things happening in Marion, MA this month (November 2025)

things happening in Marion, MA this month (November 2025), plus a few recurring/local‑group events to keep on your radar:

What’s Going On in Marion This Month

1. Veterans Day Ceremony

• When: November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM (marionma.gov)
• Where: Old Landing Veteran’s Park, Front Street, Marion (marionma.gov)
• Details: The Sippican School Band will perform. (marionma.gov)
• Luncheon: After the ceremony, the Marion Council on Aging is hosting a luncheon at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center for veterans and their guests. (marionma.gov)

1. Unplugged Concert – Donn Legge & Jack Coleman

• When: November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM (first seating) and 8:30 PM (second seating) (AllEvents)
• Where: Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant Street (AllEvents)
• Details: Intimate “unplugged” set featuring jazz standards and originals. Tickets are ~$15 for MAC members, $20 for non‑members. (AllEvents)

1. Special Fall Town Meeting

• When: November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM (marionma.gov)
• What: A town meeting — good opportunity to hear about local governance, budgets, and community issues. (marionma.gov)

1. Local Government Meetings
   There are a few important municipal meetings happening:

• Marine Resources Commission Meeting – Nov 19 at 6:00 PM (marionma.gov)
• Conservation Commission Meeting – Nov 19 at 7:00 PM (marionma.gov)
• Select Board Meeting – Nov 17 at 5:00 PM (marionma.gov)
• Office Hours with State Rep. Mark Sylvia – Nov 17 from 9:00–10:00 AM (Town House Annex) (marionma.gov)

1. Natural History Museum – After‑School Program

• “Amazing Adaptation: How Bugs Survive Cold Weather” — November 5, 3:30–4:30 PM. (wanderer.com)
• “Introduction to Growing SE Mass Cranberries” — November 19, 3:30–4:30 PM: Learn about cranberry production in the region. (wanderer.com)
• These cost $8 for museum members, $10 for non-members. (wanderer.com)

1. Sippican Historical Society

• The Ellis House Museum (141 Front Street) is open for visits. (sippicanhistoricalsociety.org)
• Their Speaker Series happens at Marion Music Hall. (No confirmed speaker listed for November at the moment, but keep an eye on their calendar.) (sippicanhistoricalsociety.org)

Here’s a fuller event calendar for Marion, MA for November 2025, based on public town, library, and nonprofit sources:

November 2025 — Marion, MA Events

Town / Government & Civic Events

Here are key municipal‑level events happening this month:

• Construction of a golf cart / walking path at 3 Tucker Lane. (Wanderer)
• In-ground pool and landscaping at 46 Water Street. (Wanderer)
• Shared-use path project at the town border through Washburn Park. (Wanderer)
  | Nov 20 | Marion School Committee Meeting | 12:00 PM. (Marion, MA) |
  | Nov 20 | Marion Historical Commission Meeting | 4:00 PM. (Marion, MA) |
  | Nov 20 | Marion Pathway Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM. (Marion, MA) |
  | Nov 24 | Special Fall Town Meeting | 6:45 PM in Sippican School multipurpose room. (Marion, MA) |

Culture / Family / Community Events

• Unplugged: Donn Legge & Jack Coleman
• When: Friday, November 21 — two seatings (7:00 PM & 8:30 PM). (AllEvents)
• Where: Marion Art Center (80 Pleasant St). (AllEvents)
• Details: Intimate acoustic performance of jazz standards + originals. Tickets: ~$15 for MAC members, $20 non‑members. (AllEvents)
• Natural History Museum – After-School Programs
• Nov 5 (3:30–4:30 PM): Amazing Adaptation: How Bugs Survive Cold Weather — Learn how local insects weather the winter. (Wanderer)
• Nov 19 (3:30–4:30 PM): Introduction to Growing Southeastern MA Cranberries — Explore the region’s cranberry heritage, try on harvesting gear, and taste test. (Wanderer)
• Cost: $8 for members, $10 non-members. (Wanderer)
• Elizabeth Taber Library Events
  The Marion Public Library (Elizabeth Taber) has a robust November calendar. Here are some highlights: (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 4 (6:30–7:30 PM): The Joys of Nature: Wildlife of Costa Rica’s Cloud Forests — a talk on Costa Rican biodiversity. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 5 (3:00–4:00 PM): Beaver Moon Party — a scavenger hunt + storytime around November’s full moon. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 6 (10:30–11:00 AM): Messy Morning — toddler / preschool sensory play. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 6 (3:00–4:00 PM): Nonfiction Nerds: Trombone Shorty — kids’ nonfiction book club. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 6 (4:00 PM): YA Laser‑Cutting Makerspace — older kids / teens can use the library makerspace. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 8 (11:00 AM–1:00 PM): Open Makerspace — drop in, make stuff. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 10 (10:30 AM): Lapsit Storytime — for babies & toddlers. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 10 (2:00 PM): Fire & Ice Mad Science Show — a fun, interactive science performance. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 12 (11:00 AM): Cozy Cup Book Club — monthly adult book club. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 12 (3:00–4:00 PM): Tween Takeover: Block Printing — creative workshop for tweens. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 15 (10:00 AM–3:00 PM): Life‑Size Chutes and Ladders — open games for families. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 15 (11:00 AM): Saturday Storytime — for kids 0–5. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 15 (1:00 PM): YA Book Club — young adult discussion group. (Patch)
• Nov 17 (3:00–4:00 PM): Maker Monday: Laser Engraved Magnets — monthly makerspace project. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 18 (10:30 AM): Family Storytime. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 18 (3:00–4:00 PM): Afternoon Activities for K–4 graders. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 18 (6:00 PM): Embroidery Machine Basics — learn the library’s embroidery machine. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Nov 25 (3:00–4:00 PM): Afternoon Activities (same as Nov 18) for K–4. (Elizabeth Taber Library)
• Friends of the Marion Library – Fall Book Sale
• When: November 14–16, 2025. (Hoopla)
• Details: Book sale (books $1–$3); special hours for members; bag sale on Sunday. (Hoopla)
• Sippican Historical Society
• Nov 13 (6:30 PM): Writing Without a Map — Author Lauren Wolk at Marion Music Hall, hosted by the Sippican Historical Society. (Wanderer)

Good call. Here are some recurring weekly / regular activities in Marion, MA:

Recurring Weekly Events in Marion, MA

Based on local sources:

• Council on Aging (Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center) — Ongoing weekly programs:
• Mondays: Chair Yoga at 10:00 AM. (Marion, MA)
• Tuesdays: Strength & Conditioning at 9:00 AM; Meditation at 10:30 AM; Hand & Foot card game at 10:30; Basket Weaving on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. (Marion, MA)
• Wednesdays: Tai Chi at 9:00 AM; Motion & Balance at 9:15 AM; Memory Café (Waterfront) noon–2 PM. (Marion, MA)
• Thursdays: Tai Chi at 9 AM; Duplicate Bridge 1–4 PM; Knit & Crochet group at 1 PM. (Marion, MA)
• Fridays: Watercolor class at 9 AM; Strength & Conditioning at 9 AM; Mah Jong at 10:30 AM; Community Lunch noon–12:30 PM. (Marion, MA)
• Marion Public Library – Adult Yoga Class:
• There is a free 60-minute yoga class for adults (all levels) on Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM (bring a mat / towel). (marionlib.org)
• Senior Social Hour at Marion Public Library:
• A weekly social hour for seniors (coffee, games, crafts) at the library. (marionpubliclibrary.libnet.info)

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