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Weekend Pulse: Happenings in Marion County-Feb 12-15, 2026
- Chip Gregory
- Feb 10
- 3 min read
After a week of work, weather, and wondering what day it is, the weekend stretch is finally here. Whether you’re looking for live music, trivia, art nights, community events, or just a solid reason to get out of the house, here’s a quick round-up of what’s happening around Marion County from Thursday (Feb 12) through Sunday (Feb 15) 2026.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
10:00 AM – Story Time! – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Preschool storytime
11:00 AM – Story Time! – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Preschool storytime
3:15 PM – Teen Tabletop Time – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Teen tabletop gaming
5:00 PM – Galantine’s Shop and Sip – Downtown Marion – Downtown Marion (multiple addresses), Marion (city) – Late shopping and treats
6:00 PM – Canvas & Wine Event – Blend of Seven Winery – 146 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Guided painting with wine
6:00 PM – Paint and Sip – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Evening paint session
6:30 PM – Trivia Night – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Weekly trivia night
7:00 PM – Bingo with Bud – Oscar’s – 306 S. Marion St., Waldo (village) – Two rounds plus coverall
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
10:00 AM – Paws for Reading! – Marion Public Library – 445 E. Church St., Marion (city) – Read to therapy dog
5:00 PM – Valentine’s Flight Night – The Remnant – 187 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Valentine drink tasting
6:00 PM – An Evening at the Palace: For the Love of the Arts – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Ticketed arts benefit
7:00 PM – Date Night – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Couples paint night
7:00 PM – Jazz Night – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion (city) – Live jazz set
7:30 PM – Song Sung Blue (movie screening) – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Evening film screening
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
9:30 AM – Storytime with Miss Amanda – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Saturday kids storytime
12:00 PM – Heart to Heart Party – The Salvation Army – 317 W. Church St., Marion (city) – Community Valentine gathering
1:00 PM – Sweetheart Hike – Marion Tallgrass Trail – 2093 Holland Rd. W., Marion (city) – Valentine hike event
3:00 PM – Canvas & Wine Event – Blend of Seven Winery – 146 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Afternoon paint session
6:00 PM – Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Marion County Fairgrounds – 220 E. Fairground St., Marion (city) – Ticketed fundraiser
7:00 PM – Anti-Valentine’s Party – Oscar’s – 306 S. Marion St., Waldo (village) – Live music night
7:00 PM – Trivia and Karaoke – Mi Jalapeno – 1360 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion (city) – Trivia then karaoke
7:30 PM – Don Jovi – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Bon Jovi tribute concert
8:00 PM – Better Than a Date Dance Party – OK Café – 734 E. Center St., Marion (city) – DJ dance party
8:00 PM – Potty Mouth Pottery – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Adult pottery class
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
10:00 AM – BRUNCH, PLEASE! (SOLD OUT) – Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen – 320 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Brunch with live guest
12:00 PM – Sunday Funday – Shovel City Drinkery – 181 N. Main St., Marion (city) – All-day happy hour
2:00 PM – Song Sung Blue (movie screening) – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Afternoon film screening
3:00 PM – Coffee, Cookies, and Cuddles Dog Day – Marion County Dog Pound – 2252 Richland Rd., Marion (city) – Dog meet-and-greet
3:00 PM – Sunday Art Class – Mimi’s Art Hollow – 287 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Weekend art class
7:30 PM – Song Sung Blue (movie screening) – Marion Palace Theatre – 276 W. Center St., Marion (city) – Evening film screening
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