Category Events
Salem events from Aug. 1-7: Riverfront Family Fest, car shows
Events in Salem for the first week of August include a free family health clinic, local theater performances and a film festival of curated cat videos.
PHOTOS: Hoopla 2024 fills Salem streets with basketball
Athletes and spectators filled Salem for the 25th year of Hoopla.
Hoopla 2024 in full swing as thousands converge downtown
Thousands enjoyed a cool Saturday morning full of basketball and community as the 2024 annual Hoopla basketball tournament got underway.
Events calendar: what to do in Salem for August 2024
In August, you can celebrate science, plants and art at Englewood Forest Festival or catch multiple new plays on local stages. Plus, the Oregon State Fair returns.
Salem events from July 25-31: Hoopla, Great Oregon Steam-Up
Whether you're a fan of basketball, steam-powered tractors or comedy, there's plenty to do in Salem this week.
Hoopla celebrates 25 years of basketball rivalries, memories in Salem
Over 1,000 basketball teams and 4,500 participants will compete in the 3x3 basketball tournament on popup basketball courts set up on streets around the Capitol.
PHOTOS: Ironman 70.3 athletes return to Salem for 2024 race
Canadian triathletes Luke Tasker and Maia Watson won this year's Ironman 70.3 in Salem.
Salem events from July 18-24: Ironman, Rust O Rama, live music
Events in Salem this week include a fundraiser for foster kittens at Santiam Brewing, a free concert at West Salem City Park and a Salem Cinema film screening benefiting the Englewood Forest Festival.
Salem’s Ironman 70.3 draws 2,500 athletes, closing streets Sunday
On Sunday, July 21, Salem is hosting its fourth Ironman 70.3, which is expected to attract close to 7,500 athletes and spectators and bring in $11 million to the local economy.