Category Events
Traffic alert: Parade will pause traffic May 16 on Keizer’s River Road
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce's Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade is set for Saturday, May 16 – and drivers might want a few tips for travel on North River Road.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Downtown walking tour, plant swap, Awesome 3000
Events in Salem this week include a free downtown walking tour, the Awesome 3000 fun run race in Bush’s Pasture Park and a white elephant-style plant swap at a local plant store.
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Biweekly live music at the Willamette Heritage Center will spice up summer in Salem
The Willamette Heritage Center will host a live music series every other week between June and September featuring bands from the Willamette Valley. The series will include eight concerts on Tuesday evenings with tickets available for purchase online for $10 or at the door for $15.
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5 exhibits to see at Salem’s galleries, museums in May
In May, exhibits in Salem will share work from local photographers and a first-of-its kind celebration of local Jewish painters, poets and performers.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Roller skate dance lessons, Mother’s Day brunch, Roger Tofte memorial
Events in Salem this week include roller skating dance lessons at The Madhouse, a reservation-free Mother’s Day brunch at The Yard Food Park and a celebration of life for Roger Tofte, Enchanted Forest founder, at the state fairgrounds.
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A guide to Salem’s 2026 summer events
With summer right around the corner, Salem is gearing up for an eventful summer. Salem Reporter has compiled a list of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Sheep to Shawl, underground market, free comic books
Events in Salem this week include the annual Sheep to Shawl festival at the Willamette Heritage Center, an underground vendor market at Blast Off Vintage and Free Comic Book Day at Radar Toys.
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PHOTOS: Sunny weekend brings out crowds for Ag Fest
Thousands flocked to the state fairgrounds over the weekend to pet llamas, dig for potatoes and ride tractors at Ag Fest.
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5 things to do in Salem this week: Oregon Ag Fest, Willamette University luau, night market
Events in Salem this week include the Oregon Ag Fest at the fairgrounds, a luau put on by the Willamette University Hawaii Club and an Enchanted Night Market at Grand Theatre.
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