The Downtown Weekender: Halloween Weekend in Downtown Marion, Ohio | October 30th–November 1st, 2026
Looking for things to do in Downtown Marion, Ohio for Halloween Weekend? Events happening Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1 include Halloween parties, karaoke, family activities, crafts, shopping, Día de los Muertos events and more throughout downtown.
Friday, October 30
10:00 AM – Spruce and Sparrow and Elena Renee Holiday Open House Weekend – Spruce & Sparrow + Elena Renee – Downtown Marion – The sister stores kick off the holiday season with Christmas favorites, new holiday arrivals, gifts, seasonal flavors, special treats and giveaways. The free open house runs Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
5:00 PM – Karaoke in Founders Park – Founders Park – NE corner of Main & Church streets, Marion – DJK Productions hosts free outdoor karaoke from 5–11 p.m. The event is family-friendly, with no alcohol and family-friendly songs only. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather permitting.
5:00 PM – Cozy Community Craft Night – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Bring your own project and spend the evening crafting with friends from 5–7 p.m. Participants can work with yarn, fabric, paint or other creative materials. Snacks are provided, and the event is free.
5:00 PM – High Five Friday – Downtown Marion – Downtown businesses stay open later with special promotions, exclusive deals and offers from 5–8 p.m. The event is free.
6:30 PM – Plants & Pinot – Blend of Seven Winery – 146 W. Center St., Marion – Plants & Pinot PLINGO returns with 10 rounds of the game, 10-inch houseplants awarded throughout the evening and a special charity round supporting a local nonprofit. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with games beginning no later than 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20.
7:00 PM – Emo/Punk Karaoke – Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion – Sing along to favorite emo and punk hits during a Halloween weekend karaoke night from 7–10 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween
9:30 AM – Saturday Storytime & Little Art Explorers Club – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Miss Amanda and the Little Art Explorers Club welcome young participants for storytime and creative exploration from 9:30–11 a.m.
12:00 PM – Día de los Muertos Event – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – This free community event runs from noon–3 p.m. and offers an opportunity to learn about and celebrate traditions surrounding Día de los Muertos.
4:00 PM – Halloween Party & 2nd Anniversary – Fable Bar & Co. – 119 W. Huber St., Marion – Fable celebrates Halloween and its second anniversary from 4 p.m.–midnight with snacks, desserts, dancing and Halloween cocktails. Bohemian Besoms offers tarot card readings from 6–9 p.m. for an additional cost, and guests arriving in costume receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.
5:30 PM – Spooky Maze – Emanuel Lutheran Church – 241 S. Prospect St., Marion – Make your way through a family-friendly Halloween maze billed as “not scary” from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hot dogs, popcorn and candy will also be available.
6:00 PM – Halloween After Dark – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion – Shovel City celebrates Halloween from 6 p.m.–midnight with mystery pours, spooky music and seasonal cocktails. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
7:00 PM – Halloween Party – Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion – Kin & Kilt’s Halloween party begins at 7 p.m. with a special live music performance planned. Guests are encouraged to arrive earlier for axe throwing and pizza and stay late for the Halloween celebration.
8:00 PM – Halloween Costume Party & Potty Mouth Pottery – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – The 21-and-older BYOB Potty Mouth Pottery night gets a Halloween makeover with a costume party, pottery and Halloween fun from 8–10 p.m.
Sunday, November 1
10:00 AM – Final Day of the Spruce and Sparrow and Elena Renee Holiday Open House Weekend – Spruce & Sparrow + Elena Renee – Downtown Marion – The three-day Holiday Open House continues through Sunday, with Christmas merchandise, seasonal finds, treats, giveaways and holiday shopping from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
