It's Independence Day weekend — the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America's 250th Birthday — as well as the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. It goes without saying that there's plenty to do around the region. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, July 3

Music

  • MATTHEW MALINOSKI: Noon. Free. Part of the American 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • DWEDEE & CHARLIE MURPHY: 1:30 p.m. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • HOT JAZZ OF CHARLESTON: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the American 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MARK PRICE: 4 p.m. Free. Part of the American 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • PHILIP BOWEN: 6:30 p.m. Free. Part of the American 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • ALABAMA: 7:30 p.m. Free. Part of the American 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • STEVE HIMES: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • MONTELL JORDAN: 7:45 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BOW WOW: 8:15 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BOBBY BROWN: 8:50 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • THE SETTLEMENT: 9 p.m. $5 cover. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THOMAS JUDE & GRACE CAMPBELL: 9 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

America 250 Capital City Celebration

  • STATE CAPITOL TOUR: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Tours every half hour. Enter from the west wing. Capitol Complex, Capitol Lower Rotunda, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MIDWAY EATS & TREATS: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Culture Center Lawn, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • ARTISAN MARKET: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Plaza, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: MATTHEW MALINOSKI: Noon. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: HOT JAZZ OF CHARLESTON: 2 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: MARK PRICE: 4 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: PHILIP BOWEN: 6:30 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: ALABAMA: 7:30 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LIBERTY & LIGHTS SHOW: 9-10 p.m. Free. Shows every 15 minutes. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL BOAT RIDES: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets $10-$17. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • ALL FIRED UP: Noon-3:30 p.m. Free. Young chefs battle it out to see who can cook the best backyard BBQ. This is a family-friendly event. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

  • NAVIGATING NOSTALGIA – THE REGATTA THROUGH THE YEARS EXHIBIT: Noon-8 p.m. Four Points at Sheraton, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • WESBANCO FAMILY FUN ZONE: Noon-5:30 p.m. Free. Face painting, water slide, foam machine, bouncy castle, Young Entrepreneurs Market, children’s presentations and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

  • GAMBILL AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL: Noon-10 p.m. $30 unlimited ride wristband, or $1.25 per ride ticket. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL FIRST MATE’S DINNER CRUISE: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets $38-$48. Includes dinner, coffee, tea, water and soda. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL ADMIRAL’S DINNER CRUISE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $52-$62. Includes a prime rib steak dinner, a second entree, two sides, salad, rolls, and dessert. Coffee, tea, water, and soda are included, with a cash bar available. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: MONTELL JORDAN: 7:45 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BOW WOW: 8:15 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BOBBY BROWN: 8:50 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Etc.

  • APPALACHIAN OUTLAW TRAILS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Food trucks, family-friendly activities and more. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1900 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • CHARLESTON AMPUTEE JULY MEETUP: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Whether you’re a new amputee, a long-time limb loss survivor, a caregiver, family member, or friend, you’re invited to connect with others who understand the journey. Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

  • MONTGOMERY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 6 p.m. Free. Fireworks, vendors, food, live music, free ice cream and more. Third Avenue, Montgomery.

  • KNITTING, CROCHETING & NEEDLEWORK GROUP: 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring your favorite needle art projects and join other local artisans for fellowship. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • FESTIVE BRIM & BRUSH WORKSHOP: 7-9 p.m. $69 per person. Learn to paint a beautiful floral flag design on your very own hat — just in time for the July 4th festivities. Curate Designs, 68 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • FREEDOM CELEBRATION: 7-9 p.m. Free. Family-friendly 4th of July event for the entire community. Includes free food, ice cream, foam cannon, fireworks spectacular and more. Maranatha Church, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

Saturday, July 4

Music

  • WOODBINE: Noon. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • TWO ROOMMATES: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BEEN FISHIN’: 4 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD BAND: 5 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LITA FORD: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BUGSWRRRLD: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BRET MICHAELS: 8:15 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 10 p.m. $10 cover. Featuring Coke and Redrum, Civil Disgust, and Gasser. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

America 250 Capital City Celebration

  • STATE CAPITOL TOUR: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Tours every half hour. Enter from the west wing. Capitol Complex, Capitol Lower Rotunda, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MIDWAY EATS & TREATS: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Culture Center Lawn, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • ARTISAN MARKET: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Plaza, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: WOODBINE: Noon. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: TWO ROOMATES: 2 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BEEN FISHIN’: 4 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD BAND: 5 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • AMERICA 250 CEREMONY: 6 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LIBERTY & LIGHTS SHOW: 9-10 p.m. Free. Shows every 15 minutes. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

  • 2026 FIRECRACKER 5K WALK/RUN: 8-10 a.m. $45 adults, $25 youth (ages 11-18), children age 10 and under free. Fundraiser for the Laurance Jones, III Childhood Language Center. Run, walk, or ride a bike. Family-friendly. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • WIENER DOG RACES: 10 a.m. Free. Includes wiener dog races and a costume contest. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL BOAT RIDES: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets $10-$17. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • HOT DOG EATING CONTEST: 11 a.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • WESBANCO FAMILY FUN ZONE: Noon-5:30 p.m. Free. Face painting, water slide, foam machine, bouncy castle, Young Entrepreneurs Market, children’s presentations and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

  • NAVIGATING NOSTALGIA – THE REGATTA THROUGH THE YEARS EXHIBIT: Noon-8 p.m. Four Points at Sheraton, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • GAMBILL AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL: Noon-10 p.m. $30 unlimited ride wristband, or $1.25 per ride ticket. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MARDI GRAS FUNERAL PARADE: 1:30 p.m. Free. Capitol Street, Charleston.

  • STERNWHEEL SLAMBOREE: 4 p.m. Free. Regatta Pro Wrestling returns to Haddad Riverfront Park on July 4th for an afternoon of intense in-ring action. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL FIRST MATE’S DINNER CRUISE: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets $38-$48. Includes dinner, coffee, tea, water and soda. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: LITA FORD: 7 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISE: 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets $85. Includes a prime rib served dinner buffet along with a front row seat to the fireworks show for the Charleston Regatta. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BRET MICHAELS: 8:15 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 9:30 p.m. Free. Fireworks from three locations: Haddad Riverfront Park, Magic Island, and the West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston.

Etc.

  • FREE 4TH OF JULY BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. Free community breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage and ham casseroles, biscuits, homemade gravy, fried potatoes, fried apples, grits, fruit, cereal, and beverages. Open to everyone. Carry out available. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

  • SOAP BOX DERBY LEGACY & ROUND BOTTOM MEET: 9 a.m. $50 gate fee per race. Two-day meet. Saturday includes open track and double elimination. The winner takes the gate fee. Little Creek Park, 99 Fairway Drive, South Charleston.

  • SOUTH CHARLESTON 1976 TIME CAPSULE OPENING CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. Free. South Charleston City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

  • C&O HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT THE ST. ALBANS DEPOT: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Albans Depot, 400 Fourth Ave., St Albans.

  • APPALACHIAN OUTLAW TRAILS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Food trucks, family-friendly activities and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1900 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • JULY 4TH DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring a potluck dish if you are able. Bring an instrument if you have one, or use one of the extras available. Attendees can walk to the river to watch the fireworks or stay on the lawn. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston.

  • CHARLESTON INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA: 9:30 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta and America 250 Capitol City Celebration. Fireworks from three locations: Haddad Riverfront Park, Magic Island, and the West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston.

Sunday, July 5

Music

  • JIM & VALERIE GABEHART: Noon. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • JORDAN DYER TRIO: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BRONCO JUNCTION: 4 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • SASHA COLETTE: 5 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BRETT MAHON: 6 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VERTICAL HORIZON: 6:45 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • THE MARSHALL TICKER BAND: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the America 250 Capital City Celebration. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • TONIC: 8 p.m. Free. Part of the Sternwheel Regatta. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

America 250 Capitol City Celebration

  • STATE CAPITOL TOUR: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Tours every half hour. Enter from the west wing. Capitol Complex, Capitol Lower Rotunda, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MIDWAY EATS & TREATS: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Culture Center Lawn, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • ARTISAN MARKET: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Plaza, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: JIM & VALERIE GABEHART: Noon. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: JORDAN DYER TRIO: 2 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BRONCO JUNCTION: 4 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: SASHA COLETTE: 5 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Big Wheel Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: BRETT MAHON: 6 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: THE MARSHALL TICKER BAND: 7 p.m. Free. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • LIBERTY & LIGHTS SHOW: 9-10 p.m. Free. Shows every 15 minutes. Capitol Complex, Boulevard Stage, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL BOAT RIDES: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets $10-$17. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • REGATTA CAR SHOW: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Onsite registration begins at 9 a.m., and the public is welcome to attend starting at 10 a.m. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE: 11 a.m. Free to watch. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • SENSORY CARNIVAL: 11 a.m.-Noon. $1.25 per ride ticket. The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is partnering with The Arc of The Three Rivers and Best Case Scenario to create a carnival experience built for individuals with sensory sensitivities, IDD, autism, and anyone who deserves a day of fun without the overwhelm. Includes reduced noise levels, quiet calming spaces, and no flashing lights. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • WESBANCO FAMILY FUN ZONE: Noon-5:30 p.m. Free. Face painting, water slide, foam machine, bouncy castle, Young Entrepreneurs Market, children’s presentations and more. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

  • NAVIGATING NOSTALGIA – THE REGATTA THROUGH THE YEARS EXHIBIT: Noon-8 p.m. Four Points at Sheraton, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • GAMBILL AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL: Noon-10 p.m. $30 unlimited ride wristband, or $1.25 per ride ticket. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • STERNWHEEL BOAT RACES: 1 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FIRE PARADE: 2 p.m. Free. Virginia Street, Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL FIRST MATE’S DINNER CRUISE: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets $38-$48. Includes dinner, coffee, tea, water and soda. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: VERTICAL HORIZON: 6:45 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • VALLEY GEM STERNWHEEL DRONE SHOW DINNER CRUISE: 7-10 p.m. Tickets $90. This three-hour cruise includes a Captain's Buffett Dinner and the Regatta's Drone Show. Board at Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CONCERT: TONIC: 8 p.m. Free. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • WVU MEDICINE THOMAS HOSPITALS DRONE SHOW: 9:30 p.m. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Etc.

  • SOAP BOX DERBY LEGACY & ROUND BOTTOM MEET: 9 a.m. $50 gate fee per race. Two-day meet. Sunday features double elimination. The winner takes the gate fee. Little Creek Park, 99 Fairway Drive, South Charleston.

  • FARRIER APPRECIATION WEEK EVENT: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join Circle B Stables for Farrier Appreciation Week on July 5. Enjoy horseshoes, crafts, and more. Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • APPALACHIAN OUTLAW TRAILS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Food trucks, family-friendly activities and more. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1900 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • SUMMER NIGHTS PAINT PARTY: 2 p.m. $30 per person, all materials included. Create a 16×20 summer-themed painting on gallery-wrapped canvas. Kita Modern Japanese, 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., South Charleston.