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    Painted Turtle Trot: 5k Color Run

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    Annual Fundraiser: Join Fairmont State University’s Epsilon Iota chapter of Delta Zeta in supporting The Painted Turtle and Serious Fun Network! These special organizations have made it their mission to provide children living with serious, life impacting illnesses with the chance to be kids. Take the chance to be a kid yourself with a 5k Color Run/Walk! Call time is 9 a.m. Start time is 9:30 a.m. at the FSU Tennis Courts.

    Check out Fairmont State’s Facebook page for more information.

    $10 – $20
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    Short Story Brewing Octoberfest Celebration

    Short Story Brewing 5904 Fairmont Rd, Rivesville, WV 26588, USA, Rivesville, WV, United States

    Enjoy a day at Short Story’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest for live music, authentic German cuisine, a big ol’ bonfire and a celebration of beer!

    They will be kicking off the Oktoberfest Celebration with the return of the Ready, Steady, Run 5K.

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    Fall Foliage Fling

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    Get ready to embrace the beauty of autumn at the annual Fall Foliage Fling! This PDGA-sanctioned C-tier event includes two rounds of disc golf on the Seth Burton Memorial and Orange Crush courses. For the first time in sanctioned tournaments, you’ll find blended layouts.

    $35 – $45
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    Haunted Jail Tours

    Haunted Jail Tours
    Marion County Museum and Jail 211 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV, United States

    2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.

    Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm

    Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Candle Making Demo

    Prickett’s Fort State Park

    Come out and see the process of candle making in the 18th century. Also, learn some of the different methods of lighting as candles are also being produced. Note: Regular admission applies.

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    Haunted Jail Tours

    Haunted Jail Tours
    Marion County Museum and Jail 211 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV, United States

    2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.

    Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm

    Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • museum

    Haunted Jail Tours

    Haunted Jail Tours
    Marion County Museum and Jail 211 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, WV, United States

    2026’s theme is Mafia Murders in Marion County. Listen to true tales from Marion County in the 100-year-old jail where some of these tales may have happened. Others you may have never heard of before! As there is no electricity, these stories will be told by candlelight.

    Shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm

    Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Ethereal Investigations Spirits of Fairmont Flashlight Halloween Tour

    Welcome to the Spirits of Fairmont Flashlight Walking Tours!

    Join us for a spooky adventure at Veterans Square where we’ll explore the haunted history of the area.

    Grab your flashlight and prepare to uncover chilling tales of the past as we wander through the dimly lit streets.

    Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a journey through the paranormal, sharing spine-tingling stories along the way.

    Don’t miss out on this eerie experience – book your spot now!

  • Bunner Family Spooky Yard Haunt

    Spooky Yard Haunt

    2026 season marked the 10th anniversary of this annual event. Weekends from October 2 – November 7th.
    $5 – $10
  • St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in downtown Fairmont WV

    Fairmont Chamber Music Society – Frisson Trio d’Anches

    Frisson Trio d’Anches is a reed trio featuring the oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. The Trio d’Anches is a unique chamber ensemble and the trio’s sound is characterized by the interplay of the oboe’s bright, penetrating voice, the clarinet’s smooth and flexible tone, and the bassoon’s warm, resonant depth. The Frisson Trio d’Anches members are clarinetist Bixby Kennedy, bassoonist Remy Taghavi and oboist Tom Gallant.

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    Veterans Day Parade

    Veterans Square Plaza Adams St, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, United States

    We will honor our veterans in the annual Fairmont Veterans Day parade.

    The parade will follow the traditional route from Palatine Park up Merchant Street, turning right at the Jefferson Street Bridge, turning left onto Washington and Monroe Streets, turning right onto Adams Street, and ending at Veterans Square Plaza.

    The Military Order of the Purple Heart Local 724 will serve as parade color guard.

    Marion County Veterans Council Commander Toby Heaney will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the brief ceremony held at Veterans Square Plaza immediately following the parade. Dr. Robert Allan Copenhaver of the Baptist Temple will serve as Parade Chaplain, and North Marion High School Abby Getz will sing the National Anthem. The East Fairmont High School Busy Bee Band and Honeybees will perform a patriotic medley.

    The Marion County Honor Guard will then honor all veterans with a 21 gun salute and playing taps. Military organizations and any interested individuals or other groups will lay wreaths honoring our fallen veterans.

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    Celebration of Lights Market in the Park

    Celebration of Lights
    Morris Park Morris Park, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA, Fairmont, United States

    The park will be closed to vehicle traffic tonight to allow for an open-air holiday market. Vendors, crafters, and food trucks will be set up among the displays, and people can walk through the lights and do a little shopping for the upcoming holidays.