Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, July 2, 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 1-2 p.m. — Adult Book Club, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

• 2 p.m. — Red, White & United: Youth Clinic & 6v6 Tournament, Cato Park, 200 Baker Lane, Charleston.

• 3-4 p.m. — Hour of Code Jr.: Intro to Scratch, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — America 250 Fourth of July Birthday Storytime, Glasgow Branch Library, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

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

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Teen Minecraft Minigame Tourney, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Pantry, Bogeys Driving Range, 150 Riverview Drive, Tornado.

• 6-7 p.m. — Hour of Code Jr.: Intro to Scratch, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 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. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-8:15 p.m. — Movie Night Featuring "Star Wars," South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

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

• 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Cross Lanes Fiction Addiction, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

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

• 7 p.m. — Appalachian Championship Wrestling: Don't Stop Believin', Buffalo Wild Wings, 70 Nitro Market Place Blvd., Cross Lanes.

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

• 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.

America 250 Capital City Celebration

• 5 p.m.  — Concert: The Local Honeys, Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5-8 p.m.  — State Capitol Tour, Capitol Complex, Capitol Lower Rotunda, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston. (Enter from west wing; tours every half hour)

• 5-10 p.m.  — Midway Eats & Treats, Capitol Complex, Culture Center Lawn, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5-10 p.m.  — Artisan Market, Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Plaza, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m.  — Concert: Bob Thompson, Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m.  — Concert: Rylee Bapst, Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 9-10 p.m.  — Liberty & Lights Show, Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.  (Shows every 15 minutes)

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Valley Gem Sternwheel Sightseeing Cruise, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Noon-5 p.m. — Navigating Nostalgia: The Regatta Through the Years Exhibit, Four Points at Sheraton, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Noon-5:30 p.m. — WesBanco Family Fun Zone, City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

• Noon-10:30 p.m. — Carnival, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 4:30 p.m. — Valley Gem Sternwheel First Mate's Dinner Cruise, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — Melissa Etheridge, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m.  — Valley Gem Sterwheel Admiral's Dinner Cruise, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 8:45 p.m.  — Wynonna Judd, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston

Today's Public Meetings

• 7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

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

Upcoming

• Friday, July 3 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Charleston Amputee July Meetup, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• Saturday, July 4 — 8 a.m.: Childhood Language Center Firecracker 5K, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

• Sunday, July 5 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Regatta Car Show, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.