L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Sept. 8, 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. — Walk With A View, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston.
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9-11 a.m. — KSF Gun Range Volunteer Cleanup, Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.
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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. — Marketing Monday: Getting Started With Your Marketing, Patriot Guardens, 1001 Smith St., 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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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, Second Floor Board Room, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Cooks & Books Discussion Group, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Junior League of Charleston General Membership Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Real Talk: Wellness, Second Chances & Positive Paths, Phat Daddys on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Community Cafe, Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., 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. — Smithers Town Council Meeting, City Hall, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.
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6 p.m. — Tiny Art Show Opening, Echo-Lit, 427 Washington St. West, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Video Game Trivia Night, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 1-3:30 p.m.: Person-Directed Planning Training, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 4:15 p.m.: 2025 We Love Our Community Awards, WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 — 7-9 p.m.: Sweet Charity, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Discovery Day Camps, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Community Resource Fair, East End Resource Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 — 4-9 p.m.: Out of the Darkness Meet & Eat Fundraiser, Buffalo Wild Wings, 2501 Mountaineer Blvd., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11 — 5 p.m.: Business After Hours, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11 — 7-9 p.m.: Get In Line Dancing, City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 14 — Various times.: Rib Fest, Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept.13 — Various times: Homesteading-ish Conference, Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Dr., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 13 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Peanut Shoppe 75th Anniversary Celebration, The Peanut Shoppe, 126 Capitol St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Sept. 13 — 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Magic on Magic Island Date Night Event, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
- Sunday, Sept.14 — Noon-4 p.m.: Big Gay Cookout, Coonskin Park, Gorman Shelter, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr., Charleston.
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.
