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.
