Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 6, 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 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet.

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

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers 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.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.

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

• 6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Hidden In Plain Sight: Youth Substance Abuse Workshop, Lisa Curry Annex Building, 12316 MacCorkle Ave., Chesapeake.

• 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 p.m. — Live Music: Pewee Hobbs & The Kanawha Valley Boys, Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — The Wilson Project, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

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

• 6:30 p.m. — Taproom Bingo, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

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

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

• 7-9 p.m. — City Center Live Presents Get in Line (Dancing), City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — Folklore Presents: Minor Swing Album Release with Name in Progress, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

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

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

Today at Multifest

• 3 p.m. — Vendors Open, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 4-8 p.m. — Kids Zone, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Multicultural Parade "Rep Your Culture," Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Opening Ceremony, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Cultural Presentations, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 6:30-9 p.m. — Southern Soul Trailride Theme Night, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — City Center Live Presents Get in Line (Dancing), City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — Live Music: Three Piece Suit, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 9:15 p.m. — Live Music: Lamar Brace, Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, Commission Courtroom, 407 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 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

• Saturday, Aug. 8 — 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: St. Albans Card & Memorabillia Show, The Venue at the Loop, 66 Sixth Ave., St. Albans.

• Saturday, Aug. 8 — 11 a.m.: Wheelin' for ALS, Charleston Moose, 2805 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Saturday, Aug. 8 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kids' Summer Bash, FamilyCare Health Center, 116 Hills Plaza, Charleston.

• Saturday, Aug. 8 — 6-10 p.m.: Ren Faire Rave, The Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.