Ames Street Marketplace

10/20/2026

Halloween fun is creeping in, and we've got a full week of reasons to stop by!

🧟 Zombie Daze is bringing some spooky fun to Ames St. Marketplace!

🎶 Live music, Trivia, karaoke, and plenty of entertainment throughout the week.

🍻 Grab a craft b**r at Carolina B**r Temple or a craft cocktail at The Back Corner.

🎲 Game nights, weekly tournaments, and more at Trailside Games & Hobbies.

🍦 Stop by Two Scoops Creamery for something sweet, and check out all your local favorites while you're here!

🎃 CannaBuddy: Scream & Save this October with 20% off THCa flower, October 18–24! In-store only.

Whether you're coming for the Halloween festivities or just looking for a fun night out, there's something happening for everyone.

👉 Swipe through for the full October 20–26 lineup and make your plans!

📍 Ames St. Marketplace | Downtown Matthews, NC

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10/15/2026

Your weekend plans just got a whole lot better! 🍂🎶🍻

There’s plenty happening around Ames St. Marketplace, and we’ve got a little something for everyone!

🎶 Live music to keep the good times rolling
🍷 Mead tasting and seasonal drink specials
🎨 A pottery workshop to get creative
🎵 Music Bingo and more fun at The Back Corner
🛍️ Mash-Up Market on Saturday, featuring local vendors and unique finds
🎲 Games, craft b**r, and plenty of reasons to stick around!

Whether you're stopping by for a quick drink, shopping local, or making a whole afternoon of it, there's always something happening at Ames St.!

👉 Swipe through to see what's coming up, and make some plans with us!

📍 Ames St. Marketplace | Downtown Matthews

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10/13/2026

A little something to sip on while you make your plans for the week.

Start with a cocktail from The Back Corner, then stick around because Ames St. Marketplace has another packed week ahead!

🎃 Tuesday: Halloween Trivia kicks off at 6:30 PM!

🍷 Wednesday: W**e Wednesday, a special mead tasting with Superstition Meadery, Music Bingo, and Ales & Trails!

🎨 Thursday: Get creative with Toasted Clay Co.'s pottery class, enjoy Open Mic Night, and check out the featured craft b**rs from Dancing Gnome and Civil Society.

🍻 Friday: Kick off Charlotte Craft B**r Week at Carolina B**r Temple, followed by live music from Shannon Lee!

🛍️ Saturday: The Mashup Market returns from 1–5 PM, plus live music from Nate Randall and Curbside Prophet!

And that's just a taste of what's happening! From game nights and food trucks to local shopping and live entertainment, there's something for everyone.

👉 Swipe through for the full weekly lineup and make your plans!

10/09/2026

There’s always something to discover at Ames St. Marketplace.

Grab a craft b**r at Carolina B**r Temple, find your next favorite game at Trailside, treat yourself at Two Scoops, stop by CannaBuddy, or settle in for a cocktail at The Back Corner. 🍺🎲🍦🍸

Five local spots, all under one roof — plus events happening throughout the week.

Come hang out, explore, and see what’s happening at Ames St. Marketplace! 👋

📍Matthews, NC

10/06/2026

Spooky season has made its way to Ames St. Marketplace! 🕷️🎃 And Trailside Games & Hobbies is definitely getting into the spirit. 👻🎲

We’ve got another full week ahead with Trivia, W**e Wednesday, Ales & Trails, w**e tasting, karaoke, live music, game nights, hockey, food trucks, and more!

A few highlights this week: 🌀 Trailside Gold Rush takes over Thursday night, 🏒 catch the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 🎤 Stevie Ray Gates is live Friday night, and 🎶 Saturday brings TWO rounds of live music with Avery Creek in the afternoon and Possum at night.

Plus, El Jarocho is here all week when you need something to eat between all the fun. 🌮
👉 Swipe through for the full daily lineup and make your plans!

📍 Ames St. Marketplace | Matthews, NC

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

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Fall flavors have officially entered the chat. 🎃🍂

The Back Corner is pouring up the season with Pump Up the Jam, Headless Horseman, and the Great Pumpkin Old Fashioned — and that’s just the start of another packed week at Ames St. Marketplace!

From Trivia and W**e Wednesday to karaoke, live music, game nights, food trucks, and more, there’s plenty happening all week long.

📍 215 N. Ames St., Matthews, NC

09/25/2026

Fall looks pretty good from The Back Corner. 🍂🍸

Meet Pump Up The Jam — one of the fall cocktails bringing all the cozy seasonal vibes to Ames St. Marketplace.

Come grab a seat, sip something new, and stay awhile. Your fall cocktail era starts here. ✨

📍 The Back Corner at Ames St. Marketplace | Matthews, NC

09/22/2026

Fall is officially on the menu at Ames St. Marketplace. 🍂🍸

Start with Pump Up The Jam, one of the fall cocktails at The Back Corner, then swipe to see what’s happening around Ames St. this week.

Wednesday is packed with W**e Wednesday, a w**e tasting, Music Bingo, Ales & Trails, and Dungeons & Dragons. Thursday keeps it going with Karaoke, Free Play Pinball, a craft b**r feature, THC Thursday, and the Shades of Divinity private label release. Then we’re rolling right into the weekend with live music, games, food trucks, and Oktoberfest on Saturday! 🍻🎶

Swipe through for the full lineup and make your plans. 👉

📍 Ames St. Marketplace | Matthews, NC

09/19/2026

The Mash-Up Market is taking over Ames St. Marketplace this Saturday from 1–5 PM! Come shop small and support local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, jewelry, candles, clothing, home décor, bath & body products, and more.

And there’s plenty happening while you shop: grab something from the food truck, enjoy live music, stop in for a craft b**r or fall cocktail, and explore everything Ames St. Marketplace has to offer.

✨ Mash-Up Market | 1–5 PM
🎶 Ephraim Sommers | 12–3 PM
🌮 El Jarocho | 1–9 PM
🎲 Lorcana Weekly Play | 7 PM
🎶 Memory Arcade | 7–10 PM

Come shop, eat, sip, listen, and hang out with us in Downtown Matthews!