ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Monday, Aug. 25, 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: History & Flora, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555, Farnsworth 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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1 p.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — Inclusive Dance Party, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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5:30 p.m. — South Charleston Public Library Board Meeting, SCPL, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Bachata, University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Back to School Prayer Night, Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.
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6 p.m. — Book & Film Club Featuring “The Birds”, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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6 p.m. — Chesapeake Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 12404 MacCorkle Ave. South East, Chesapeake.
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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. — Food Bag Packing (Volunteers Needed), Elkview Middle School, 5090 North Elk River Road, Elkview.
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6 p.m. — Monday Night Book Group, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — Community Preparedness Meeting, Belle Town Hall, 1100 East DuPont Ave., Belle.
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9 p.m. — Open Mic, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Tuesday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 29 — 10 a.m..-5 p.m.: Used Book Fundraiser, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26 — 5-7 p.m.: Thomas Hospitals Nurse Recruitment Event, Southridge Golf Range & Pizza, 500 Gateway Blvd., Charleston.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26 — 6 p.m.: True Crime Club: Paw & Order, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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Wednesday, Aug. 27 — 10:30 a.m.: Community Corner Storytime: Baker, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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Wednesday, Aug. 27 — 1 p.m.: Golden Years Bingo, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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Wednesday, Aug. 27 — 4 p.m.: A Dose of Hope Recovery Group, WV Health Right, 515 Central Ave., Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 28 — 6 p.m.: Art on Tap, The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 28 — 7 p.m.: Get In Line Dancing, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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Thursday, Aug. 28 — 7:30 p.m.: Folklore Presents: Emily Burdette & Ari Pappalardo, Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 30 — 7:30 a.m.: 52nd Annual Charleston Distance Run, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
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Sunday, Aug. 31 — Noon-10:30 p.m.: Craft Beer Festival, Olive Tree Cafe, 333 Second Ave., South Charleston.
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Sunday, Aug. 31— 8:30 p.m.: St. Albans & Nitro Labor Day Fireworks, St. Albans-Nirto Bridge.
