Week of Events
Dizzy Doc’s Amazing Balloon Sculpture
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. […]
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 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®
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, […]
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson
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 […]
Three Things: Season 10, Episode 1
Three Things: Season 10, Episode 1
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 […]
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson
Ceramic Fortune Cookie with Meghann Ferguson
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 […]
Live Music Bingo
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 — 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. […]
(CANCELED) Art & Architecture Walking Tour
(CANCELED) Art & Architecture Walking Tour
(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 […]
Literary Roundtable
Literary Roundtable
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 […]
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
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, […]
(LOCATION CHANGE) “What’s Next” with Attack Theatre
(LOCATION CHANGE) “What’s Next” with Attack Theatre
(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 […]
(CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
(CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
(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 this event for a future date. Please be sure to check out our other events this evening! Enjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set […]
Yoga on the River
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, 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 […]
Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)
Children’s Art Fair (Saturday)
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 & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and community groups offer free make-and-take art activities, […]
Attack Theatre Contemporary Dance Workshop
Attack Theatre Contemporary Dance Workshop
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 […]
Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale
Annual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale
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.
Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off
Summer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off
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! […]
Poems While You Wait
Poems While You Wait
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 […]
“Some Assembly Required” – Attack Theatre Performance with Charleston Office of Public Art
“Some Assembly Required” – Attack Theatre Performance with Charleston Office of Public Art
“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 […]
LEGO Printing Workshop
LEGO Printing Workshop
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 […]
Children’s Art Fair (Sunday)
Children’s Art Fair (Sunday)
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 Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art […]
Carriage Trail
Carriage Trail
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 the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more. Musical Easels with Minor Swing Performances by Carli Mareneck & Friends The Rustic Mechanicals […]
FestivALL Nature Weaving
FestivALL Nature Weaving
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: […]
Sunset Yoga and Sound
Sunset Yoga and Sound
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 […]