The Weekend Pulse: Things to Do Around Marion County | February 5–8, 2026

After a long stretch of extreme winter weather and too many nights spent staring at the same four walls, it’s officially time to get back out of the house and have some fun.

Whether you’re easing back out with something low-key or jumping straight into a full Saturday lineup, here’s what’s happening around Marion County from Thursday through Sunday.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

10:00 AM – Story Time! – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion – Preschool storytime

11:00 AM – Story Time! – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion – Preschool storytime

3:15 PM – Teen Tabletop Time – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion – Teen tabletop games

6:00 PM – Paint & Sip – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Paint & sip class

6:00 PM – Loop Troupe – Emanuel Lutheran Church – 241 S. Prospect St., Marion – Fiber arts group

6:30 PM – Trivia Night – Marion Palace Theatre (May Pavilion) – 276 W. Center St., Marion – Trivia night

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

11:00 AM – Chair Yoga – Emanuel Lutheran Church – 241 S. Prospect St., Marion – Chair yoga class

12:00 PM – 5th Annual Galentine’s Luncheon & Fashion Show – Booming Blessings Tea & Treasures / Paula’s Posh Picks – 288 E. Church St., Marion

5:00 PM – Live Blues Music with Jason Allwood – Shovel City Drinkery – 221 E. Church St., Marion – Food truck & live blues

7:00 PM – Date Night at Mimi’s Art Hollow – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion – Guided painting date night

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

9:30 AM – Saturday Storytime with Miss Amanda – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion

12:00 PM – 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk – Downtown Marion / Harding Centre – Pick-up location listed on event

12:00 PM – Monster Truck Wars – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Marion County Fairgrounds – 220 E. Fairground St., Marion

1:00 PM – The Trial of Bill Anderson in Marion – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion – Local history program

5:00 PM – Galentine’s Day at Mimi’s Art Hollow – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion

5:30 PM – Game Night – Blend of Seven Winery – 146 W. Center St., Marion

6:00 PM – Monster Truck Wars – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Marion County Fairgrounds – 220 E. Fairground St., Marion – Evening show

7:00 PM – Karaoke Night – O’Dea’s Pub (inside Cooper’s Bowl) – 191 Barks Rd. W., Marion

7:30 PM – John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® – Celebrating the music of  Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper-Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion

8:00 PM – Potty Mouth Pottery (21+) – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion

8:00 PM – Karaoke Night – Fable Bar & Co. – 119 W. Huber St., Marion

10:00 PM – Adult Skate – Zoomers Skate Club – Marion – Adult skate night

Time Not Listed – Red Color Party – Oscar’s Bar & Grill – 306 S. Marion St., Waldo-

Wear red. Drink red. See red.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

10:00 AM – Brunch, Please! (Mimosas + Music) – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (may be sold out)

3:00 PM – “Bear-y Cute” Paint & Sip with Tasha – OK Café – 734 E. Center St., Marion

3:00 PM – Sunday Art Class – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion

6:30 PM – Football Potluck – Super Bowl – Oscar’s Bar & Grill – 306 S. Marion St., WaldoFree food provided (wings). Bring your favorite potluck side dish. Big screen. Happy-hour drink prices.

6:30 PM – Super Bowl Party (Football Potluck) – Post 162 Marion – 531 Bellefontaine Ave., Marion-Wings provided. Bring a potluck side. Happy hour drink prices. Big screen.