What's on in Marion on a budget?
35 upcoming events
We've rounded up 35 upcoming events in Marion on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Marion on a budget
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Thu 5 · 6:30 PM$17.85
RockConcert
Amongst the Giants with Drown the Planet, Summit 17 & Coals of Fire
Union Street Arts
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
FeminismWellness
Women's Wellness Summit
4231 US-221
Sat 7 · 7 PM$14.64–17.85
Sports & fitness
ICW: Full Circle
650 S Pennsylvania St
Thu 12 · 9 AMFree
Other
Adult Guardianship Education - Advocacy & Conflict Resolution (3 Hours)
Marion County Family Court (Marion County Building)
Thu 12 · 9 AMFree
Wellness
Recharging Resilience (FREE Community Workshop)
McDowell Technical Community College
Fri 13 · 7 PM$10
CinemaEcology
'Saving Walden's World' to Screen in Marion, MA
Marion Music Hall
Sat 14 · 9 AM$20
RunningOutdoors
Gold Mine River Run 5K
251 Lucky Strike Dr
Sat 14 · 6 PMFree
Marion November Community Fire
Baldwin Avenue
Sat 14 · 8 PM$17.85
Steve-O presents The Funniest Night Ever part Treinta y Ocho
AMVET Riders Post 5
Thu 19 · 7 PMFree
Thrillhouse Trivia Night with Mr. Baldman
ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center
Sat 21 · 9 AMFree
Other
Harding Mistletoe Craft Show
Harding High School
Thu 3 Dec · 9 AMFree
META-Marion Cataloging PD
META Solutions - Marion
Thu 3 Dec · 1 PMFree
Talk
Adult Guardianship Education - Housing & Decision Making
Marion County Family Court (Marion County Building)
Fri 11 Dec · 8 AMFree
Other
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training: Grant County
Marion Health MGH Campus
Fri 18 Dec$9.31–14.64
MusicalKids' show
The Sound of Music Youth Edition
The Lincoln Theatre
Wed 3 Mar · 9 AMFree
META-Marion Inventory PD
META Solutions - Marion
Sat 6 Mar · 11 AMFree
American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers
Marion Public Library
Tue 6 Apr · 6 PM$20–40
RunningSports & fitness
JMS 5k Race
3111 10th St
Fri 28 May · 6:30 PM$15–30
RunningSports & fitness
St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run
1790 14th Street
Sat 25 Sep · 8 AM$20–45
RunningSports & fitness
Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
500 E Deyoung St
See also in Marion on a budget
Sat 7 · 7 PM
Soul / FunkConcert
Blind Boys of Alabama
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Sat 14 · 7 PM$73–439
BluesFolk / Acoustic
Keb Mo
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Sat 14 · 7 PM
Concert
Keb' Mo'
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
At 8 PM$68–1,080
Concert
Little River Band
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Carterville
Thu 5 · 8 PM$92–1,080
Concert
Sawyer Brown
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Carterville
Sat 31 · 7 PM$11.49–32.49
CinemaDrag show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 7 PM SHOW
The Varsity Center, Carbondale
Tomorrow · 7 PM
Musical
The Rocky Horror Show
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Mon 9 · 7 PM$53–981
ClassicalBallet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Mon 9 · 7 PM
ClassicalShows
The Nutcracker
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Sat 31
Market
2026 Marion Fall Mystical Magical Market
The Pavilion, Marion
Sat 31 · 12 PM
Cinema
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Tomorrow · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
Cinema
ALIEN (1979)
The Varsity Center, Carbondale
Tomorrow · 10 PM$4.14–9.39
Cinema
THE THING (1982)
The Varsity Center, Carbondale
Sat 31 · 11 PM$11.49–32.49
Cinema
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 11 PM SHOW
The Varsity Center, Carbondale
Sun 1 · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
Cinema
Cinema at The Varsity Presents: Twin Peaks
The Varsity Center, Carbondale
Sat 31 · 10 AM$30–35
RunningSports & fitness
Halloween Hustle 5K
100 E Broadway Blvd, Johnston City
Sat 31 · 10 AM$30
RunningOutdoors
Hope In Motion 5K Fun Run
609-621 N Park Ave, Herrin
Sun 1 · 3 PMFree
RunningSports & fitness
Prediction Runs
November 1, 3:00 PM (Club Fall Social chili and hot dogs), Southern
Sat 21 · 9 AM$15–30
RunningSports & fitness
Art and Kevin Reveal Memorial Turkey Run
101 S 16th St, Herrin
Sat 14 · 1 PM$29–42
Team sportsFootball
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Saluki Stadium, Carbondale
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