Family Fun Fridays Attend our Family Fun Fridays throughout August for hands-on experiences that educate and bring the history of our region to life! Cost:Â $15/adults; $11/youth 6-7; Berry Pass holders and 5 & under free *Adult admission required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Kalapuya August 7 and August 21, 2026 10:15 am […]
Explore downtown creativity while supporting local businesses, artists and galleries. An online map identifies the participating stops.
Learn how to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms at home. Participants leave with practical tools and information to begin growing their own.
Jaren George headlines a night of stand-up comedy with featured performer Erica Figueroa. Both comedians have been recognized by their Portland peers.
Theatre 33, in residence at Willamette University, is a new play development company that helps Oregon/NW playwrights develop their new scripts from our 60-hour rehearsed workshop production (fully designed lights, sound, props, set, costumes, and entirely blocked with scripts in hand) to a world-premiere full production. Majnun by Layli Rohani Nearly a year after her […]
The Dueling Hobbits put Elton John and Billy Joel head-to-head in an evening of piano-driven hits. Singalongs, audience requests and playful banter keep the all-ages show moving.
Bring a blanket or chair for a free outdoor screening of the 2025 film. The story follows Hiccup and Toothless as a new threat endangers Vikings and dragons.
Run in support of Salem Free Clinics and its work providing medical care to uninsured and underserved community members. Registration details are available online.
Shop local produce, handmade goods, artisan crafts and more during the weekly outdoor market. Vendors vary by date.
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.
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.
Gather for a free day designed around family activities and community fun. Additional programming details are available from the organizer.
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.
Browse local goods while spending a summer day at the vineyard. Food, wine and shopping details are available from the organizer.
Poet Marc Janssen leads a workshop designed to help writers sharpen and focus their poetry. Proceeds support the 2027 Salem Poetry Festival.
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