Join us for Friday Night Trivia at the Lost Paddle Bar & Grill!Trivia starts at 7PM and the theme for April 4th, 2025 is Visual Art!As always, the Lost Paddle will be offering $12 All You Can Eat Pizza and the winning team gets a prize!This trivia theme will go over a variety of different... View Article
OAK LEAF FESTIVAL’S 2ND ANNUAL SPRING FLINGCOME JOIN US AT THE 2ND ANNUAL SPRING FLING CRAFT SHOW BEING HELD AT THE LEWIS COMMUNITY CENTER ON CENTRAL AVENUE IN OAK HILL. GET SOME NEW DECORATING ITEMS FOR SPING AND SUMMER. THE SPRING FLING WILL BE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2025 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.... View Article
Location: Southside Trail, Fayetteville side/Cunard RdCommunity Captain: JackiWhen: April 5th at 10amAbout This Event: Beginner hikers welcomed, this group offers a welcoming space to stay active and connect with others. All fitness levels are encouraged to join, even if you have never hiked or hiked on this trail before.What to Expect:• Hike length 3 miles•... View Article
Join Appalachian Headwaters Native Plant Team, led by Bella Walker, to learn about spring gardening with native wildlife in mind! Planting native perennials on your property can greatly enhance the number of native birds, butterflies, and bees you will see this summer and fall--turning a simple garden into a healthy habitat for wildlife! Learn about... View Article
See original wildflower and wildlife art exhibit created by K – 12 grade students of Fayette, Monroe, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers Counties in the theater lobby of the Hulett C. Smith Theater. Best in Show artists will be on exhibit and for public sale as part of the spring adult gallery exhibition, Impressions of Spring,... View Article
Apr 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM WWHS Auditorium, 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801, USA $30 adult, $20 senior, $5 children
est. 0.2 mile walk with uneven, rocky terrain. Search for a glimpse of salamanders and other creatures of the night after dark, species that prefer the rock walls and crevices of the New River Gorge. Bring a flashlight. Be prepared for rocky, steep terrain on the short walk. Meet at the Bridge Buttress parking area... View Article
up to 3 miles on mostly easy trail. Stroll near the New River to find favorites of the season, the sights and sounds of migrating birds and favorite wildflowers on this leisurely walk. Wear hiking boots and water. Bring binoculars or some will be available. Meet at the Stone Cliff Trailhead parking area.
Hear tales of folklore and plant uses of some of your favorite spring wildflowers in this short talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center.
Learn about wildflowers in this WV MN core certification course – classroom session. This talk is part one of a two-part class. The Hike Into Spring! program the following day starting at Grandview Shelter #4 will serve as the field portion of this course (see description below).
2.5 miles. The big bloom hike is back! Join rangers and naturalists on a leisurely hike from Grandview top down to the New River, finding wildflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Over 60 blooming wildflower species are usually seen on this hike. Be prepared for some steep terrain as we travel down an... View Article
In addition to a traditional menu of ham, bacon, potatoes, brown beans, and cornbread, the pleasing aroma of sassafras tea will challenge the somewhat pungent, distinctive odor of the delicious piece de resistance of this meal. Ramps, a wild mountain herb known for “smelling bad,” grows abundantly in the woody areas surrounding Richwood. The odor... View Article
Feb 14- Tickets go on sale at Greenbrier Valley Visitor's Center Feb 28- Tickets go on sale online Get ready for the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival!!!! April 12th 11am-3pmWill Call hours - 10am-1pm Tasting Tickets will go on sale locally at the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center on February 14th!! Online ticket sales will begin on February... View Article
1.0 mile. Explore the forest and water’s edge along New River and Glade Creek in search of the birds that spend time in this riparian area. Wear hiking boots. Bring binoculars or some will be available. Plus bring a sack lunch for a nature friends’ picnic after this program, leading to the afternoon programs starting... View Article
Location: Lake Stephens (meet at the dam/small craft launch, first right as you enter the park)Community Captain: ChastityWhen: Sunday April 13th at 2pmAbout This Event: Beginner hikers welcomed, this group offers a welcoming space to stay active and connect with others. All fitness levels are encouraged to join, even if you have never hiked or... View Article
1.0 mile. Take a different sensory look at nature, letting it inspire your creativity through the sights and sounds found around Glade Creek at the peak of the spring season. Peace can be found where nature abounds, so join Poet Paula Lepp and Ranger Jodi French-Burr to guide us closer to such serenity. We’ll explore... View Article
Kids! Paint Your Very Own Lion Mural! Alderson Main Street’s second annual Lion Days is set for this April. Lion Days celebrates the captivating story of French, a lion cub adopted by a woman in Alderson in the 1890s that became the first African lion at the then-new National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and eventually... View Article
From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you’re transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate. Named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent, the brilliant cast of the country’s top dancers and choreographers, along... View Article
WV Collective is thrilled to present "Steel Magnolias," a heartwarming and poignant drama that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a small-town Southern community. Written by Robert Harling, this beloved play unfolds in Truvy's beauty salon in Louisiana, where six distinct women regularly gather. The salon serves as a sanctuary where these women... View Article
Location: Glade Creek Trail, Prince, WVCommunity Captain: JackiWhen: April 18th at 10amAbout This Event: Beginner hikers welcomed, this group offers a welcoming space to stay active and connect with others. All fitness levels are encouraged to join, even if you have never hiked or hiked on this trail before.What to Expect:• Hike length to be... View Article
All new this year is a night of Nerf or nothing! Practice your aim with crazy target challenges, last man standing, and more! Plan to have a fun filled night of high energy and good fun. If you have your own nerf dart shooter, feel free to bring it! Dinner will be provided. Booking email: candrade@pyramidglobal.com... View Article
Enjoy tastings of our Easter themed cocktails and then hop on over to the driving range to grab as many eggs as possible with of hidden goodies inside. Some eggs will have prize tickets for your chance to win an Adult Easter Basket filled with all kinds of goodies. Ticket includes three tastings of our... View Article
The Easter Bunny will visit Pipestem Resort State Park for the Great Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 19th. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available starting at noon before the egg hunt. The Great Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 1 p.m.! Bring your Easter basket to load up with all the candy... View Article
Annual Earth Day Celebration at Old World Libations! Join us on Saturday, April 19th, from 12-6 PM for our Annual Earth Day Celebration! Enjoy a day filled with: Food Trucks serving up delicious eats! Speakers & Presenters sharing knowledge on sustainability, farming, and more! Local Artisan Vendors with handmade goods! Your Favorite Old World Libations wines, ciders and meads.... View Article
Experience the flavors of Appalachia as we honor the region’s culinary treasure—the ramp—and welcome the arrival of spring in the stunning West Virginia mountains. Indulge in a ramp-focused feast featuring both traditional favorites and modern twists. The menu includes Wood-Fired Ramp & Potato Pizza, Ramp O’roni Rolls, Ramp Chowder, Ramp Meatloaf and more. The evening... View Article
To wrap up Easter celebrations we have prepared the following activities: The Resort at Glade Springs is proud to present our annual Easter Buffet. Held in the Bright Ballroom, guests can reserve one of two seatings: 11:30am or 2:00pm. All buffet guests are invited to join our 1pm Easter Egg Hunt, featuring over 1,000 eggs!
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Pipestem Resort State Park at the Bluestone Dining Room on Sunday April 20, 2025 starting at 11 a.m. The Pipestem Easter Buffet menu features: Spiral-Cut Honey Glazed Ham, English Prime Rib, Orange Zest Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Rainbow Baby Carrots, Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, Whipped Sweet Potato... View Article
Join us for a delightful Easter Luncheon filled with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring seasonal favorites, perfect for gathering with loved ones. Capture the joy of the day with our 360 Photobooth, where you can strike a pose and take home a fun keepsake. Watch the little ones race to collect... View Article
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Education Department presents: Bon Appétit! A theatrical showcase about food! Featuring the talents of GVT's Tots, Tweens, Teens & Conservatory students, this deliciously entertaining evening will leave you hungry for more!
WV Collective is thrilled to present "Steel Magnolias," a heartwarming and poignant drama that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a small-town Southern community. Written by Robert Harling, this beloved play unfolds in Truvy's beauty salon in Louisiana, where six distinct women regularly gather. The salon serves as a sanctuary where these women... View Article
WV Collective is thrilled to present "Steel Magnolias," a heartwarming and poignant drama that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a small-town Southern community. Written by Robert Harling, this beloved play unfolds in Truvy's beauty salon in Louisiana, where six distinct women regularly gather. The salon serves as a sanctuary where these women... View Article
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Education Department presents: Bon Appétit! A theatrical showcase about food! Featuring the talents of GVT’s Tots, Tweens, Teens & Conservatory students, this deliciously entertaining evening will leave you hungry for more!
Causeacon® is Beckley’s first ever Pop Culture convention which includes all fandoms from anime to Star Wars, gaming and so much more! There will be a variety of activities at including: cosplay contests, video game and table top tournaments, vendor room, panels and classes, anime screening room, game shows, raves and a formal ball! Causeacon... View Article
Join us at Twin Falls Resort State Park for a relaxing getaway for the weekend! Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, live entertainment, hayrides, tie-dye, cash bar, crafts and more! Massage and nail technicians will be on site for appointments, though these services are not included in the package. Pricing: Event only: $72.70 per person Event... View Article
oin us on Friday, April 25, for a delicious evening at Old World Libations! We’re bringing together some amazing local food trucks for a night of great eats, wine, and good vibes. Featured Food Trucks: Nana B’s BBQ Frosty Fins Rockin’ Rolled Ice Cream Lollipops Cool Treats Simple Fixins Hot Dogs Bring your appetite, grab a glass of wine, and... View Article
Join us for Friday Night Trivia at the Lost Paddle Bar & Grill!Trivia starts at 7PM and the theme for April 25th, 2025 is New River Watershed Trivia! This event will be co-hosted with the Plateau Action Network!As always, the Lost Paddle will be offering $12 All You Can Eat Pizza and the winning team... View Article
WV Collective is thrilled to present "Steel Magnolias," a heartwarming and poignant drama that celebrates the strength and resilience of women in a small-town Southern community. Written by Robert Harling, this beloved play unfolds in Truvy's beauty salon in Louisiana, where six distinct women regularly gather. The salon serves as a sanctuary where these women... View Article
The 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 and 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 are teaming up for an epic day of river cleanup and community action on April 26, 2025! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝!To ensure we have an accurate lunch count and enough boat space, you must register in advance—no unannounced arrivals. Once registered, I'll contact you directly with time and meeting... View Article
On April 26, Mozart's timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukranian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone... View Article
Take part in one of Beckley's greatest races, the Rubber Ducky Cash Dash! Adopt one rubber duck for $5 or a whole flock of 25 for $100 for a chance to win $3000. All proceeds go to the United Way of Southern WV
We LOVE pickles and we are celebrating the pickle on Sunday, April 27th at the brewery. Featuring best pickle contest, craft vendors, special beer release and live music. Check Facebook Page for more info.
Special Performance on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. (matinee) featuring Greenbrier Valley Chorale performing its Annual Spring Concert – Illuminare. Tickets are $17/adults and $7/students.
Since 2002, the annual New River Birding & Nature Festival takes place in and around the New River Gorge National Park & River in the heart of the upland, hardwood forests that Cornell Lab of Ornithology identified as a crucial stopover habitat for the continued survival of species such as Golden-winged, Blue-winged, and Swainson's Warbler,... View Article
Black Appalachian Inheritances is a celebration of memory and community - rooted in the stories of McDowell County. Join the gathering on Tuesday, April 29 at the Kimball World War I Memorial Auditorium for a night of fellowship and storytelling! Join us to hear music, stories of McDowell County, view photographs and fellowship. Free dinner... View Article
The Mullens Dogwood Festival is an exciting tradition since 1979 held in May of each year. Come for crafts, exhibits, food, carnival, music, and more! Check Facebook page for full schedule and updated information. https://www.facebook.com/TheMullensDogwoodFestival
Second Stage Performance on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. featuring B-BAMS, a fun-loving musical quintet featuring talent from Alabama, Kentucky, New York, and West Virginia. The Second Stage Series takes place in the Old Stone Room and is first come first served seating. Tickets are $20/adult. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students... View Article
Together for over 20 years, B-BAMS is a fun-loving musical quintet featuring talent from Alabama, Kentucky, New York, and West Virginia! How did these folks manage to become a group? Bob and Mary met in West Virginia in 2000 through a community choir and through church choir. Bob (guitar) and Mary (piano) met Alex (cello)... View Article
Enjoy 55 shows this summer to celebrate 55 years at Pipestem Resort State Park. Come and enjoy weekend #1 of the summer-long celebration of Pipestem Resort State Parks’ 55th Year of service to the people of West Virginia. On Friday night, May 2, the locally based duo of Bowman and Burr will take the stage... View Article
Celebrate Downtown Fayetteville at First Fridays!Fayetteville's First Fridays are back presented by the Fayetteville Merchants, First Fridays will be held on the first Friday of each month from May through November.These festive evenings will transform downtown Fayetteville into a vibrant gathering place for our local community and visitors alike. Businesses will stay open late, offering... View Article
The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6 mile running road race from one rim of the New River Gorge, down to the bottom where you’ll cross over the New River, then back to the rim of the other side with a short trail section to finish. This bucket list event will... View Article
Come out and shop for a good deal at the Hinton’s Hometown Christmas Spring Flea Market!We will have Flea market vendors and food vendors!!
Our first free public tour day of the year is Saturday, May 3 from 1 to 5 pm. Visit with our live Raptor Ambassadors featuring Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Vulture and Bald Eagle, enjoy interactive educational displays, tour the Three Rivers Avian Center Facility and visit with our friends from Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. Bring your... View Article
Come celebrate the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with us—and support Owl Mountain Farm in Hico, WV! Owl Mountain is a women-owned non-profit rescuing farm animals & providing eggs, produce, honey, preserves and baked goods. For every beer you buy, we'll donate $1 to Owl Mountain. We'll also accept donations of cash and various... View Article
Restaurant specials: sky-walkin' tacos, wookie cookies worthy costumes earn free drink Since we're sharing the day with a special holiday this year, May The 4th Be With You, we're adding in a last minute twist. If you should choose to race in a special in a costume from a long time ago, in a galaxy... View Article
