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

Today

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

• 10-11 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Constitution Day Celebration: Handwriting the Constitution Session, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — State of Tomorrow Capital Campaign Celebration, West Virginia State University, Institute.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Let's Get Cooking with Chef Paul Smith, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 1-2 p.m. — Sissonville Book Club, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 3-6 p.m. — Constitution Day Celebration: Handwriting the Constitution Session, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Fox and Chickees, Glasgow Branch Library, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

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

• 5-8 p.m. — Charleston ArtWalk, various locations, downtown Charleston.

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Resin Bookmarks, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Artist Presentation & Reception: Huntress Studios, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Genealogy 101: The Basics, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Book Monster, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Shawn Benfield, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston. 

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Get in Line Dancing, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 7:30 p.m. — Halfway to St. Paddy's Day with The Charleston Rogues, Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston. 

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — Deep Space Dead, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, KRT Headquarters, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, Commission Courtroom, 407 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 4:30 p.m. — Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health Meeting, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, 108 Lee St. East, Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: St. Albans Train Day, C&O Train Depot, 400 Fourth Ave, St. Albans.

• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Apple Festival, South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 1-4 p.m.: St. Albans Storywalk Celebration, St. Albans City Park, Nature Trail, 931 Observatory Drive, St. Albans.

• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 4:30-11:30 p.m.: Beer Mile & Guys Night Out, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• Saturday, Sept. 19 — 7:30 p.m.: All Elite Wrestling Collision, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.