Open Studios
2026-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Studios at The Mill, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Sneak a peek at artists at work during Open Studios at Studios at The Mill.
Join for demonstrations, artist talks, and light refreshments.
Studio artists include: Monda Cook, Corrine Loomis Dietz, Katie Gilmour, Carol Green, Heidi Preuss Grew, Leonard Kelly, Susan Napack, Ross Sutherland, and Jane Taliaferro
fiber art | Paitning |Installations | Drawing | Poetry | Printmaking | Sculpture | mixed media | assemblage | collections
Warehouse back entry, stairs to the second floor.

SKATEboarding Session
2026-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Gov Cup Roastery, 700 High St NE, Salem, United States
We’re super stoked to share that we’re hosting a SKATEboarding session at our roastery! We’ll be slinging espresso, refreshing sips, and a few adult beverages.
We have a box and a big thank you to Matt and his team at Progress Active for providing ramps! Our head roaster, Shahrom, is a skater and has come up with a trick list and we have prizes for whoever gets it first.
This is a FREE event and open to the public! Minors who want to skate will just need a parent signature.
Skate Session is Sunday, August 23rd 6-8pm
The Gov Cup Roastery is located at 700 High St. NE Salem,
right behind Oregon Axe.

Yoga and Wine
2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Chemeketa Cellars, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem, United States
Gather at Chemeketa Cellars in West Salem for an evening wine-d down. The tasting room will be open from 5-8 pm, with the class from 6-7 pm. Enjoy a 60 minute practice indoors during the cooler/rainy months or out on the lawn during the summer. Gather after class for post-class sips. Beer, cider, wine, non-alcoholic options and chocolate truffles are available for purchase from 5-8 pm. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 per yogi for practice.

Music at the Mill: PDX Preachers
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Music at the Mill continues August 11 and every other Tuesday until September 8!
Come dance, eat, and drink to a different sound each night while being surrounded by the beautiful historic setting at Willamette Heritage Center.
Music plays from 6pm to 8pm.
Aug 25 features PDX Preachers, fronted by Brian Batchley on blues harmonica and vocals
Get pre-sale tickets online ahead of time for a $5 discount.
Music at the Mill is hosted by WHC in partnership with Lively at the Mill.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-09 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
2026-08-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-10 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)

Family Fun Fridays
2026-08-28 10:15 - 12:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
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: $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 – 11:45 am
The Kalapuya people have lived in the Willamette Valley since time immemorial. Children will engage in hands-on activities exploring seasonal lifeways. They will investigate how the Kalapuya community was impacted by waves of Euro-American explorers, fur trappers, missionaries, and Oregon Trail immigrants.
Archaeology: More Than Rocks!
August 14 and August 28, 2026
10:15 am – 11:45 am
Families will learn that how they discover something is just as critical as what they uncover. They are taught the importance of stewarding both the mystery and the story that a dig site offers.

Learn skills for unearthing artifacts and handling them responsibly
Get your hands “dirty” using tools to explore a dig box
Participate in a group exercise where they rotate responsibilities and make collective decisions
Present findings to the rest of the class and conduct your own Q&A

Sip and Gaze: Wine Country Art Gallery
2026-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Coria Estates, 8252 Redstone Ave SE, Salem, 97306, United States
Join us for an evening of art, wine, and connection at Cória Estates on Friday, August 28th! Local artist’s work will be featured throughout our estate, creating a one-of-a-kind Wine Country Art Gallery experience in support of the Oregon Art Auction!
Guests will enjoy an entry pour upon arrival, light bites, and time to explore the artwork while supporting local artists and the community. Truffle Shuffle will be here to sell some of her famous chocolate truffles, that pair excellently with our Cória wines! We will also have a special live performance from David Tutmark.
Half of every ticket sold will also be donated back to the non-profit Oregon Art Auction, that helps support various community and educational programs around the state! We look forward to sharing this evening with you all on the hill! Get your tickets today – Salud!
Book your tickets here.

Chair & Share
2026-08-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Salem’s Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Make new friends and chat about making music or seeing live music in Salem…
then enjoy the Concert in the Park with us!
5:30 p.m. Friday, August 20 at Riverfront Park
Free and open to all!
Bring your own chair or blanket.
Kids & dogs (on leash) are welcome.
Look for the smiley face flag!
Info: makesalemawesome@gmail.com

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels
2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
The Trouble with Angels
An evening of mischief and music from two very familiar faces. It’s like the Rat Pack… but with a couple of broads.
Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery for a raucous night of comedy, song, and unapologetic mischief in The Trouble with Angels. With powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit, and more than a few surprises, these two beloved stars serve up a cocktail of classic tunes, campy banter, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait.

Folktales Art Market!
2026-08-30 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!

Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series Presents: The Elsewhere Ensemble
2026-09-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Hudson Concert Hall at Willamette University, Salem, OR, United States
Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series Presents: The Elsewhere Ensemble
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. | Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

Grammy-winning baritone Kenneth Overton and internationally acclaimed soprano Camille Ortiz join the Eugene-based Elsewhere Ensemble for a powerful evening of music and contemplation. Together, they will perform Invocation – a prayer for peace, an innovative new work by the ensemble’s violinist, Colin Pip Dixon, who is joined by Arnaud Ghillebaert (viola) and Kathryn Brunhaver (cello).
Drawing text from activists, mystics, and scientists across the globe, this hauntingly beautiful piece offers a moment of reflection surrounding one of the most urgent questions of our time: do our beliefs drive us further into violence, or lead us toward deeper peace and reconciliation?
“Soprano Camille Ortiz was compelling…the emotional impact was undeniable.”
–New York Concert Review
“In an emotional powder-keg of a role, Kenneth Overton soars with his potent baritone and poignant renditions of every number.”
–Limelight St. Louis

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.

People's Creative Market
2026-09-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Up ‘n Smoke Dispensary, 1487 Broadway St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
The People’s Creative Market

Join us for our Monthly Outdoor Market, The People’s Creative Market, first Sundays!
This market is featured in downtown Salem at Up ‘n Smoke Dispensary’s Parking lot every first Sunday from 2-7pm.
For more info (including how to be a vendor) visit: https://www.dragonwolfcollective.com/copy-of-the-outer-realms-and-other-ma

Music at the Mill: Phoenix
2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Music at the Mill continues August 11 and every other Tuesday until September 8!
Come dance, eat, and drink to a different sound each night while being surrounded by the beautiful historic setting at Willamette Heritage Center.
Music plays from 6pm to 8pm.
Sept 8 features Phoenix, an American folk pop duo.
Get pre-sale tickets online ahead of time for a $5 discount.
Music at the Mill is hosted by WHC in partnership with Lively at the Mill.

Salem Art Fair & Festival - Opening Night Party
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Opening Night Party
September 10
Thursday • 6-8pm
Entrance gate at the corner of Miller and Bush Streets

You are cordially invited to attend our Opening Night Party to celebrate the start of this year’s Salem Art Fair & Festival!
This is a fun outdoor event with lots of entertainment, music, food, and drinks.
The entrance gate at the corner of Miller and Bush Streets will open at 6pm with dinner and drink served shortly thereafter.
Dinner will be provided by La Jitana. La Jitana offers a variety of Mediterranean eats like chicken shawarma and dolmades; vegetarian options will be available. Beer will be served by Conversion Brewery & wine from Bryn Mawr Vineyards. A non-alcoholic beverage option will be available.
At 6:30 pm, True North, a bluegrass-leaning America powerhouse duo of with lush vocals and crazy-good instrumentals, takes the stage for a performance you don’t want to miss!
$35 for SAA members; $40 for General Public.
Please be sure to only purchase the SAA member and SAFF artists tickets if you are a SAA member or SAFF artist.
This event SOLD OUT last year – so don’t delay! Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door so please purchase them before September 9.
Your ticket includes dinner, two drink tickets, musical entertainment, and time to chat with friends, artists and art lovers.
Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door so please purchase them now.
We’re looking forward to a beautiful evening celebration and hope to see you there.

Live music with Austin Sweeney
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Chemeketa Cellars, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem, United States
Live music on the patio with Austin Sweeney. The tasting room is open from 4-9 pm with music from 6-8 pm. Sip award-winning student-crafted wines (plus beer, cider & NA options), snack on charcuterie, and settle in. Seating is first-come, first-served. The performance is free and open to all ages.
9/10/26 6-8 pm
Chemeketa Cellars, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem

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.

Mission Street Parks Conservancy Art Fair Plant Sale 2026
2026-09-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Salem Hardy Plant Society Annual Fall Plant Sale
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | 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

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?
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