Join the celebration! The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites you to celebrate their 60th anniversary – kicking off with STEAM for All at Slack Plaza & Brawley Walkway A free, family-friendly event: STEAM for All is an array of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities for families, in partnership with the Clay Center […]
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist known for his use of rich color and shapes. Inspired by nature, in his later years, Matisse turned to cut paper collage to create his art. A variety of fun family activities introduce children to this artist and each participant will create an original work of art in the […]
Glow in the Park at Slack Plaza with music and art! Enjoy a night full of glow fun including a pop up art gallery, family activities, live music, glow in the dark crafts, and more! This event is produced by City of Charleston Office of Public Art. Parking available at the Summers Street Parking Garage […]
FestivALL Archives Exhibit June 14-23 | Library Hours Take a trip down memory lane with FestivALL as we celebrate 20 years of the arts! Check out this curated exhibit featuring pieces of public art and photos of events past throughout FestivALL 2024, June 14-23, at the Kanawha County Public Library’s 3rd floor. Have a few […]
Calling all aspiring scientists, engineers, artists, and innovators! Get ready to ignite your curiosity and explore the wonders of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Join us for this free event as we spark creativity, inspire innovation, and cultivate the next generation of leaders. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unleash your […]
Bring your pup for a walk in the Cemetery, and enjoy dog themed vendors and activities in this fun-for-the-whole-family event! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to […]
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, […]
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 […]