Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

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

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

• 10-10:45 a.m. — Tiny Tots Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Storytime, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 10:30-11:15 a.m. — 100 Years of Pooh: Storytime & Celebration, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Tots Life Skills, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

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

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Party with Winnie the Pooh, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Story Time: Fish-On in Fall, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

• 1-2 p.m. — Clendenin Library Book Group, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Dollar Tree, 3175 W. Dupont Ave., Belle.

• 4-9 p.m. — Hump Day Hangout, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 4:30-6 p.m. — Tutoring Jam Sessions, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Happy Hours with Grant Jacobs, Fazio's, 1008 Bullit St., Charleston.

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Charleston Mutual Aid Fair, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Pupper Treat 2026, Charleston School of Beauty Culture, 514 50th St. S.E., Charleston

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

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

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

• 6-8 p.m. — North Charleston Community Center Trunk or Treat, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave, Charleston.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kyber Kai Academy Fencing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Coyote Rodeo, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — WVIFF Presents "Dark Hollow," Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

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

• 8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Early Voting, various locations. See link for addresses.

• 2 p.m. — Kanawha County Parks & Recreation Commission, Coonskin Park, 375 Henry C. Shores Drive, Charleston.

• 3 p.m. — Montgomery Beautification Committee, Montgomery City Hall, 321 Fourth Ave., Montgomery

• 5 p.m. — West Dunbar Public Service District, via conference call. Call-in information: 1-469-909-2290; Participant Passcode: 544923211#.

Upcoming

• Friday, Oct. 23 — 5-7 p.m.: Happy Hours with Kanawha Valley Community Band, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 — 6:30-10 p.m.: Stitch & Cinema, Labelle Theater, 311 D St., South Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 — 7-9 p.m.: The Spellbound Supper, Coco’s Kitchen & Cafe, 233 Hale St., Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 — 7:30 p.m.: Halloween Masquerade, The Ruffner, 1500 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Friday, Oct. 23 — 8-10 p.m.: Factory Reset Improv: The Halloween Show, Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 — Various times: Clue: High School Edition, Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.