Upcoming Events:

Haunt the Block

Do you like candy? How about dressing up in a costume?

Haunt the Block is a fun, family friendly Trick-or-Treating event in Downtown Marshalltown.
Babies, toddlers, kids, and you too parents…everyone is encouraged to dress up and meet our friendly businesses handing out goodies on
Thursday October 27th from 4-6pm!
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List of participating Businesses and Map coming soon
 

30th Annual Holiday Stroll

It's our 30th year for the Holiday Stroll!
We are celebrating by being "Home for the Holidays"
Come Downtown Marshalltown to enjoy all of the festivities and kick off the holiday shopping season.

This year is extra special as the Marshall County Courthouse will have its rededication the same day! Come down at 1pm for the rededication and stay for the Open House running until 8pm.

All of your favorite Stroll events will be back:
*Festival of Trees and Christmas Craft Village
*The Lit Holiday Parade
*Santa's Workshop
*Plume Hill Carriage Rides
* The Holiday Window Competition
* Retail and Restaurant Specials
* Live Entertainment
And so much more!

Flower Baskets

June - October
You can add to the vibrancy of Downtown Marshalltown, by contributing to the 2022 MCBD Flower Basket Campaign. Fundraising is starting soon!

The community has embraced this 20 year old tradition, which is only possible through generous financial contributions, and the dedication of the many volunteers who water the petunia baskets each morning from June to October.
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Please click on the link below to learn how you can be a part of this impactful Marshalltown tradition. 

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We're able to make a difference in our downtown through our many supporters. Whether you're able to invest, volunteer, or simply help us get the word out, every little bit helps. Get involved with MCBD today! 

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Invest in our downtown with a tax-deductible gift. Donations go toward recruiting and retaining businesses, beautification efforts, and community events to draw visitors and businesses downtown.

The Main Street Movement

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