# Things to do with kids in Matthews, NC

> 5 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Matthews, NC (Mecklenburg County, NC), in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [The Nutcracker Ballet — Matthews Ballet and Dance](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/the-nutcracker-ballet-matthews-ballet-and-dance--listing-23754d45e328398d02f83348) — Sat, Nov 28 (+3 more dates) · Fullwood Theater, Matthews Community Center · Paid · checked Oct 20. Matthews Ballet and Dance stages The Nutcracker on the Fullwood Theater stage at the Matthews Community Center over two holiday weekends, presented by the Town of Matthews. The…
- [Winter Wonderlights — Matthews](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/winter-wonderlights-matthews--listing-90306c95daa3f5cb00eb387b) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Stumptown Park, Matthews · All ages · checked Oct 20. Winter Wonderlights is the Town of Matthews' holiday kickoff in Stumptown Park downtown. From 3:30 p.m. children can get glitter tattoos, make holiday crafts, play on inflatables…
- [The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — Matthews Playhouse](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever-matthews-playhouse--listing-b2da7cba420f042d2664d091) — Dec 11 – Dec 20 · Matthews Playhouse (Matthews Community Center) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Matthews Playhouse's community-theatre holiday show is Barbara Robinson's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, performed by local actors of all ages. The six Herdman children — the…
- [December Homeschool Theatre Intensive: Holiday Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/december-homeschool-theatre-intensive-holiday-theatre--listing-a8d541a6fbe52061b4771030) — Dec 14 – Dec 18 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM · Matthews Community Center (Matthews Playhouse) · From $350 · checked Oct 14. Five-day homeschool theatre intensive with acting, music, dance and ensemble work, using the mainstage set from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, ending in a Friday 3:00 p.m…
- [Noon Year's Eve Party — Matthews](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/noon-year-s-eve-party-matthews--listing-4b63b29e53321625156745e7) — Thu, Dec 31 · Fullwood Theater, Matthews Community Center · Paid · checked Oct 20. The Town of Matthews holds an annual Noon Year's Eve Party for families inside the Fullwood Theater at the Matthews Community Center, letting young children ring in the new year…

## Recently ended

- [Stage Makeup Workshop (youth session)](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/stage-makeup-workshop-youth-session--listing-4b4545c42bdaf49155606737) — ended Fri, Oct 16

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Mecklenburg County, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/mecklenburg-county-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/mecklenburg-county-nc.md)
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- [This weekend in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend.md)

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