDowell Arts Center
Town arts center with a two-room upstairs gallery and a downstairs classroom studio that hosts art classes and free artist groups. The town asks visitors to call 704-321-7275 before coming, as hours are limited.
123 E. McDowell St. · Downtown Matthews
Free entry
Town park
Windsor Park
A 5.24-acre town park with a picnic shelter, large grill, walking trail and open play area. Its playgrounds include swings, slides, climbing structures and a zip line.
10140 Northeast Parkway · Matthews
Free entry
Town park
Matthews-Sardis Park
A 2.8-acre park with a gazebo picnic shelter, playground and swings for ages 2-12, paved walking trail and open grassy play area. The gazebo is first come, first served.
9650 Sardis Rd. · Matthews
Free entry
Town park
Rice Park
A 9.5-acre park with a playground for ages 5-12, swings including an all-abilities swing, covered picnic tables and a 0.2-mile gravel walking loop.
2540 Rice Road · Matthews
Free entry
Town park
Baucom Park
A 1-acre neighborhood park with a gazebo with picnic tables, small grill, playground, swings, open play field and walking trail.
601 Sadie · Matthews
Free entry
Pocket park
KP Park
Pocket park near Town Hall and the public library with a pergola and seating. It is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
320 E. Matthews St. · Downtown Matthews
Free entry
Town green
Town Green Park
Town green in front of Matthews Town Hall and the public library with a gazebo, benches and open grass areas.
232 Matthews Station Street · Downtown Matthews
Free entry
Pocket park and pollinator garden
Country Place Park
Small park at the South Trade Street entrance to the Four Mile Creek Greenway with a pollinator garden, a pollinator mural and bee sculpture by local artists, and tables with checkerboard tops.
557 South Trade Street · Matthews
Free entry
Heritage walking trail
Matthews Heritage Trail: Historic Crestdale
A 1.5-mile trail that begins behind Matthews Town Hall, runs through the historic Crestdale community and connects to the Four Mile Creek Greenway at John Street. Signs along the route share the history of Crestdale, one of the oldest African American communities in North Carolina.
232 Matthews Station Street (trailhead behind Town Hall) · Downtown Matthews
Free entry
Neighborhood cocktail bar
Stumptown Station
Neighborhood bar in downtown Matthews serving craft cocktails, beer and wine. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
107A North Trade Street · Downtown Matthews
FAQ
Where can I go for free in Matthews?
Matthews Heritage Museum (232 N Trade St), Squirrel Lake Park (1631 Pleasant Plains Rd), The Brass Grasshopper (1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd), Renfrow Hardware (188 N Trade St), Four Mile Creek Greenway (Matthews) (100 McDowell Street) and 11 more.
What's on in Matthews this weekend?
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