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Black Light Underground Mine Tour

Sat, Jul 10, 2021 9:15 PM - 10:15 PM

Go inside a mine and see the amazing colors in the Bon Ami Mine. Advance reservations required. Visit www.emeraldvillage.com.

Outdoors for All

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 @ 12 AM — Sat, Oct 15, 2022 @ 12 AM

The mission of Outdoors for All is to cultivate a space for a diversity of thought leaders, industry partners, community members, and outdoor enthusi…

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2023 College Disc Golf Championships

Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 9 AM — Sat, Apr 8, 2023 @ 5 PM

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on college teams as they compete for the 2023 College Championship title on the grounds of the North Cove Social C…

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MTA En Plein Air

Sat, May 6, 2023 9 AM - 6 PM

En plein air ( French for 'outdoors'), or plein-air painting, is simply the act of painting outdoors. The idea is to enable the artist to b…

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Sat, May 6, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

Find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made. Come out and support your local growers and makers, an…

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Sat, May 13, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

Find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made. Come out and support your local growers and makers, an…

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Spring Market Day at Historic Carson House

Sat, May 20, 2023 9 AM - 1 PM

Market items include home decor, baked goods, wreaths, plants, vintage wares, masks, coffee, candles, pickles, jams, jellies, jewelry and so much mor…

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Spring Boat Tour on Lake James

Sat, May 20, 2023 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Lake James hosts many species of waterfowl during their return migration north, as well as the critters that stay here year-round.Ranger Veasey is ca…

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Sat, May 20, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

Find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made. Come out and support your local growers and makers, an…

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Hiking in Snake Country

Sun, May 21, 2023 4 PM - 5 PM

Meet at the Paddy's Creek Access East Picnic Shelter at 4 p.m. and learn the do's and don'ts of handling encounters with snakes while …

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Sat, May 27, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

Find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made. Come out and support your local growers and makers, an…

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Memorial Day Car Show

Sat, May 27, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM

Celebrating 23 years of downtown Marion cruise-ins, join these "motorheads" as they display their prized vehicles, of all types, and rememb…

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Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Sat, May 27, 2023 11 AM - 12 PM

Meet at the visitor center at 11 a.m. to discuss some of the strategies for using native plants, shrubs and trees to attract and nourish wildlife at …

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Wildflower Walk on the Fox Den Loop at Lake James

Thu, Jun 1, 2023 9 AM - 10 AM

Join Ranger Cameron to learn about the diverse wildflowers growing at Lake James State Park.Ranger Cameron leads participants through basic wildflowe…

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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Sat, Jun 3, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

Find fresh bread, jellies and preserves, fresh flowers, and more, all locally grown and made. Come out and support your local growers and makers, an…

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Springtime at the Fox Den Loop at Lake James

Thu, Jun 8, 2023 9 AM - 10 AM

Spring is in the air, and there's no better time or place to enjoy the warmth than the Fox Den Loop Trail.We'll be looking at wildflowers, …

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