Tag: family

  • The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta

    The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta

    Tuesday, 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. Corporate and civic leaders battle in elimination heats at this spirited event — the first boat to reach the distant shore of the library plaza pools, wins!

    Location: Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301

    Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

    This is event is free and open to the public!

    For more information visit https://k05165.site.kiwanis.org/corporate-regatta/

  • FestivALL Family Cookout

    FestivALL Family Cookout

    Monday, 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, spread out a blanket on the lawn, and enjoy live entertainment on the main stage.

    Inspired by the feeling of a classic family cookout with a touch of old turn-of-the-century carnival charm, the day will also feature lively sideshows along Summers Street. Enjoy street performers, FREE make-and-take activities, tintype photography, tattoos, tarot readings, and local artists displaying and selling their work.

    Slack Plaza Stage Schedule 
    11:00am-11:30pm     Kanawha Valley Community Band
    11:30pm-12:00pm    CLOG
    12:00pm-12:30pm    The Lincoln County Cloggers
    12:30pm-1:30pm       Shelem
    1:30pm-2:00pm        Mixed Nuts Barbershop Quartet
    2:00pm-3:00pm        The Unit

    Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301

    Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

    The FestivALL Family Cookout is made possible by Go-Mart, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, and ZMM Architects and Engineers

  • Art-for-ALL Kids Juried Art Exhibition

    Art-for-ALL Kids Juried Art Exhibition

    Art-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 Kanawha County Public Library’s downtown branch.

    Support: Kanawha County Public Library

    Sponsored by The Elliot Family Foundation, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, The Daywood Foundation

    Location: Kanawha County Public Library Jameson Tower Gallery (4th floor), 123 Capitol St.

    Kanawha County Public Library Hours:
    Mon.–Thur. 9am–8pm
    Fri. & Sat. 9am–5pm
    Sun. Closed

  • Art & Architecture Walking Tour

    Art & Architecture Walking Tour

    Art & 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 art – guests will learn the best highlights.

    Reservations: Space is Limited to 15.
    Registration coming soon

    Location: 901 Lee St. (in front of WesBanco)

    Time: 10:00am

  • West Virginia Book Festival

    West Virginia Book Festival

    ​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 will be) free of cost.

    Visit http://www.wvbookfestival.org/ for more details!