September 7-13, 2026 local guide
Beckley Guide: Kids Classic Festival Week
Beckley's week centers on the Kids Classic Festival, with family activities across Uptown Beckley from September 7-12.
This week around Beckley and Mount Hope, families can plan around festival activities, a street fair, and easy regional fall stops.
Things to do from Monday through Sunday
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Monday-Tuesday
Review this week's local event options
Beckley's Kids Classic Festival runs Sep. 7-12 in Uptown Beckley, with activities including bowling, a library Lego contest, Red Shield open house, Pottery Place painting, Youth Museum and Exhibition Coal Mine evening programming, and a Sep. 12 street fair and parade.
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Wednesday-Thursday
Confirm the best timing before heading out
Use the event source for current times, ticketing, parking, age details, and weather-sensitive updates before making the trip.
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Friday-Saturday
Build the main outing around a quick meal stop
Anchor the plan around the highlighted local event, then keep lunch or dinner practical with the nearby Steak Escape location page.
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Sunday
Keep a simple close-to-home backup
If schedules change, use the local restaurant page and broader locations page to keep errands, shopping, and the drive home easy.
Build an easy Mount Hope and Beckley plan
Before or after festival stops, Steak Escape is an easy cheesesteak-and-fries stop for families on the move.
Three details to check before you go
- Check the daily festival schedule before leaving; activities use different locations and some may have separate participation details.
- Check the local Steak Escape page for current restaurant hours.
- Keep a backup indoor or low-key plan if the event schedule changes.
Local meal stop
Steak Escape Beckley
Find made-to-order cheesesteaks, grilled subs, fries and bowls at 65 Crossroads Mall Room D - 1, Mount Hope, WV 25880-9507. Menu items, hours and ordering availability vary by location.