Community in Charleston

Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–8 PM · North Charleston Community Center, 2009 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

Join us for Trunk-or-Treat at the North Charleston Community Center!

Free

WVIFF presents DARK HOLLOW

Wed, Oct 21 · 7 PM · Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301

The West Virginia International Film Festival continues its WEST VIRGINIA WEDNESDAYS series with DARK HOLLOW, a horror film shot in the Beckley and Spruce Knob Mountain areas of the state by local director Daniel Byers.

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Jordan Jensen

Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hour long comedy special, TAKE ME WITH YOU, recently debuted on Netflix and was praised by Decider as “a winning comedy debut that takes on femininity standards”.

Free

Secure WV 17

Thu, Oct 22 · 8 AM–5 PM · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Secure WV 17 is West Virginia’s premier cybersecurity conference, bringing together security professionals, IT teams, students, educators, business leaders, and hands-on practitioners for two days of talks, training,…

$75

Happy Hours with Kanawha County Community Band

Fri, Oct 23 · 5 PM–7 PM · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

Celebrate the sounds of the season with a special Happy Hours performance by the Kanawha Valley Community Band at City Center Live.

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2026 West Virginia Book Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · 8 AM–5 PM · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301

Now entering its 23rd year, the West Virginia Book Festival features presentations from bestselling national authors, local and regional authors, writing workshops, family activities, a literary marketplace, and the…

Free

Witches on Wheels

Sun, Oct 25 · 9 AM · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

Join us for the annual Witches on Wheels Bike Parade, one of many 2026 Charleston Wizarding Weekend activities!

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Paint & Potions

Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM · North Charleston Community Center, 2009 7th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387

🧙‍♀️🎨 GET READY TO PAINT & POTIONS! 🎃🧪 Join us for Paint & Potions, an evening of painting, festive refreshments, and Halloween fun.

Free

Spooky All Day

Fri, Oct 30 · 9 AM–8 PM · Martin Luther King Jr Community Center, 314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV 25301

Join us for a full day of Halloween fun! Come dressed in your best costume or get creative with Halloween face makeup.

Free

Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide

Sat, Oct 31 · 8 AM–2 PM · Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV 25301

The purpose of the walks is to bring people together to: Raise awareness about suicide and mental health Reduce stigma so people feel safe talking about their struggles Provide education and resources for prevention…

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Charleston, WV Out of the Darkness (to fight suicide) Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM–1 PM · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in WV for ages 10-34.

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Brawl-O-Ween

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 PM–10 PM · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

This Halloween, downtown Charleston is getting a little spooky!

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Blenko Glass & Maple Syrup Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM–4 PM · South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W., South Charleston, West Virginia, WV

Join us for the Blenko Glass & Maple Syrup Festival at the South Charleston Farmers Market!

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West Virginia International Film Festival

Thu, Nov 12 · Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301

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West Virginia International Film Festival

Fri, Nov 13 · Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301

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Community Dance - circles, squares, contras

Fri, Nov 13 · 7 PM–9:30 PM · Kanawha United Prebyterian Church, 1009 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV

What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!

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Biscuit & Gravy Bowl

Sat, Nov 14 · Capitol Market, 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301

The Biscuit & Gravy Bowl is an annual fundraiser hosted that brings together local vendors and community members to celebrate and compete in crafting the best biscuits and gravy dishes.

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West Virginia International Film Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301

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West Virginia International Film Festival

Sun, Nov 15 · Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 25301

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Holly Jolly Brawley

Fri, Nov 27 · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

The City of Charleston’s free community Christmas celebration!

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ArtWalk in Downtown Charleston

Fri, Nov 27 · 12 PM–8 PM · Downtown Charleston

The main goal of ArtWalk remains the same: to bring more eyes to local art and more shoppers to the unique businesses that define downtown Charleston.

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Holly Jolly Brawley

Sat, Nov 28 · City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. Charleston WV

The City of Charleston’s free community Christmas celebration!

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SC Christmas Parade

Sat, Dec 5 · 12 PM–1 PM · D Street, South Charleston, WV 25309

REGISTER HERE : Parade Form – South Charleston CVB

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FOOTMAD presents: Simple Gifts

Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV

Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time.

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2026 Charleston Christmas Parade

Thu, Dec 10 · 7 PM · Downtown Charleston

Save the Date for one of Charleston’s favorite holiday traditions!

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Community Dance - circles, squares, contras

Fri, Dec 11 · 7 PM–9:30 PM · Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV

YOU are invited to dance--all ages, all skill levels welcome.

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Christmas Market Festival

Sat, Dec 12 · 11 AM–5 PM · South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W., South Charleston, West Virginia, WV

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ArtWalk in Downtown Charleston

Thu, Dec 17 · 5 PM–8 PM · Downtown Charleston

The main goal of ArtWalk remains the same: to bring more eyes to local art and more shoppers to the unique businesses that define downtown Charleston.

Price: see link