Essential Marion 7 CEU Class for Beauty Professionals
Beauty professionals from across Southern Illinois are invited to attend the Marion 7 CEU Class for Beauty Professionals on Monday, August 10, 2026, at The Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. This full-day continuing education event gives licensed cosmetologists the opportunity to earn 7 Illinois CE hours while learning
School Lunch Rocks
School Lunch Rocks is an annual free training opportunity for school food service staff throughout southern Illinois. School Lunch Rocks is being provided by the Illinois CATCH onto Health Consortium, Illinois State Board of Education, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), and
Marion Connects Third Thursday: Red, White, Blue & Gold
August 20th is Third Thursday: Red, White, Blue & Gold, celebrating the Marion Wildcats' new school year with a back-to-school bash on the Marion Square starting at 6 p.m.!
Sweet Southern Market
Two Block Street Market hosted by Down Home Comforts. Handmade items, crafts, baked goods, & more. Come support local businesses!
Hotdogs and Headlocks
Sign up to compete in Gordo’s 1st ever Hotdog eating competition! All proceeds will go to The Warriors Welfare Foundation and their mission of fighting food insecurity among disabled veterans in southern Illinois.Â
Backline 5
Get ready for an evening of live music, great vibes, and unforgettable memories with Night Train Band. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy a night filled with classic rock favorites under the open sky.
Street Market and Vendor Showdown
Join us for an exciting Vendor Event featuring a variety of products, services, and special offers from local businesses. Discover unique items, meet talented vendors, and enjoy a fun shopping
People, Profits & Performance Workshop
Join Us for People, Profits & Performance Workshop, a 90-minute, high-impact session for business owners. Delivered by the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership (ILCEO), the program introduces the powerful principles of The Great Game of Business, Inc. — a proven
Marion Connects Third Thursday: Star-Spangled Splash Bash
When the heat starts turning up in July, count on us to be at the Square to cool you off! The Star-Spangled Splash Bash is our Third Thursday on July 16, and WHOO are we excited for the family fun that's
Neighborhood Co-op Farm Crawl
The Farm Crawl is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to meet farmers, see demos, and tour local farms in southern Illinois. Every year the Co-op works with Food Works and local farmers to create this fun and educational event
