Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Aug. 12, 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.-1 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Coonskin Park, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Drive, Charleston.
- 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 a.m. — Storytime, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Women's Bible Study with Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, Tudor's Biscuit World, 2503 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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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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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Sensory Play, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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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 a.m.-Noon — Story Time: Fish-On, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.
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2-3 p.m. — Read to the Dog, 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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2:30-3:30 p.m. — Storytime at the Park, Coonskin Park, Hoppy's Playground, 375 Henry 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 p.m. — Montgomery Story Hour, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Otis Laury Food Film Festival Featuring "To Dye For," Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., 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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6-7:30 p.m. — Wednesday Bible Study, St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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6-10 p.m. — Summerfest with The Detonators & Nonfriction, South Charleston Criel Mound, 301 Seventh Ave., South 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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6:35 p.m. — Nerd Night with the Dirty Birds, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris 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. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Spark of Life & More, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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3:30 p.m. — Charleston Urban Renewal Authority, CURA Office, 815 Quarrier St., Suite 244, Charleston.
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7 p.m. — South Charleston Municipal Planning Committee, City Hall, Council Chambers, 401 D St., South Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, Aug. 14 — 5-7 p.m.: Happy Hours with Massing and Here KeKe, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston. (Note: Friday Night A/V Club Film Showcase follows at 7:30 p.m. at Park Place Cinemas)
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Saturday, Aug. 15 — 7 p.m.: The Esquires Beach Party, Beni Kedem Shriners, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 15 — 7-10 p.m.: The Status Quo WTSQ 88.1 Anniversary Party, Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.
