Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Aug. 17, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 9 a.m. — Walk with a View, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• 9:30 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Kanawha Mall, 5707 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• 11 a.m. — Patriot Guardans 12-Week Small Business Series: Week 2 - Business Planning, Base Innovations, 1001 Smith St., Charleston.

• 1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 2-3:30 p.m. — Sew Much Fun Sewing Class, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 5:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Table Tennis League (Open to All), North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Adult Book Club Featuring "Take Me To Your Leader" by Neil Degrasse Tyson, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Create & Chill for Teens, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 6-7 p.m. — Teen Time: Tape Resist Paintings, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Great Decisions, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Board Game Night, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Adult Basketball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 5:15 p.m. — Charleston Public Safety Committee, City Hall, Third Floor AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Charleston Ordinance & Rules Committee, City Hall, Third Floor AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Dunbar Finance Meeting, City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

• 6:30 p.m. — Charleston Finance Committee, City Hall, Third Floor AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — St. Albans City Council Meeting, McKinley Recreation Center Cafeteria, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, Third Floor Council Chambers, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 7 p.m. — Dunbar City Council Meeting, City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

• 7:30 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Marmet.

Upcoming

• Wednesday, Aug. 19 — 6:30 p.m.: Civil War Wednesdays, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farsnworth Drive, Charleston.

• Wednesday, Aug. 19 — 7 p.m.: Three Things 3D - Dan, Dave & The Delegate, John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center, 279 Piedmont Road, Charleston.

• Thursday, Aug. 20 — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Let's Get Cooking, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.