CALL TO ARTISTS: Fiber Arts Show
2026-08-21 - 2026-10-14 | OR
Fiber, Fashion, and Fun Take the Spotlight at Artists in Action’s November Art Show
Artists in Action presents its Fiber Arts Show, featuring textile-based artwork and the playful, wearable art “Upcycled Creations” Fashion Show, November 6–28 at Elsinore Framing and Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE, Salem. Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 5–8 p.m.; Fashion Show runway and judging begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.
An open Call to Artists is now available for both the Fiber Arts Show and the wearable art Fashion Show. Submission fees are $30 for Artists in Action members, $40 for non-members, and $20 for students up to age 25. Artists may submit to the Fiber Arts Show, the Fashion Show, or both for the same fee.
Online submissions begin August 3. The deadline for online submissions is Wednesday, October 14th.
The call to artists and application can be accessed at: https://aiafiberartsshow2026.artcall.org/pages/fiber-arts-show-call-to-artists
Website: artistsinaction.org/events2/fiber-arts-exhibition/
Email: aia@artistsinaction.org

The Fabric of Sleep
2026-09-04 - 2026-12-31 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Exhibit: Textilezzz – The Fabric of Sleep

September 4 – December 31

Get COZY this fall at the Willamette Heritage Center as we dive into the warm and fuzzy relationship between people and the fabrics we sleep with! From handcrafted coverlets to Oregon Trail travelling quilts, and mass produced woolen blankets, this exhibit features snooze inducing items from the Willamette Heritage Center’s permanent collections.

ON EXHIBIT: In Vino Veritas
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-25 | Gallery 444, 444 Ferry St SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Sept 4 through 25, 2026
Our Annual Wine & Vineyard Art Show is a great opportunity for our local artists. This will be the third year of this event.

Salem Art Fair & Festival
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Save the Date: Salem Art Fair & Festival

The 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival returns to Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon, September 11–13, 2026, for a weekend celebrating art, creativity, and community.

Discover work from more than 200 juried fine artists, enjoy three days of live music and artist demonstrations, and experience regional food, beer, wine, and spirits. With hands-on activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Presented by the Salem Art Association, the Salem Art Fair & Festival has been a cherished Salem tradition since 1949, bringing artists, makers, families, and art lovers together in the park year after year.

Plan your visit and join us for another unforgettable weekend of art and community.

September 11–13, 2026
Bush’s Pasture Park | Salem, Oregon

Visit SalemArtFair.org for more information and tickets.

Salem Hardy Plant Society Annual Fall Plant Sale
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem, United States
Salem Hardy Plant Society Annual Fall Plant Sale
Meet the growers who raise the plants you purchase for your gardens! The Salem Hardy Plant Society sponsors their fall sale on Saturday, September 12, at Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem. Hours are 9 AM-3 PM, with free admission and free parking.
The sale includes plants from a dozen small nurseries, along with a number of artists who specialize in garden-themed art. For more information check the Society’s website: salemhardyplantsociety.org

Mission Street Parks Conservancy Art Fair Plant Sale 2026
2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Mission Street Parks Conservancy (MSPC) is excited to announce our annual Art Fair Plant Sale in conjunction with the Salem Art Fair & Festival at Bush’s Pasture Park! Fall is the best time of year to plant perennials, and we will have them for sale!

Friday, September 11, 2025: 10am – 5pm
Saturday, September 12, 2025: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, September 13, 2025: 10am – 3pm

FEATURING Natives • Perennials • Fuchsias • Succulents • Herbs • Grasses • Permaculture and more! All carefully curated for your successful fall planting!
FREE & easy access to the Plant Sale on foot from the north end of the park.
ADDRESS 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302.
NO Art Fair entrance fee to attend the plant sale.
EASY pickup of purchased plants by car.
EXPERTS on hand to give you planting advice.
PROCEEDS benefit Bush’s Pasture Park, its preservation and beautification.
The plant sale is located in the blissful shade of huge trees next to Bush House Museum. You will find unusual plants offered by local specialty nurseries.
Using a credit card? A tiny 2.6% convenience fee will sprout on your total. Paying with cash? No extra fees… just plants, smiles and good vibes!
Thanks for helping our efforts in Bush’s Pasture Park!
Mission Street Parks Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Kristen Grainger & True North
2026-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Salem, Salem, United States
Kristen Grainger & True North at Hayloft Concerts
Singer/Songwriter, Americana
Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the folk-bluegrass powerhouse includes Dan Wetzel, guitar, vocals; Martin Stevens, mandolin, fiddle, vocals; and Josh Adkins, bass, vocals. Amazing harmonies, songwriting, and instrumentation.
Saturday September 12, 2026
7:00pm
Want to Attend?
House concerts are musical performances in someone’s home or apartment and therefore are not an event where tickets are sold to the general public. To attend a house concert, you must contact the host and ask to be invited. Click here to complete attendance request form.

Terri Clark
2026-09-13 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Canadian country star Terri Clark performs.

Philosophy Talks: Existentialism
2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Venti’s Cafe, 325 Court St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Salem Stoics Society and Krishna West present Philosophy Talks
Philosophy Talks is a free monthly discussion series hosted at Venti’s Cafe in downtown Salem. Inspired by the popularity of Salem’s Science Pub events, Philosophy Talks explores enduring philosophical ideas in an accessible, community-focused setting.
September’s topic is Existentialism
https://www.instagram.com/philosophytalkssalem/
Free and open to the public. No prior background in philosophy is
required. Discussion to follow.

Matthew Morrison presents Show Up
2026-09-15 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Broadway and Glee star Matthew Morrison brings his show Show Up.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-09-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Gaiety Hollow, 545 Mission St. SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Visit the restored home, garden and studio of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. Open Gardens offers a closer look at their work and influence.

Queer Salsa Nights
2026-09-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Salem’s Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Join us for inclusive and beginner-friendly Latin dance!
7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Riverfront Amphitheater through the summer
$5 suggested donation (lesson included)

A Toast to Tomatoes
2026-09-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Pringle Creek Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr SE, Salem, 97302, United States
Join us in historic Painters Hall at the Pringle Creek Community (PCC) to celebrate the bounty of the Willamette Valley and support the Sustainable Living Center’s (SLC) programs! Sample organic heirloom tomatoes grown in the PCC Urban Farm’s historic glasshouses and curated wine provided by Bar Noira – Salem’s chic and exclusive downtown wine bar. Ticket includes tastings, additional bites, music, tours, and more!
When: Sept 18, 2026 from 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Pringle Creek Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: $65
Info: email meghan@slcsalem.org

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026
2026-09-18 19:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Comedian and podcaster Bobby Lee performs on The Finally Tour.

Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour
2026-09-19 20:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Chelsea Wolfe’s gothic folk and doom-laden rock arrive on THE DARK World Tour.

Jon Lovitz
2026-09-20 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
SNL alum Jon Lovitz performs stand-up.

Neaman Open House 2026
2026-09-24 09:00 - 19:00 | Neaman Plastic Surgery, Medi Spa & Wellness Center, 1430 Commercial St SE, Salem, 97302, United States
Neaman Open House 2026: Beauty, Wellness & Community Celebration
Join Neaman Plastic Surgery, Neaman Medi Spa and Neaman Wellness Center for our annual Open House, a free community event celebrating beauty, wellness and the latest innovations in aesthetic medicine.
Guests are invited to explore the Neaman campus, tour our Plastic Surgery Center, accredited Surgery Center, Medi Spa and newly opened Wellness Center, meet our physicians and providers, and learn more about the treatments and services available right here in Salem.
Throughout the day, attendees can meet representatives from leading beauty and wellness brands, discover new aesthetic technologies, enjoy food and wine, explore our outdoor event spaces and take advantage of exclusive Open House pricing on select treatments and packages.
This year’s event will also feature more than 20 raffles, a Golden Ticket raffle and surprise giveaways throughout the day.
Whether someone is already a Neaman patient or simply curious about plastic surgery, aesthetics, skincare or physician-guided wellness, everyone is welcome to attend, explore the facilities and meet our team.
Admission is free.
Get a complimentary ticket here.

FBB Pickleball Doubles Tournament
2026-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Ilahe Country Club, 3376 Country Club Drive South, Salem, United States
FBB Pickleball Doubles Tournament
September 26th, 2026 12pm-4pm
On Saturday, September 26, Family Building Blocks Young Leaders will host a Pickleball Doubles Tournament at the Illahe Country Club Indoor Pickleball Facility in Salem. All proceeds from the tournament benefited Family Building Blocks work in supporting children and families.
Kids Division (15 and under) $50 p team
Open Division $100 p team
Click here to sign up.

Folktales Art Market!
2026-09-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Fork Forty, 440 State St, Salem, 97301, United States
Folktales Art Market!

Visit our small monthly Folktales Market!
This market is featured in downtown Salem at Fork 40 (440 State St. Salem OR) every last Sunday from 2-6pm.
The market also features an open mic poetry/storytelling segment at 5pm.
Application for vendors and speakers are here!

Candlebox: Can't Quit You Tour
2026-09-27 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Seattle rockers Candlebox play the Can’t Quit You Tour.

​The Grand Showcase: Smaller by Design
2026-10-01 - 2026-11-09 | The Grand Hotel in Salem, 201 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
​The Grand Showcase: Smaller by Design​
We are living in a world of constant noise—digital pings, global upheaval, and the relentless pace of modern life. Yet, in the middle of this chaos, we find anchors that ground us. This exhibition seeks textile and fiber-based works that explore the personal sanctuaries where we find peace and tranquility.​​​

Our Heritage. Our Future Luncheon
2026-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.
What would Salem have been like without the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill?
Who would be the stewards of Salem’s historical past if not the WHC?
Join us October 1st to learn more about the great legacy of “that big red building” in the Heart of Salem and walk away with new insights on how we can honor our past while inspiring our future as a community.
Save the date for this free luncheon where we will take you behind the scenes of what the WHC means to the Salem area and learn new ways you can get involved in protecting our shared heritage.
This lunch is sponsored by Dick Withnell.
