Free events in Follansbee, WV

Beginner-friendly yoga with instructor Ashley Wear offers a calm class centered on foundational poses, mindful breathing, and simple meditation. Taking place at Belmont County District Library, it welcomes all experience levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water along with a mat or a blanket. Chairs and a limited number of extra mats will be available. No registration is needed, and it is free and open to the public. For more information, call (740) 633-0314. This library program promotes physical activity, and participation is voluntary with each person assuming the risk of injury.

Enjoy Washington and Greene Counties’ Annual Covered Bridge Festival with a free visit to Meadowcroft. Walk the Pine Bank Covered Bridge, built in 1871, which originally spanned Tom’s Run in the village of Pine Bank in Greene County. Saved from demolition in 1961 by Meadowcroft founder Albert Miller and moved nearly 70 miles to its current setting, the bridge now serves pedestrians and highlights the craftsmanship of the 19th century. A significant rehabilitation in 2017 preserved its structure and charm at a time when the United States has fewer than 700 of the more than 10,000 covered bridges that once stood. During the festival, admission to the bridge and Meadowcroft’s historic villages is free. Tours of the Rockshelter are available for $5 per person. Please note that the Pine Bank Covered Bridge is open to pedestrians only and does not permit vehicles.

Downtown Steubenville welcomes the return of this market, as a section of North Fourth Street is closed to traffic to create a pedestrian marketplace that is welcoming to families and dogs. Browse food, produce, and handmade goods from vendors such as Tacos Jorges Mexican Food Truck, Busy Bees Acres, Into the Desert custom wood products, Swicks Wicks candles, Hachis Barkery dog treats, local maple syrup, TJ's Treats, Handcrafted Closet Baby Co., Chinchi's Treats with baked goods, braid+bloom, and Homeward Bound of Steubenville. Fourth Street businesses will be open as well, including Steubenville Grocery Box, Leonardo's Coffee, Bookmarx, Spyridon Studios, Yorgos, Steubenville Popcorn, and Chesterton Cigars. Activities include a lego build and gaga ball on the street, live music by Michael Manocchia and The Brasset Hounds, and a children's storybook hour at Bookmarx.

Meadowcroft opens its grounds for Washington and Greene Counties’ Annual Covered Bridge Festival, highlighting the historic Pine Bank Covered Bridge. Built in 1871, the bridge originally crossed Tom’s Run in the village of Pine Bank in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Facing demolition in 1961, it was saved by Meadowcroft founder Albert Miller and relocated nearly 70 miles to its current setting. Now a restored pedestrian crossing that underwent major rehabilitation in 2017, it offers a close look at the craftsmanship and history of Western Pennsylvania. When it was constructed, more than 10,000 covered bridges stood across the United States, and today fewer than 700 remain, which makes this a rare example of 19th century engineering. The bridge is open to pedestrians only, and vehicles are not permitted. During the festival, access to the Pine Bank Covered Bridge and Meadowcroft’s historic villages is free, and tours of the Rockshelter are available for $5 per person.

Instructor Ashley Wear leads a calming breathwork session at Belmont County District Library, focusing on simple breathing practices that encourage relaxation, reduce stress, enhance concentration, and support overall well-being. No prior experience is needed. The program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. For more information, call (740) 633-0314.

Instructor Ashley Wear leads a gentle yoga class that emphasizes yoga postures, breathing practices, and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, along with a mat or blanket. Chairs and spare mats are provided. Registration is not required, and the program is free and open to everyone. For more information, call (740) 633-0314. This library program promotes physical activity, and participants take part at their own risk.

Children and teens ages 2 to 15 can get creative with the library’s supply of LEGO bricks and other building blocks in an open, hands-on session. Participation is free, and no sign-up is required. For more information, call 740-633-0314.