Free events in Fairmont, WV

Experience a welcoming environment that invites you to be your authentic self while fostering belonging, ease, joy, and connection with the local community. Each gathering starts with a gentle warm-up and guidance related to meditation or wellness, continues with a 20-minute meditation, and ends with an open sharing circle led by meditation teacher Eric Bale. Sessions may feature singing, movement, wellness talks, readings from books, seated meditation, walking meditation, and other supportive practices. This event is free, and preregistration is required.

Cheat Lake Farmers Market gathers vendors in the front parking lot of Chestnut Ridge Church. The selection changes each week as participants share what they plan to offer, so the lineup varies from one week to the next.

Explore the Arnettsville Farmers Market, where shoppers can find a wide variety of fresh produce throughout the season. Interested vendors may contact Laura Himes at 304-278-7215 for details. The fee is $20 for the full season, with a $5 per week option for intermittent sellers.

Community Mornings in Center Hall offers a welcoming, free gathering in historic Center Hall where people can step away from home and work to talk, take part in light activities, and meet others. The first week of each month features a shared breakfast potluck. The third week brings a special guest presentation. On the remaining weeks, expect casual conversation over coffee and tea along with puzzles and games. It is designed as an open community space centered on connection.

Mountaineer Food Bank provides a veterans-only food distribution at the VA park in Clarksburg, set up in the parking lot between the VA pool and the Freedom Shelter pavilion. Individuals who are not veterans can contact their local Senior Center or call 304-364-5518 to learn about other food box distributions available through Mountaineer Food Bank.

At the Outdoor Classroom in Cheat Lake, the public can drop in for open tour days focused on meeting the birds in care and learning about conservation of their wild counterparts. Educators from ACCA are on site to answer questions and share information. Admission is free and designed for individuals and families. Clubs, schools, and larger groups can arrange a separate visit by contacting the organizers. For weather-related updates or cancellations, check social media.

Monongalia County SWA is hosting a fall paper shredding event at PACE Enterprises. For information and updates, refer to Monongalia County SWA’s e-newsletter or events page.

The season’s last market brings music, food, and a mix of vendors to downtown Fairmont. Fairmont State adds Falcon spirit to the occasion as the season wraps up.