Community Connection Dec 4, 5, 6, 7
Movies: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (PG-13) Eternity (PG-13)
Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema: Lethal Weapon Thursday Dec 18
Old School Christmas Farm in Red House is Open Fri, Sat and Sunday’s thru Dec 21 www.oldschoolchristmas.com
Thursday Dec 4 the Charleston Metro Bands holiday Concert with the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus at 7 pm at the LaBelle Theater in South Charleston.
Thursday Dec 4 the State Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm with performances from Capitol high schools band & Choir, River City Youth Ballet, and Christmas sing-alongs. Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause after the Ceremony. They’ll accept donated boys and coats for the Children’s Home Society of WV at the Culture Center or on the Capitol Steps.
Thursday & Fri Dec 4 & 5 “Christmas at Coonskin” Hoppy’s Little Express Train rides, treats and a toy and coat drive
Friday Dec 5 the St. Albans Christmas Tree Lighting from 4-7 pm at Olde Main Plaza
Friday Dec 5 the City of South Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration with visit’s from Santa start at 5:30 pm on D Street. FREE hot chocolate and cookies. They’ll also have a lighted golf cart caravan ride for the Maddox Potter foundation starting at 6 pm and a drone light show at 6:30 pm. Tree lighting Ceremony at 6:45 pm
Sat Dec 6 (10 am-4 pm) and Sunday Dec 7 (noon-4) the Craik-Patton Holiday Open House with Traditional Food Tasting Holiday decorations and A Children’s Ornament Activity. FREE Admission www.craikpattonhouse.org
Sat Dec 6 and Sunday Dec 7 the Holiday Open House at The Historic Glenwood Mansion on Charleston’s West Side (noon to 4 pm each day) Live music, The Lucy Quarrier Weavers and Refreshments. Corner of Park Av and Orchard Street across from Westside Middle School. www.historicglenwoodfoundation.org
Sat Dec 6 at noon the South Charleston Christmas Parade
Sat Dec 6th the Campbell’s Creek Christmas Parade…Line up at 5 pm, Pull out at 6 pm Meet at the lot across from the Backdoor Tavern
Sat Dec 6 in Milton a FREE community event from 5-7 pm with Corn dogs, popcorn, donuts and hot chocolate, entertainment and children’s games. An ugly sweater contest starts at 6:30 pm and Santa will be there.
The Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents “MARY”-the Rock Opera at the Elk City Play House, Fri and Sat, Dec 4 & 5, Sunday Dec 7 www.bit.ly/CYAC_Mary
Holiday Lights at Coonskin Park, 5:30-8:30 pm thru Dec 21
Drop off “TOY’s for Tots” at Any location of Huntington Bank thru Dec 12, NEW UNWRAPPED toys….
Tuesday Evenings from 6-7 Winfield UMC (Behind Speedway) is having a soup give-a-way for anyone who needs or wants a hot meal….just pull up under the portico
At the Clay Center from Oct 1-March 29. 2026 “Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screen prints” www.theclaycenter.org
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 Salango Law Dirty Birds Holiday Light Show is open! Now thru Jan 1, 2026 get tickets @ www.dirtybirdsbaseball.com
The WV State Parks Foundations has launched a new brand and website, Love WV State Parks, the site is live at www.lovewvstateparks.com
Holly Jolly Brawley in Charleston with lights, music, shopping and cheer!
FeastivALL is coming back for their 13th year and ticket will be available starting Nov 28. For tickets and information go to www.festivallcharleston.com
Tuesday Dec 2 at 6:30 pm the Sissonville community Christmas Tree Lighting with Christmas Carols and Refreshments at Aldersgate UMC
Thursday Dec 4 at the Alban Arts Center the annual Arts Academy Magic Fundraiser with Joey Stepp.
Dec 5 & 6 Krampus is coming to Scareview. Admission is $15 or $12 with a Toy Donation.
Friday Dec 5 starting at 7:30 pm at the Alban Arts Center, “the Light Side of the Holidays” with Factory Reset…Alban Arts Center Improv $10 per person or donation of Non-Perishable food item or Toy. Get information at www.albantickets.com
Friday Dec 5 starting at 7 pm & Sat Dec 6 at 2 pm the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus present and original production of A Christmas Carol at the WV Culture Center Theatre. Tickets are $20 and are General Seating. Reserve seats at [email protected]
Starting Dec 5 the Kanawha Valley Railroad Association will have their Christmas Open House….they are located in coonskin Park.
Sat Dec 6 the St. Albans Christmas Parade starts at 3 pm. Sixth Ave.
Sat Dec 6 the 26th Annual St. Albans/Nitro Christmas Boat Parade. 6:30 pm from the Nitro Boat Ramp
Sat Dec 6 from 8 am-10 am at Sissonville High School Cafeteria Breakfast with Santa
Sat Dec 6 from 10 am-2 pm. the Sissonville Community Christmas Children’s Festival at Maranatha Baptist Church with inflatable’s, games, food, fun and prizes Attendance is FREE
Sat Dec 6 at 6 pm the 6th Annual Sissonville Community Christmas Parade. Line up starts at 4:30 pm at Sissonville Middle School
Sat Dec 6 the WV Symphony Orchestra’s “Sounds of the Season” 7:30 pm at the Clay Center. www.theclaycenter.org
Sunday Dec 7th the Charleston WV A Capella presents Home for the Holidays with harmony Rechoired and the Kanawha Kordsmen 2 pm at St. Matthews Episcopal church. Donations accepted. www.charelstonwvacapella.com
Monday Dec 8 the WV Youth Symphony Winter Concert 6:30 pm at South Charleston Middle School Adult admission is $10 free for children ages 18 and younger. www.wvyouthsymphony.org
Dec 11 the Sissonville Library Community Christmas Party with Santa from 6-8 pm at the Sissonville Library. FREE event
Dec 11 the Charleston Metro Bands Holiday concert with the South Charleston High school Choir and Vocal Ensemble at the LaBelle Theater, South Charleston.
Dec 11 the Charleston Christmas Parade 7 pm
Dec 11-12 “Hoy To the World “ with Bob Thompson, Catherine Russell and James Moore 8 pm at the Culture Center Theater. www.mountainstage.org
Dec 12 the Appalachian Children’s Chorus “sounds of the Season at Charleston Baptist Temple 7 pm. www.wvacc.org
Dec 12-21 “Inspecting Carol” at the Alban Arts Center. www.albanartscenter.com
Dec 12-13 “the Nutcracker” presented by the Charleston Ballet and the WV Symphony Orchestra at the Clay Center. www.theclaycenter.org
Dec 13 the Hurricane Christmas Parade. Noon on Midland trail and Man Street in Hurricane.
Dec 13 the Charleston Christmas Lighted Boat Parade “Lights of Love” 6-9 pm Kanawha River
Dec 13-23 Holiday Village at Capitol Market. International themed Market with crafts and gifts from various countries over 10 days. FREE www.capitolmarket.net
Friday Dec 12 FREE Christmas Movie Night at North Hills Baptist Church starting at 6:30 pm with popcorn and refreshments
Sun Dec 14 “Messiah” with the WV Symphony Chorus at the Clay Center. www.theclaycenter.org
Dec 19-20 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” presents by Children’s Theatre of Charleston 7 pm at the Clay Center. www.theclaycenter.org
Saturday December 20, the 12th Annual Southern WV Toy Ride for CAMC Women’s & Children’s Hospital…Open to all clubs, independent Riders and the public. Meet starting at 10 am at Daniel Boone Park, the Ride starts at noon. Toys are needed for children ages infant to 15 years…(NEW, unwrapped in packaging) DVD’s New or used, Video Games….new or used, Video Game Controllers and NEW Stuffed Animals are allowed this year. Drop off locations Nov 1-Dec 15 include: Gunny’s Bar and Grill, Nitro, Blizzards Custom Cycles, South Charleston, Generations Barbershop, South Charleston, Red Lobster, Charleston, Elk River Bar and Grill, Charleston, C Adam Toney Tire, Hurricane, Fifth Third Bank, Kanawha City, Town and Country Lanes, Nitro, 21 Pool Room, Sissonville, Reds Barbershop, South Charleston, Gresham plumbing, South Charleston, Swampfox Tavern, Sissonville, Johnson controls, Poca, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Cross Lanes, Smith’s Grocery store, Elkview and Family dollar store in Dunbar, Cross Lanes, Kanawha city, Marmet, South Charleston (spring hill location) and Charleston at Plaza East.
Sunday Dec 21 the 62nd Annual “Feast of the Carols” at Charleston Baptist Temple 4:30-7 pm FREE
Monday Dec 22 at the Alban Arts Center, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. presents Home for the Holidays with special guest Delnora. 7 pm
Feb 13, 6-9 pm at the WV Culture Center, “Night to Shine” with the Tim Tebow Foundation. Hosted by the Southeast church of the Nazarene. For more information and to register contact” Cortney Marcus at [email protected] or visit www.southeastnaz.church