Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9:30 a.m.-Noon — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

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

• 10 a.m. — Mini Melodies, Coffee With a Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

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

• 10-11 a.m. — Ladies During the Civil War, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — ACIL Mobile Office, Dr. Lisa E. Curry Memorial Annex, Chesapeake Town Hall, 12404 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Chesapeake.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Storytime, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 10:30-11:15 a.m. — PBS Dinosaur Train Storytime, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Sensory Play, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 11 a.m. — Life is Calling: CaptionCall Event, Dr. Lisa E. Curry Memorial Annex, Chesapeake Town Hall, 12404 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Chesapeake.

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — America 250th Birthday Party, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

• Noon-1 p.m. — Walk with a Doc, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Noon-3 p.m. — America 250 Quilt Craft, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 1-2 p.m. — Healthy Brains Crafternoon, Kanawha County Public Libray, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 1-2 p.m. — Stuffed Animal Workshop, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 1-6:30 p.m. — America's 250th Birthday Bash, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. — 250th American Birthday Bash, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 4-9 p.m. — Hump Day Hangout, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 4:30-6 p.m. — Tutoring Jam Sessions, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Orthodox & More, Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Bible Study, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Live Music with Jordan Dyer, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Live Music with Roger Rabalais, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kyber Kai Academy Fencing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Jimmy Callahan's Summer Shandy, Shawnee Sports Complex, 19 Salango Way, Dunbar.

• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — USA Soccer vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Quantum Sports Center, 419 58th St. S.E., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 7:15-9 p.m. — Free Family Pool Party, Nitro City Pool, 1600 Park Ave., Nitro. 

• 8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, July 4 — 10 a.m.: South Charleston 1976 Time Capsule Opening Celebration, South Charleston City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

• Saturday, July 4 — 9:45 p.m.: Charleston Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza, various locations (Haddad Riverfront Park, Magic Island and the West Virginia State Capitol), Charleston.

• Sunday, July 5 — 9:30 p.m.: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals Drone Show, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.