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Sat, Oct 14
Historic Marion Tailgate Market
Sat, Oct 14, 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…
Sat, Oct 21
McDowell Moves 2023
Sat, Oct 21, 2023 All Day
McDowell Moves is a day to get out and walk, hike, or in some way move for fitness and health. Join in any of the 10 scheduled hikes and walks throug…
Sat, Oct 21
Historic Marion Tailgate Market
Sat, Oct 21, 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…
Sat, Oct 28
Discover the Lost Arts
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM
Come to the Historic Carson House on Saturday, October 28, 2023 to discover the Lost Arts. Learn about Tatting, Knitting, Crocheting, Quilting, Rug…
Sat, Oct 28
Historic Marion Tailgate Market
Sat, Oct 28, 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…
Sun, Nov 5
Painting Outdoors en Plein Air with Laura Oleniacz
Sun, Nov 5, 2023 9 AM - 1 PM
Learn some basics of Plein Air painting, or painting outdoors, in this introductory workshop. Fundamentals offered include sketching in paint, simpli…
Sat, Nov 11
Market Day at Historic Carson House
Sat, Nov 11, 2023 9 AM - 1 PM
Market items include crafts, baked goods, farm products, jewelry, home decor, vintage items, food, and so much more. Call the Carson House, 828-724-4…
Sat, Nov 18
Town of Old Fort -Town Lighting Ceremony
Sat, Nov 18, 2023 4 PM - 7 PM
We had fun at the Halloween Trick-or-Treat party, let's keep the holiday magic going! In just 2 weeks the Town of Old Fort will be flipping the …
Thu, Nov 30
Shop Small Craft Stroll
Thu, Nov 30, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
More than 50 local artisans and crafters will be on the sidewalks of Marion to celebrate Shop Small Saturday and showcase their work, with some busin…
Sat, Dec 2
A Christmas Open House
Sat, Dec 2, 2023 1 PM - 5 PM
Enjoy live music by Possum Creek, a hot chocolate bar, hot apple cider, a scavenger hunt and crafts before the Old Fort Christmas Parade! Sponsored …
Sat, Dec 2
Old Fort Christmas Parade
Sat, Dec 2, 2023 5 PM - 6 PM
Pick your spot along Catawba Avenue or Main Street and enjoy a Christmas parade full of sound and song. Jingle silver bells along the parade route an…
Sat, Jan 27
Basic Fly-casting Workshop
Sat, Jan 27, 2024 All Day
Location: Marion State Fish HatcheryReady to try your hand (literally) at fly-fishing? Or perhaps need a refresher at fly-casting? This course is p…
Wed, Feb 14
Lake James Loves You
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 4 PM - 5 PM
We’re spreading the love at Lake James State Park this Valentine's Day! Drop-in to the Paddy’s Creek Visitors Center between 4-5pm to make a val…
Thu, Feb 29
Leapin' Leap Day! (Sensory-Friendly) at Lake James
Thu, Feb 29, 2024 4 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for a once-in-a-four-years event on Leap Day. Learn all about rabbits, one of the park's most iconic leaping animals. Ranger Hughes will…
Sun, Mar 3
The Bear Facts
Sun, Mar 3, 2024 2 PM - 2:30 PM
How much do you really know about bears? We’ll be learning bear facts from bear fiction with Lake James State Park Naturalist. Come find out about be…
Tue, Mar 12
“SEE OUR VOICES” Mural -Official Plaque Ribbon Cutting
Tue, Mar 12, 2024 4 PM - 6 PM
Centro Unido is thrilled to announce that there is now a plaque beside the "See Our Voices" mural that has been mounted which explains the …
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