Melt Your Heart Chocolate Walk

Indulge in a chocolate lover's dream at the Melt Your Heart Chocolate Walk! Join us in Historic Downtown Marion starting at the Marion Area Convention & Visitors located at 198 West Center Street, Marion, OH for a delightful event that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Take a leisurely stroll through Historic Downtown Marion, where you can sample a delectable array of chocolates from Downtown Marion Business owners. From rich truffles to creamy fudge, this event is a chocoholic's paradise. Don't miss out on this opportunity to treat yourself and discover new chocolate delights. Bring your friends and family for a day of pure indulgence!

How does the walk work?

Participants who buy tickets will be given:
- A map of the participating merchants that will also incorporate a punch card to encourage them to visit all of the locations.
- A wristband to help the merchants know you're participating, over 21 will be a different color - for those merchants offering an adult beverage.
- A gift bag to collect your goodies.
- A chance to win a downtown prize package.

Tickets are $18.00 per person pre-sale, and $20.00 per person day of the event. All tickets must be redeemed by 3 pm the day of the event to ensure you have enough time to complete the walk. For additional questions please reach out to Downtown Manager Allen Wilson by emailing, manager@downtownmarion.com or by calling 740.802.7329

Please follow the link below to purchase your tickets today!

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LEAP INTO LAUGHTER

Featuring Mike Paramore

Returning on February 3, 2024!

Mike is the guy you fight to sit next to in a movie theatre, on a long car ride, or during a boring lecture. His natural ability to infuse everyday situations with energetic, uplifting humor, combined with a natural ability to put you at ease is key to his personal brand of comedy. His smooth delivery and powerful punchlines make him a force in stand-up comedy.

Heavy Hors D’oeuvres are included with your ticket purchase. Cash bar will be available.

Follow the link below to get your tickets today or scan our QR code!

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Come get your pictures with Santa in Founders Park!

Come get your pictures with Santa in Founders Park!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Are you excited?!?!? WE ARE!!!

We bring to you the Third Annual Downtown Marion Secret Santa Shoppe, Presented By: Fahey Bank!

Where kids age 8 and under can come and shop for their loved ones! Moms, Dads, Siblings, Grandparents and even Beloved Pets! In order for each child to be able to walk through one-on-one with their own Elf, we’re asking for parents to sign their children up using the sign-up genius link and reserve a specific 20-minute time slot. Kids will leave the Secret Santa Shoppe with all of their gifts wrapped and ready to be opened Christmas morning…if they can wait!! This gives parents the opportunity to take their children to one place to get all of their Christmas shopping done. Gifts will be priced between $1 – $10. The event is being held on Saturday, December 9th, from 9:00a – 2:00p at The Union in Downtown Marion.

Please follow the link below to get signed up today!

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Come get your free picture taken with the Grinch at Founders Park!

Christmas Tree Lighting at Founders Park directly following the Lighted Truck Christmas Parade!

Downtown Marion, Inc. is excited to announce the return of our Lighted Truck Christmas Parade, Presented by: Advantage Early Learning Academy! This year’s theme is “Candy Cane Wonderland!” We look forward to seeing how everyone decorates their entries.

Get registered today by scanning our QR Code or by following the link below. For more questions, please contact the Downtown Manager at 740.802.7329 or by emailing manager@downtownmarion.com

Registration Link (Click Here)

Downtown Marion, Inc. is excited to announce the 1st Annual Christmas Market in Downtown Marion. We currently have 25 new vendors. With a wide variety of crafts, clothing, candles, toys, art, baked goods, and more. This event will be held at The Brickyard in Downtown Marion, 135 S. Main St. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Downtown Marion, Inc. will also have a Lighted Truck Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting at Founders Park the same evening. 

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Looking for something fun for the family to do?

Join us in Downtown Marion for The Smuggling YoYos at Third Thursdays Presented By Alluvial Private Wealth. We will have a kid’s infinite inflatable play zone sponsored by Max Aiir by Infinite Inflatables from 5p-8p! The Paul James Show will be live broadcasting from Amato's Woodfired Pizza Marion,

These establishments will also stay open late to join the festivities!

Marion Brewing Co. Southern Accents Boutique at Charleston Place, Topped Ice Cream & Eatery, Stitch & Skein, The Remnant Tea & Coffee, The Board Bee, Center Street Market, Re-MARCA-ble, A Taste of Memphis, Spruce and Sparrow, Curiosity, Kin & Kilt, The Wine Down, Yellow Finch Creations, Maddie’s on Main , Ready Up, LuLu's Toy Co., Daddy's Barn Pickins Store, The Sweada Mae Art Cafe, Attaboys Comfort Cuisine, Harding Harbor Seafood, The Guild in Marion, and the bar inside The Brickyard on Main.

Lofty Spaces & Unique Places is back on September 16th, 5 pm - 9 pm. We have 10 stops on this tour! This is the perfect opportunity to view lofty spaces and unique places that aren't generally open to the public. 

The tour starts at Founders Park, 164 S. Main St. Tickets will be available at Founders Park on the day of the tour, during 3rd Thursdays and by following the link below.

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Looking for something fun for the family to do?

Join us in Downtown Marion for Thirsty Travelers at Third Thursdays Presented By Alluvial Private Wealth. We will have a kid’s infinite inflatable play zone sponsored by Max Aiir by Infinite Inflatables from 5p-8p! The Paul James Show will be live broadcasting from Amato's Woodfired Pizza Marion,

These establishments will also stay open late to join the festivities!

Marion Brewing Co. Southern Accents Boutique at Charleston Place, Topped Ice Cream & Eatery, Stitch & Skein, The Remnant Tea & Coffee, The Board Bee, Center Street Market, Re-MARCA-ble, A Taste of Memphis, Spruce and Sparrow, Curiosity, Kin & Kilt, The Wine Down, Yellow Finch Creations, Maddie’s on Main , Ready Up, LuLu's Toy Co., Daddy's Barn Pickins Store, The Sweada Mae Art Cafe, Attaboys Comfort Cuisine, Harding Harbor Seafood, The Guild in Marion, and the bar inside The Brickyard on Main.

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Looking for something fun for the family to do?

Join us in Downtown Marion for Next of Kin at Third Thursdays Presented By Alluvial Private Wealth. We will have a kid’s infinite inflatable play zone sponsored by Max Aiir by Infinite Inflatables from 5p-8p! The Paul James Show will be live broadcasting from Amato's Woodfired Pizza Marion,

These establishments will also stay open late to join the festivities!

Marion Brewing Co. Southern Accents Boutique at Charleston Place, Topped Ice Cream & Eatery, Stitch & Skein, The Remnant Tea & Coffee, The Board Bee, Center Street Market, Re-MARCA-ble, A Taste of Memphis, Spruce and Sparrow, Curiosity, Kin & Kilt, The Wine Down, Yellow Finch Creations, Maddie’s on Main , Ready Up, LuLu's Toy Co., Daddy's Barn Pickins Store, The Sweada Mae Art Cafe, Attaboys Comfort Cuisine, Harding Harbor Seafood, The Guild in Marion, and the bar inside The Brickyard on Main.

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Looking for something fun for the family to do?

Join us in Downtown Marion for Hard Drive at Third Thursdays Presented By Alluvial Private Wealth. We will have a kid’s infinite inflatable play zone sponsored by Max Aiir by Infinite Inflatables from 5p-8p! The Paul James Show will be live broadcasting from Amato's Woodfired Pizza Marion, and the following food trucks will be on site: Smash Street Burgers & More and Grammy Tina's. Fork in the Road Food Truck will also be located out front at Shovel City Drinkery on N. Main Street and Chef Shack Food Truck will be at Kin & Kilt on Prospect St.

These establishments will also stay open late to join the festivities!

Marion Brewing Co. Southern Accents Boutique at Charleston Place, Topped Ice Cream & Eatery, Stitch & Skein, The Remnant Tea & Coffee, The Board Bee, Center Street Market, Re-MARCA-ble, A Taste of Memphis, Spruce and Sparrow, Curiosity, Kin & Kilt, The Wine Down, Yellow Finch Creations, Maddie’s on Main, Ready Up, Lulu's Toy Co., Daddy's Barn Pickins Store, The Sweada Mae Art Cafe, Attaboys Comfort Cuisine, Harding Harbor Seafood, The Guild in Marion, and the bar inside The Brickyard on Main.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further we've got the event for you!

Join us this Saturday, June 10th, 2023 from 5pm - 9pm for our Taste of Downtown Marion event. With your ticket purchase, you will receive 10 tastings, which will allow you to choose which establishments you wish to visit, all offering something different. Wear your walking shoes and come hungry!

Participating locations and Event Sponsors:

Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen, Amato's Woodfired Pizza Marion, Baires Restaurant, A Taste of Memphis, Shovel City Drinkery, Spruce and Sparrow, Center Street Market, Marion Brewing Co., Re-MARCA-ble, The Sweada Mae Art Cafe, Kin & Kilt, Harding Harbor Seafood, Attaboys Comfort Cuisine, Topped Ice Cream & Eatery, and The Board Bee.

Get your tickets today by following the link below, by scanning our QR Code or the night of the event at Busby Park. Your ticket must be picked up at Busby Park located on the corner of Prospect and Center Street, beside Amato's Pizza.

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!

Celebrate Second Saturdays by putting on your walking shoes and come learn a little history of our beautiful downtown buildings, and check out current and future revitalization projects. Discover hidden gems, and meet some of the people behind Downtown Marion’s newest shops and eateries. Meet in front of the Brickyard on Main at 11:00. Tour will last approximately one hour, which will leave you plenty of time to stroll through the shops, enjoy local art and grab a bite to eat!

Downtown Marion has it all, and our retailers and restaurants invite you to stop and check out all the great things we offer!

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for special sales, events, and so much more!

Start your day off with a cup of coffee right here in Downtown, then enjoy lots of great shopping from a wide variety of our retailers. Take a break at our lovely restaurants and bars for a tasty meal, drink, and much more!

You can even score 10% off at participating retailers when you bring in a purchase receipt from another downtown retailer!

Special thanks to Busy B Cleaning for sponsoring our monthly event and having our logo created!