Upcoming Events
16th Season of Live on the Levee – Every Friday Night now through August 30th
The summer tradition is back for its 16th season!!! Live on the Levee returns every Friday night now through August 30th. This FREE family friendly event features musical performance with the opening acts taking the stage at 6:30pm and the headliners starting at 7:30pm. Various food truck will set up starting at 5:00pm and sell tasty treats during the evening. Also there will be weekly 50/50 drawings to help support local charities. This week taking the stage at 6:30pm will be Joint Cheifs and at 7:30pm The M.F.B.
3rd Annual Downtown Open – June 14th – July 8th
The Charleston Area Alliance is proud to present the third annual DowntownOpen pop-up putt-putt course June 14 – July 8 during FestivALL from 10:00am – 9:00pm. The temporary course will be set up along the sidewalks of downtown Charleston with each hole sponsored by a local business or organization. You may borrow putters and balls from: Rock City Cake Co., Adelphia’s Sports Bar, Art Emporium, Taylor Books and Tony The Tailor.
Jam Session – Friday June 14th
The Elk River Community Center will be hosting a Friday Night Jam Session starting at 7:00pm. Admission is $5.00 per person.
Charleston WV Park Run – Saturday 15th
Put on your running shoes and come join the Charleston WV Park Run on Magic Island from 8:00am – 9:00am. Make sure to dress weather appropriate, bring plenty of water, and a post run snack. You will also need your park run barcode you can register for one here www.parkrun.us/register.
Movie Matinee – Saturday June 15th
The Cross Lanes public Library will be hosting a family friendly movie starting at 11:00am on the library’s big screen. There will also be FREE popcorn and drinks served during the event!!! or more details including what is playing call (304)776-5999.
Juneteenth – Saturday June 15th
Come out and celebrate June 19th a few days early at the Capitol Complex!!! This FREE event from 5:00pm – 9:00pm will be a day of camaraderie, food, history, family entertainment, and various vendors. Make sure to bring your lawn chair to sit and enjoy the festivities!!!
Poker Run For The Veterans Home – Saturday June 15th
The Eagle Riders will be hosting a Poker for The Veterans Home starting at the Charleston Eagles Club. Registration will be held from 10:00am – 12:00pm with kickstands going up at 12:00pm. The cost is $15.00 for singles and $20.00 for couples. There will also be food, door prizes, 50/50, and high and low hand. All makes and models of bikes are welcome!!! No bike no problem cars and trucks are also welcomed to participate!!! Don’t let a good time, a great ride, and a wonderful cause pass you by. For more details call (681)313-7757.
Downtown Open Father’s Day Putt Putt Golf Tournament – Sunday June 16th
Come out and spend a little quality time with dear old Dad!!! A special putt-putt tournament will honor Dad from 10:30am – 12:00pm. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This event is FREE, but it is for Fathers and children under 14. Also if you have more than one child they are welcome to play but we will only take the adult and one child’s score. Registration begins at 10:00am in front of Black Sheep Burrito & Brews.
Sunrise Trial Walk with Art, Music, and Dance – Sunday June 16th
Take a shaded stroll on the charming Sunrise Carriage Trail and enjoy music, dance and art along the way from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. The .65 mile trail is on an incline, so the walk is mildly strenuous. The FREE performances and entertainment will include dances by local groups, live music, interactive art, and more.
Summer Food Program!!!
Here is a list of times, dates, and locations that during the summer break will offer free breakfast, lunch, or a snack to all children under the age of 18. Children do not have to enroll to participate just show up at one of the following locations at the times provided!!! Make sure to check times, dates, days, and what meals they serve because they vary from location to location!!!
Alban Elementary, June 7th – August 2nd, 8:00 am breakfast/11:30 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Belle Elementary, June 10th – June 28th, 8:00 am breakfast/11:00 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Capital High School, July 15th – July 19th, 8:15 am breakfast/11:15 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Coonskin Park, July 8th – August 2nd, 11:45 am lunch/2:45 pm snack, Monday through Thursday
Dunbar Middle School, July 15th – July 19th, 8:15 am breakfast/12:00 pm lunch, Monday through Friday
Elk Elementary, June 7th – August 2nd, 8:00 am breakfast/11:00 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Flinn Elementary, June 7th – August 2nd, 8:00 am breakfast/11:30 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Kanawha Valley Enrichment Center, June 7th – August 2nd, 8:00 am breakfast/11:00 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary, June 10th – June 28th, 8:00 am breakfast/11:00 am lunch, Monday through Friday
Meg Village Apartments, June 11th – July 30th, 12:00 pm lunch/3:00 pm snack, Tuesday and Thursday
Overbrook Elementary, June 7th – August 2nd, 8:00 am breakfast/12:00 pm lunch, Monday through Friday
Pocatalico Village Apartments, June 12th – July 29th, 12:00 pm lunch/3:00 pm snack, Monday and Wednesday
Pratt Elementary, June 17th – August 2nd, 9:00 am breakfast/12:00 pm lunch, Monday through Friday
Rand Community Playground, July 1st – August 2nd, 11:00 am lunch Monday through Friday/3:30 pm snack, Monday through Thursday
Riverside Summer Practice, July 22nd – August 2nd, 12:00 pm lunch, Monday through Friday
Sissonville Elementary, June 10th – June 28th, 8:00 am breakfast/11:30 am lunch, Monday through Friday
William J. Raglin Center, June 10th – June 28th, 8:00 am breakfast/11:00 am lunch, Monday through Friday
YMCA Building Montgomery, July 8th – August 2nd, 11:45 am lunch/2:45 pm snack, Monday through Thursday
Pool Openings!!!
Splish Splash summertime is here so that means it is time to head out to your local swimming hole!!! Here are dates and time of pools opening near you!!! Don’t see your favorite pool check back because we will update the list as more locations and times become available!!!
Kanawha County
Coonskin Park
Opens: Saturday, May 25; Sunday, May 26; Monday, May 27
For Season: Opens Saturday, June 1 for the season
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $5 adults, $2 children 4-12, $2 senior citizens, free for anyone under 4
Phone: 304-341-8014
Pioneer Park, East Bank
Opens: Saturday, June 1
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Closed on Mondays
Admission: $3 adults, $2 children 4-12, $2 senior citizens, free for anyone under 4
Phone: 304-949-3500
Shawnee Pool
Opens: Saturday, May 25
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (Closed on Tuesdays)
Admission: $4 for 12 years and up, $2 for 4 years to 11 years, $2 seniors 55 and older, veterans and college students (must have proper identification.) Kids 3 and under are free.
Phone: 304-766-0223/304-766-0243
Charleston
Cato Park, Edgewood area
Opens: Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, Monday, May 27
Hours: Noon until 6 p.m.
For Season: Pool will reopen June 1. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through Labor Day. The pool will be closed Mondays for maintenance.
Admission: City pools are free
Phone: 304-348-6488
Kanawha City Community Center
Opens: Saturday, June 1
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m.
Admission: City pools are free
For Season: Same dates and hours
Phone: 304-348-6484
North Charleston Community Center
Opens: To Be Determined. Pool is being repaired.
Admission: City pools are free
Phone: 304-348-6884
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Opens: Saturday, June 1
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m.
For Season: Tuesday through Sunday through Labor Day. Closed on Mondays.
Admission: City pools are free.
Phone: 304-348-6406
South Charleston
Little Creek Park
Opens: Saturday, May 25
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for kids, $2 for seniors
Phone: 304-744-5150
Putnam County
Valley Park, Hurricane
Opens: Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, Monday, May 27
Closed: May 28-May 31
Open: June 1-June 2
Closed June 3-June 4
Season: June 5- September 1.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Season: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Admission: $10 for adults, $8 children ages 5 to 11, $6 for military, $6 for seniors 60 and over, free for children ages 4 and under
Phone: 304-562-0518
Eleanor Pool
Opens: June 4 for season, also open on May 25, 26 and 27th.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
Season: June 4 opens and closing date is to be determined
Admission: $5 per person, free for ages 5 and under. Season tickets are also available for $100 per person or discounted prices for groups, book of 25 tickets is $100.
Phone: 304-586-2319
Boone County
Water Ways in Julian
Opens: Saturday, May 25
Hours: Daily (weather permitting) 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For Season: May 25 through mid-August
Admission: $12 for those 44 inches tall and up (tubes included in the price), $5 entry for those under 44 inches tall (can’t ride the big slides, can use lazy river, pool and kiddy island) and free entry for kids 3 years old and under when accompanied by an adult
Wayne County
Dreamland Pool, Kenova
Opens: Monday, May 27
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $5 per person, children under 3 are free; Tuesday admission is $2 per person; Thursday admission is $3 per person
