Dizzy Doc’s Amazing Balloon Sculpture May 20 – June 1 Back by popular demand, Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted FestivALL attendees for years. Enjoy visits during construction and following completion in the Clay Center Lobby!Location: Clay Center Lobby, 1 Clay SquareHours: Mon.-Sat. 10am–5pm & Sun. […]
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7 events,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 at The Clay Center. Check out the exhibition in the ticketing lobby of the Clay Center throughout FestivALL!Exhibition open during Clay Center Hours:Tuesday-Saturday | 10am-5pmSunday | […] KCPL StoryWalk® May 28 – June 1 The whole family will enjoy our StoryWalk®, “Mrs. Honey’s Hat”, in the Library Walkway (entrances on Capitol and Summers Streets). Every day a different creature removes an item from Mrs. Honey’s large and outlandish hat, leaving behind something new in its place. StoryWalks® promote early literacy, physical activity, […]
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East End History Bike Tour with Sam Nygaard May 28 | 6pm Join Sam Nygaard for a 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the history and art of Charleston’s historic East End. Bring your own bike and helmet. Location: Meet at the Bike Man sculpture at the Lee St. Triangle– 805 Lee St., Charleston, WV
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Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson May 28th, 6pm AND 7pm Join Meghann Ferguson, your friendly neighborhood potter, for a hands-on ceramic workshop! In this fun and casual session, you’ll learn to handle your very own ceramic fortune cookie. No experience needed– just bring your creativity, a sense of humor and a willingness to get […]
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Three Things: Season 10, Episode 1 FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 1 of Three Things during FestivALL at the Capitol Market!FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.This episode features Artist/Actress/Musician/Writer Ann Magnuson, Founder of The Rustic Mechanicals (West Virginia’s […]
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Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson, May 28th, 7pm Join Meghann Ferguson, your friendly neighborhood potter, for a hands-on ceramic workshop! In this fun and casual session, you’ll learn to handle your very own ceramic fortune cookie. No experience needed- just bring your creativity, a sense of humor and a willingness to get your hands […] |
7 events,Downtown 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 been sponsored and customized by a local business or organization. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown, showcases regional […]
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Art and Architecture Walking Tour May 29th 5pm Delve into the fascinating history, present and promising future of Charleston and her downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing in history, architecture and art – guests will learn the best highlights. Wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Polite and leashed dogs are welcome. Reservations: Space is […]
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Community Drum Circle May 29 | 6pm Create beautiful rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary! Instruments will be available, but bring a drum or […]
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Live Music Bingo May 29 7pm – 9pm Arts Amplified presents Live Music Bingo at Fife Street Brewing featuring Shane Meade! A fun mash-up of live music and bingo — but with a twist. Instead of letters and numbers, you’ll mark spaces on your bingo card based on songs and unexpected moments during the performance. […] |
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(CANCELED) Arts & Architecture Walking Tour May 30th at 1pm Due to rain and bad weather, this tour will be canceled. Thank you for understanding! Delve into the fascinating history, present and promising future of Charleston and her downtown on this tour. This district is overflowing in history, architecture and art – guests will learn […]
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Literary Roundtable May 30 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm Curated and hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, this year’s panel on written fiction will feature the works of Marie Manilla, Natalie Sypolt (change from print schedule), and Glenn Taylor.Location: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.*FREE Event* Glenn TaylorGlenn Taylor’s fourth novel, The Songs of […]
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(CANCELED) West Side Mural Bike Tour with Sam Nygaard May 30 | 6pm Due to rain and bad weather, this event is canceled. Follow WV Pedal Pals on Facebook to see when their next ride will be! Join Sam Nygaard for a 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing hidden murals around Charleston’s West Side!Location: Meet […]
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(LOCATION CHANGE) “What’s Next” with Attack Theatre May 30 | 6pm Los Angled Gallery, 1031 Quarrier St. Walk with the dancers from Attack Theatre as they create world-premiere dances right before your eyes! Charleston WV’s public art is a springboard for this interactive, creative, and unique dance/music/art event. Starting at the Charleston Arch sculpture at the Post Office, join […]
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Indigo Dyeing Workshop Join us for an indigo dyeing class – and leave with your own hand-dyed tote! We’ll cover the history, cultivation, and use of this valuable plant, and learn about a variety of dye plants you can cultivate in your own garden. All supplies included. No experience necessary.Location: Echo-Lit, 427 West Washington Street, Charleston, […]
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(CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group May 30 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. The City of Charleston is working to reschedule […] |
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Yoga on the River May 31 | 9am Find your Zen before a day full of FestivALL activities. Join Beth Moore, Yoga Instructor at Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a 60-minute all-levels Yoga practice. Beginner friendly. Some mats and props will be provided. If you have your own, please bring them, and bringing […]
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Children’s Art Fair Saturday, May 31 | 10am-5pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair […]
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FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank (Saturday) Saturday, May 3 | 10am-6pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes […]
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Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale May 31 | 10am – 3pm This year’s Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale, in conjunction with the Capitol Street Art Fair and Children’s Art Fair, will be held at the Main Library in Room 311. All proceeds help fund library programs and services.
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Attack Theatre Contemporary Dance Workshop May 31 | 10am Join the professional dancers from Attack Theatre to learn phrases from their repertoire and most recent performance. This 90-minute class will begin with a warm-up, move across the space, and conclude with phrase material from Attack Theatre’s recent show Some Place Not Here. Participants will learn […]
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Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off May 31 | 11am – 2pm Join the Kanawha County Public Library outside on the Plaza for a Summer Library Club pre-registration celebration! Register to read in their annual Summer Library Club Challenge, play lawn games, make rainbow sand art, and enjoy the Capitol Street Art Fair! […]
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Poems While You Wait May 31, 12-2pm WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, along with poets Kirk Judd and Sara Henning, will create original one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you!Stop by Taylor Books while you are out enjoying the Capitol Street Art Fair and take home a little memory.Donations: $5 donation to purchase a poem goes […]
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Charlie West Music Fest presented by Fund for the Arts Saturday, May 31 | 3pm – 10pm Join Fund for the Arts and their co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle, as we get […]
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“Some Assembly Required” Attack Theatre Performance with The Charleston Office of Public Art May 31st | 6PM Kanawha Co. Public Library, 123 Capitol St. Experience art like never before! Attack Theatre returns with a dynamic, interactive performance alongside a striking installation by the Office of Public Art—live on the library plaza. A vibrant event for […] |
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LEGO Printing Workshop Join us for a FREE workshop sponsored by FestivALL on June 1st at 10am – Printing with LEGOs!Each participant will get a 5 in square LEGO base to work with. Using the base and a variety of shapes of LEGO dots we will make designs and print them in our old fashioned […]
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FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1 The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, […]
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Children’s Art Fair Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV! The Children’s […]
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Carriage Trail Walk June 1 | 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 in […]
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FestivALL Nature Weaving Celebrate Festivall in Charleston with a fun and free-form weaving workshop! In this make-and-take class, participants will create whimsical yarn trees using natural sticks and colorful fibers, inspired by the tree weaving technique of Eemamuiciki. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary—just come ready to create and enjoy the process.LOCATION: […]
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AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday June 1 The WV Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is excited to announce that AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday 2025 will be hosted on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at […]
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Sunset Yoga and Sound June 1 | 7pm Find your Zen after a full day of FestivALL activities.. Join Nina Ratliff, owner and yoga instructor of The Folded Leaf Yoga & Wellness Center, for a nourishing 60-minute all-levels yoga practice. Class will end with a 15-minute sound healing savasana. Beginner friendly. Some mats and props […]
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