Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Sept. 10, 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.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-11 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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11 a.m-2 p.m. & 3-10 p.m. — Ribfest, Shawnee Park, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
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Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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2-3:30 p.m. — Adult Craft: America the Beautiful Wall Hanging, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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2-4 p.m. — Grandparents' Day Cards, Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.
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2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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3-4 p.m. — After School: Grandparents Day Crafts, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Galaxy, Glasgow Branch Library, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Bingo Night, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Patriot Day Commemorative Craft, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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6-7 p.m. — The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable 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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6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Christina Cunningham & Timothy Courts, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic with Folklore Music Exchange, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Unk Off the Porch Comedy Show, Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston
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7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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9 a.m. — Charleston Sanitary Board, via Zoom Teleconfrence.
Upcoming
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Saturday, Sept. 12 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: 47th Annual Mound Arts & Crafts Festival, South Charleston Criel Mound, 301 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 12 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Flutter Into Fun - Monarch Butterfly Celebration & Release, Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston
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Saturday, Sept. 12 — 7 p.m.: Ella Langley - The Dandelion Tour, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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Sunday, Sept. 13 — 7 p.m.: The Fab Four - A Tribute to The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
