Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Mountain Mission Christmas Sale, Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

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

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

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

• 10:30-11 a.m. —Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 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.

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

• 3-4:30 p.m. — Thursday Afternoon Book Group, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Fall Day, Glasgow Branch Library, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

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

• 5-6 p.m. — Teen Any-Book Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

• 6 p.m. — Live Music with Been Fishin', The Wine Down, 218 Hale St., Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Bingo Night, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 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. — Bobby-Oke Karaoke & DJ with DJ Bob, Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.

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

• 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Cross Lanes Fiction Addiction, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

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

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

• 7:30 p.m. — Folklore Presents: Abe Partridge & Andrew Adkins, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m. — Ultimate ABBA Tribute - Mamma Mia, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• 8-10 p.m. — Live Music with Somethin' Special, Kaye's Elite, 1212 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

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

• 9 p.m. — Live Music with Caden Glover, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 6 p.m. — St. Albans Parks Committee, McKinley Community Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Glasgow Town Council Meeting, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Nov. 7 — 7:30 p.m.: WV Symphony Presents Candlelight Classics, Bill Noe Flight School Hangar, 600 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston.

• Saturday, Nov. 7 — 7:30-9:30 p.m.: FOOTMAD Presents John Ellison: From Sacred to Soul, WV Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• Saturday, Nov. 7 — 8 p.m.: Justin Moore with Special Guest Priscilla Block, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• Sunday, Nov. 8 — 10:45 a.m.: Oakwood Baptist Church Centennial Celebration, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston.