Marion County Live Weekend Events Guide (Nov 6–9, 2025)

Looking for something fun to do in Marion County this weekend? 

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Oscar’s Bar & Grill — “Bingo with Bud” (Waldo, Ohio) 

7:00 PM & 8:00 PM rounds; coverall to follow

Kick off the weekend with a relaxed, prize‑packed bingo night at Oscar’s (306 S. Marion St., Waldo). Grab a table early, order dinner, and settle in for a couple of fun rounds and a coverall.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Live Blues: King Red & The Cadillac Band — Shovel City Drinkery (Marion) — 7–10 PM

Old‑school blues meets blues‑rock at 181 N. Main St. Arrive early if you want dinner from the food truck before the show.

The Dead Woods Haunted Trail (Caledonia) — 8:00–11:00 PM

Outdoor haunted trail at 3550 Lyons Rd. Final‑weekend vibes—dress warm and expect a crowd.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Holiday Happenings Craft Show (Day 1) (Marion Fairgrounds Coliseum)  9 AM–3:00 PM

One of Marion’s biggest craft shows: 100+ vendors, food trucks, raffles, and holiday characters. Great for early gift shopping.

Fall Festival & Craft Show (Marion Valley Post Acute) (Marion) — 10 AM–2:00 PM

A cozy community fair with local makers at 400 Barks Rd. W.

Nostalgic (live rock) — OK Café (Marion) — 7–11 PM

Local favorites bring classic/modern rock to 734 E. Center St.

Corey Hager (live country) — Kin & Kilt (Marion) — 7:00 PM

High‑energy country set at 130 S. Prospect St. (Scottish pub + axe‑throwing atmosphere).

The Dead Woods Haunted Trail (Final Night) (Caledonia) — 8:00–11:30 PM

Last chance this season for scares on the woodland trail.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Holiday Happenings Craft Show (Day 2) (Marion County Fairgrounds Coliseum) — 9 AM–3:00 PM

Altrusa’s 5th Annual Purse Bingo (Marion Country Club) — 2:00–4:30 PM (doors 1:00 PM)

Designer‑purse prizes at 2415 Crissinger Rd.; a lively fundraiser to close out your weekend.