Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9:30 a.m.-Noon — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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10-10:45 a.m. — Tiny Tots Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Baby Boo Bash, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Spooky-Cute Halloween Bash, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Tots Life Skills, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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10:30-11:30 a.m. — Power Up Exercise, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston..
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11 a.m. — Urban Homesteading Series: Cushaw Squash, Patriot Guardens Urban Farm, 131 Perkins Ave., Charleston.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Playgroup, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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11 a.m.-Noon — Sensory Exploration for Littles, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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11 a.m.-Noon — Story Time: Halloween, Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.
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11:30 a.m. — University of Charleston Builders Luncheon, University of Charleston, Erma Byrd Gallery, Rigleman Hall, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.
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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Wednesday Book Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Kanawha City Big Lots, 7200 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.
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4-9 p.m. — Hump Day Hangout, Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.
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4:30-6 p.m. — Tutoring Jam Sessions, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Happy Hours with Grant Jacobs, Fazio's, 1008 Bullit St., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Line Dancing, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — History on the Rocks: A Grave Affair - Victorian Death Culture, The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.
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6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kyber Kai Academy Fencing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
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6:30-8:30 p.m. — Market Monster Mash, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston. (Note: Ticket required)
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6:30-8:30 p.m. — RBC Trunk or Treat, Restoration Baptist Church, 149 Seventh Ave. S.W., South Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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8 p.m. — Karaoke at Huddle, The Huddle on Capitol, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Live Music with John Richards, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Early Voting, various locations. See link for addresses.
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Noon — WV International Yeager Airport Board Meeting, Yeager Airport, 100 Airport Road, Suite 175, Charleston.
Upcoming
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Thursday, Oct. 29 — 8-11 p.m.: Folklore Presents: 5th Annual Ghost Story Night, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
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Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1 — Various times: Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents “Annie,” Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1 — Various times: Alban Arts Center Presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Alban Arts Center 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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Friday, Oct. 30 — 7:30 p.m.: WWE Friday Night Smackdown, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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Saturday, Oct. 31 — 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Out of Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
