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.
