Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, Oct. 6, 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.

• 10-10:30 a.m. — Baby & Me Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Alphabits, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Baby Playgroup, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Senior Silver Sneakers, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 1-4 p.m. — Pooh Corner Pop-In Activities, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 2-3 p.m. — Read to the Dog, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 2-4 p.m. — Families Paint: Creepy Cauldrons, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 3-4:30 p.m. — Taste Test Tuesday, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Up Next Charlie West First Tuesday Networking Event, Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Weekly Cemetery Walk & Run, Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Family Pumpkin Decorating, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St, Dunbar.

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

• 6 p.m. — Rhythm & Release Yoga, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

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

• 6-7 p.m. — A Novel Idea Book Club, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — St. Albans Writes Featuring Devonne Brown, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Treats From the Crypt, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-8:30 p.m. — Mahjong Night, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-9:30 p.m. — Magic the Gathering: Commander, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Bob Thompson Band, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 10 a.m. — South Charleston Property Board Meeting, Municipal Office Building, 238 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 1 p.m. — Charleston Municipal Beautification Commission/Tree Board, City Services Center, Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, KCREC Headquaters, 4112 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Suite 200, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Montgomery City Council Meeting, Montgomery City Hall, 321 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.

• 7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. S., Nitro.

Upcoming

• Friday, Oct. 9, to Sunday, Oct. 11 — Various times: Tsubasacon, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 9 — 7 p.m.: Community Halloween Movie Night (Double Feature), GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 10 — 7 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kenny Sutton Memorial Bass Tournament, Roadside Park, MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans.