Events in Barboursville today

Mary Ingles Trail Associates presents an encampment and living history reenactment at Beech Fork State Park that highlights the legacy of Mary Draper Ingles. The focus is on the everyday abilities and know-how that she, her family, friends, and neighbors relied on to get by in the 18th century. Historical interpreters and craft demonstrators share period skills with an emphasis on education and accuracy.

Sports Fanz presents a multi-day showcase at Huntington Mall in Barboursville, WV, bringing together dealers and vendors from six states. Collectors can browse more than 85 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and other sports collectibles, with buying and selling throughout the event. Trading card game enthusiasts will find over 55 tables featuring Pokémon cards, sealed Pokémon products, One Piece, and other TCG cards, also with active buying and selling. It is billed as the mall’s largest sports card and Pokémon card show to date. For questions, contact Chad at Sports Fanz at (681) 235-3124 or email sportsfanzwv@yahoo.com. You can also stop by the Sports Fanz store in the mall near Dick's.

With a history spanning more than three decades, this festival offers a full slate of experiences for all ages. The Southern Fried Cone Fest skateboard race welcomes competitors from across the United States. Visitors can sample a variety of food, specialty beverages, and sweet treats from numerous vendors, and browse handmade work from artisans and crafters. Families will find children’s amusements and games, along with free activity tents for kids. Live music continues throughout the event, featuring local and regional bands alongside national touring acts.

This weekly Riftbound tournament has a $5 entry fee. One pack is added to the prize pool, and all participants receive a promo pack.

This weekly draft uses a Discord server for community voting on the set, which is usually the latest standard option. Pricing is generally about $20, with occasional discounts or higher costs for older sets. A friendly group creates a welcoming setting for learning and playing.

Spend a full day discovering Ohio Amish Country on a guided outing priced at 175 dollars per person. The itinerary features a stop at Lehman’s Hardware, time to browse an Amish bulk food store, and free time to explore Berlin, Ohio. A guided farm visit includes a look inside an Amish farmhouse and a one-room schoolhouse, along with a horse and buggy ride. The experience concludes with an authentic Amish dinner, a home-cooked two-meat meal prepared and served by an Amish family in their home exclusively for the tour group.

Get started with sewing from the ground up in a beginner-friendly class designed for absolute newcomers. Instruction covers operating a sewing machine, using rotary cutters, rulers, and templates, and calculating fabric needs to reduce waste. The project culminates in a finished quilt. Participants should bring a sewing machine and scissors. The quilt uses 12 fat quarters, and all the terminology will be explained along the way. Fabric can be selected from the shop’s available assortment. The fee is $10 per week.

A weekly Cardfight!! Vanguard tournament offers a friendly competitive setting for players. Entry is $10. Each participant receives one pack, and two packs from each entry are added to the prize pool. All players also receive weekly promo packs.

Enjoy a weekly Lorcana meetup with a $10 entry fee. The full amount is returned as store credit, and promotional items are available too.

Handbags for Hope is a Purse Bingo Fundraiser at West Edge Factory that blends fun and community connection with the chance to go home with a new designer handbag. Proceeds from tickets and bingo cards help raise vital funds to continue serving and supporting the community. Expect friendly competition and an uplifting atmosphere where each bingo supports a meaningful cause.

Players asked for Saturday Digimon TCG play, and it is being added starting in November. Entry is $5 and includes a booster pack and a promo pack. The top finisher receives a winner's promo pack.

The performance is planned for outdoors if the weather allows. Bikers are welcome for bike night.

Gather for One Piece in a welcoming environment. Entry is $10, and the full amount is returned as store credit, with additional Bandai support. New players are welcome, and community members are ready to teach and help you learn.

Held at the John Deaver Drinko Library, this monthly public meeting provides an opportunity to hear updates from Huntington Pride’s board and learn about current activities and plans. These gatherings are typically set for the third Monday of each month, with occasional changes to accommodate holidays or room availability, so reviewing the schedule in advance is helpful.

No prior sewing experience is required for this evening class. Instruction begins with the essentials of operating a sewing machine, using rotary cutters, and working with rulers and templates. You will also learn how to calculate fabric to reduce waste, with key quilting terms explained along the way. The class project builds toward a finished quilt. Participants should bring a sewing machine and scissors. The quilt requires 12 fat quarters, and fabrics can be selected from the shop’s wide selection. The class fee is $10 each week.

Entry is $10 to play. The full amount is returned as store credit, or as packs depending on supply.

Play Sorcery TCG with other players. Entry is $10, with two packs per person added to the prize support. New players are welcome and can learn how to play.

Teddy Bear Check Up is a fun, interactive program where children and their favorite stuffed animals explore health and wellness with Nurse Patty and Charlie. This session centers on taste, inviting kids to discover how the tongue helps identify flavors and how the senses work together to make eating enjoyable. Through hands-on activities and sensory play, participants investigate flavors including sweet, salty, and sour while building comfort and confidence with healthcare and wellness through pretend play. Designed for toddlers through early elementary ages, it nurtures curiosity, healthy habits, and positive interactions with caring professionals in a welcoming setting. Participation is included with admission.

A support group focused on the loss of a child is available at no cost and is open to everyone. For more information, contact Hospice of Huntington by phone at 304-529-4217 or by email at info@hospiceofhuntington.org.

Held at Cicada Books & Coffee, this free meet up offers an easygoing space to connect with others. Browse the book selection, purchase coffee or food, chat with like-minded people, or sit down for a board game and build community.

Enjoy a Modern format Magic: The Gathering event with a $10 entry fee, with the full buy-in returned as prize support. Bring a creative brew or a tuned meta deck and square off against fellow players.