L
ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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7:15 a.m. — Air Force 78th Birthday 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, Veterans Memorial, 298 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
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8 a.m. — Sixth Annual Estate Planning Institute, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
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9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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9:30 a.m. — Homeschool Days: Erosion, The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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10:30 a.m.-Noon — Drive-Thru Farmers Market, Elkview Community Center, 1078 Main St., Elkview.
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11:30 a.m. — Let’s Get Cooking With Chef Paul Smith, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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Noon-3 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, across from Smokehouse, 1549 Washington St. West, Charleston.
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1:30-3 p.m. — Third Thursday Senior Bingo, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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2 p.m. — Sensory-Friendly Story & Playtime, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
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4:30 p.m. — Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health Meeting, KCHD, 108 Lee St. East, Charleston.
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5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
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5-6 p.m. — Weight Lifting, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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5-8 p.m. — September ArtWalk, Various locations, downtown Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington Street West, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Cryptid Bad Art, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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6 p.m. — Memorial Service & Prayer Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Read to the Dogs, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6 p.m. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring “The Hunt for Red October,” Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner 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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6-8 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Voices of the Mountains: A 5-Year Celebration for Mountain State Spotlight, MacFarland-Hubbard House, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Men's Night Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — Bingo Night at the Brewery, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — King Trivia Pub Quiz, Huddle & Hatchets, 122 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic, City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — Free Salsa Lessson & Open Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South 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.
