BookBuds Storytime - Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Homeschool Days: Artistic Adventures
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
BookBuds Storytime - Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Discover Engineering Day
Explore the world of engineering and STEM with a special family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM education and the many branches of engineering with fun, interactive activities and displays by a variety of local engineering firms, colleges and universities.
Presented by Service Wire Co., DOW, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, WV, Inc.
BookBuds Storytime - Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Wonder Lab: Egg Drop Challenge
Wonder Labs are designed for curious minds of all ages, these interactive STEAM experiences combine science, engineering, art, and creativity through fun, family-friendly experiments. Perfect for families looking for educational things to do together.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Shakespeare on Stage
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Stephane Wrembel | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Stephane Wrembel is one of the world’s most highly regarded guitarists. You’ve seen him live on NPR’s Mountain Stage, now he’s coming back for the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on February 26th.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Harmonies for Hope 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the Third Annual Harmonies for Hope! Join us on February 28th, 2026, at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of music to benefit Recovery Point West Virginia!
With an incredible lineup including Tommy Prine, John Inghram Band, Philip Bowen, The Local Honeys, Rory Isaac, Leah Cook, Bryan Roberts, and Woodbine, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
A Taste of Ireland–The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production — ‘A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ — touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
Spring Break Camp - Sprout Scouts
Is your camper ready for an adventure filled with nature, creativity, and hands-on exploration?
We Are Open!
School may be out, but the Clay Center is open! Join us for a full day of discovery across our hands-on science and art exhibits. Perfect for families looking for an engaging and educational day off.
Wonder Lab: Magnetic Slime
Wonder Labs are designed for curious minds of all ages, these interactive STEAM experiences combine science, engineering, art, and creativity through fun, family-friendly experiments. Perfect for families looking for educational things to do together.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Music from the Big Screen
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Memento Mori: Paintings by Robert Singleton Closing
Memento Mori: Paintings by Robert Singleton closes on March 15, 2026. This exhibit invites viewers into a quiet, luminous reflection on life, loss, and the space between darkness and light.
Homeschool Days | Moonbeams: Lunar Explorations
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Wonder Lab: Fossil Exploration
Wonder Labs are designed for curious minds of all ages, these interactive STEAM experiences combine science, engineering, art, and creativity through fun, family-friendly experiments. Perfect for families looking for educational things to do together.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Fate, Fortune, and Farrenc
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints Exhibit Closing
Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints examines why screenprints are an essential part of Warhol’s body of work. Facilitating experimentation and mass distribution, prints can be simultaneously challenging and accessible.
MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef
Karen Briggs | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Currently regarded by many as one of the most legendary violinists of our time, Karen Briggs has developed an impressive career as an early elite in the evolution of the contemporary violin. Experience her powerful, moving performance on April 3 as part of the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series.
The Making of Life on Our Planet: Dinosaurs
From the Emmy Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Life on Our Planet series comes a new behind the scenes talk focusing on the series’ biggest stars: the Dinosaurs.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
Homeschool Days: Our Amazing World!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
KINKY BOOTS
The boots are back! KINKY BOOTS will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!”
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit Closing
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will close at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on May 10, 2026.
Hot 8 Brass Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized the sound of New Orleans street music for over a decade. Their performances pulse with the funk, soul, and high-octane energy that has made New Orleans music beloved worldwide. The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series with the Hot 8 Brass Band is like no other on May 21.
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Lassos and Labcoats: Science in the Wild West
Saddle up for hands-on science adventures!
The Lao Tizer Band & Guests | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band makes their debut in the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on June 11. Celebrating their new album AMPLIFY, the group delivers a high-energy, all-star performance you won’t want to miss.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Full STEAM Ahead: Sports Edition
Get ready to play, invent, and explore!
Summer Camp - Fairytales of Oz - Lil' Art Camp
Follow the yellow brick road into creativity!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Music Explorers - Journey Through Sound
Campers will discover the magic of music!
Summer Camp - Shark Week - Natural Science
Dive into the world of sharks and ocean life!
Summer Camp - The Camp Necessities - Lil' Bio Camp
Little explorers will discover plants, animals, and tiny creatures all around them!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Mad for Science Camp
Campers will experiment, build, and explore!
Vince Gill’s 50 Years From Home Tour
One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, music icon Vince Gill today announced a portion of his upcoming tour dates.
Summer Camp - Where the Wild Things Should Be - Lil' Performing Arts Camp
Campers will roar, dance, and act their way through a playful performing arts adventure!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Sweethearts & Sweet Treats
Kickoff Valentine’s Day weekend with a family cupcake decorating night at the Clay Center! Each ticket includes four cupcakes, decorating supplies, a Valentine craft, and the option to enjoy your treats on-site or take them home.
BookBuds Storytime - Love is Everywhere, Snoopy!
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - Love is Everywhere, Snoopy!
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Love is Everywhere, Snoopy!
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - Lovebug
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Space Quest
Space Quest Family Fun Day is a science-filled, family-focused event designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in children through fun, hands-on exploration of space and STEM concepts.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
BookBuds Storytime - Lovebug
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - Lovebug
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
2026 Carnaval 15: Reflection Presented by The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation
As we celebrate 15 unforgettable years of Carnaval, we invite you to toast to tomorrow while honoring the victories of yesterday. This milestone year is all about reflections: of the memories that shaped us, the moments that moved us, and the brilliance that still lies ahead.
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Storytime Theater - Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us biweekly on Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
Science Unleashed: Science or Magic?
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome! Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.