Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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.

• 1-2 p.m. — Adult Craft: Cutesy Ghostly Portraits, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 2-3 p.m. — Elk Valley Book Group, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Old Kanawha Baptist Church, 401 Pratt Ave., Pratt.

• 3-4:30 p.m. — Teen Time Halloween Party, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes

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

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

• 5-7 p.m. — Teen Cinema Society, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Mountain State Wheelers Fall Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol 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. — The Candy Cauldron Carnival, 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.

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

• 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 with Andy Frampton, 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.

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

Today's Public Meetings

• Noon — South Charleston Sanitary Board, 1 Rockcrest Drive, South Charleston.

• 2 p.m. — Belle Sanitary Board, Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle.

• 4 p.m. — Charleston City Center Business Improvement District Board, 600 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 4:30 p.m. — St. Albans MS4/Municipal Utility Commission Board, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• 5:30 p.m. — Kanawha County Democratic Women Monthly Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Belle Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle.

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

Upcoming

• Thursday, Oct. 22 — 5:30-7:30 p.m.: WVSU Yellow Jackets Fall Fest, West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Ave., Institute.

• Thursday, Oct. 22 — 7 p.m.: Goodwill Industries Presents: A Night in Monte Carlo, Berry Hills Country Club, 998 Berry Hills Drive, Charleston.

• Thursday, Oct. 22 — 5:30-7 p.m.: Charleston Land Reuse Agency Public Input Session, Former St. Anthony Catholic School, 1027 Sixth St., Charleston.

• Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23 — 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: SecureWV 17 Cyber Security Conference, Vandalia Health Center (Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25 — Various times: 2026 Charleston Wizarding Weekend, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 — 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Charleston Ballet Presents “The Legend of Mothman,” West Virginia Culture Center Theater, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.