Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition May 28, 2025 – June 7, 2025 Art-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties […]
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The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States
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Downtown Open
Downtown CharlestonDowntown Open May 29 – June 22 Each summer, the sidewalks of downtown Charleston transform into a pop-up putt-putt course. This temporary course features more than 20 holes – which have each […]
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FestivFALL Eve Full Moon Drum Circle
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivFALL Eve Full Moon Drum Circle Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages under the rising supermoon (Hunter’s Moon). No experience is necessary. Some […]
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SOLD OUT: LEGO Printing Workshop during FestivALL
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesUPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for a FREE workshop sponsored by FestivALL – Printing with LEGOs! Each participant will get a 5 in square LEGO base […]
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Sing Along presented by Arts Amplified
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaArts Amplified presents Sing Along with Julie Adams & Friends at City Center! Bring your voice and your friends for a feel-good community sing-along. This free event features live music, […]
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An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL presents An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company! This night of dance features professional dancers performing works by internationally renowned and West Virginia–acclaimed choreographers. There will be nine artists […]
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An Evening with the Poets
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesMarc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Jesse Graves, youth poets from Poetry Out Loud and the WV Youth Laureate programs. Representing Poetry Out Loud is […]
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Magnolia Boulevard LIVE at City Center
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaKick off your weekend with an evening of live music by Magnolia Boulevard in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV. Formed in Lexington, KY, Magnolia Boulevard is a rapidly rising […]
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Harvest Art Fair (Saturday)
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVShop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
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Public Art Bike Tour
Lee Street Triangle 240 Capitol St, Charleston, West VirginiaLearn about Charleston’s public art scene from the seat of your own bike! Join Sam Nygaard with West Virginia Pedal Pals for a 90-minute guided bike tour of Charleston’s vibrant […]
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Harvest Art Fair (Sunday)
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVShop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
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Carriage Trail Leaf Walk
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United StatesExperience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, […]
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Founders, Flora, and Feathers: Spring Hill Cemetery Tour
Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV, United StatesDiscover Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds and Arboretum where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with: – Reenactors telling […]
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Downtown Open
Downtown CharlestonGolf your way through downtown Charleston, WV this summer! The sidewalks of downtown Charleston are transformed into a one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown, showcases […]
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FestivALL Eve Drum Circle
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaFestivALL Eve Drum Circle Thursday, May 21 | 7pm Chris Higgins will lead this special drum circle welcoming FestivALL to town for the 22nd year during ArtWalk. Bring your own […]
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FestivALL Street Performers, Artists, and Public Art
Downtown CharlestonFestivALL Princess (Jude Binder), O’Ryan the O’Mazing, public art projects, and more will add color and fun to many events throughout FestivALL. Location: Various events during FestivALL
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Vandalia Gathering
WV State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesVanadalia Gathering Celebrate traditional old-time music and dance with a weekend of contests, performances, and impromptu jam sessions around the state Capitol grounds. The festival also features the popular “Liar’s […]
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Art-for-ALL Kids Juried Art Exhibition
Kanawha County Public LibraryMon.–Thur. 9am–8pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am–5pm, Sun. Closed Art-for-ALL is a juried exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in several WV counties. The exhibition is open during […]
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesEnjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site. Presented by Moses Auto Group and The City […]
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Art & Architecture Walking Tour
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV, United StatesArt & Architecture Walking Tour Dive into the fascinating history, present, and promising future of Charleston and its downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing with history, architecture, and […]
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Public Art Bike Tour
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesJoin West Virginia Pedal Pals for a 60-minute, beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing public art around Charleston. Meet at the Lee Street Triangle (805 Lee Street) in front of […]
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Carriage Trail Walk
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United StatesCarriage Trail Walk Sunday, May 24 | 1-4pm Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65-mile trail, […]
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FestivALL Family Cookout
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaFestivALL’s newest event is coming to Slack Plaza at City Center and Summers Street! Celebrate Memorial Day the FestivALL way—grab a hot dog, spread out a blanket on the lawn, […]
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The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
Kanawha County Public LibraryThe Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is a miniature “yacht” race that raises much-needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanis charities. Corporate and civic leaders battle in elimination […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 1
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesThis workshop combines the fun of LEGOs with the process of printmaking! Each participant will get a 5″ base and a variety of LEGO brick shapes to create their design. […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 2
Kanawha County Public LibraryThis workshop combines the fun of LEGOs with the process of printmaking! Each participant will get a 5″ base and a variety of LEGO brick shapes to create their design. […]
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DANCE FestivALL
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesThis headlining event for FestivALL features performances by special guest artists from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Grace Rookstool and David O’Matz, joined by dancers from the Charleston Ballet under the direction […]
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FestivALL River Queen Cruise: Three Things: My First, My Favorite, My Future
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesEnjoy Season 11, Episode 3 of Three Things during FestivALL while floating down the Kanawha River aboard the River Queen. FestivALL’s live speaker series will showcase three guests who will […]
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“I’m With the Band!” Ukulele Jam Session with Tony M. Music
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaBring your ukulele (some available on site) and learn a few easy chords while playing simple, feel-good songs together. This FREE, relaxed jam session is perfect for beginners and open […]
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Salsa Lesson on the Riverfront
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesJoin us at Haddad Riverfront Park for FREE salsa lessons. Learn the steps, move to the rhythm, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere along the riverfront. Whether you’re a beginner […]
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William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The Clay Center Sculpture Garden 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesExperience the Bard’s celebration of love, magic and theater with Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s only professional Shakespeare troupe, as they bring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life. Location: The Clay […]
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesEnjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site. Presented by: Moses Auto Group and The City […]
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Squaredancing with FOOTMAD
Kanawha Presbyterian ChurchSwing your partner ’round and ’round at this old-time square dance featuring expert caller Steve Ballman and live music from the Kessinger Brothers — national flatpicking champion Robin Kessinger and […]
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KCPL Storywalk® Up, Down, and Around
Enjoy the KCPL Storywalk® Up, Down, and Around, a rhyming picture book that celebrates gardening and the life cycle of plants, following vegetables as they grow “up, down, and around”. […]
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Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFestivALL Children’s Art Fair (Saturday) Saturday, May 30 | 10am-5pm Sunday, May 31 | 11am-4pm The Children’s Art Fair is two days of family fun! Enjoy make & take […]
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O’Ryan the O’Mazing’s Spectacular Circus Class
Kanawha County Public LibraryJoin O’Ryan the O’Mazing — a longtime, beloved FestivALL street performer — for this family-friendly class on the art of clowning! Learn how to build a character and tap into […]
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FestivALL River Cruises: Murder on the River Queen
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSolve this murder mystery on the open waters of the mighty Kanawha River! A sternwheeler becomes a crime scene in “Murder on the River Queen,” a 1920s-themed murder mystery theatre […]