Annual Community events
From traditional holiday activities, to family-friendly concerts to evening shopping events, you'll find this and more surrounding City Square Park in Uptown Marion.
Uptown Marion Market and Fall Marion Market
Held in City Square Park, the Uptown and Fall Marion Markets offer fresh 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. This market is authorized to participate in the WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).
Uptown Marion Market is held the second Saturday June-August from 8:00 am-Noon.
Fall Marion Market is held the last Saturday of September.
Held in City Square Park, the Uptown and Fall Marion Markets offer fresh 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. This market is authorized to participate in the WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).
Uptown Marion Market is held the second Saturday June-August from 8:00 am-Noon.
Fall Marion Market is held the last Saturday of September.
Uptown Getdown
Thursday nights in August enjoy live music by some of the area's best bands. Food vendors and a beautiful park setting make this a fun, family event. Chairs and coolers are welcome, please leave pets at home.
Thursday nights in August enjoy live music by some of the area's best bands. Food vendors and a beautiful park setting make this a fun, family event. Chairs and coolers are welcome, please leave pets at home.
Chocolate Walk
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 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 is held the first Friday in October.
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 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 is held the first Friday in October.
Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk
Rich in traditional holiday activities, Christmas In The Park kicks off the holiday season for Marion. Held the first Friday in December, you won't want to miss this family event that has been a tradition in Uptown Marion for over 25 years. Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa & popcorn, holiday music and the lighting of the Peace Tree. Don't forget the jolly man himself! Santa and Mrs Claus arrive in style escorted by the Marion Fire Department.
Stroll Uptown Marion and visit shops filled with one of a kind, unique goods and services. Shoppers will receive a minty treat at participating businesses and may enter for a chance to win gift certificates.
Rich in traditional holiday activities, Christmas In The Park kicks off the holiday season for Marion. Held the first Friday in December, you won't want to miss this family event that has been a tradition in Uptown Marion for over 25 years. Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa & popcorn, holiday music and the lighting of the Peace Tree. Don't forget the jolly man himself! Santa and Mrs Claus arrive in style escorted by the Marion Fire Department.
Stroll Uptown Marion and visit shops filled with one of a kind, unique goods and services. Shoppers will receive a minty treat at participating businesses and may enter for a chance to win gift certificates.
Thank you to the following Partners for sponsoring this calendar of free community events.
Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners
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Events are also supported in part by the Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program.
