Downtown Open
Golf 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 | 6pm 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 LibraryArt-for-ALL is a juried exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in several WV counties. The exhibition is open during KCPL hours on the fourth floor of the […]
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFriday, May 22 | 6:30pm Enjoy 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 […]
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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 StatesSaturday, May 23 | 11am Join 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 […]
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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, taking […]
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FestivALL Family Cookout
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaMonday, May 25 | 11am – 3pm FestivALL’s newest event is coming to Slack Plaza at City Center and Summers Street! Celebrate Memorial Day the FestivALL way—grab a hot dog, […]
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The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
Kanawha County Public LibraryTuesday, May 26 | 11am – 1pm The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is a miniature “yacht” race that raises much-needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanis charities. […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 1
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesLEGO Printing Workshop This 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 […]
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Base Camp Printing Company Lego Printing Workshop 2
Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United StatesLEGO Printing Workshop This 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 […]
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DANCE FestivALL
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United StatesTuesday, May 26 | 7:30pm This 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 […]
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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 StatesWednesday, May 27 | 7pm Enjoy 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 share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going. Guests for […]
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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 VirginiaThursday, May 28 | 5:30pm Join multi-instrumentalist Tony M. Music for a basic introduction to playing the ukulele. Bring 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 to anyone ages 10 and up. No […]
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Salsa Lesson on the Riverfront
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesThursday, May 28 | 6pm Join us at Haddad Riverfront Park for a FREE salsa lesson. Learn the steps, move to the rhythm, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere along the riverfront. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to brush up on your moves, come dance and have a great time! In partnership with […]
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William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The Clay Center Sculpture Garden 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United StatesThursday, May 28 | 7pm Experience 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. Produced by FestivALL and The Rustic Mechanicals Location: The Clay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square Time: 7:00pm Admission is free
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Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesFriday, May 29 | 6:30pm Enjoy 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 […]
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Squaredancing with FOOTMAD
Kanawha Presbyterian ChurchFriday, May 29 | 7pm Swing 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 his brother Dan. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Produced by FestivALL and FOOTMAD Location: Kanawha United Presbyterian Church,1009 Virginia […]
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KCPL Storywalk® Up, Down, and Around
Saturday, May 30 | 10am – 2pm 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”. Location: KCPL Art Walk, adjacent to the Main Library, 123 Capitol St. Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
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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 craft opportunities from invited artisans and volunteer groups and a stage with kid-friendly music and performances, games, and other activities for children of all ages. […]
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O’Ryan the O’Mazing’s Spectacular Circus Class
Kanawha County Public LibrarySaturday, May 30 | 1pm Join 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 your emotions with O’Ryan’s expert guidance. It’s a playful, engaging experience that’s perfect for the whole family. Location: Kanawha County […]
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Hot Jazz at the Capitol Street Art Fair
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United StatesGet your umbrellas ready for a second line parade around the Capitol Street Art Fair with Hot Jazz, Charleston’s New Orleans-style brass band.
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Hot Jazz at the Capitol Street Art Fair
Get your umbrellas ready for a second line parade around the Capitol Street Art Fair with Hot Jazz, Charleston’s New Orleans-style brass band.
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FestivALL River Cruises: Murder on the River Queen
Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesSunday, May 31 | 7pm Solve 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 cruise! Dress in your best roaring ’20s attire, interact with the cast, and help uncover the culprit as the investigation […]