Things to do in Charleston

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Popular Charleston events

OCT

3

2018 Charleston Blvd Rod Run & Doo Wop

Wed, Oct 3, 5:00pm

Charleston Blvd Rod Run & Doo Wop, Charleston, WV

OCT

3

West Virginia Economic Outlook Conference 2018

Wed, Oct 3, 7:30am

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

4

Chancellor's STEM Speaker Series: Talithia Williams

Thu, Oct 4, 7:00pm

The Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV

OCT

4

TAU CHAPTER 95TH ANNIVERSARY (HOMECOMING 2018)

Thu, Oct 4, 12:00am

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

7

Charleston West Virginia Royal Princess Ball

Sun, Oct 7, 9:00am

Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston, WV

NOV

7

2018 Annual Conference - The Power of Persistence

Wed, Nov 7, 10:00am

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston, Charleston, WV

Music events

OCT

21

MercyMe Volunteers - Charleston, WV

Sun, Oct 21, 5:00pm

Charleston Municipal Auditorium, Charleston, WV

NOV

4

Gaelynn Lea at Elk City Records with Special Guest Dina Hornbaker

Sun, Nov 4, 7:00pm

Elk City Records, Charleston, WV

NOV

11

The Lone Bellow, Hello June and more

Sun, Nov 11, 7:00pm

Culture Center Theater, Charleston, WV

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Sports & Fitness events

SEP

29

2018 Potato Day 5K & 10K -Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 7:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

The Grandparents Day 1 Mile, 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

Now Only $10! Virtual Races! Choose Your Favorites! - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

Now Only $15! Foster Love 5K & 10K 2018 -Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

2018 Read a Book Day 5K & 10K - Take a Look, It's in a Book - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia

OCT

27

Day of the Dead 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sat, Oct 27, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

27

Make a Difference Day 5K & 10K - Remembering Mother Teresa - Charleston

Sat, Oct 27, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

28

Cat Day 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sun, Oct 28, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

2018 Potato Day 5K & 10K -Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 7:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

The Grandparents Day 1 Mile, 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

Now Only $10! Virtual Races! Choose Your Favorites! - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

Now Only $15! Foster Love 5K & 10K 2018 -Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

SEP

29

2018 Read a Book Day 5K & 10K - Take a Look, It's in a Book - Charleston

Sat, Sep 29, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia

OCT

27

Day of the Dead 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sat, Oct 27, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

27

Make a Difference Day 5K & 10K - Remembering Mother Teresa - Charleston

Sat, Oct 27, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

OCT

28

Cat Day 5K & 10K - Charleston

Sun, Oct 28, 1:00pm

Charleston, Charleston, WV

Home & Lifestyle events

OCT

1

Master Homeowner-Legal & Insurance Issues

Mon, Oct 1, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

8

Master Homeowner - Home Electrical Basics

Mon, Oct 8, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

15

Master Homeowner - Home Maintenance

Mon, Oct 15, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

29

Master Homeowner - Basic Household Plumbing

Mon, Oct 29, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

1

Master Homeowner-Legal & Insurance Issues

Mon, Oct 1, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

8

Master Homeowner - Home Electrical Basics

Mon, Oct 8, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

15

Master Homeowner - Home Maintenance

Mon, Oct 15, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

OCT

29

Master Homeowner - Basic Household Plumbing

Mon, Oct 29, 5:30pm

The John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education & Community Ctr, Charleston, WV

Business & Professional events

OCT

9

Axes and Ales - Join AWMA for a Free Evening of Fun and Fellowship

Tue, Oct 9, 5:30pm

Axes and Ales, Charleston, WV

OCT

12

Charleston Small Business Roundtable

Fri, Oct 12, 12:00pm + 11 more event

Charleston Area Alliance, Charleston, WV

OCT

16

The New Tax Laws Affecting You: Q&A Forum

Tue, Oct 16, 5:30pm

Habitat for Humanity, Charleston, WV

OCT

16

Tableau Training & Certification in Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 16, 9:00am + 20 more event

OCT

30

LSSGB (Six Sigma) Classroom Training in Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 30, 9:00am + 2 more event

Regus Business Center, Charleston, WV

NOV

8

ATD WV State Conference- Designing Your Future

Thu, Nov 8, 8:00am

University of Charleston, Charleston, WV

DEC

4

(vendors only) Doing Business with West Virginia - Charleston

Tue, Dec 4, 1:30pm

West Virginia State Training Center - Capitol Room, Charleston, WV

OCT

9

Axes and Ales - Join AWMA for a Free Evening of Fun and Fellowship

Tue, Oct 9, 5:30pm

Axes and Ales, Charleston, WV

OCT

12

Charleston Small Business Roundtable

Fri, Oct 12, 12:00pm + 11 more event

Charleston Area Alliance, Charleston, WV

OCT

16

The New Tax Laws Affecting You: Q&A Forum

Tue, Oct 16, 5:30pm

Habitat for Humanity, Charleston, WV

OCT

16

Tableau Training & Certification in Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 16, 9:00am + 20 more event

OCT

30

LSSGB (Six Sigma) Classroom Training in Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 30, 9:00am + 2 more event

Regus Business Center, Charleston, WV

NOV

8

ATD WV State Conference- Designing Your Future

Thu, Nov 8, 8:00am

University of Charleston, Charleston, WV

DEC

4

(vendors only) Doing Business with West Virginia - Charleston

Tue, Dec 4, 1:30pm

West Virginia State Training Center - Capitol Room, Charleston, WV

Charity & Causes events

OCT

27

WVCADV Moonlight Masquerade

Sat, Oct 27, 6:00pm

Edgewood Country Club, Charleston, WV

OCT

27

Wine Tasting with the Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Sat, Oct 27, 6:30pm

The Wine Shop, at Capitol Market, Charleston, West Virginia

NOV

3

2nd Annual Lungs for Luke COTA Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 3, 8:00pm

Atlantis Nightclub, Charleston, WV

NOV

3

2018 SALUTE TO VETERAN'S DANCE

Sat, Nov 3, 6:00pm

Charleston Moose Lodge, Charleston, WV

OCT

27

WVCADV Moonlight Masquerade

Sat, Oct 27, 6:00pm

Edgewood Country Club, Charleston, WV

OCT

27

Wine Tasting with the Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Sat, Oct 27, 6:30pm

The Wine Shop, at Capitol Market, Charleston, West Virginia

NOV

3

2nd Annual Lungs for Luke COTA Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 3, 8:00pm

Atlantis Nightclub, Charleston, WV

NOV

3

2018 SALUTE TO VETERAN'S DANCE

Sat, Nov 3, 6:00pm

Charleston Moose Lodge, Charleston, WV

Free events

OCT

2

StoryCorps Mobile Tour Listening Event: Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 2, 5:30pm

Walker Theater, Charleston, WV

OCT

4

Tech Talk: Charleston Open House & Talent Connect

Thu, Oct 4, 5:00pm

Resolver Office, Charleston, WV

OCT

13

Inaugural Meeting of the U.S. Women Veterans Advocacy Initiative

Sat, Oct 13, 6:00pm

Bricks & Barrels, Charleston, WV

OCT

13

Free Hearing Health Event - South Charleston

Sat, Oct 13, 10:00am + 2 more event

Sam's Club, South Charleston, WV

OCT

21

The Bottle Rockets, Amy Helm and more on Mountain Stage

Sun, Oct 21, 7:00pm

Culture Center Theater, Charleston, WV

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OCT

29

For the Sake of the Kids: Responding to the Opioid Crisis- University of Charleston - 2018 Roundtable Series

Mon, Oct 29, 9:00am

University of Charleston, Charleston, WV

DEC

1

The Roadshow | EVENT STAFF | Charleston, WV

Sat, Dec 1, 3:00pm

Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV

DEC

2

Amy Ray Band, Anaïs Mitchell and more

Sun, Dec 2, 7:00pm

Culture Center Theater, Charleston, WV

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OCT

2

StoryCorps Mobile Tour Listening Event: Charleston, WV

Tue, Oct 2, 5:30pm

Walker Theater, Charleston, WV

OCT

4

Tech Talk: Charleston Open House & Talent Connect

Thu, Oct 4, 5:00pm

Resolver Office, Charleston, WV

OCT

13

Inaugural Meeting of the U.S. Women Veterans Advocacy Initiative

Sat, Oct 13, 6:00pm

Bricks & Barrels, Charleston, WV

OCT

13

Free Hearing Health Event - South Charleston

Sat, Oct 13, 10:00am + 2 more event

Sam's Club, South Charleston, WV

OCT

21

The Bottle Rockets, Amy Helm and more on Mountain Stage

Sun, Oct 21, 7:00pm

Culture Center Theater, Charleston, WV

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OCT

29

For the Sake of the Kids: Responding to the Opioid Crisis- University of Charleston - 2018 Roundtable Series

Mon, Oct 29, 9:00am

University of Charleston, Charleston, WV

DEC

1

The Roadshow | EVENT STAFF | Charleston, WV

Sat, Dec 1, 3:00pm

Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV

DEC

2

Amy Ray Band, Anaïs Mitchell and more

Sun, Dec 2, 7:00pm

Culture Center Theater, Charleston, WV

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