- The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Matthews, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Recreation Centers and Hiking Trails.
- From Stallings Park to Four Mile Creek Greenway - Matthews, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Matthews and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Charlotte and Huntersville.
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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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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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Located near Charlotte, the newly renovated Carolina Cinemas provides an upscale film experience for moviegoers. Patrons can view digitally presented, first-run films from reclining leather seats while enjoying craft beer, wine and gourmet food items.
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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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A multipurpose entertainment and recreation facility, the Matthews Community Center was originally constructed as a public school in the early 1900s. The center now hosts a wide variety of events, and houses the Fullwood Theatre.
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4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Extreme Ice Center is an ice skating facility. Attractions include ice skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and ballet. Extreme Ice Center also offers ice skating lessons for all age groups and hosts hockey summer camps.
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Kate's Skating Rink has theme nights that entire families can enjoy, and it often becomes crowded as a result of its popularity. In between skating, guests can also purchase food to stay energized.
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Part of the Stone Theatres movie theater chain, Sun Valley 14 is a cinema multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies. The theater offers plush leather seats, and features discount matinees.
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The Regal Stonecrest Cinemas 22 is a large multiplex theater featuring first-run movies with full digital projection in all auditoriums. The cinema also has full stadium seating, offers 3D and IMAX films, and has a cafe and snack bar.
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4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Wise Acres Organic Strawberry Farm is a family-owned berry farm that welcomes visitors and allows them to pick their own berries. The farm also offers pumpkins and squash, and has entertainment attractions like a hayride and corn maze.
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Featuring 32 lanes, Ten Park Lanes is a traditional bowling center with a restaurant, a bar and live music. The center also offers arcade games and shuffleboard tables along with birthday party and private event hosting.