Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Oct. 19, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this calendar identified the wrong location of the WVSU Center, the location for this evening's Black Appalachia lecture. The facility is located at 107 Capitol St. in Charleston. It has been updated on the calendar. We regret the error. 

Today

• 9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., 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. — Power Up Exercise, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South 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.

• 1-3 p.m. — Sparkle & Screams: Hot Glue Horror Glitter Portraits, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

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

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Full STEM Ahead: Slime Lab, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

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

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Great Decisions, Kanawha County Public Library,123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Black Appalachia: Race, Place, and Identity — A Lecture with Dr. Cicero M. Fain III, WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — UC Ghost & Goodies, University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston

• 6-8 p.m. — Snip & Paint Snoopy Halloween, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 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

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

• 6 p.m. — Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium Board Special Meeting, City Hall, Third Floor AV Room #308, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — Charleston Finance Committee, City Hall, Third Floor 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, City Hall, Third Floor Council Chambers, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

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

• 7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 7:30 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Marmet.

Upcoming

• Tuesday, Oct. 20 — 4-6 p.m.:  Dia de Muertos: Stories and Crafts, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• Tuesday, Oct. 20 — 6-8 p.m.: Ben Franklin Tech or Treat, Ben Franklin Career Center, 500 28th St., Dunbar.

• Tuesday, Oct. 20 — 7:30 p.m.: FOOTMAD Small Concert: Larry & Joe, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 — 6-8 p.m.: Civil War Wednesdays, Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 — 6-8 p.m.: Learn More About the Svalbard Symphony, Clay Center, Juliet Art Gallery, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 — 7:30 p.m.: Comedian Jordan Jensen, Vandalia Health Center (Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.