Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, July 9, 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.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Dirty Birds Storytime, 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.

• 1-6 p.m. — Red Cross Blood Drive, Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.

• 2-3 p.m. — Hour of Code Jr., Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

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

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Unearth Your Story: Writing Workshop with Prof. Sara Henning, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Josh Stowers, Bogey's Driving Range, 150 Riverview Drive, Tornado.

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Lo Jam, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Matthew Hill, Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Animals After Dark, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 6-7 p.m. — History Alive! with Thomas Ingles, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 6-7 p.m. — Hour of Code Jr., 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 p.m. — Minecraft Minigame Tourney, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-7 p.m. — The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Wholesome Bites Cookbook Club, 312 Fourth Ave., South 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.

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

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

• 6:30-9 p.m. — WVU Mountaineer Fan Club, Harding's Family Restaurant, 2772 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Half & Half: Tail & Road Sunset Hike, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

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

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Live Music with Scott Fields, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

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

• 9 p.m. — Live Music with Matt Malinoski, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. 

Today's Public Meetings

• 4 p.m. — Charleston Public Art Commission, City Service Center Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission, Spring Hil Cemetery, Administration Building Conference Room, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

Upcoming

• Friday, July 10 — 5-8 p.m.: Nitro Antique Car Cruze In, Nitro City Hall, 2009 20th St., Nitro.

• Saturday, July 11 — 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: CLUMC Car Show, Cross Lanes United Methodist Church, 5320 Frontier Drive, Cross Lanes.

• Saturday, July 11  — 7-10 p.m.: West Side Jamboree, Pythian Building, 211 Tennessee Ave., Charleston.