Special Event: Benefit/Fundraiser, Children Monkey Joe's Raises Funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in June Monkey Joe’s University is raising funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer. Throughout the month of June, all Monkey Joe’s locations will host lemonade stands, events and promotions to rai...	Monkey Joe's Matthews Matthews, NC Sun 6/24/18 - Sat 6/30/18 at 10am-7pm
Special Event: Gardening Pike Kids Series Class about Butterflies and Ladybugs In this four-part summer series of interactive classes, kids will engage their brains and learn about the critters that are important to our gardens. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. Kids series classes are open to all ages; children must b...	Pike Nurseries Matthews, NC Wed 6/27/18 at 10am
Sports: Soccer Tampa Bay Rowdies at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Wed 6/27/18 at 7:30pm
Sports: Soccer Nashville SC at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Wed 7/11/18 at 7:30pm Sat 9/1/18 at 7:30pm
Theater: Children's Theatre Disney's The Lion King, Jr. The African savannah comes to life on our stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. $13 Adults - $11 Students & Seniors ...	Matthews Playhouse Matthews, NC Sat 7/21/18 at 2pm Sun 7/22/18 at 2pm Tue 7/24/18 at 10am Thu 7/26/18 at 1pm Fri 7/27/18 at 7:30pm Sat 7/28/18 - Sun 7/29/18 at 2pm
Sports: Soccer Penn FC at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Sat 7/28/18 at 7:30pm
Sports: Soccer Bethlehem Steel F.C. at Charlotte Independence Children 2 and under are free.	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Wed 8/8/18 at 7:30pm
Sports: Soccer Louisville City FC at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Wed 8/22/18 at 7:30pm
Special Event: Fair/Festival Matthews Alive Festival Four-day festival over Labor Day Weekend. Three stages of entertainment with national headliners, 160+ craft vendors, 30+ food vendors, kids activity area, indoor artisan shows, large carnival, kids' game area, and special attractions!	Stumptown Park Matthews, NC Fri 8/31/18 at 6pm-10pm Sat 9/1/18 at 9am-9pm Sun 9/2/18 at 12am-9pm Mon 9/3/18 at 9am-5pm
Sports: Soccer Richmond Kickers at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Sat 9/8/18 Sat 9/8/18 at 7pm
Sports: Soccer New York Red Bulls II at Charlotte Independence	Matthews Sportsplex Matthews, NC Sat 9/22/18