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5 things to do in Salem this week: David Bowie tribute concert, sword fighting, winter skate night
Events in Salem this week include a David Bowie tribute concert, a winter wonderland skate night, a free cake tasting and more.

5 things to do in Salem this week: Art walk, New Year’s yoga, drag brunch, movies
Step into 2026 with an art walk, drag brunch and new movies opening this week in Salem.

TOP PHOTOS: Low-riders, Ironman, dance and protest
Photographer Laura Tesler shares her favorite Salem images of 2025.

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve, ring in 2026 in Salem
From swanky dinners to kid-friendly daytime celebrations, Salem has plenty of options to ring in 2026.

PHOTOS: Hundreds join brass instruments in song for Christmas Eve
The Elsinore Theatre filled with hundreds of people for the annual Salem Tuba Holiday.

Christmas carols will fill the Elsinore Wednesday for Salem Tuba Holiday
Salem Tuba Holiday returns to the Elsinore Theatre at noon on Christmas Eve with over 50 players for another year of Christmas carols played on brass instruments.

5 things to do in Salem this week: Krampus market, ugly Christmas sweater skating, sensory-friendly Santa
The holiday festivities are in full swing in Salem this week with Santa visits, gift markets and light displays.

PHOTOS: Keizer is entertained by more than 70 holiday parade entries
PHOTOS: With a parade route lined with thousands, Keizer put on a festive holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. If decorative lights could be attached, on they went – floats, cars and even a giant bulldozer.

5 things to do in Salem this week: Free gift swap, new plays, holiday market
This week in Salem, the Oregon State Fairgrounds Holiday Market returns, and Willamette University will show five new, short holiday-themed plays by local writers.
