L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Aug. 11, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9 a.m. — CAMC Golf Classic, Berry Hills Country Club, 1 Berry Hills Road, Charleston and Edgewood Country Club, 2251 Derrick’s Creek, Sissonville.
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9 a.m. — Walk With A View: History & Flora, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555, Farnsworth Dr., Charleston.
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10 a.m. — Plaza Picasso, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, Manna Meal, 422 Dickinson St., Charleston.
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11 a.m. — Small Business Series Week #11: Finding Start-up Funds, Patriot Guardens, 1001 Smith St., Charleston.
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11 a.m.-2 p.m. — A Year To Thrive: Adults With Type II Diabetes Course, Kanawha American Job Center, 426 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.
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1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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3 p.m. — Adult Painting Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Public Library Board Meeting, KCPL, Room 311 C, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Clendenin Town Council Meeting, Clendenin Community Center, 103 First St., Clendenin.
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6 p.m. — Piece Out (Summer) Puzzle Race, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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6 p.m. — Smithers Town Council Meeting, City Hall, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.
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9 p.m. — Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Pop-up Farmers Market, Thomas Hospital Pavillion Lawn, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. South West, South Charleston.
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Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 5:30 p.m.: African American Heritage Night, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 5:30 p.m.: Tuesday Running & Walking Group, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Aug. 13 — 7 a.m.: Wake Up and Ride, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
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Wednesday, Aug. 13 — 5:30 p.m.: Otis Laury Food Film Festival, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Aug. 13 to Saturday, Aug. 16 — Various times: Summerfest, Criel Mound, Seventh Avenue, South Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 14 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Disability Resource Expo, Job Squad Inc., 1418 MacCorkle Ave. South West, Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 14 — 6:15 p.m.: WVMHOF Presents “Mike Morningstar: Here’s to the Working Man”, WV Museum of Music, Charleston Town Center, 200 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 14 — 7 p.m.: Luke Bryan Concert, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 16 — Noon: Cruise for Champions, Harley-Davidson of West Virginia, 4924 MacCorkle Ave. South West, South Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 16 — Noon-6 p.m.: Back to School Block Party, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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Sunday, Aug. 17 — 3-5:30 p.m.: Exceptional Possibilities Fashion Show Fundraiser, Holiday Inn & Suites, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.
Header Image: Rob Martin / Unsplash
Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. Know of something happening in Kanawha County that you'd like to share with readers? Send event info and contact details to ramsburgreports@gmail.com to be featured in a future calendar.
