Unofficially, it's the last weekend of summer. And the temperatures reflect it. Whether you're looking for a Labor Day celebration or hoping to get a kick-start on spooky season, there's something for you to enjoy this weekend. From Nitro and St. Albans to Charleston and Marmet -- and everywhere in between -- here's a look at what's going on now through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, Sept. 4

Music

  • CITY CENTER LIVE HAPPY HOURS: 5-7 p.m. Free. Featuring Minor Swing. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • TRAVIS VANDAL: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

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  • DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Includes ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 912 Young St., Charleston.

  • DRUM CIRCLE: 7-10 p.m. All ages welcome. Outside food permitted. Dog friendly; animals must be on a leash. The Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • SCAREVIEW DETENTION: 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Appointment required. (Walk-in starting at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday ONLY.) Waiver must be signed before participating. Contact westsidevfd@outlook.com or call 304-727-4750 for more information and appointments. Scareview Grave Schoul, 109 High St., St. Albans.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Music

  • SOUTHERN DRAW BAND: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • HOLLER GENERALS: 7-9 p.m. Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

  • PRAISE IN THE PARK: 7-9 p.m. Free. Life Church presents an evening of worship, music, and community. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • JOE CARROL: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • POP-UP HOUSE PARTY: 9 p.m. Ages 21+. Featuring DJs Mick and Britt Wiseman. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • COOKIE QUEENS: 2:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: 5 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • 53RD ANNUAL CHARLESTON DISTANCE RUN: 7:30 a.m. $45+ per participant. A 15-mile walk/run and relay. Begin at the State Capitol, travel downtown, climb through hillside neighborhoods, cruise along Charleston's riverfront, and end at the University of Charleston. West Virginia State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8-9 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

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  • FLOW FOR ALL YOGA: 9-10 a.m. Free. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • FIRST SATURDAY TRAIL WORKDAY: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Join the Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance for the monthly First Saturday Trail Workday at Kanawha State Forest. Arrive a little early for free coffee and donuts. Kanawha State Forest, Shelter #8 Parking Lot, 7420 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • ART TAKEOVER: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Included in the price of museum entrance. Designed for visitors of all ages. Art Takeover is a museum-wide celebration of creativity that transforms the entire museum into a living art studio. Throughout the event, visitors will discover artists working in a wide variety of mediums, offering opportunities to observe, ask questions, create, and engage in the artistic process. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • WORLD FESTIVAL 2026: Noon-6 p.m. Hosted by the Global Student Organization of the University of Charleston. Enjoy an afternoon filled with international food, music, culture, and community. Taste a variety of world cuisine, including Mediterranean, African, South American, Asian, and European foods. The festival also includes global sweets and Caribbean vibes. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • PIRATE NIGHT: 2-10 p.m. Come dressed as a pirate. Bring a 32-oz mug for a $10 pour. Outside food permitted. Dog friendly; animals must be on a leash. The Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • MARMET LABOR DAY FESTIVAL: 3-10 p.m. Free. Vendors, food, a petting zoo, entertainment and more. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • LIVE PRO WRESTLING: 4 p.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • RIFTBOUND TCG WEEKLY TOURNAMENT: 6-9 p.m. $5 entry. The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

  • LABOR DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY DINNER & HAFLI: 6 p.m.-Midnight. $60 per person. Dinner from 6:30-8 p.m., followed by Hafli. St. George Cathedral Conference Center Ballroom, 190 Court St., Charleston.

  • TAPROOM TRIVIA: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • 2026 BALLPARK BRAWL (BOXING): 7:30 p.m. $21.50+ per person. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • SCAREVIEW DETENTION: 7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Appointment required. (Walk-in starting at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday ONLY.) Waiver must be signed before participating.  Contact westsidevfd@outlook.com or call 304-727-4750 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Scareview Grave Schoul, 109 High St., St. Albans.

Sunday, Sept. 6

Music

  • FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7:30 p.m. Donations for performers highly encouraged. Featuring William Matheny and Laurelyn Dossett. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • COOKIE QUEENS: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

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Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day)

Music

  • HERO: 5 p.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • RESTLESS: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • OPEN MIC: 9 p.m. Ages 21+. Open to musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers and more. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

  • GUYAN CLOGGERS: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • FREE OUTDOOR YOGA CLASS: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Hosted by Yoga Power LLC. A special Labor Day yoga class on the Capitol lawn honoring the social and economic achievements of American workers. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended. This class is free and open to the public. West Virginia State Capitol, North Lawn, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

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  • LABOR DAY PARADE: 10 a.m. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • MARMET LABOR DAY FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Vendors, food, a petting zoo, entertainment and more. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • HOT DOG EATING CONTEST: 4 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Sheetz. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Two categories: ages 8-13 and ages 14 and up. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

  • LABOR DAY FIREWORKS: Dusk. Free. Part of the Marmet Labor Day Festival. Ben Morris Ballfield, 8505 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.