- TripBuzz found 123 things to do with kids in or near Matthews, North Carolina, including 108 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Charlotte, Rock Hill and Huntersville.
- From Monkey Joe's to AMF Carolina Lanes, the Matthews area offers 68 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- Only 25 minutes from Charlotte, Matthews, NC has received many accolades, including one of the top ten best places to live in NC and one of the top ten best suburbs in the U.S. Recreation is important to the residents of Matthews, which is why visitors will find a number of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at a variety of clean parks.
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Three hours of paintball on outdoor fields includes paintballs to share and rental of markers, masks, and air tanks
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Monkey Joe's is an indoor play place and party destination that features a wide array of safe, active play areas for kids. The facility welcomes walk-ins, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
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With 56 lanes for open bowling and 20 reserved for teams, AMF Carolina Lanes is one of the largest recreational venues in Matthews. Additional amenities include racing simulators, billiards, shuffleboard, arcade games and concessions lounge.
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Offering a big-screen experience on a small budget, Cinemark Movies 10 shows already released movies for a smaller ticket price. The theater boasts 10 screens, closed captioning and assistive listening and has 3D capability.
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Stallings Park gets high marks from community members for its use of recreational space. The park boasts a splash pad, walking trails, three playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic spaces and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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With 265 acres amid woods and a lake, the Colonel Francis Beatty Park has something for all outdoor enthusiasts. Amenities include athletic fields and courts, horseshoe pits, multiple shelters, playgrounds, nature trails, and boating areas.
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The Matthews Heritage Museum is located in the 1880 Massey-Clark House. As one of the oldest buildings in the area, it features galleries that take visitors back in time, and adults and children can enjoy interactive and educational activities.
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Woodlands and water features create a bucolic atmosphere at Squirrel Lake Park. Its 29 acres encompass two shelters, grill areas, playground and swings, horseshoe pit, walking trails, fishing pond, and a 12-hole disc golf course.
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A public gym and athletics facility, the Crews Recreation Center features basketball courts, tennis and racquetball areas, and other sports facilities. The Center hosts a variety of programs, including senior women's basketball.
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A wilderness feel characterizes Idlewild Road Park, which spans 125 acres of woodlands and open grass areas. The development provides a 1.5 acre nature trail, two softball fields, a playground and picnic shelters with tables.
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Stumptown Park sits on one acre of downtown land in Matthews. Reminiscent of a town green, it hosts a performance stage, grill and picnic area, small playground and sand volleyball court for pickup games.