• Upcoming Beckley Events

      Fridays in the Park on June 17 will feature local country musician Billy Payne.  The West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Beef Council will be on hand offering free beef samples part of their “Beef for Father’s Day” tour.  Active Southern WV will offer activities.  The concert series is held weekly […]

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  • June Events planned in Uptown Beckley

      Fridays in the Park – Beckley Events committee invites everyone to attend the 26thAnnual Friday in the Park series.  The concert series is held weekly from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., through September 2nd, weather-permitting, at Word Park on Neville Street.  Food vendors offer lunch items for sale.  Entertainment during the month of June […]

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  • 3 new splash adventures at Lake Stephens

    You have to try these slash-soaked rides at the newest aqua park! What could be better than spending a lazy afternoon at the lake? More games, that’s what! Lake Stephen’s new Aqua Park, Sprinkler Splash Pad Park and Beach Blast are ready for Memorial Day weekend. Aqua Park Get ready for hours of airborne thrills! […]

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  • Appalachian Coal Town Christmas

    Christmas time is almost here and the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum will hold the popular Appalachian Coal Town Christmas event on two consecutive weekends this year, November 27- 28 and December 4 and 5. The Exhibition Coal Mine and the Youth Museum have been celebrating Christmas in this special way for more than a decade. Back when […]

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  • Youth Museum’s Tailgate Halloween in Uptown Beckley

    Once again it’s time to put the kids in their favorite costumes, grab a treat bag, and head to Uptown Beckley for the original Tailgate Halloween, hosted by the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia. This will be the 29th year for this ghoulishly fun event! This year’s Tailgate Halloween will actually be held on […]

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  • 25th Annual Chili Night October 3rd in Beckley

    Beckley will celebrate its 25th annual Chili Night on Saturday, October 3rd along the streets of uptown Beckley.  The event will feature more than 40 chili participants, along with 30+ other booths, and a variety of entertainment. The $5 admission includes five chili sample tickets and a voting coin. Tickets may be purchased at the […]

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  • August Activities Planned in Beckley

    Uptown Tailgate Farmers Market – The farmers market continues at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway Plaza off of Neville Street.  Market hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 – 5:30 pm, and Fridays from 10 am – 1:30 pm.  If you have extra produce that you would like to sell at the market, contact the WVU […]

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  • Uptown Beckley July Events

    Fridays in the Park: (Free concerts held 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Word Park on Neville Street; Food vendors sell lunch items) July 17 – Music by the Chris Oxley Quartet July 24 – Day of Dance – 11:30 am – Mercer Country Commission on Aging Senior Line Dancers; 11:50 am – RaleighCounty Commission […]

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  • June Events planned in Uptown Beckley

      Fridays in the Park – Beckley Events committee invites everyone to attend their 25thAnnual Friday in the Park series.  The concert series is held weekly from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., through September 4th, weather-permitting, at Word Park on Neville Street.  Food vendors offer lunch items (bbq, chicken, hotdogs, tacos, baked goods) for sale.  […]

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  • 25th Annual Fridays in the Park series

    Beckley’s 25th Annual Friday in the Park series opened on May 15th. The concert series will be held weekly from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., through September 4th, weather-permitting, at Word Park on Neville Street.  Food vendors will offer lunch items for sale. For more event details visit www.beckley.org or like “Beckley Events” on Facebook. […]

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