Join us for a full calendar year of great events in Marion. Below you'll find a list of annual events. Don't forget to check out the City of Marion's community calendar for additional events as they pop up throughout the year! More information on each event can be found on the calendar link.
Winter Events
Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk (December)
Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk
First Friday in December
Family Fun in Marion with Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk! Join us for this annual celebration on the first Friday in December from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in City Square Park and Uptown Marion.
Marion will shine brighter this holiday season when the new community peace tree is lit during a special tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and bring their letter to place in Santa’s Mailbox.
In addition, attendees will enjoy Marion traditions of popcorn and hot cocoa, while supplies last. Sing along to carols with the Heart of Marion Community Choir and School of Rock students throughout the night.
Donations of new hats, mittens, blankets, or socks will be accepted for the Keep Your Neighbors Warm campaign. Items can be dropped off the night of the event or delivered to the Marion Chamber of Commerce office, 1070 7th Avenue, November 30 through December 9.
Uptown Marion Main Street will host Peppermint Walk, a holiday shopping event. The Peppermint Walk will feature a variety of Uptown Marion businesses decked out for the holidays.
First Friday in December
Family Fun in Marion with Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk! Join us for this annual celebration on the first Friday in December from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. in City Square Park and Uptown Marion.
Marion will shine brighter this holiday season when the new community peace tree is lit during a special tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and bring their letter to place in Santa’s Mailbox.
In addition, attendees will enjoy Marion traditions of popcorn and hot cocoa, while supplies last. Sing along to carols with the Heart of Marion Community Choir and School of Rock students throughout the night.
Donations of new hats, mittens, blankets, or socks will be accepted for the Keep Your Neighbors Warm campaign. Items can be dropped off the night of the event or delivered to the Marion Chamber of Commerce office, 1070 7th Avenue, November 30 through December 9.
Uptown Marion Main Street will host Peppermint Walk, a holiday shopping event. The Peppermint Walk will feature a variety of Uptown Marion businesses decked out for the holidays.
Marion ICE (February)
Marion Ice
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Uptown City Square Park
The City of Marion will host “Marion ICE” in City Square Park on Saturday, Feb.17, 2024. Attendees will be able to watch live ice-sculpting demonstrations and take photos with completed sculptures.
There will also be hot chocolate and winter-friendly games in the park from 4-7 p.m. The event is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to visit Uptown businesses and restaurants before or after the event.
Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Uptown City Square Park
The City of Marion will host “Marion ICE” in City Square Park on Saturday, Feb.17, 2024. Attendees will be able to watch live ice-sculpting demonstrations and take photos with completed sculptures.
There will also be hot chocolate and winter-friendly games in the park from 4-7 p.m. The event is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to visit Uptown businesses and restaurants before or after the event.
Spring Events
Commercial Real Estate Showcase (March)
Uptown Real Estate Showcase
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Uptown Marion
The Uptown Marion real estate market is primed with opportunity! Whether a business owner, investor, aspiring entrepreneur, or looking for a great apartment we’re excited to share the opportunities that a wait you in Uptown Marion. Join us for Uptown Marion’s Real Estate Showcase for a short program, properties tour, and networking event. Don’t miss out on this exciting time of revitalization, growth, and prosperity.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Uptown Marion
The Uptown Marion real estate market is primed with opportunity! Whether a business owner, investor, aspiring entrepreneur, or looking for a great apartment we’re excited to share the opportunities that a wait you in Uptown Marion. Join us for Uptown Marion’s Real Estate Showcase for a short program, properties tour, and networking event. Don’t miss out on this exciting time of revitalization, growth, and prosperity.
Marion Arts Festival (May)
Marion’s Art Festival
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Uptown Marion
This one-day event showcases 50 high caliber artists from across the country. Continuous live music and specialty food vendors are also featured. Admission is free to the public. Brought to you by the Marion Chamber of Commerce.
More information
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Uptown Marion
This one-day event showcases 50 high caliber artists from across the country. Continuous live music and specialty food vendors are also featured. Admission is free to the public. Brought to you by the Marion Chamber of Commerce.
More information
Marion Farmer's Market (May-September)
Marion Farmers’ Market at Taube Park
Dates: May 4–September 28, 2024 (Every Saturday)
Time: 8:00am –11:00am
Location: Taube Park–2200 31st Street
The Marion Farmers’ Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday morning and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community.
Dates: May 4–September 28, 2024 (Every Saturday)
Time: 8:00am –11:00am
Location: Taube Park–2200 31st Street
The Marion Farmers’ Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday morning and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community.
Summer Events
Marion By Moonlight (June)
Marion By Moonlight Relocated to Lowe
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Thursdays in June), 2024
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Lowe Park
Farmers State Bank is proud to host Marion by Moonlight - a FREE summer concert series held on Thursday nights in June, from 6-9 p.m., at Lowe Park! This beloved community event has been going strong since 1996 and continues to be a summer staple for all ages as it enters its 28th season. Featuring some of the best local bands, delicious food vendors, and fun kids’ activities, there’s no better way to kick off your summer! More Information
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Thursdays in June), 2024
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Lowe Park
Farmers State Bank is proud to host Marion by Moonlight - a FREE summer concert series held on Thursday nights in June, from 6-9 p.m., at Lowe Park! This beloved community event has been going strong since 1996 and continues to be a summer staple for all ages as it enters its 28th season. Featuring some of the best local bands, delicious food vendors, and fun kids’ activities, there’s no better way to kick off your summer! More Information
Uptown Marion Market (June-Aug)
Uptown Market
Date: June 8, July 13, August 10, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion (7th Avenue)
Shop local and shop fresh at the Uptown Marion Market. Uptown Marion Market will be on 7th Avenue this summer! Enjoy over 30 local and regional vendors the 2nd Saturday, June through August from 8am to Noon. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, honey, Iowa native wines, specialty foods, and a wide selection of artisan items. Power of Produce returns for the kiddos along with live music, community information, balloon art and face painting activities. More Information
Thank you to the following Platinum Community Partners: Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
Date: June 8, July 13, August 10, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion (7th Avenue)
Shop local and shop fresh at the Uptown Marion Market. Uptown Marion Market will be on 7th Avenue this summer! Enjoy over 30 local and regional vendors the 2nd Saturday, June through August from 8am to Noon. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, honey, Iowa native wines, specialty foods, and a wide selection of artisan items. Power of Produce returns for the kiddos along with live music, community information, balloon art and face painting activities. More Information
Thank you to the following Platinum Community Partners: Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
Marion Community Band Concerts (June)
Marion Community Band Concerts Relocated to Thomas Park
Date: June 11 and June 25, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Thomas Park
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a nice summer evening listening to our great community band! More Information
Date: June 11 and June 25, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Thomas Park
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a nice summer evening listening to our great community band! More Information
MARION BIG BAND "SWINGIN' AT SUNSET" CONCERTS (JULY)
Marion Big Band ‘Swingin’ At Sunset Concerts Relocated to Thomas Park
Date: July 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays in July), 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Thomas Park
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy classic 30’s and 40’s Bing Band hits!
Date: July 4, 11, 18, 25 (Thursdays in July), 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Thomas Park
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy classic 30’s and 40’s Bing Band hits!
EAT. DRINK. & BE MARION (JULY)
Eat. Drink. & Be Marion – Food & Pub Crawl Fundraiser
Date: July 11, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Uptown Marion is hosting the 10th annual Eat. Drink. & Be Marion: Food & Pub Crawl Fundraiser on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 5:30 – 9:30PM. All proceeds benefit the ongoing revitalization and beautification efforts of Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District.
Uptown’s mission is to improve Uptown Marion through continued revitalization, growth and preservation of historic character through appropriate design, promotion, and economic strategies that improve our community. Tickets Required.
Date: July 11, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Uptown Marion is hosting the 10th annual Eat. Drink. & Be Marion: Food & Pub Crawl Fundraiser on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 5:30 – 9:30PM. All proceeds benefit the ongoing revitalization and beautification efforts of Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District.
Uptown’s mission is to improve Uptown Marion through continued revitalization, growth and preservation of historic character through appropriate design, promotion, and economic strategies that improve our community. Tickets Required.
Uptown Getdown (August)
Uptown Getdown
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 (Thursdays in August), 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Who is ready for live music?! Bring your lawn chair and a cooler to 7th Avenue. See you in August for some great bands!
More Information
Thank you to our Platinum Community Partners for making this a free community event! Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the Marion hotel/motel grant program.
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 (Thursdays in August), 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Who is ready for live music?! Bring your lawn chair and a cooler to 7th Avenue. See you in August for some great bands!
More Information
Thank you to our Platinum Community Partners for making this a free community event! Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the Marion hotel/motel grant program.
Fall Events
Uptown Fall Market (september)
Fall Market
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion - 7th Avenue
Held in Uptown, the Uptown Fall Market offers fresh fall produce, baked goods, flowers, Iowa wines, and a wide variety of artisan items – all from local vendors. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy live entertainment from some of the areas finest musicians.
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion - 7th Avenue
Held in Uptown, the Uptown Fall Market offers fresh fall produce, baked goods, flowers, Iowa wines, and a wide variety of artisan items – all from local vendors. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy live entertainment from some of the areas finest musicians.
Chocolate Walk (October)
Chocolate Walk
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
What could be more delightful than shopping and chocolate? Adding a fall night in Uptown Marion! Enjoy strolling historic Uptown Marion at this after hours, adult-only shopping event. Visit your favorite stores, discover what’s new just around the corner and savor a sweet treat from participating businesses.
The Chocolate Walk, hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion is held the first Friday in October each year and is a free event thanks to our Platinum Community Partners: Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
What could be more delightful than shopping and chocolate? Adding a fall night in Uptown Marion! Enjoy strolling historic Uptown Marion at this after hours, adult-only shopping event. Visit your favorite stores, discover what’s new just around the corner and savor a sweet treat from participating businesses.
The Chocolate Walk, hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion is held the first Friday in October each year and is a free event thanks to our Platinum Community Partners: Farmers State Bank, ImOn Communications, Summit Pointe Senior Living, MercyCare Community Physicians, and Z102.9 with support from the City of Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
Small BUsiness Saturday (November)
Small Business Saturday
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Kick-off the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday.
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Uptown Marion
Kick-off the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday.
