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  • Dizzy Doc’s Amazing Balloon Sculpture

    The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • KCPL StoryWalk®

    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 […]

  • Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition

    The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson

    Echo-Lit 427 Washington St W, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson

    Echo-Lit 427 Washington St W, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Three Things: Season 10, Episode 1

    Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV

    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 […]

    $10

  • Live Music Bingo

    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 — […]

  • (CANCELED) Art & Architecture Walking Tour

    Lee Street Triangle 240 Capitol St, Charleston, West Virginia

    (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, […]

  • Literary Roundtable

    Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    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, […]

  • (LOCATION CHANGE) “What’s Next” with Attack Theatre

    Downtown Charleston

    (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 […]

  • Indigo Dyeing Workshop

    Echo-Lit 427 Washington St W, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • (CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group

    Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

    (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 […]

  • Yoga on the River

    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, […]

    FREE

  • Attack Theatre Contemporary Dance Workshop

    Capital High School 1500 Greenbrier St, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

    $5 – $10

  • Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale

    Kanawha County Public Library

    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 […]

  • Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)

    Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off

    Kanawha County Public Library

    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 […]

  • Poems While You Wait

    Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

    FREE

  • LEGO Printing Workshop

    Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Children’s Art Fair (Sunday)

    Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • FestivALL Nature Weaving

    Kanawha City Yarn Company 5132A MacCorkle Ave., Charleston, West Virginia

    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, […]

  • Carriage Trail

    Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

  • Sunset Yoga and Sound

    Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

    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 […]

    FREE

  • Three Things: Season 10, Episode 2

    John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center 815 Court St., Charleston, WV, United States

    Three Things: Season 10, Episode 2 Aug. 20, 7pm John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 2 of Three Things at the John L. Dickinson Homeowner […]

    $10

  • Three Things: My First, My Favorite, My Future

    Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV

    FestivALL presents Season 10, Episode 3 of Three Things during FestivALL at the Capitol Market! FestivALL’s live speaker series 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 renowned jazz pianist and  Mountain Stage band member Bob Thompson, […]

    $5 – $10

  • SOLD OUT: LEGO Printing Workshop during FestivALL

    Base Camp Printing 1314 Hansford St., Charleston, WV, United States

    UPDATE (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 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 […]

  • Sing Along presented by Arts Amplified

    Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

    Arts 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, lyric sheets, and big group energy—no talent required, just enthusiasm!   Date: October 9 Time: 7-9pm Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St.

  • An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company

    The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

    FestivALL 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 performing to the works of five choreographers and three original compositions. TICKETS: $18 (Adults), $10 (Students) Click here for tickets

    $10 – $18

  • Happy Hours presented by Arts Amplified

    Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

    Happy Hours presented by Arts Amplified Unwind after work with this FREE event featuring live music by The Unit, yard games, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off […]

  • An Evening with the Poets

    Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    Marc 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 Carson Misch, and Clay Dusenbury will join as the current West Virginia Youth Poet Laureate. Date: Friday, October 10th Time: 6pm Location: Taylor Books, 226 Capitol […]

  • SOLD OUT: Indigo Dyeing Workshop

    Echo-Lit 427 Washington St W, Charleston, WV, United States

    UPDATE (10.06.2025) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for an indigo dyeing class with Stephanie Woody – 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 […]

  • Magnolia Boulevard LIVE at City Center

    Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

    Kick 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 ensemble in the same vein as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, and Grace Potter. Their sound is a mix of southern rock and the Delta […]

    FREE

  • Philip Bowen with The Parachute Brigade

    The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States

    A powerful night of music that celebrates Appalachian roots, modern country soul, and indie-folk brilliance as Philip Bowen takes the stage, joined by special guests The Parachute Brigade. Date: Friday, Oct. 10th Time: 7:30pm Location: The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square

  • Morning Yoga

    Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

    Join Ronnie Skeens RTY 500 for a playful, light-hearted, alignment-based, 60-minute ALL levels yoga class. This class includes breathing exercises and a life-affirming theme. Beginner-friendly. Some mats and props will be provided if you have your own, please bring them. Bringing a blanket and water is recommended. Date: October 11 Time: 9am Location: 601-699 Kanawha Blvd […]

  • Harvest Art Fair (Saturday)

    Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV

    Shop 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 your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live […]

  • Walking Art & Architecture Tour

    Welcome to Charleston!  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. Starting Point: WesBanco, 901 Lee StreetEnding Point: Davis ParkDuration: Approximately 75 minutes Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and […]

  • Public Art Bike Tour

    Lee Street Triangle 240 Capitol St, Charleston, West Virginia

    Learn 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 murals and public art installations in the downtown and East End neighborhoods. Meet at the blue “Bike Man” sculpture at the Lee Street Triangle. Bring […]

  • Shakespeare Remix with Vintage Theatre

    Folklore Music Exchange 1025 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV

    MACBETH 6:00 – 6:46PM at Folklore Music Exchange More information coming soon! SHAKESPEAREAOKE The Rustic Mechanicals are headed to FestivFALL 2025 in Charleston, WV to host one of their unique #Shakespeareaoke parties at the Folklore Music Exchange on Sat. Oct. 11 at 7pm.Join us for our unique open-mic, spoken-word, Bard-inspried, music-filled, celebration of language!!!

  • City Center Dead

    Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia

    FestivALL and Arts Amplified present City Center Dead Join John Inghram, JP Nowak, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall for a FREE night of Grateful Dead hits at City […]

  • FOOTMAD Presents Corey Harris Band

    The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

    Corey Harris is one of blues’ most faithful contemporary griots. Tracing the music back to its African roots, he has trekked all over the world to share these stories in song and in 2007 was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant for unearthing and sharing that rich, connected history. 2025 October 11 – Saturday – […]

    $10 – $30

  • Harvest Art Fair (Sunday)

    Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV

    Shop 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 your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live […]

  • Founders, Flora, and Feathers: Spring Hill Cemetery Tour

    Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV, United States

    Discover 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 the stories of historical Charleston – Book Authors – History Organizations representing historic houses and business’s from the Kanawha Valley. – Learn about the Park […]

  • Carriage Trail Leaf Walk

    Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, United States

    Experience 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, and more.   Enjoy vignettes by JADCO, live music by Hannah & Her Empty Orchestra, Hot Jazz of Charleston, Minor Swing, String Chiefs and Jon […]

  • Contemporary Youth Arts Company Presents Why We Stayed

    Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak. Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior). Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

    $10 – $15

  • Sunset Yoga

    Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, United States

    Join Nina Ratliff (RYT 500) for a nourishing 60-minute, ALL levels yoga practice that ends with a soothing 15-minute gong bath. Some mats and props will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. We also recommend bringing a blanket and water. Date: October 12 Time: 5:30pm Location: Haddad […]

  • Mountain Stage with Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, and more

    The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, United States

    Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield! Guest Artists: Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, Nicki Bluhm, East Nash Grass, Deb Talan, and Two Runner Doors at 6:30pm Show at 7pm ═══✿═══ Tickets: $25-$30 All tickets to this […]

    $25 – $30

  • Contemporary Youth Arts Company Presents Why We Stayed

    Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak. Tickets: $15 (Adult) $10 (student/senior). Rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

    $10 – $15

  • Contemporary Youth Arts Company Presents: “Why We Stayed”

    Elk City Playhouse 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, United States

    “Why We Stayed: The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak” “Why We Stayed” is a theatrical production by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) that explores the complex reasons people remain in abusive relationships, focusing on the often-ignored struggles of “forgotten victims” of domestic violence. The play portrays the daily realities of survival for diverse […]

    $10 – $15

  • West Virginia Book Festival

    Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV

    ​The West Virginia Book Festival is an annual event for book lovers of all ages and! Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a Used Book Sale, and a Festival Marketplace, it takes place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. West Virginia Book Festival Attendance is (and always […]

    Free