Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-371-6688, 740-389-7990, www.VisitMarionOhio.com. 1713 Marion, Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, Ohio. Give us a call to get a free visitor guide sent to you or go on-line and flip thru our digital guide.
Harding Home and Museum 740-387-9630, 380 Mt. Vernon Ave. Marion, Ohio
Visit the home of the 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding, and his wife, Florence. This was the site of his famous campaign speeches that launched his quest for the presidency in 1920. Open Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend: Wed. thru Sat. 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday noon-5:00 pm. Last tour of day begins at 4:00 pm. Available for group appointment.
Heritage Hall 169 E. Church St., Marion Ohio 740-387-4255
Heritage Hall, once the city’s main post office, is three museums in one. It is the home to the famous Wyandot Popcorn Museum and also features Warren G. Harding memorabilia and thousands of historical relics collected by the Marion County Historical Society. Closed January and February, other wise Winter hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Summer Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Or by appointment.
Wyandot Popcorn Museum 169 E. Church St., Marion, Ohio, 740-387-4255
Located under a colorful circus tent in Heritage Hall, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum is the largest, most impressive collection of popcorn wagons in the United States. These priceless wagons date back as far as the turn of the century and have been restored to their original conditions. A popcorn manufacturer by trade, George Brown loved the interesting machines and wagons and turned his large collection into the Wyandot Popcorn Museum. Don’t forget your fresh popped popcorn while you visit. Open Heritage Hall hours. See above.
Palace Theatre 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101
The splendid Palace Theatre opened in 1928 as a vaudeville movie palace designed by the foremost theatre designer 
of that era, John Eberson. The popularity of the theatre includes major stage productions, movies, intimate dinner theatres and more. A tour might include an organ concert on a 1926 “Mighty” Wurlitzer organ. Check out the Palace website for the most recent offerings at www.marionpalace.org.
The Edward Huber Machinery Museum 740-389-1098, 220 E. Fairground St.
The Edward Huber Machinery Museum, located on the Marion County Fairgrounds, contains examples of the finest steam and gasoline tractors, threshers and road-building equipment. Mr. Huber came to Marion because of the abundance of trees/wood which would help supply his new invention the revolving hay rake. Over the years he had many other industrial and farm inventions. They are part of the museum. Open 1-4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment.
Linn School House 740-387-4255, route 4 north of Marion, Ohio
The Linn School, newly renovated to the working condition when the Hamilton brothers attended. They took it upon themselves to restore everything including the pot-belly stove. You might end up learning something from the school marm or be sat in the corner as the dunce for the day. Open the first and third Saturday and Sunday of each of the summer months. .
Marion Union Station 740-383-3768, 532 W. Center St.
More than 100 trains pass by Union Station every day. It showcases an impressive collection of memorabilia and the AC Tower, which was once the main switching facility for the Erie Railroad, Marion Division. The unusual nature of this station is that it is located between two diamond cross-overs. You will want to spend an hour or two watching the trains go by. Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays.
Marion’s Downtown Mural at Busby Park (right at the corner of Center and Prospect Streets) appears as a wall that has come to life at the hands of Eric Grohe. The life-like mural depicts Marion through the eyes of the artist. The detail of the brick and the architectural dimension gives the wall canvas an appearance of being curved. The artist’s forte is adding depth to a flat surface. “Marion-Heart of Ohio” is the name of the mural. Bucyrus, Ohio, just twenty minutes north of Marion boasts an additional four murals by the same artist. . Open dawn to dusk daily.
Things to do for the family: Bluefusion Family Fun Center, Paradise Park Miniature Golf, Zoomers Skate are just a few of the family entertainment. Don’t forget the Palace Theatre for live performances.
July
19-23 Goopy, Gooey & Global Art at the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Begin each day with a brief story or art history lesson about different cultures and people. This class is for ages 6-8 years and will begin at 10:00 am to noon each day. Please register by July 12, class fee is $65. www.marionpalace.org
19-23 Adventures in Art at the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. This camp will expand creativity and artistic expression by focusing on projects that are fun and fresh. This class is for ages 9-12, class beginning at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please register by July 12, class fee is $75. www.marionpalace.org
22 Blast From The Past is an educational program Taking Care Of Business” held at Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church St., 740-387-4255. This program is for youth ages 8-12 years. www.marionhistory.com
22 Christmas In July will be a dinner at the Marion Country Club, 2415 Crissinger Rd., 740-389-6548. Proceeds will go to the Marion Area Humane Society. Pets will be at the event and guests will be able to make donations to the society. www.marionareahumanesociety.org
23-24 Warren G. Harding Symposium – VIP reception, programs, exhibits and ending with a Harding Gala Dinner in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Community Room on Saturday evening. For additional information please phone 740-725-6340 or visit http://osumarion.osu.edu/harding
23-25 Steam & Gas Engine Show will be held in Richwood, Ohio. This is a three-day event.
24 Coffee Day at Crown Tower, 136 S. Prospect St., 740-344-9567. Please phone for additional information.
25 Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association Golf Scramble Fundraiser (HOJGA) – will be held at Whetstone Golf Club, 5211 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Caledonia, 740-389-4343. This fundraiser is to compensate for loss of scholarship sponsors due to financial crisis in business, etc.
25 Concert In The Park will be at McKinley Park, 1000 McKinley Park Dr., 740-725-8979. Northside Jazz Band – Original Dixieland. Performance will begin at 7:00 pm.
26-30 Young Wizards Academy at the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Harry Potter fans will use their imaginations!!! Two classes: For ages 6-8 years from 10:00 am to noon and ages 9-12 years 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Register by July 19, class fee is $65 for am class and $75 for pm class. www.marionpalace.org
28-31 Cooks Camp will be held at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-389-4681.
29 Blast From The Past is an educational program “Prairies To Produce” held at Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church St., 740-387-4255. This program is for youth 8-12 years. www.marionhistory.com
29 ONE – a citywide women’s worship and prayer night presented by family.life.church partnering with local Marion churches beginning at 7:00 pm. This event will be held at River Valley High School Auditorium, 4280 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Caledonia, 740-387-7778. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Also included is a Jr./Sr. High Girls event. www.yourfamilylife.org
29 bluefusion After Hours – after the ONE event head to bluefusion, 1340 Mt. Vernon Ave., 740-387-7778, for a concert with Theatre Breaks Loose, www.myspace.com/theatrebreaksloose, pizza, an hour of bowling and prizes. Tickets for this event are included in the ONE ticket cost. Without attending ONE, bluefusion After Hours is $5 including concert from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. www.yourfamilylife.org
30-31 & Aug.1-2 AKC Dog Show will be held on the Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E. Fairground St., 740-382-2558. The Dan Emmett Kennel Club will be held July 30 and 31. The Marion, Ohio Kennel Club will be held on Aug. 1 and 2. See dogs of all breeds compete as their owners parade them around the arena. There will be judging of each breed with trophies given at the end of the show. www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com
August
Sunday Buffet at All Occasions Catering Facility, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, 740-726-2008. Buffet every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Groups are also welcome but please phone ahead for reservations. www.clasealloccasions.com
Farmer’s Market at the Marion Centre Mall Parking Lot, 1509 Marion-Waldo Rd., 740-387-3580 or 419-946-7749. Every Thursday through October, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fresh produce, plants and more! Here you can talk to the grower of the food you are buying.
Prospect Farmer’s Market, Dexter’s Village Market, 133 W. Water St., 740-494-9448. Will be held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ending the first Saturday in October.
Flea Market, Craft Show & Bake Sale – last Friday and Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the James H. Johnson-Charles Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion-Agosta Rd. (SR 95). For additional information please phone 740-499-3965.
1 Concert In The Park at McKinley Park, 1000 McKinley Park Dr., 740-725-8979. The Marionaires – Barbershop Harmony. Performance will begin at 7:00 pm.
Aug.1-2 AKC Dog Show will be held on the Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E. Fairground St., 740-382-2558. The Dan Emmett Kennel Club will be held July 30 and 31. The Marion, Ohio Kennel Club will be held on Aug. 1 and 2. See dogs of all breeds compete as their owners parade them around the arena. There will be judging of each breed with trophies given at the end of the show. www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com
3 4 The Record – Music on the lawn at the Marion Public Library, 445 E. Church St., 740-387-0992. Performance will begin at 6:30 pm. A Ohio based vocal band who performs music from turn of the century jazz to hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today.
5 Blast From The Past “Blast Off” Picnic” will be held for Blast participants only. Please phone 740-387-4255 for additional information.
5-6 59th Annual Morral Fireman’s Festival – Food will begin at 4:30 with games, bingo and other things to keep you entertained through the evening. For additional information please phone 740-383-6620.
6 First Friday at the May Pavilion inside the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101 beginning at 8:00 pm. www.marionpalace.org
7 Rock-n-Ribs will be held at OSU Marion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., 740-389-6786. Will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the US Open Commission and features continuous live entertainment and the best BBQ rib competition in the area. Proceeds are used to support music opportunities for children throughout the Marion area. www.osumarion.osu.edu
8 Prairie Preserve Tour will be held at 1:00 p.m., SR 203 and SR 739 at the Blockhouse marker, 740-387-4255.
8 Concert In The Park at McKinley Park, 1000 McKinley Park Dr., 740-725-8979. The Marion Concert Band – Hot Time Tonight. Performance will begin at 7:00 pm.
13 Art & Culture Walk/Party In The Park in downtown Marion will be held beginning at 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Various events planned featuring tomato festival. www.artwalkdowntownmarion.org
14 Big Birthday Party at bluefusion, in the parking lot, 1340 Mt. Vernon Ave., 740-386-4255. Everyone is invited to this fundraiser for Heart of Ohio Mentoring, The Boys & Girls Club and Marion Recreation Department.
15 St. Mary Feast of the Assumption Of Mary Festival will be held at St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main St., 740-382-2118. Outdoor mass 10:30 followed by a day of kids, fun foods, barbeque pork dinner, cash raffle and more. Public welcome! www.marionstmary.org
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