Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, July 29, 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. — 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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10:30-11:15 a.m. — Tiny Rave 2.0, 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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11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Summer Library Club Finale with PBS Dino Train, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.
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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Wednesday Book Group, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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1-3 p.m. — Minecraft Minigame Tourney, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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2-3 p.m. — Unwind at the Library, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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2-4 p.m. — Fun Fitness Bus: Mobile Play Adventure, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.
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2-4 p.m. — Summer Library Club Kids: Unearth & Explore, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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2:30-3:30 p.m. — Storytime at the Park, Hoppy's Playground at Coonskin Park, 375 Hency C Hoppy Shores Drive, Charleston.
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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. — Teen Yum Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Bluey's Big Play, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, 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. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Happy Hour with Matt Mullins, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth 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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6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mahjong for a Mission, Tim Hogans Design Gallery, 3900 Maccorkle Ave. S.E., 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. — Rhythm Mashup Workshop & Social Dance, VFW Post 6418, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.
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7-9 p.m. — Live Music, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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8 p.m. — Chuck Fest, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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6 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Special Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.
Upcoming
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Friday, July 31 — 5-8 p.m.: Free Summer Kids Carnival, Regal Cinemas Nitro, 12 JW Drive, Cross Lanes.
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Saturday, Aug. 1 — 7 p.m.: Woody Fest 2026, Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
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Saturday, Aug. 1 — 7:30 p.m.: The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
