Kanawha County, W.Va.
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ooking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
- 9 a.m. — Kanawha City Pickleball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston..
- 10 a.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
- 10:30 a.m. — Power Up Exercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
- 11 a.m. — Soil Testing Basic Workshop, Patriot Guardens Urban Farm, 131 Perkins Ave., Dunbar.
- 11 a.m. — Urban Kitchen Series: Basic Canning, Base Innovations, 1001 Smith St., Charleston.
- Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 3-6 p.m. — Clothes Closet Ministry, Grace Bible Church, 600 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
- 5 p.m. — Biddy Ball Practice, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
- 5:30 p.m. — Community Means Collaboration Community Cafe, Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
- 5:30 p.m. — January Green Drinks, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
- 5:30-8 p.m. — Meet Up West Virginia, WVSU Center, 107 Capitol St., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — U16 Boys Academy Tryouts, Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
- 6 p.m. — Live Music With Matt Green, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
- 6 p.m. — Teen Basketball Night, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Youth Movie Night, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Shotokan Karate, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
- 6 p.m. — Women's Fitness Hour, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
- 6:30 p.m. — Zumba, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
- 6-7:30 p.m. — Charleston Mutual Aid Fair, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
- 6:30 p.m. — Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creative Power, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
- 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Recovery Sports Grill, 600 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
- 7:30 p.m. — Beginner West Coast Swing, American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.
Upcoming
- Friday, Jan. 23 — 7 p.m.: WinterJam 2026, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
- Friday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 25 — Various times: West Virginia Hunting & Fishing Show, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
- Saturday, Jan. 24 — 11 a.m.: Third Annual Chili Cook-off & Cornhole Tournament, Alum Creek Alliance, 1313 Sandplant Road, South Charleston.
