Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 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.

• 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.

• 4:30 p.m. — Paint & Potions, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave, Charleston.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Halloween, Glasgow Town Park, 111 Tompkins Ave., Glasgow.

• 4:30-6 p.m. — Family Halloween Rave, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 5 p.m. — Roosevelt Community Center Halloween Party, Roosevelt Neighborhood Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

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

• 5-7:30 p.m. — Sewing Essentials: Intro to Sewing Machines, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — 2026 Halloween Bash at the WV State Capitol, Culture Center, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Halloween Craft Nights for Adults, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Vex Robotics Series with WVSU Extension, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

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

• 6-7 p.m. — Spooky Craft Night, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 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. — Andrew Jackson Middle School Trunk or Treat, Andrew Jackson Middle School, 5445 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 6-8 p.m. — Hall-o-wine, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — RHS Trunk or Treat, Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way, Belle.

• 6-8 p.m. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring "Poltergeist," South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

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

• 6-8:30 p.m. — Trick-or-Beat, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston. (Note: Ticket required)

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

• 6-10 p.m. — Trick or Trivia, The Hideaway, 189 Summers St., Charleston.

• 6:30 p.m. — ASC Therapies Trunk or Treat Spooktacular, ASC Therapies, 110 B St., St. Albans.

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

• 7-9 p.m. — Marching Band Showcase, 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 — Salsa-Ween, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 8-11 p.m. — Folklore Presents: 5th Annual Ghost Story Night, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

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

• 9 p.m. — Live Music with Chris Harris, 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.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Oct. 31 — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Charleston Anime Fest, Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 2nd Avenue S.W., Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 31 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Free Halloween Discovery Family Fun Day, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 31 — 5-10 p.m.: Nightmare on Capitol Street, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 31 — 7-10 p.m.: Brawl-O-Ween, City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

• Saturday, Oct. 31 — 9 p.m.: Rocky Horror After Dark, Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.