A quickly-growing Marietta favorite, the Marietta Ice Festival, brings thousands of locals and tourists downtown to adore nearly 20 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.
Santa Houses are pop-up, free experiences located in the Gazebo of East Muskingum Park that invites local families to visit with Santa Claus. Folks are invited to snap photos of their children, pets, friends, and family all free of charge. Visitors to the Santa House enjoy hot cocoa and cookies provided by area nonprofits, plus the beautiful views of our Holiday Tree Walk!
Santa Houses are pop-up, free experiences located in the Gazebo of East Muskingum Park that invites local families to visit with Santa Claus. Folks are invited to snap photos of their children, pets, friends, and family all free of charge. Visitors to the Santa House enjoy hot cocoa and cookies provided by area nonprofits, plus the beautiful views of our Holiday Tree Walk!
This one-day-only, self-guided, exclusive event allows participants to tour upper-floor businesses and residences in historic downtown Marietta. If you've ever been curious about what lies above our first-floor storefronts, this is the perfect opportunity to sneak a peek! This event is ticketed with only 250 tickets available.
Santa Houses are pop-up, free experiences located in the Gazebo of East Muskingum Park that invites local families to visit with Santa Claus. Folks are invited to snap photos of their children, pets, friends, and family all free of charge. Visitors to the Santa House enjoy hot cocoa and cookies provided by area nonprofits, plus the beautiful views of our Holiday Tree Walk!
December's First Friday is a favorite for all of Marietta to enjoy! Shops are open EXTRA late for Moonlight Madness, some staying open straight through 'til midnight!
This year, the City of Marietta alongside the Marietta-Washington County CVB and Marietta Main Street are proud to introduce a Marietta Tour of Lights. The Tour of Lights will be an attraction for both locals and tourists that will guide visitors throughout our beautiful City to view holiday displays created by residents at their homes
Find beautifully decorated live trees lining the walkway to the gazebo in East Muskingum Park, each sponsored by a local business, organization, or family. Enjoy this attraction the whole month of December!
Our annual evening holiday parade will include floats, dance routines, carolers, and much more, all complete with festive Christmas lights. As usual, Santa Claus will make his appearance in the parade at the very end!
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.
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!
Grab your sunscreen and your shades and join us downtown on Saturday, July 17th at 5 p.m. for a Christmas in July Parade followed by great family fun in East Muskingum Park! Sponsored by Marietta College.
Find beautifully-decorated live trees lining the walkway to the gazebo in East Muskingum Park, each sponsored by a local business, organization, or family. Enjoy this attraction the whole month of December!
Join us for the City of Marietta's official tree lighting!
It's time to deck the halls downtown! Join alongside groups of volunteers as we officially install the holiday decorations for the upcoming Merry-etta holiday season!
We need all hands on deck to help us take down the holiday decorations, including the wreaths, garlands, and tags on downtown lamp posts, and store them away inside the Armory until next season.
Inside the Gazebo, Santa Claus will be sitting in his chair ready to have his photo taken with residents from across the MOV totally free of charge. Grab your friends and family members, your kiddos and your doggos, and come snap a picture with Santa!
Inside the Gazebo, Santa Claus will be sitting in his chair ready to have his photo taken with residents from across the MOV totally free of charge. Grab your friends and family members, your kiddos and your doggos, and come snap a picture with Santa!
Get in the holiday spirit in downtown Marietta, OH with free downtown carriage rides, sponsored by downtown business owners!
Inside the Gazebo, Santa Claus will be sitting in his chair ready to have his photo taken with residents from across the MOV totally free of charge. Grab your friends and family members, your kiddos and your doggos, and come snap a picture with Santa!
High Schools That Rock will lead us in a variety of Christmas carols around the Christmas Tree on the lawn of the Armory.
The Gazebo in Muskingum Park will be decorated with care thanks to the Marietta Morning Rotary and the pathway will be lined with Christmas trees decorated by local organizations and businesses who are participating in our new Holiday Tree Walk.
This year's Holiday Loft Tours event is scheduled on Saturday, December 14th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and we are SUPER excited to have added TWO brand new twists that we think ticket holders will absolutely love.
Get in the holiday spirit in downtown Marietta, OH with free downtown carriage rides, sponsored by downtown business owners!
Mega Mob participants have a whole Saturday to visit six downtown shops to get their punch cards punched with each purchase. All Mega Mob shoppers who complete their punch cards will walk away with the Mega Mob grand prize.
For the first time ever, we are happy to bring a Santa House to downtown Marietta every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of December. Snap your own photo with Santa and then head out to our downtown shops and restaurants to #shoplocal and #dinelocal this holiday season!
Join us downtown for a Holiday Bar Crawl on Saturday, December 7th! Featured bars will offer specials, exclusive pricing and promotions, and other goodies exclusive to ticket holders.
For the first time ever, we are happy to bring a Santa House to downtown Marietta every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of December. Snap your own photo with Santa and then head out to our downtown shops and restaurants to #shoplocal and #dinelocal this holiday season!
The Holiday Marietta Marketplace is a unique, mobile curated market showcasing the products of local and regional vendors and small businesses. This marketplace is located in the heart of downtown, providing visitors the opportunity to browse booths of art, quality handcrafts, vintage goods, and much more.
Get in the holiday spirit in downtown Marietta, OH with free downtown carriage rides, sponsored by downtown business owners!
