Family events in Granville, WV

Public tour days at the Outdoor Classroom in Cheat Lake offer a chance to meet birds currently in care and learn about efforts to conserve their wild counterparts. ACCA educators are available to answer questions and share insights. Admission is free and open to families and individuals. Clubs, schools, and larger groups can arrange a scheduled visit. Check social media for any weather-related cancellations.

Zen Strings takes the stage for First Fridays at TRUSS Brewing Company. Expect a full-band set, with live music alongside food and craft beer. The event is suitable for families, and the series features a complete band each month.

Mark WVU Fall Family Weekend with a combined October Arts Walk and Downtown Dash throughout Downtown Morgantown, featuring visual art, live music, local shopping, dining, and activities for all ages. Explore work by area artists and makers while visiting downtown shops, restaurants, and other businesses. The Downtown Dash scavenger hunt offers a chance to win prizes. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Main Street Morgantown Information Table on Courthouse Square or at a participating business, find Dash the Dog at five or more locations and have staff stamp your card at each stop, then return the completed card to any participating business or email a photo of it to devyn@morgantownpartnership.com to be entered. Prizes are provided by participating businesses and are not guaranteed. Artists interested in vending can apply through the event’s vendor application. Whether visiting for the weekend or a local resident, enjoy discovering the creativity, businesses, and community that make Downtown Morgantown special.

Presented by Mothboys Podcast, this community gathering celebrates Marion County’s enigmatic cryptid known as the Vegetable Man. It takes place at The Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center, an institution committed to preserving and sharing the state’s cultural heritage. Admission is free and the experience is open to all ages. Visitors can browse artisan vendors, listen to guest speakers, enjoy live music, sample fare from food trucks, and find exclusive event merchandise created for this year’s celebration. The folklore behind the Vegetable Man traces to a report written in December 1975 by Jennings H. Frederick, who described an encounter with a tall green figure featuring long, suction tipped fingers that drew a blood sample, induced a hypnotic calm, then departed in long bounds accompanied by a humming and whistling sound. Support for the event comes from Marion County CVB, A Dodd Brothers Horror, Mothbrewed, Wulvers Stane Zine, Appodlachia, Appalachian Escapes, Northwoods Bricks, Spring Fox Studios, Stonecraft Collections, Cryptid Strength, and Cryptid Comforts.

Held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, this remembrance gathering centers on pregnancy and infant loss awareness. The event features a memorial walk and a lantern lighting ceremony, with lanterns carrying messages of love to illuminate the memorial pond. Guests can spend time with fall crafts and refreshments before the walk. Donations benefit The Still Remembered Project.

Now in its ninth year, this car show takes place at the fire station. The event features the grill going, music by DJ Arnie Amber, T-shirts, dash plaques, a Chinese auction, and a 50/50. Trophies will be awarded for best in show. Updates will be shared on the event page.

The BGHS boys soccer team will play at Fremont Ross, with the varsity match scheduled first and the junior varsity game to follow.

Organized by Pillar Pittsburgh, this free gathering welcomes moms and their babies from birth to age three. Created by doula Shanyn Winnowski, it offers a relaxed space to be yourself, whether energized or exhausted, freshly showered or not, confident in parenting or still finding your footing. Expect a supportive circle where attendees listen, encourage, and uplift one another while navigating early parenthood together. Coffee and tea will be plentiful, and a full kitchen is available if you would like to bring your own drinks or snacks.

Celebrate the season with a friendly recipe exchange potluck centered on fall vegetables and potatoes. Participants are invited to bring a dish along with a copy of the recipe to share. Family treasures or selections from the Arthurdale Cookbook are welcome, and any favorite recipe fits the spirit of the gathering. There will be an opportunity to share the story behind each dish. The theme highlights fall veggies and potatoes, and sides that pair well are encouraged, though sticking to the theme is optional. RSVP is requested on the website. Admission is free or by donation, with a suggested contribution of $10.