Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, July 8, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9:30 a.m.-Noon — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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10 a.m. — "Healing for America" Tent Revival Set Up, Bill Wells Community Park, Marmet.
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10 a.m. — Mini Melodies, Coffee With a Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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10-10:45 a.m. — Tiny Tots Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10-11:30 a.m. — Cross of Grace Lutheran Church's Women's Bible Study, Tudor's Biscuit World, 2503 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Storytime, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Unearth Storytime, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Power Up Exercise, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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11 a.m. — Camp Day (Dirty Birds vs. Long Island Ducks), GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
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11-11:30 a.m. — A Craft for Small Hands, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Unearth Playtime, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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11 a.m.-Noon — Story Time: Box Turtle, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.
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1-2:30 p.m. — Dino-Mite Afternoon Movie, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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1-3 p.m. — Do You Dig Dinosaurs?, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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2-4 p.m. — Adult Crafternoon, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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2-4 p.m. — Patriotic Picture Bingo & Prizes, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.
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4-9 p.m. — Hump Day Hangout, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.
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4:30-6 p.m. — Tutoring Jam Sessions, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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5-6 p.m. — Jack White Advanced Listening Party, Sullivan's Records, 613 Lee St. E., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Line Dancing, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Bible Study, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6:30-7:30 p.m. — Spies of the Bible Kids Summer Program, Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.
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6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kyber Kai Academy Fencing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
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6:30-9:30 p.m. — Jimmy Callahan's Summer Shandy, Shawnee Sports Complex, 19 Salango Way, Dunbar.
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7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Live Music with Wesley Saylor, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — West Coast Swing Beginners Series, VFW Post 6418, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.
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8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Tri State College Softball Summer Games #2, South Charleston High School, 1 Eagle Way, South Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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8:30 a.m. — Charleston Firemen's Pension Board, Charleston Fire Department, 808 Virginia St. W., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — South Charleston Municipal Planning Commission, City Hall, Council Chambers, 401 D St., South Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12 — Various times: CharCon 2026, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12 — Various times: Alban Arts Center Presents "Parade," Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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Friday, July 10 — 6:30 p.m.: Live on the Levee Featuring Cris Jacobs with Special Guest The Local Honeys, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
