Discovery Time at Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center, 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Free Weekly Education Events!
Join us at the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center each Saturday from 11:00-12:30 for Discovery Time! These free, family-friendly events are educational, hands-on, and include free pollinator project kits. See you there!

Discovery Time will run until the end of August!

Artifact Cleaning Party | Beverly Heritage Center
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Come learn about the often unseen work of museums, and gain Hands-On experience in Archaeological Lab Work!This event is free to attend, and open to anyone 18 years or older.For any questions, please contact us by email or phone!We hope to see you there!

Movies at the Mill: The Pollinators | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
2025-08-02 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center, 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Join us at the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center on August 2nd for a free screening of The Pollinators!
The Pollinators is a cinematic journey around the United States following migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honey bees as they pollinate the flowers that become the fruits, nuts and vegetables we all eat.
The many challenges the beekeepers and their bees face en route reveal flaws to our simplified chemically dependent agriculture system. Beekeepers, farmers, scientists, chefs and academics give a broad perspective about the threats to honey bees, what it means to our food security, and how we can improve it.
The screening will begin at 6:30 pm, and will be followed with a guided discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.

Snorkeling | Stuart Recreation Area
2025-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Stuart Recreation Area, 6 Memorial Ln, Elkins, 26241, United States
Trade the trail for fins — we’re going snorkeling in the Shavers Fork! Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy for a one-of-a-kind river adventure on Saturday, August 16, from 2–4 p.m. at Stuart Recreation Area in the Monongahela National Forest.
This isn’t your average hike — we’ll slip beneath the surface of one of the East’s highest streams to discover trout, crayfish, rock gardens, and the secret life of the Cheat River. August water is just warm enough to linger, and we’ll provide everything you need: masks, snorkels, and wetsuits (if needed). Just bring your sense of adventure (and a swimsuit). Spots are first come, first served — so don’t wait!
Open to all experience levels Limited to the first 20 participants
Stuart Recreation Area, Forest Rd 81, near Elkins, WV Questions? Contact us at info@wvhighlands.org
This event was made possible with the generous support of the American Water Charitable Foundation and is offered in partnership with the Monongahela National Forest as part of the West Virginia Mountain Odyssey program.

Biscuits, Gravy, and Business | Graceland Inn
2025-08-26 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Graceland Inn and Restaurant, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
You’re Invited!

Join us for Biscuits, Gravy, & Business – a morning of networking, hot biscuits & gravy, and quick updates from local businesses and nonprofits!

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
8:30 AM
Graceland Inn & Restaurant, Davis & Elkins College

Tickets:
• $20 – Chamber Partners
• $25 – Non-Partners

A special thank you to our event sponsors:

Performance Chevrolet
Elkins Depot Welcome Center
Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy breakfast with your community!

Get your tickets today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/biscuits-gravy-and-business

Artifact Cleaning Party | Beverly Heritage Center
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
On Thursday, August 28th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, come learn about the often unseen work of museums, and gain Hands-On experience in Archaeological Lab Work!This event is free to attend, and open to anyone 18 years or older.For any questions, please contact us by email or phone!We hope to see you there!

The Geology of Caves and Their Origin | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
2025-08-30 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center, 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
The Appalachian Forest Discovery Center at the historic Darden Mill is excited to host Dr. James Van Gundy, Professor Emeritus of Davis & Elkins College, for a conversation about caves as part of our immersive exhibit, “Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden World of Caves and Karst.”____________________________________________________________________
“The Geology of Caves and Their Origin” | Dr. James Van Gundy August 30 3:30 PM The Darden Mill | 101 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV____________________________________________________________________
“Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden World of Caves and Karst” is the 2025 seasonal interpretive exhibit for the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center in Elkins, WV. The hours are 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday-Sunday, and admission is free.
You can interact with a replica cave and try its simulated crawl space, read the interpretive panels about cave conservation and historical exploration, and see the caving gear and prehistoric fossils on display.
The exhibit is located in the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center housed in the Darden Mill at 101 Railroad Avenue in Elkins, West Virginia.

Garment Workshop-Elkins Sewing Center
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Garment Workshop- Elkins Sewing Center
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Spooky Space | Flynn Planetarium
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Davis & Elkins College
🎃 🌠 Get ready for a frightfully fun night under the stars at the Flynn Planetarium!
Join us for a special Halloween-themed show where we’ll explore celestial objects with spooky names and dive into a full-dome movie featuring eerie cosmic sights and playful animations perfect for younger audiences. It’s an out-of-this-world experience that’s fun for all ages — equal parts science and seasonal spirit!
📆 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 – 6pm 👉 Admission is just a $5 donation per person, and FREE for all D&E students.
Come see the skies like never before — if you dare!
🚨 Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Master Naturalist Speakers | Elkins DNR
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | WV DNR Elkins Operations Center, 738 Ward Road, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
MASTER NATURALIST GUEST SPEAKERS: The Tygart Valley Master Naturalist Chapter is sponsoring two presentations on Saturday, Nov. 8. Starting at 9 a.m., Kelly Smalley from Save the Tygart Watershed Association will be talking about “Watershed Management.” At 1 p.m., Dr. Ed Michael will be talking about his new book “Eagles Over Canaan.” The programs are free and open to the public. Both presentations will be at the Elkins DNR Operational Center at 738 Ward Rd. There will also be information about the WV Master Naturalists program, (mnofwv.org). For more information, contact kaylhart24@gmail.com.

Vietnam: West Virginians Remember | Darden Mill
2025-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | The Darden Mill, Railroad Ave., Elkins, West Virginia, 26241
In honor of Veterans Day, the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area presents, “Vietnam: West Virginia Remembers,” a documentary from West Virginia Public Broadcasting that features the experiences of five West Virginia combat veterans. This event is free and open to the public, and gets underway at 6pm in the Historic Darden Mill. See you there!

Biscuits & Cornbread from Scratch | Phil Gainer Community Center
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States
In this class we will make and eat two West Virginia staples, biscuits and corn bread. We’ll explore different corn bread camps: yellow vs. white corn meal, sweetened or not, all corn meal or corn meal and wheat flour. Biscuit dough basics will be practiced by making buttermilk biscuits.
Mary Smakula is an enthusiastic home baker in Montrose, WV. She enjoys sharing baking skills and kitchen science with others.
This class is made possible with support from the Central Appalachian Living Traditions program from Mid Atlantic Arts.

Early Architecture on the Old Frontier | Beverly IOOF
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Beverly I.O.O.F. Building, 718 Main St, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Local folklorist and author Gerry Milnes will present “Early Architecture on the Old Frontier of West Virginia” for the November 21 program of Randolph County Historical Society.
The program, taken from Milnes’ upcoming book, details the earliest shelters used by pioneers on the “Old Frontier“ of West Virginia, tracing the history of frontier shelter and log buildings including ethnic influences, construction techniques, folklore, and anecdotes gleaned from old-timers.
This program will be featured during the Randolph County Historical Society Fall Annual Meeting, Friday November 21 at the Beverly IOOF Community Room, located upstairs in the building next to the Randolph County Museum, on Main Street in Beverly.
The schedule for the event, free to the public, includes:
4 to 6 pm – Jacob Stalnaker Cabin open house
6 to 6:30 – Reception in the Beverly IOOF Community Room
6:30 – Brief RCHS annual meeting, followed by Log Cabin program

Little Bakers Activity & Dinner | Phil Gainer Community Center
2025-11-24 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States
TSK is offering a FREE Little Bakers Activity & Dinner on 11/24/2025 3PM – 5PM MUST REGISTER BY 11/20 – Text “Little Bakers” or call (304)-801-3362FREE Activity age requirements: 2-4 (must be accompanied by parent or guardian) / 5-17FREE Dinner age requirements: SCHOOL AGEDThis is a registration only event- MUST REGISTER by 11/20

Table Topper Class- Elkins Sewing Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Love Your Machine | Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-03 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Call 304-636-9480 for more information.

Begin to Sew- Totebag | Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-09 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
For more information call 304-636-9480

Quilting 101 Class @ Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Quilting 101 Class @ Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
4 week class
For more information please call 304-636-9480

Garment 101 Workshop-Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-14 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
4 Week Class.
For more information call 304-636-9480

Wine 101 Series-Break out the Bubbles | Lukestone Legacy
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Lukestone Legacy, 220 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241
Discover the magic of sparkling wines in our first event of the Wine 101 series!
Interested?
Lukestonelegacy@gmail.com

Edge to Edge | Elkins Sewing Center
2026-01-19 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Interested ?
Call 304-636-9480 for more information.

Beg Machine Embroidery -Elkins Sewing Center
2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
4 week class

"Bark, Birds & Bugs" Winter Walk | Glendale Park
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Glendale Park, 405 Glendale Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
On Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at Glendale Park, Elkins. Dress warmly and meet at the first pavilion as you enter the park. Participants will be discovering tree barks and bugs. You can also participate in the Annual Audubon Bird Count. Bring binoculars if you have them. Some will be available. Check Elkins Friends of Trees Facebook page for possible cancellation due to weather.

Smart Seminar: Marketing Clarity @ WV Woodtech Center
2026-02-18 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | WV Wood Technology Center, 10 11th Street, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Wine 101:Rosé | Lukestone Legacy
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Lukestone Legacy, 220 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241
Exciting news, wine lovers! Grab your spot for the next installment of our Wine 101 series: **We Don’t Want Roses, We Want Rosé!**Mark your calendars for Friday, February 20th, from 6-8PM. For just $30 per person, you’ll enjoy a delightful tasting of various Rosé wines while learning all about this refreshing favorite.Don’t miss out on a great evening filled with flavor and fun! RSVP by sending a PM or email lukestonelegacy@gmail.com

Tree Talks Lecture Series | Kump House
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kump Education Center, 401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Planetarium Show | Davis & Elkins College
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Davis & Elkins College
Come to the Planetarium for thrilling rides at a cosmic amusement park then enjoy a trip under the sea to learn about coral reefs!
This event is open to anyone. $5 donations per person are greatly appreciate and help with costs for programming, equipment, and maintenance.
Follow the link or use the QR code on the flyer to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzHl_LIcdxC_RCzpKnL4ItO-3E7pE0f3w_x7OrXTAqdLkHcA/viewform

Augusta Foodways Class-Sustainable Sunfish
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States
Instructor : Osier Blackthumb
Cost -$40.00
Phil Gainer Center
