Oct23
Family & learningOther McDowell communities
Foothills Community School - Bookmobile Stop
Fri, Oct 23 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Foothills Community School, Bookmobile, Other McDowell communities
Cost not stated
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→02Fri, Oct 23 · MarionDowntown Marion Trick or Treating AND Halloween Pizza and Dance Party
→03Fri, Oct 23 · MarionHalloween Dance Party
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Oct23
Arts & cultureMarion
Downtown Marion Trick or Treating AND Halloween Pizza and Dance Party
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
67 W Henderson St, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Marion
Cost not stated
Oct23
Arts & cultureMarion
Halloween Dance Party
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Marion Train Depot, Bookmobile, Marion
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Barefoot Baby is hosting a Halloween Dance Party at the Marion Train Depot! Come to the party and enjoy pizza, candy,… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct23
Oct23
CommunityMarion
The Classic Trio (Don Hogan)
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Mica Town Brewing, Marion
Cost not stated
Ends Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
The Forest Retreat - a women’s gathering in the forest
Ongoing through Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM–12:00 PM
1037 Newberry Creek Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Starts Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
Fonta Flora 50k & Half Marathon
Sat, Oct 24–Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct24
Business & marketsOld Fort
1st Annual Old Fort Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA, Old Fort
A juried handmade market celebrating Appalachian makers and food artisans, with live music and family activities.
Cost not statedNo attendee registration listed; maker applications are separate
Oct24
Arts & cultureOld Fort
Old Fort Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Mauney Memorial Park: 139 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, Bookmobile, Old Fort
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Come visit the Bookmobile at Old Fort's 1st Annual Harvest Festival! This festival is a juried market of vendors… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct24
CommunityOld Fort
Bluegrass Jam
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Foothills Watershed, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct26
Family & learningMarion
Preschool Story Time- Marion Library
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Children's Reading Area, Marion Branch, Marion
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for preschool-aged children ages 3-5.
Cost not stated
Oct26
CommunityMarion
MATCH: Open Enrollment
Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Meeting Room - Marion Branch, Marion
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: The MATCH team is holding free assistance with Marketplace Open Enrollment. If you would like to learn more about what… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct27
CommunityMarion
Tiny Tots Storytime- Marion
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Children's Reading Area, Marion Branch, Marion
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Books, songs, felt board stories, action rhymes, and fun for toddler-aged children age 2 and under.
Cost not stated
Oct27
CommunityOther McDowell communities
Historic Carson House - Bookmobile Stop
Tue, Oct 27 · 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Historic Carson House, Bookmobile, Other McDowell communities
Cost not stated
Oct27
CommunityMarion
Adult Craft & Create: Macrame Ghosts
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Meeting Room - Marion Branch, Marion Branch, Marion
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we make macrame ghosts! Come spend some time crafting, chatting, and making a… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct27
CommunityMarion
World Tavern Poker at The Spillway
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
93 S Main St, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Marion
Cost not stated
Oct28
CommunityOld Fort
Old Fort Storytime
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
Old Fort Library, Old Fort Branch, Old Fort
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Come hear a story in our cozy Old Fort branch! This program is oriented towards preschool-age children, but kids of… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct28
CommunityMarion
Random Draw Dubs
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
210 Blue Ridge Dr N, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Marion
Cost not stated
Oct28
CommunityOld Fort
Trivia Night
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Outpost, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct30
CommunityOther McDowell communities
Baby Shower- Carolina Complete Health
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Community Building Basement, Bookmobile, Other McDowell communities
Source excerpt via McDowell County Public Library: Carolina Complete Health is planning their upcoming Baby Shower for their Medicaid members in McDowell County,… Read more
Cost not stated
Oct30
CommunityOld Fort
Beginning Knitting with Mikki
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, Old Fort
Cost not stated
Oct30
Starts Oct30
CommunityMarion
Karaoke Night with Audible Entertainment
Fri, Oct 30–Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM–1:00 AM
93 S Main St, Marion, NC 28752, USA, Marion
Cost not stated
Oct31
CommunityOld Fort
Bluegrass Jam
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Foothills Watershed, Old Fort
Cost not stated
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Marion and Old Fort are McDowell County's only incorporated municipalities. Lake James spans McDowell and Burke, while Little Switzerland and Linville Falls sit on multi-county edges. Community routes are practical discovery areas, not incorporated jurisdictions; listings are assigned by verified venue coordinates or parcel, not mailing city.
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