Community Events

St. Matthews Community Festival in Brown Park

Second Saturday in June
Time: Noon-4:00p.m.

This festival is held in June, features a stage show including N2It Entertainment. A Petting Zoo, pony rides and hayrides are also enjoyed. The “Make It Take It” craft tent offers take home craft projects. The Tumblebus brings smiles to the kids every time. Challenge Zone is always a big hit with the rock climbing wall, a bungee run and inflatable bouncies. Children can have their faces painted and win prizes at our game station. It is a fun filled day that is entirely free to everyone. Food concessions and fund-raising efforts are offered by local service groups. Sponsorships are available to our members for this event. Sponsor and have a booth to display your business.

Light Up St. Matthews in Brown Park

Date:  First Saturday in December
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

The St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce largest festival is the annual Light Up Brown Park. “Light Up” features N2It Entertainment,  letters to Santa, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, petting zoo, Ronald McDonald, cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider and much, much more. At 6:00 pm the switch is thrown and Brown Park “Light Up” with thousands and thousands of lights. And…it’s all FREE! Sponsorships are available to our members for this event.

Halloween in Brown Park

Date: Saturday before Halloween
Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

This special event in October is a community favorite, attracting over 3000 children and countless adults – and best of all, it’s FREE, too! The festival offers music, games, and attractions such as hayrides, petting zoo and trick-or-treating through our “haunted forest.” Children and families meander through the park collecting goodies from the businesses which are set up along the way, awaiting the little “ghosts” & “goblins” with treats and surprises.