Cemetery Events Calendar
Published April 2026 · Subject to change and additions
Unless stated otherwise, all programs meet at the Cemetery Mausoleum / Administration Building.
Upcoming Events
Weekly, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. through October 27
Cemetery Walking and Running Group
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 p.m.
Earth Day Eve – Trail Soft Opening Walk, Hike, and Run
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Arboretum Walk – Old Circle
Saturday, April 25, 1:30 p.m.
Avian Adventures – Wings of Wonder
Friday, May 1
Trails Open
Mondays, June–October, 9 a.m.
(except City holidays)
Walk with a View – Guided Tour
Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m.
Monarch Butterfly Day – 22nd Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, October 11, 1–4 p.m.
Founders, Feathers and Flora
Sunday, October 25, 2 p.m.
All the Colors – Trail Race and Hike
Event Details
Cemetery Walking and Running Group
Every Tuesday through October 27 · 5:30 p.m.
All levels of walkers and runners—and sometimes their dogs—are welcome to enjoy more than five miles of quiet internal roads with scenic views.
The weekly group walk/run is a chance to test yourself or simply enjoy the company of an encouraging group.
Brochures sharing information about Charleston’s history and the trees in the arboretum are available for walkers.
Earth Day Eve – Trail Hike or Run
Tuesday, April 21 · 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day Eve with a soft opening of three miles of trails that follow the boundary edge of the cemetery.
The route may be shortened as desired.
Trails are expected to be fully marked and benched by May 1.
Participants are also welcome to walk or run the usual Tuesday group route on the roads.
Arboretum Walk – Old Circle
Thursday, April 23 · 6:30 p.m.
Part of the Municipal Beautification Committee and Kanawha Garden Club’s promotion of the 1,000-tree city planting initiative, The Appalachian Spring Project.
In this month of Arbor Day and Earth Day, enjoy an evening walk through the Old Circle with a special emphasis on trees.
The walk will feature:
two West Virginia Champion Trees
mature specimens throughout the grounds
newly planted witch hazels, dogwoods, and viburnums
discussion of invasive-species management
bird habitat improvements
deer protection measures
A fun and informative walk for anyone interested in the arboretum.
Avian Adventures – Wings of Wonder
Saturday, April 25 · 1:30 p.m.
Representatives in the field will include:
Handlan Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club
Ratrie Arboretum – Backyard Habitat for Birds
Charleston Camera Club
Kids’ crafts and activities provided by Friends members and the WV Division of Forestry
2 p.m. – Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey
Meet six native West Virginia raptor ambassadors up close, including live owls, falcons, a hawk, and Regis the bald eagle.
Learn about:
their habitats
what they eat
their unique abilities
the dangers they face
Guests will also receive practical tips for helping West Virginia’s wild birds and have an opportunity to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program.
Presented by Three Rivers Avian Center, Hinton, WV.
Walk with a View
Mondays, June–October · 9 a.m.
(except City holidays)
A free guided walk introducing visitors to Charleston history, decorative monuments, landscape features, trees, shrubs, and much more found throughout the cemetery.
Walk routes will change weekly.
Monarch Butterfly Day – 22nd Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 12 · 11 a.m.
Enjoy:
kids’ games
a nature walk
time to explore the butterfly garden
Noon: Butterfly release by Butterflies from Heather
Founders, Feathers and Flora
Sunday, October 11 · 1–4 p.m.
The Friends of Spring Hill’s annual signature event featuring:
historical re-enactors
horse carriage rides
local history
arboretum-related presenters
Full details will be announced closer to the event.
All the Colors – Trail Race and Hike
Sunday, October 25 · 2 p.m.
This event uses the cemetery trails and serves as a fundraiser for the arboretum.
Programs sponsored by the Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission.