BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
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.
SCI Talk: Let There Be Light
Explore the current theory of Big Bang Cosmology, what we’ve discovered, and the many mysteries that still remain. Led by our Planetarium and Science Educator, Shannon Silverman, who studies high-energy astrophysics with a particular focus on neutron stars.
BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
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.
Memento Mori: Paintings by Robert Singleton Opening
Memento Mori: Paintings by Robert Singleton opens on January 10th, 2026. This exhibit invites viewers into a quiet, luminous reflection on life, loss, and the space between darkness and light.
BookBuds Storytime - The Mitten by Jan Brett
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.
Member Preview - Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit
Clay Center members are invited to an exclusive sneak peek of Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, the newest hands-on, creature-powered exhibit opening at the Clay Center.
Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure! Exhibit Opening
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will open at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on January 17, 2026.
Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0
The Kratt Brothers bring the hit PBS Kids series to life with Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0 at the Clay Center on January 21, 2026. Families will experience Creature Power Suits, exciting rescues, and laugh-out-loud fun in this one-night-only adventure.
Homeschool Days: Waves of Wonder
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Musical Titans
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
$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.
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.
Summer Camp - Lassos and Labcoats: Science in the Wild West
Saddle up for hands-on science adventures!
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.
Summer Camp - Fairytales of Oz - Lil' Art Camp
Follow the yellow brick road into creativity!
Summer Camp - Music Explorers - Journey Through Sound
Campers will discover the magic of music!
Summer Camp - The Camp Necessities - Lil' Bio Camp
Little explorers will discover plants, animals, and tiny creatures all around them!
Summer Camp - Shark Week - Natural Science
Dive into the world of sharks and ocean life!
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!
Water’s Extreme Journey Exhibit Closing
Water’s Extreme Journey takes visitors on an exciting and important quest for clean water through West Virginia waterways.
$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.
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Happy New Year, Spot! by Eric Hill
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 - Happy New Year, Spot! by Eric Hill
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 - Happy New Year, Spot! by Eric Hill
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.
Noon Year’s Eve
Can’t stay up until midnight? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate 2026 at NOON!
Winter WonderLabs - Arctic Art
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Winter WonderLabs - Frozen Biology
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
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.
Winter WonderLabs - Frosty Forms
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
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.
Winter WonderLabs - Polar Polymers
Looking for something to do over winter break? Shake off those winter wiggles and come to the Clay Center for our Winter Wonderlabs at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day! Families will explore different STEAM topics together and make some chilly discoveries along the way!
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.
Kelle Boggs Dance Studio Annual Christmas Show
Enjoy an enchanting evening with Kelle Boggs Dance Studio as they present their Annual Christmas Show!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Green Is for Christmas by Drew Daywalt
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.
North Pole-a-Palooza
Celebrate the shortest day of the year in a big way at the Clay Center! Dive into a family-friendly blend of snowy STEM activities, glowing solstice discoveries, and engaging shows that highlight the science, beauty, and wonder of the winter solstice.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
BookBuds Storytime - Green Is for Christmas by Drew Daywalt
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.
(REGISTRATION CLOSED) Gin & Gingerbread
Have you ever watched the Great British Bake Off and thought you would be REALLY good at decorating cookies? Well, now is your chance to prove it! At this age 21+ event, guests will work together to design Gingerbread houses using provided supplies while enjoying signature cocktails.
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!
BookBuds Storytime - Green Is for Christmas by Drew Daywalt
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.
Messiah with the West Virginia Symphony Chorus
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
Storytime Theater
Stories leap off the page and onto the stage at Storytime Theater! Join us every Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM in the My Town Theater for an interactive storytelling adventure where imagination takes center stage!