Community Connection Oct 9,10,11,12
Movies: Roofman ® Soul on Fire (PG) Tron: Ares (PG-13) Anemone ®
Flora Lee Hark Cohen Cinema: Splitsville, Eleanor the Great, Candyman and coming soon Fright Night, The Blair Witch Project,
The Return of the Living Dead and Grind House
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The WV Black Walnut Festival in Spencer Wed Oct 8-Sat Oct 11
At the Clay Center from Oct 1-March 29. 2026 “Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screen prints” www.theclaycenter.org
In Milton the Corn Maze at Cooper Farm is Open, on facebook at Corn Maze at Cooper Family Farms of Milton WV
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…catch Medicine IN MOTION with the WV Breast Health Initiatives MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY Monday Oct 13th , 9 am-3 pm at the Misty Rose community Center in Milton, Thursday Oct 30 9 am-3 pm at the East End Resource Center in Charleston and Tuesday Nov 4 from 9am-3 pm in Nellis at the BARN Community Center. CALL for information or to schedule an appointment 304 388 0015 . Ha Ha’s for Ta Ta’s comedy show on October the 17 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in South Charleston.
Scareview Haunted School is Open on High Street in St. Albans. Admission is $12 or $10 with a non-perishable food donation. Dates are Oct 3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31
The Hospice Thrift store is now Open…. 1613 2nd Ave near the Alzheimer’s association. “The Heart to Home” charity shop featured clothing, shoes, and household goods.
Hymns, Harmonies and Hops 4-6 pm on the second Sunday of every month at Sam’s Uptown Café. Bill and Becky Kimmons are the song leaders.
The South Charleston Farmers market is now open. 9 am-7 pm Monday thru Saturday and 1-5 pm Sundays.
The Salango Law Dirty Birds Holiday Light Show opens on NOV 1 and runs thru Jan 1, 2026 get tickets @ www.dirtybirdsbaseball.com
Want some Adventure? The Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tours are open. Get breath taking views of the bluestone Gorge as you fly through the Treetops. Zipline is open to adventurers age 10 +. Reservations at wvstateparks.com or use the link www.wvstateparks.com/things-to-do/aerial-tours/pipestem-peaks/
Get Ready for FESTivFALL. Charleston Youth Arts Company presents “Why We Stayed” at the Elk City Playhouse. Oct 9,10,11,16 and 17 at 7 PM and Oct 12 & 19 at 2 pm
Tuesday Oct 7th at the Clay Center “Cinderella” presented by the World Ballet Company
Wednesday Oct 8th at the Clay Center “Dog Man the Musical”
Wednesday Oct 8th at Capitol Market, starting at 7 pm “THREE THINGS” with Bob Thompson, Shannon Silverman and Mavery Davis
Thursday Oct 9th 6-8 pm at Case Camp Printing Company 1314 Hansford Street a LEGO Printing Workshop
Thursday Oct 9 at the Culture Center Theater an Evening with West Virginia Dance Company 7:30 pm
Thursday Oct 9, 7-9 pm, at City Center At Slack Plaza a Sing Along presented by Arts Amplified. At City Center at Slack Plaza.
Thursday Oct 9 “an Evening with West Virginia Dance Company at the Culture Center Theater starting at 7:30 pm with professional dancers performing works by internationally renowned and WV acclaimed choreographers
Thursday Oct 9 at Berry Hills Country Club, “A night in Monte Carlo” a fundraiser for Goodwill. Information on their Socials for tickets.
Thursday Oct 9, from 6-9 pm at Little Creek Country Club, the “Kickin Cancer” Fundraiser with Better Homes and Garden Real Estate. Tickets are $24. They’ll have a silent auction that includes stays at Air B & B’s, a DJ, food and much more!
Friday Oct 10, Jarrett Memorial UMC will host a spaghetti dinner from 4-7 pm. eat in or carry out for $10. Proceeds fund the Angel Tree Project at Elkview Middle School
Friday Oct 10 from 5-7, “Happy Hours” presented by Arts Amplified at City Center at Slack Plaza from 5-7 pm
Friday Oct 10 an Indigo Dyeing Workshop from 6-8 pm at Echo-Lit, 427 West Washington Street, Charleston
Friday Oct 10 at Taylor Books An Evening with the Poets starting at 6 pm
Friday October 10 at City Center at Slack Plaza, “Magnolia Boulevard LIVE from 7:30 pm-9 pm
Friday Oct 10 at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort “PINK OUT” party with a purpose 7-9 pm. Tickets are $25 and includes 1 drink ticket & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres….they’ll have raffle tickets for gift basket’s a special “Pink Drink” from the Cash Bar….wear your BEST pink outfit for a chance to win!….you must be 21 years old to attend! www.wvbhi.org
Friday October 10 Elk Elementary Center PTA presents a Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. 3320 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston.
Friday Oct 10th at the Clay Center the Carnaval 15 Theme & Fashion Show starting at 6 pm at the WALKER THEATRE. Expect sparkle, style and elegance with local boutique fashion showcases. (Look for Logan Scott in the Show) Light refreshments and a cash bar….
Friday October the 10th at the Clay Center, Philip Bowen with The Parachute Brigade….park of the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series….7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Friday Oct 10 and Saturday Oct 11 at St. Albans City Park, “Moonlit Tales and Haunted Tales” they’ll have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, stilt walker, fire dancer and more!
Sat & Sunday, A to Z Market is having an EARLY Black Friday Sale. EVERY toy is $8. Saturday Oct 11 from 6 am-7 pm and Sunday from 10 am-7 pm. Look for Jenny Murray, EARLY broadcasting live from 6-8 am, on V100!
Sat Oct 11 and Sunday Oct 12 the Harvest Art Fair at Capitol Market, Look or Jenny Murray from 10 am-noon. On stage at 10 am the children’s theatre of Charleston, 11 am Brittany & Brenna, noon Ray & John, 1 pm Two Room mates, 2 pm Mark Price, 3 pm Carino, 4 pm Slow Train, 5 pm Tai Ray. While the music plays, shop from a wide variety of artisan as they display and sell their handcrafted goods…a great place to start your holiday shopping. FREE Children’s activities.
A Pottery FAIR, Sat Oct 11, from 10 am- 4 pm at Fellowship Hall @ Kanawha United Presbyterian Church.
Sat Oct 11 from 9 am-2 pm, First United Methodist church in South Charleston (905 Glendale Ave) will have a FLEA Market from 9 am-2 pm with a hot dog and baked goods sale. Contact Kathy for more information at 304 550 2172
Sat Oct 11 starting at 10:30 am a Walking Art & Architecture Tour. Lee St. Triangle
Sat Oct 11 starting at 9 am Morning YOGA at Haddad Riverfront Park
Sat Oct 11, starting at 11 am the Public Art Bike Tour, starting at the Lee Street Triangle…Meet at the Bike Man!
Sat Oct 11th from 6-9 pm “City Center Dead” at Slack Plaza! Join John Inghrams Dead Center for a FREE night of Grateful Dead Hits….food vendors and more!
Saturday Oct 11, Shakespeare Remix with Vintage Theatre at Folklore Exchange, 191 Summers Street
Saturday October 11 at Cathedral of Prayer Baptist Church (2326 Pennsylvania Ave Charleston” will have a FALL FESTIVAL & HOT DOG SALE from 9 am-3 pm. 13 Vendors will have coffee, cotton candy, hillbilly wood burning, scentsy, pampered chef and much more.
Sat Oct 11 from 10 am-5 pm, the South Charleston Autumn Market Festival. They’ll have a farm to table cookout, apple butter making demo, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, inflatable’s and hayrides.
Sat Oct 11 from 3-8 pm OkoberWest presented by Encova Insurance 1802 Washington St. West Charleston. Sample over 100 craft brews, including special German and Oktoberfest styles, local food vendors and live music on two stages. They’ll also have popular OktoberWest Games…stein holding, keg rolling, sausage toss, best traditional dress and more. Tickets are VIP $55 and general Admission $45. This event supports Charleston Urban Works programs, public art and community revitalization efforts.
Sat October the 11, FOOTMAD present Corey Harris at the State Culture Center. 7:30 pm.
Sat Oct 11 the 5th Annual Egyptian Festival of the Coptic Orthodox Church from 11 am-7 pm, with food, church tours, choir performances and children’s games. Admission is $20, Children admitted free of charge. 309 Beauregard Street on Charleston’s East End
Saturday Oct 11 the Hospice Block Party from noon- 3 pm at 1606 Kanawha Blvd West. They’ll have healthy activities, games, music, food and family fu. Food Trucks on site, vendors, DJ and Photo Booth, and a Thrift Store Sale
Sunday Oct 12 the St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral will host their annual dinner from noon-6 pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or on line at www.stgeorgecharelston.org
Sunday Oct 12 the Harvest Art Fair at Capital market from noon-5 pm
Sunday Oct 12 the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk from 1-4, 746 Myrtle Road
Sunday Oct 12 from 1-4 pm “Founders, Flora & Feathers: Spring Hill Cemetery Tour”
Sunday Oct 12 at Haddad Riverfront Park Sunset Yoga starting at 5:30 pm
Sunday Oct 12 the Academy Singers present a “Recital of Music” by Mark Hornbaker at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church in Charleston. Starting at 6 pm and featuring the Charleston debut of violinist Harin Lee, Age 11, an instrumental ensemble with Betty King, Kathy Coyle, Nick Munoz, Rick Sadolf, Mina Lee and Mark Hornbaker.
Sunday October 12 the South Charleston Convention and visitors Bureau, the SC 1rst Church of the Nazarene and the City of South Charleston will have a Trunk or Treat event from 4-6 pm at the Church on the Corner of Kentucky and Chestnut Street. They’ll have hayrides, inflatable’s, face painting, a photo booth, pepperoni rolls, snow cones, games and live music more information at www.scnaz.com
Sunday Oct 12 at the Culture Center Theatre, Mountain Stage with guest host David Mayfield. Featuring Craig Finn & the Band of Forgiveness, Nicki Bluhm, East Nash Grass, Deb Talan and Two Runner. Tickets are $25-$30 at www.mountainstage.org
Friday October 17th the Marmet Women’s Club presents a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, “The Ghost of Windsor Manor” Tickets are $40 per guest, Cal 304 590 4276. To be held at the Former Elementary School at 408 94th Street.
Friday October 17 at the Holiday Inn & Suites I South Charleston, the WV Breast health Initiative presents their 5th Annual “HA HA’s for Ta Ta’s” with Jason Allen King and Leighann Lord! Tickets are $50 which includes heavy appetizers and the Show! www.wvbhi.org
October 17 & 18 the Charleston Ballet opens their 70th season with the return of “Dracula: The Seduction.” At the Charleston Coliseum Theater. Tickets at www.thecharelstonballet.com/tickets or call
304 342 6541
Sat Oct 18th the second annual Filipino American Festival at Slack Plaza starting at 10 am. With Maskara Festival Dancers, Filipino fashion and crafts, cultural programs and vendors.
Sat Oct 18th at Riverside High School, the Riverside Revue Marching Band Festival starts at 10 am. With a 50/50, raffles, Band Grams, Spirit Award, Event T-shirts, novelties, Concessions. Admission is $10
Sat Oct 18, in Buffalo, “Octoberfest” from 9 am-5 pm with FREE entertainments and FREE children’s activities all day. Food, Music, Crafts, Apple Butter, Petting Zoo Inflatables, Pony rides, antiques, Flea market and More. FREE Parking and Entry.
The WV State Parks Foundations has launched a new brand and website, Love WV State Parks, the site is live at www.lovewvstateparks.com
Saturday October 18 at St. Peters UMC a Fall Bazaar from 9 am-3 pm. (2601 Forrestal Avenue I St. Albans—In Ordnance Park across from Where Parkway Supermarket used to be) They’ll also have baked goods and Barbecues.
Sat October 18th in Buffalo, the Buffalo Family Fun 37th annual Octoberfest from 9 am-5pm. with FREE entertainment, kids activities plus Food, music, crafts, apple butter, petting zoo, inflatable’s, pony rides, antiques, flea market and more…..FREE to attend with FREE parking
Oct 18th In Charleston the Capital Cocktail Classic to benefit Fund for the Arts
Sat Oct 25 “Trunk or Treat” starting at 2 pm at Jordan Light Baptist church in Elkview. They’ll also have games, face painting, and a one-of-a-kind puppet show with Vinnie at 2:45 pm