Watch a baseball game with some fireworks, enjoy a free day at Powerland Heritage Park or check out the returning World Beat Festival with a focus on the Philippines this weekend in Salem.
SALEM EVENTS
Wellness on Wheels van brings anti-loneliness campaign to Salem seniors
The Center 50+ Wellness on Wheels mobile program aims to help Salem seniors build community through fun. Volunteers will be making neighborhood stops throughout the summer, and last Wednesday planted vegetables and flowers in the Highland Village Garden in Northeast Salem.
Celebrate Pride, Juneteenth and Father’s Day in Salem this weekend
There’s plenty to do in Salem this weekend, from a Pride march to barbeques for dads. On Monday, there’s a full schedule of Juneteenth education and celebration.
Salem’s Make Music Day returns June 21 with live music all over town
Around 250 artists are slated to perform at over 50 locations around Salem next Wednesday for the city’s eighth Make Music Day.
Salem groups to commemorate Juneteenth with celebration, education
Join a celebration of emancipation on Monday, June 19, with a block party at the Capitol Mall.
EVENTS: Belly dancing, brewfest and more to do this weekend in Salem
Take a scavenger hunt through downtown, learn traditional Irish dance or catch a comedy show during this weekend stacked with events in Salem.
Juneteenth history walk to highlight contributions of Bayless family
A free event June 19 will showcase the story of one of Salem’s original Black families, who escaped slavery to become noted community philanthropists.
ART: Artist exhibitions in Salem for June
This month, galleries in Salem are sharing a wide range of perspectives in various mediums. June’s gallery roundup includes work from Indigenous artists, career-spanning collections and large sculptures of metal and wood.
EVENTS: Salem kicks off June with performances, local art and music
This weekend’s event calendar includes the renaming of the Salem Riverfront Carousel, theater performances and the biggest Market for the Strange yet.
Oregon’s Marshallese community gathers in Salem to celebrate culture and sovereignty
Celebrating 44 years since the adoption of the constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Marshallese people from across the state gathered for speeches, performances and a weekend of sports.