Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-10:30 a.m. — Baby & Me Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Baby Playgroup, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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11 a.m.-Noon — Senior Silver Sneakers, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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3:30-4:30 p.m. — Taste Test Tuesday, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5-9 p.m. — Fusing Jewelry Class, Amanda's Glass Art, 3814 1/2 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Weekly Cemetery Walk & Run, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.
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5:30-6:30 p.m. — Family Campout, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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5:30-6:30 p.m. — Paige Lavoie Virtual Author Event, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Family STEM: Sensory Safari, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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6 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Rhythm & Release Yoga, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — A Novel Idea Book Club, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.
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6-7 p.m. — Living Military History: World War II - Stories from the Collapse of the Italian Royal Army, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-8:30 p.m. — Mahjong Night, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-9:30 p.m. — Magic the Gathering: Commander, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — Revival Service, Elk River Nazarene, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — Kanawha Ski & Adventure Club Munch & Mingle, Cozumel Cantina & Grill, 5930 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Sweet Charity, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Bob Thompson Band, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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10 a.m. — South Charleston Property Board Meeting, Municipal Office Building, 238 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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1 p.m. — Charleston Municipal Beautification Commission, City Services Center, Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Herbert Hoover Feeder Area Town Hall with KCS Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter, Herbert Hoover High School, 775 Husky Way, Elkview.
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6 p.m. — Montgomery City Council Meeting, Montgomery City Hall, 321 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
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7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. S., Nitro.
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7 p.m. — St. Albans Planning & Zoning, McKinley Recreation Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
Upcoming
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Saturday, Sept. 5 — 7:30-11:30 a.m.: Charleston Distance Run, West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 5 — 6 p.m.-Midnight: Labor Day Weekend Dinner & Hafli, St. George Cathedral, Conference Center Ballroom, 190 Court St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 5 — 7:30 p.m.: 2026 Ballpark Brawl (Boxing), GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
