Run for Hope and Health
Run in support of Salem Free Clinics and its work providing medical care to uninsured and underserved community members. Registration details are available online.
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13 events found.
Events for August 8, 2026
Salem Saturday Market
Shop local produce, handmade goods, artisan crafts and more during the weekly outdoor market. Vendors vary by date.
Free
Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens: Lord and Schryver Exhibit
Explore an exhibit focused on the lives and work of Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. Visitors may also spend time in the restored garden and studio.
Free; donations encouraged
Riverfront Family Fest
Gather for a free day designed around family activities and community fun. Additional programming details are available from the organizer.
Free
Englewood Forest Festival
Celebrate art, nature and community with local artists, multicultural music and dance, food vendors and hands-on activities. The park also offers playgrounds, a splash pad and a native pollinator garden.
Free
Summer Sip & Shop
Browse local goods while spending a summer day at the vineyard. Food, wine and shopping details are available from the organizer.
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No Rules: 10 Thoughts for Writing Poetry
Poet Marc Janssen leads a workshop designed to help writers sharpen and focus their poetry. Proceeds support the 2027 Salem Poetry Festival.
Fundraiser; RSVP required
Live Music: Joanne Broh Band featuring Gerry Meziere
The band performs a smooth mix of blues, soul, jazz and roots rock. The orchard setting offers space for an early-evening summer concert.
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Farm to Fork Dinner
Dine at a long table in the apple orchard during a four-course dinner prepared by Trellis of Dundee. Each course includes a wine or nonalcoholic pairing.
$120
Conjure: Salem Night Market
Browse ritual goods, dark art, jewelry, oddities and unusual curiosities during an immersive nighttime market. Live music, performers, a lounge and bar add to the atmosphere.
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Amerakin Overdose with Proven and Pitch Black Mass
Portland industrial and nu-metal band Amerakin Overdose headlines a heavy-music bill with Proven and Pitch Black Mass. The all-ages show combines crushing riffs, electronic textures and theatrical performance.
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MarchFourth with Mr. Vale’s Math Class
MarchFourth combines horns, percussion, funk, rock, jazz, dancers, acrobatics and circus-inspired spectacle. Mr. Vale's Math Class opens with horn-driven funk.
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Pachanga
Pachanga brings rhythmic, dance-friendly Latin music to the evening. Food and drinks are available separately.
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