Join Marietta Main Street and Mayor Josh Schlicher as we light the City of Merry-etta’s Christmas Tree on the lawn of the Armory, officially welcoming the holiday season to beautiful, historic Marietta.

The City's Christmas Tree was first installed downtown in 2018 and it lit up the entire block. With thousands of lights, the vibrancy of our Christmas Tree nearly matches the vibrancy of downtown during the holiday season.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

The holiday season is here and it’s time to bring out the holiday decorations you’ve stored under stairs, shoved in your attic, hid in your basement, and maybe even left on your house for the past year. Wherever you keep your holiday decor, it’s time to retrieve it and check light strands, purchase new garland, and prepare a space in your home for the tree.

We’re teaming up with the Salvation Army of Washington County to collect donations of holiday decorations - new and used - to redistribute to area families. Help us spread the cheer and brighten up the holiday season for families across Marietta!

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. during November’s First Friday, bring donations of holiday decorations to the Armory lawn to be collected by the Salvation Army.

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Thanks For Giving". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials. Main Street will be hosting several nonprofits on the Armory lawn for this event.

Join us for a day of Dachshund fun!!!

Calling all dashing dachshunds and their devoted owners! It's
time to mark your calendars and wag those tails for the most exhilarating event of the year – Marietta Main Street’s Dachshund Derby! This pawsitively delightful event is set to take place on
Saturday, October 19th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Marietta.

Prepare to strut your stuff in style as we kick off the festivities at 12:00 p.m. with a parade walk from The Armory parking lot to the gazebo at Muskingum Park. We encourage you and your fur
babies to go all out with costumes that will make tails wag and jaws drop!

But wait, there's more! Once the parade concludes, it's off to the races on the Armory Lawn at 1:00 p.m. We've got five different race categories based on age, so whether you've got a seasoned senior or a speedy pup, there's a race for everyone. And don't worry, if racing isn't your dog's cup of kibble, we've got plenty of fun contests at stations located outside various downtown businesses. It's a chance for your pooch to show off their skills and win some
pawsome prizes!

But it's not just about the glory of victory – it's also about giving back to our furry friends in need. Entry fee is $5 with proceeds going towards supporting Marietta Main Street. We also
encourage donations to The Humane Society of the Mid Ohio Valley. Every little bit helps support our four-legged pals who are still searching for their forever homes.

As if that wasn't enough excitement for one day, there will be vendors set up near the race area, including representatives from the Humane Society.

So grab your leashes, gather your doxies, and join us for a day of tail-wagging fun at Marietta Main Street’s Dachshund Derby! It's sure to be a barking good time that you and your furry friends won't soon forget.

You can sign up your pup here:
https://form.jotform.com/241144693770055

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Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Farm Fresh". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials. Front Street will be closed to traffic and we are lining the street with farm tractors and equipment.

Join us for our downtown Fall Shop Hop!

Shop and eat downtown for our Fall Shop Hop. Shops will have sales and specials while the restaurants will have Fall themed food and drink menus. Look for the balloons in front of participating shops. Each entry at those locations enters you in a drawing for the grand prize basket!

Stay tuned for the list of participating shops.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Sternwheel". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Art Walk". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Join us Saturday, July 20th for our inaugural #mymarietta Music Festival brought to you by Wilky's Sports Bar. With three stages located throughout downtown Marietta there is sure to be music for everyone. After OYO, make sure to join us at Wilky's Sports Bar for the after party. You can find the schedule below.

Main Stage at the Armory:
HSTR - 12pm - 12:45pm
Past Prime Music - 1pm - 1:45pm
Moon & the Shiners - 2:15pm - 3pm
Hominid - 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lex Bauman - 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Sybil's Silence- 6:15pm-7pm
Joshua Lee & the Nice Dream- 7:30pm-8:15pm
Sockdolager- 8:45pm-9:30pm
Oyo-10pm-11pm

Stage at First City Records:
Evan Cunningham 12pm - 1pm
Jack - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Justin Kyle Clegg - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jesse Forrest - 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Stage at the Stage Door:
Sarah Burton - 12pm - 1pm
Evie Schaffer - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Soph Stevens - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hannah & Levi Westfall - 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Art Walk". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Join us for our downtown Summer Shop Hop!

Shop and eat downtown for our Summer Shop Hop. Shops will have sales and specials while the restaurants will have Summer themed food and drink menus. Look for the balloons in front of participating shops. Each entry at those locations enters you in a drawing for the grand prize basket!

Stay tuned for the list of participating shops.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Art Walk". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

We are bringing back our popular Wine & Chocolate Walk. You will not want to miss this event! You will be able to stop at 10 downtown locations for wine tastings and 10 downtown locations for a taste of chocolate. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/865590984937?aff=oddtdtcreator

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Marietta Derby". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Marietta’s Birthday Party". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to celebrate everything Marietta while enjoying shopping and dinner specials.

Join us for our downtown Spring Shop Hop!

Shop and eat downtown for our Spring Shop Hop. Shops will have sales and specials while the restaurants will have Spring themed food and drink menus. Look for the balloons in front of participating shops. Each entry at those locations enters you in a drawing for the grand prize basket!

Stay tuned for the list of participating shops.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "March Madness". Gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

Downtown First Friday events take place the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. January through December. Highlights of these events include shops open late, local artists and musicians, area organizations, and various happenings tied into the theme of the First Friday. Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals, tourists, and area groups to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of vibrant, historic downtown Marietta!

Plus, thanks to Artsbridge, United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, GoPacks and others, each First Friday features Kid Central on the lawn of the Armory with fun activities for kiddos to enjoy.

Theme description: This months theme is "Downtown Date Night". Bring your significant other or gather a group of friends and come downtown to enjoy shopping and dinner specials.

Cash Mobs are the perfect way to shop local, have fun, and meet new people in our community all at the same time.

Each Cash Mob event focuses on supporting a local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise location of the evening's Cash Mob event!

No participant walks away empty-handed, whether it's a refreshment, discount, sticker, or goody bag giveaway.

All Cash Mob participants are asked to spend a minimum of $10 in each location.

*Initial meeting location will be Gateway Memorial Park on Butler Street, across from MOVE.*

quickly-growing Marietta favorite, the Marietta Ice Festival, brings thousands of locals and tourists downtown to adore 16 ice sculptures on display throughout the historic, commercial district. In addition to ice sculptures, highlights include a live ice sculpture carving, shops & restaurants open, and more.

Pre-set sculptures will be in place around town at noon with the live sculpture taking place on the Armory lawn at 1:30pm.