Clay Center BLOCK PARTY! - May 16, 2026

A joyful, outdoor celebration to kick off the summer season. The plaza transforms into a festival space filled with big t.rucks, music, bubbles, rockets, games, and hands-on activities. This community-centered event invites families to play, explore, and celebrate together.

Outside in the front plaza, guests can explore an exciting lineup of:

Big trucks and other vehicles from community partners like the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority

Live music from Mark Davis from Vinyl Village

Hands-on activities like rocket launches, sidewalk painting, and bubbles

Inside the building, families will find:

Special games and interactive experiences designed to spark creativity and fun

In the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, attendees can:

Take part in a unique art-making opportunity with steamroller printing.

All activities are included with museum admission.

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Join the more than 3 million people who’ve been inspired and entertained at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences since it opened in 2003! From interactive STEAM exhibits and captivating live performances to inspiring art exhibitions and immersive educational programs, the Clay Center is 240,000 square feet of pure excitement nestled in Charleston, the heart of wild, wonderful West Virginia. Plan your visit today!