Depot town with a Saturday market
Matthews is a Mecklenburg County town southeast of Uptown, between Charlotte and Monroe, roughly a 25 to 30-minute drive out Independence Boulevard.
Pictured: The train depot and red caboose on the Town Green
Tomorrow · 8 AM · Markets
The Matthews Community Farmers' Market is open Saturdays from 8 am to noon through November 21, 2026.
Tuesday · 8 PM · Nightlife
Charlotte Westies holds a weekly West Coast Swing night with lessons and a social dance at the Levine Senior Center in Matthews.
Wednesday · 7 AM · Fitness
Free Wednesday 7 AM trail run of about 4.3–5 miles at Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Matthews, led by the Charlotte Running Club.
History museum · Arts
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
Town park · Outdoors
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
Farmers market · Markets
Year-round Saturday market next to Renfrow's in downtown Matthews. The 2026 main season runs April 11–November 21; winter hours start December 5.
188 N Trade St · Matthews
Brewery and wine bar · Food
Downtown brewery with a 5-barrel brewhouse, guest taps, a wine room of more than 400 wines and a pizza shop on the patio.
213 N Trade St · Matthews
Community theatre · Arts
Nonprofit community theatre; upcoming shows include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Dec 10–20, 2026) and Little Women, The Broadway Musical (Jan 21–Feb 7, 2027).
100 E McDowell St · Matthews
College art gallery · Arts
Central Piedmont Community College art gallery on the ground level of the Levine 2 building.
2800 Campus Ridge Rd · Matthews
Gastropub · Food
The first Jekyll & Hyde location, serving crafted cocktails and chef-inspired dishes in downtown Matthews. The Hyde Room is available for private events.
316 N Trade St · Downtown Matthews
Craft beer bar and bottle shop · Food
Craft beer bar and retail store in downtown Matthews with rotating drafts, wine by the glass, live music and recurring events, sharing space with the Ames St. Marketplace. El Jarocho food truck serves food on site.
215 N Ames St, Suite 1000 · Downtown Matthews
Antique and vintage mall · Markets
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
Historic hardware store and garden shop · Markets
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
County park · Outdoors
Mecklenburg County park with a lake listed for fishing, plus tennis and pickleball courts. It is home to Lake Pointe Hall, an event space with lakeside views.
4330 Weddington Road · Matthews
Town park · Outdoors
Town of Matthews park with 4.4 miles of biking and walking trails built with the Tarheel Trailblazers, a community garden and a dog park. Trails close for 24–48 hours after rain.
13201 Phillips Road · Matthews
Town park · Outdoors
Two-acre downtown Matthews park used year round for concerts and special events, with a performance stage, dance floor, playground, picnic area and a first-come, first-served sand volleyball court.
120 S. Trade · Matthews
Climbing gym · Fitness
18,500-square-foot climbing gym with bouldering, top rope, auto belays and lead climbing, plus a yoga studio and fitness room. Day passes are $24, or $33 with gear rental.
10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy · Matthews
Breakfast & lunch restaurant · Brunch
Family-owned restaurant serving made-from-scratch pancakes, breakfast platters and homestyle lunches.
11100 Monroe Road · Matthews
Coffee shop · Food
Downtown Matthews coffee shop serving a house Brakeman's Blend roasted by Haerfest Coffee of Davidson, plus rotating coffees from other roasters. Hosts private events.
225 N. Trade Street · Downtown Matthews
French-American fine dining · Food
French-influenced fine dining restaurant led by Chef Adam Reed, using ingredients from the Matthews Farmers' Market.
165 N. Trade St. · Downtown Matthews
Greenway · Outdoors
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
Town park · Outdoors
Town park on South Trade Street with a connection to the Four Mile Creek Greenway.
311 S. Trade St. · Matthews
Town recreation center · Fitness
Town of Matthews recreation center with a full-size gym and multipurpose rooms, offering open gym basketball, badminton and pickleball plus classes such as tai chi and line dance. A Family Fun Night runs the first Friday of the month from October to April.
1201 Crews Road · Matthews
Town arts center and gallery · Arts
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
Regional sports park · Outdoors
Regional park with eleven lighted multiuse fields and a 5,000-capacity stadium, plus playgrounds and 2 miles of paved trail. Managed by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.
2425 Sports Pkwy · Matthews
Town park · Family
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
Town park · Family
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
Town park · Family
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
Town park · Family
A 1-acre neighborhood park with a gazebo with picnic tables, small grill, playground, swings, open play field and walking trail.
601 Sadie · Matthews
Pocket park · Outdoors
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
Town green · Outdoors
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
Pocket park and pollinator garden · Outdoors
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
Heritage walking trail · Outdoors
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
Cheese and charcuterie restaurant and market · Food
Cut-to-order cheese and charcuterie restaurant featuring local and regional cheesemakers, operating as a sandwich shop by day and a cheese bar by night. Includes a retail market.
435 North Trade Street #102 · Downtown Matthews
Neighborhood cocktail bar · Music
Neighborhood bar in downtown Matthews serving craft cocktails, beer and wine. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
107A North Trade Street · Downtown Matthews
Matthews is a Mecklenburg County town southeast of Uptown, between Charlotte and Monroe, roughly a 25 to 30-minute drive out Independence Boulevard.
People come for the historic downtown along Trade Street, where the restored train depot and red caboose sit on the Town Green, plus the Saturday farmers market, a free history museum and Squirrel Lake Park.
3 plans in Matthews this week, including Matthews Community Farmers' Market (Main Season), Charlotte Westies Tuesday Night West Coast Swing, CRC Weekly Trail Run – Francis Beatty Park.
Matthews is a Mecklenburg County town southeast of Uptown, between Charlotte and Monroe, roughly a 25 to 30-minute drive out Independence Boulevard. People come for the historic downtown along Trade Street, where the restored train depot and red caboose sit on the Town Green, plus the Saturday farmers market, a free history museum and Squirrel Lake Park.