Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

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

• 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.

• 10-10:45 a.m. — Tiny Tots Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Storytime, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Stuffies Around Town, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Power Up Exercise, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Sensory Play, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 11 a.m. — Katherine Johnson Day Observance Ceremony, West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Ave., Institute.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Sensory Exploration for Littles, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Story Time: Galaxy, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Wednesday Book Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 1-3 p.m. — Golden Years Bingo, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. — Storytime at the Park, Coonskin Park, Hoppy's Playground, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Drive, Charleston.

• 4-9 p.m. — Hump Day Hangout, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 4:30-6 p.m. — Tutoring Jam Sessions, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Montgomery Story Hour, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

• 5 p.m. — Adult Craft Time, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

• 5:30 p.m. — Happy Hours with Grant Jacobs, Fazio's, 1008 Bullit St., Charleston.

• 5-6 p.m. — Teen YUM Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Happy Hour with Matt Mullins, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. —  Rainbow Harvest Dinner, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kyber Kai Academy Fencing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 6:35 p.m. — Dirty Birds Toilet Paper Day, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• Noon — WV International Yeager Airport Board Meeting, Yeager Airport, 100 Airport Road, Suite 175, Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — St. Albans Feeder Schools Town Hall with KCS Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter, St. Albans High School, 2100 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Aug. 29 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: West Virginia Homeschool Convention, Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Drive, Charleston.

• Saturday, Aug. 29 — Noon.: Stonewall Jackson High School All Class Luncheon, The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. W., Dunbar.

• Saturday, Aug. 29 — 4-7 p.m.: Kegs 4 K9s, Red Carpet Lounge, 308 Elizabeth St, Charleston.