Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Oct. 5, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

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

• 9 a.m. — Walk with a View, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

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

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Kanawha Mall, 5707 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Tots Storytime & Playgroup, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — Music Mondays on the Plaza, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Monday Fun Day, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 1-2 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston.

• 2-3:30 p.m. — Sew Much Fun Sewing Class, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Monday Night Science: Scientific Illustration, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Table Tennis League (Open to All), North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 4-6:30 p.m. — Tech or Treat, Carver Carreer & Technical Center, 4799 Midland Drive, Charleston

• 6 p.m. — Moth Man Paint Night, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

• 6-7 p.m. — 100 Years of Pooh: Family Storytime & Celebration, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 6-7 p.m. — Horror Movie Trivia Night, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Board Game Night, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Adult Basketball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 5:15 — Charleston Ordinance & Rules Committee Meeting, Charleston City Hall, AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Charleston Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting, Charleston City Hall, AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Dunbar Finance Committee Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

• 6:30 p.m. — Charleston Finance Committee Meeting, City Hall, AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — St. Albans City Council Meeting, McKinley Recreation Center Cafeteria, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Charleston City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 501 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Dunbar City Council Meeting, Dunbar City Hall, 210 12th St., Dunbar.

Upcoming

• Wednesday, Oct. 7— 6-8 p.m.: Market Mixer, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• Wednesday, Oct. 7— 7 p.m.: WVIFF Presents West Virginia Wednesday Featuring "Dark Hollow," Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.

• Thursday, Oct. 8 — 7-9 p.m.: The Bellamy Brothers, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Thursday, Oct. 8 — 7-9 p.m.: Open Sky Open Mic, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 9 — 7-10 p.m.: FOOTMAD Community Dance, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.