Kanawha County, W.Va.
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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
- 9 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston..
- 10 a.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
- 10:30 a.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
- 11 a.m. — Soil Testing Basic Workshop, Patriot Guardens Urban Farm, 131 Perkins Ave., Dunbar.
- 11 a.m. — Urban Kitchen Series: Basic Canning, Base Innovations, 1001 Smith St., Charleston.
- Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 3-6 p.m. — Clothes Closet Ministry, Grace Bible Church, 600 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
- 5 p.m. — Biddy Ball Practice, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
- 5:30 p.m. — Community Means Collaboration Community Cafe, Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
- 5:30 p.m. — January Green Drinks, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
- 5:30-8 p.m. — Meet Up West Virginia, WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — U16 Boys Academy Tryouts, Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
- 6 p.m. — Live Music With Matt Green, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
- 6 p.m. — Teen Basketball Night, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Youth Movie Night, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
- 6:30 p.m. — Zumba, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 6-7:30 p.m. — Charleston Mutual Aid Fair, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
- 6:30 p.m. — Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creative Power, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
- 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
- 7:30 p.m. — Beginner West Coast Swing, American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.
Upcoming
- Friday, Jan. 23 — 7 p.m.: WinterJam 2026, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
- Friday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 25 — Various times: West Virginia Hunting & Fishing Show, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
- Saturday, Jan. 24 — 11 a.m.: Third Annual Chili Cook-off & Cornhole Tournament, Alum Creek Alliance, 1313 Sandplant Road, South Charleston.
Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. Know of something happening in Kanawha County that you'd like to share with readers? Send event info and contact details to ramsburgreports@gmail.com to be featured in a future calendar.
