The Downtown Weekender: Things to Do in Downtown Marion, Ohio, October 23–25, 2026
Halloween is getting closer, and Downtown Marion has a packed weekend ahead with live music, a classic movie, Halloween entertainment, kids’ activities, art, karaoke, brunch and more. Here’s what’s happening Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25.
Friday, October 23
6:00 PM – Adult Fall Camp – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Adults can spend the evening making seasonal art during this BYOB fall workshop. Cost is $30.
7:00 PM – Live Music with Quenten Veach – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion – Quenten Veach performs from 7–10 p.m., with Mother Truckin Tasty serving food out front from 5–9 p.m.
7:30 PM – Ghostbusters – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion – The 1984 supernatural comedy returns to the big screen at the Palace. Tickets are available at the door.
7:30 PM – Fright Night: A Halloween Cabaret – The Sterling Room at Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion – Rogue Theatrics returns with its annual mix of live rock, original sketch comedy, Halloween weirdness and surprises. Friday’s performance is sold out.
Saturday, October 24
9:30 AM – Saturday Storytime & Little Art Explorers Club – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Young artists can start Saturday with storytime and creative exploration from 9:30–11 a.m.
10:00 AM – BRUNCH, PLEASE! A Mimosa-Fueled Throwback Sing-Along – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion – The audience-powered throwback brunch returns from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This weekend’s event is sold out.
12:00 PM – Monster March – Downtown Marion – The free downtown Halloween event runs from noon–2 p.m.
3:00 PM – Kid’s Picasso Frankie Canvas Painting – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Kids can create a Picasso-inspired Frankie canvas just in time for Halloween. The class runs from 3–5 p.m.
5:00 PM – Game Night: Mah Jong 101 with The Poppy Pair – Blend of Seven Winery – 146 W. Center St., Marion – A guided Mah Jong session designed for newer players and those looking to strengthen their skills. Cost is $23, or $30 including a glass of wine.
6:00 PM – Party on the Patio with Kyle Fields – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion – Nashville recording artist Kyle Fields performs from 6–10 p.m., with Smash Street Burger Truck serving food out front.
7:30 PM – Fright Night: A Halloween Cabaret – The Sterling Room at Kin & Kilt – 130 S. Prospect St., Marion – Rogue Theatrics brings its Halloween cabaret back for a second night with live rock, sketch comedy and Halloween surprises.
8:00 PM – Karaoke Night – Fable Bar & Co. – 119 W. Huber St., Marion – Karaoke runs from 8–11 p.m. with free entry, self-serve popcorn and drink specials.
8:00 PM – Potty Mouth Pottery – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – The 21-and-older BYOB pottery night runs from 8–10 p.m.
Sunday, October 25
10:00 AM – BRUNCH, PLEASE! A Mimosa-Fueled Throwback Sing-Along – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion – The audience-powered throwback brunch returns from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This weekend’s event is sold out.
2:00 PM – Halloween Bash – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Mimi’s hosts a free Halloween Bash from 2–6 p.m. with an afternoon of Halloween-themed activities.
