Category SALEM EVENTS

Event highlights from Dec. 26-31: Stand-up comedy, pet painting, live music
A lineup of local comedians, a Beatles tribute band and a showing of “Singin’ in the Rain” are among the Salem events slated for the coming days.

Where to find food, community in Salem on Christmas Day
Some local community centers and churches will be open on Christmas Day for people to gather, eat and get creative.

Salem Tuba Holiday musicians hope for fun, relaxation in Christmas Eve show
A group of around 50 tuba and euphonium musicians will take to the Elsinore Theatre stage at noon on Christmas Eve and give people a chance to relax after weeks of shopping and planning for the holidays.

Event highlights from Dec. 19-Dec. 25: Beer and kittens, last-minute market, tuba holiday
Events in Salem this week include a “strange,” last-minute holiday market, pictures with Santa Claus and the opening of a Cambodian cultural exhibit.

Keizer Holiday Lights parade to sparkle on Saturday
Keizer's Holiday Lights Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at North River Road and Lockhaven Drive.

Salem events from Dec. 12-Dec. 18: Keizer light parade, holiday ballet, roller derby
Events in Salem this week include ballet performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday bar crawl through downtown Salem and a weekend popup shop at Salem Center Mall.

PHOTOS: SnoBall 2024 brings a masquerade-themed celebration
Teens took the 2024 SnoBall theme to heart, with masquerade-inspired costumes and colorful masks.

PHOTOS: Families take in holiday cheer at Riverfront Park tree lighting
Hundreds of people lined up at Riverfront Park Friday evening for hot cocoa, visits with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and the annual holiday tree lighting.

Salem events from Dec. 5-Dec. 11: Riverfront tree lighting, holiday concerts
Events in Salem this week include a tree lighting at Riverfront Park, a festive tour of Polk County history and several holiday season concerts.