Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, June 18, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 10-10:45 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Pedals & Pixels: A Family Esport Experience, Element Edge, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston. 

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Toy Story Day, Sugar Shenanigans LLC, 14 Bank St., Nitro. 

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Father's Day Craft, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Let's Get Cooking with Chef Paul Smith, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• Noon-3 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, in lot across from Smokehouse, 1549 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• 1-2 p.m. — Katherine Johnson, The Girl Who Loved to Count, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 1-2 p.m. — Sissonville Book Club, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 3-4:30 p.m. — Ancient World Escape Room, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Rainbow Suncatchers, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Unearth Your Story: Writing Workshop with Prof. Sara Henning, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6 p.m. — First Anniversary Flower Arrangement Class, KCR Floral Studio, 906 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — West Virginia-Themed Trivia Night, Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

• 6-7 p.m. — Katherine Johnson, The Girl Who Loved to Count, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Fireside Chat with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Exhibit & Convention Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — Taproom Bingo, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main Street, Clendenin.

• 6:30-8 p.m. — Summer Family Ride Series, John's Cyclery, 309 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• 6:30-8 p.m. — Summer Family Ride Series, John's Cyclery, 309 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• 6:30-8 p.m. — "Speakeasy of Murder" Dinner Theater Presented by River Valley Arts, Montgomery Community Center, 612 Third Ave., Montgomery.

• 7 p.m. — The Charleston Rogues, Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — James McMurtry & The Martial Law Review, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Little Theater, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Stormtoker and Crop, Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine, Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke with DJ Zach, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — The Empty Glass Live Retro Rock/Indie/Emo Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's USA Cycling Pro Road Championship Events

• 4-9 p.m. — Arts Amplified Bike City Stage, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — V100 Block Party, corner of Hale and Quarrier Streets, Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — Women Elite Criterium, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 8 p.m. — Men Elite Criterium, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8:45 a.m. — Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) Board Meeting, KRT Office, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, June 20 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: West Virginia Day Celebration, West Virginia Culture Center, Capitol Complex,1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Saturday, June 20 — 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Chicago Live in Concert, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Sunday, June 21  — 3-6 p.m.: West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Garden Party, South Charleston Farmers Market, 4008 Maccorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.