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KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- The Kanawha Valley is alive with the spirit of the season this weekend. Here are five fall-related events you won’t want to miss now through Sunday. And don’t forget to check out more local happenings in the Kanawha Valley Weekend Calendar.

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1. Tsubascon

Visitors attend a previous Tsubasacon in Charleston.Photo byTsubasacon

Anime, gaming and pop culture aficionados gather for a weekend of fun at this convention in Charleston. Tons of activities, food, games, karaoke, contests, cosplay and other entertainment for all ages, with a few 18+-only events thrown in.

If you go: Friday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-$55 adults, $15-$30 children. Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston.

2. Harvest Art Fair

A Harvest Art Fair attendee browses wares for sale at the Capitol Market.Photo byFestivFALL

One of the first events to kick off the 10-day FestivFALL celebration is the annual art and craft fair at Capitol Market. Get a head start on your holiday purchases with goods from West Virginia artisans.

If you go: Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m; Sunday, 12-5 p.m. Free entrance. Capitol Market, 800 Smith Street in Charleston.

3. City Center Dead

John Inghram's Dead Center, a Grateful Dead cover band, will perform at the City Center Dead event in Charleston.Photo byCity Center Live

Fan of the Grateful Dead? Then you won’t want to miss this one. Musicians John Inghram, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall perform classic hits at the year’s last City Center Live event. Food trucks and activities will also be on site.

If you go: Friday, 6 p.m. Free. City Center at Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St. in Charleston.

4. Morgan's Kitchen Festival

Morgan's Kitchen, off MacCorkle Avenue in St. Albans, will host a fall festival on Saturday.Photo byMorgan's Kitchen

The historic Morgan’s Kitchen off MacCorkle Avenue in St. Albans comes alive for this fall celebration. There’ll be music, food, crafts, vendors, reenactors, apple butter making and more. This event is sponsored by the St. Albans Historical Society.

If you go: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Morgan’s Kitchen, 2600 MacCorkle Ave. in St. Albans.

5. WVSU Homecoming

West Virginia State University celebrates Homecoming this weekend. The annual Homecoming Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.Photo byWVSU

The Yellow Jackets are celebrating Homecoming, and the whole community is invited. Kick the day off at 10:30 a.m. with the annual Homecoming Parade, then enjoy tailgating and fun at the free Family Fun Zone on campus.

If you go: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. West Virginia State University in Institute.

Michael Ramsburg is a Kanawha County communities reporter. He can be reached at ramsburgreports@gmail.com or by calling 304-370-3067.