• Mother’s Day @ Pricketts Fort

    Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

    Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Half-off admission for all mothers.

  • Yoga at the Falls

    Yoga at the Falls
    Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

    To participate in the class, you MUST complete the waiver BEFORE attending. There’s no service at the park, and service is spotty on the drive, so it is best to do this before you leave your house. Once you complete the waiver one time, you are good to go. If you’ve complete the waiver in previous years, it is still valid. https://activeswv.org/membership-sign-up/

    FREE
  • Battle on the Hill

    East Fairmont High School 1993 Airport Road, Fairmont, WV, United States

    Come to a live-action karate event! This Annual Battle on the Hill is presented by local school, Mushin Do Karate.

    2026 marked the 27th anniversary of this martial arts tournament.

    *Donations accepted.

  • Valley Falls Enduro

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    Fly through the mountains of West Virginia at Valley Falls! Enjoy technical trails, rocks and of course, waterfalls!

    The WV Enduro Series is redefining mountain bike racing in WV. Fun people + the best trails in WV = An awesome time

  • Yoga at the Falls

    Yoga at the Falls
    Valley Falls State Park 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont, United States

    To participate in the class, you MUST complete the waiver BEFORE attending. There’s no service at the park, and service is spotty on the drive, so it is best to do this before you leave your house. Once you complete the waiver one time, you are good to go. If you’ve complete the waiver in previous years, it is still valid. https://activeswv.org/membership-sign-up/

    FREE
  • Palatine Park Summer Line-up

    Palatine Park is the only place where you can get an amazing view of the river along with exceptional music entertainment. Don’t miss these free concerts and events!

    May 21, through Saturday, May 23: Three Rivers Festival Thursday,
    Friday, May 22: The Rick K Riad Show and Viva Las Elvis featuring national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine & Memphis Sun Mafia
    Saturday, June 6: Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns opening for Amoricans – The Black Crows Tribute
    Saturday, June 13: Nashville’s high-flying jamband Airshow opening for Columbus, Ohio’s psychedelic rock band BareFuzz
    Saturday, June 27: Crazy Train – America’s Ozzy Experience
    Saturday, July 4: Byron “Six-Six” Cooper and a Motorcycle Drive-By get the party started before Nightrain- The Guns & Roses Experience rocks until the annual Independence Day fireworks display
    Saturday, July 11: Johnnie Johnson Jam including Aristotle Jones followed by the PennSOULvanians, Heavy Hitters and Washington D.C.’s Everyday
    Saturday, July 25: TBA
    Saturday, August 8: Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell opening for In The End -Linkin Park Experience
    Saturday, August 22: Hollywood Nights – America’s Bob Seger Experience

    Free
  • Whisper in the Wind

    This original work was written by Fairmont State University School of Fine Arts students and performed by actors from the Town and Gown theater company under direction of Dr. Francene Kirk. Attendees will meet at the park’s Visitor Center and will be guided on a walking path to the cemetery for the one-hour production. Seating will be provided. Seating is limited to 75, and tickets are $6 per person. For tickets, call (304) 363-3030

    $6
  • Julia Pierpont Day

    • Talks and presentations about the life and legacy of Julia Augusta Robertson Pierpont
    • Wreath-laying and floral tributes placed at the graves of Julia and Francis Pierpont
    • Placement of flags at the graves of Civil War veterans
    • Community remembrance honoring her role in helping start “Decoration Day,” the origin of modern Memorial Day
  • Paddle & Picnic

    Enjoy a one-way paddle from Palatine to Prickett’s Fort with a picnic afterwards. Start time is at 9am.

    *Shuttle provided from Prickett’s Fort to Palatine Park kayak launch before start time. Drop boats at Palatine at 8 am, drive to Prickett’s Fort and catch the shuttle bus back to Palatine.

  • Memorial Day @ Pricketts Fort

    Pricketts Fort State Park 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

    Monday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Free admission for all U.S. Veterans and Active Military