Come and join us in celebration of Oregon’s Statehood. Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859, but we honor the history of the land since time immemorial with the inclusion of our sovereign tribes. This event is free and open to the public. Capitol doors will open at 10 a.m. Please be aware there […]
The third Saturday of March is Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol. Celebrate Spring, the blossoming cherry trees in the Capitol Mall and the impact of the Japanese culture on our state. We will be celebrating with booths, activities and performances from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Parking is […]
Downtown venues have joined together to create “Spring Break Passport to Fun”, which offers activities for the family during spring break week. Oregon State Capitol, State Capitol State Park, Willamette Heritage Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, World Beat Gallery, Salem Art Association at Bush Bart Art Center, Salem Public Library, and Deepwood Museum have […]
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm Description: A vibrant collective of musicians and faith leaders, The Many, are coming to Oregon—and they’re kicking off their weekend with a special evening in Salem on April 24! Known for their soulful music, rich liturgies, and deeply hopeful spirituality, they create experiences that are both grounding […]
Sheep to Shawl Saturday, May 2, 2026 10am – 4pm Join us for an exciting day of woolly wonder at the 41st Annual Sheep to Shawl event! See live animal Watch shearing demonstrations Experience living history Take part in activities for kids Enjoy live performances Play lawn games Shop with vendors and retail partners Experience the magic of wool […]
The Hellenic-American Cultural Center and Museum (HECCM) presents “Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos: The Hellenic Artist of the Lovejoy Columns” May 5 through June 4. The exhibit is available during Capitol hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Athanasios (Tom) Efthimiou Stefopoulos was a factory worker, railroad man, commercial artist, and a champion […]
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