Events

The Run Santa Run 5K returns to Rosenbaum Family House on Sunday, Dec. 7. The event supports lodging, meals and essential services for patients and families facing medical crises far from home.

Buckhannon Community Theatre opens its fall production of Puffs Oct. 23–26 at the Colonial Arts Center, a comedic homage to a famous wizarding saga told from the Puffs’ perspective. Local cast members say the show is a laugh-out-loud, community experience.

The West Virginia Folklife Program will present two free public showcases in November featuring 10 apprenticeship pairs from the 2024-25 Folklife Apprenticeship Program, with demonstrations, music, storytelling and a square dance.

Stonewall Resort will host Oktoberfest weekend Oct. 24-25 with regional brews, live music and buffet options, then wrap up Oct. 31 with the BooBash Halloween party featuring DJ Byron 66, a costume contest and overnight packages.

Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County is holding its biggest fundraiser Oct. 16-18 at The Outpost and Event Center in Buckhannon. The sale, which helps cover operating costs, will feature thousands of titles. Volunteers are needed to help move and sort books.

Appalachian Impact’s fourth annual Gala, “A Night in the Secret Garden,” will be held Oct. 25 at the Outpost Event Center in Buckhannon. The fundraising evening supports mentoring and youth programs for at-risk students across north-central West Virginia.

Moon Flower will hold a Harvest Festival Oct. 18 on Main Street featuring a chili cook-off, live music, food trucks, West Virginia artisans and new products. Tickets for the chili sampling are $10 and available online.