Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — SecureWV 17 Cyber Security Conference, Vandalia Health Center (Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

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

• 10-11 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

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

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

• 2-3:30 p.m. — Adult Craft: Cutesy Ghost Portraits, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Kanawha Valley National Organization of Women (NOW) October Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

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

• 7 p.m. — Woodbine, Ursus Brew Works, 207 Hale St., Charleston.

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

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

• 7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• 7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 9 p.m. — Roofus & The Doofus, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

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

• 8:30 a.m. — Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals, City Service Center Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

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

Upcoming

• Saturday, Oct. 24 — 8 am.-5 p.m.: West Virginia Book Festival, Vandalia Health Center (Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 24 — 4-7 p.m.: 2026 Capital Cocktail Classic, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 24 — 7:30 p.m.: Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Ode to Joy, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Sunday, Oct. 25 — 9 a.m.: Witches on Wheels, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• Sunday, Oct. 25 — Noon-6 p.m.: St. George Annual Dinner, St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 190 Court St., Charleston.

• Sunday, Oct. 25 — 2 p.m.: Arboretum 4-Mile Trail Race or Hike, Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.