Category SALEM EVENTS

What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in December
Art on display in Salem this month explores Oregon’s relationship with trees and showcases bold red work from area artists.

Masquerade-themed SnoBall dance returns Saturday
About 1,000 local high school students will gather at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Saturday for the 71st annual SnoBall dance, a student-organized event.

PHOTOS: Krampus, Buddy the Elf, Grinches and Santa appear at downtown holiday parade
All manner of holiday creatures packed into downtown Salem Friday night, as musicians and dancers dazzled the crowd during the annual Holiday Parade.

Events calendar: what to do in Salem for December 2024
See Santa, celebrate the lighting of the Grand Menorah or catch a show in Salem this month.

What to know about the 2024 Salem holiday parade
Salem’s downtown holiday parade returns for its third year — this time on Black Friday. There will be floats, dancing, hot cocoa, Buddy the Elf and Santa Claus. In addition to the dazzling downtown lights and photos with holiday characters, the event is meant to…

Salem events from Nov. 28-Dec. 4: Thanksgiving Day meals, downtown parade, Magic at the Mill
Events in Salem this week include free meals on Thanksgiving Day, Salem’s downtown holiday parade and the arrival of Santa Claus in Riverfront Park.

Salem events from Nov. 21-Nov. 27: Holiday Village, Turkey Trot, art studio shows
Events in Salem this week include the start of holiday celebrations at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, a choral performance of Mozart and a market dedicated to handmade ceramics.

Salem events from Nov. 14-Nov. 20: Willamette University musical, free jazz and acoustic guitar shows
Events in Salem this week include woodworking and ukulele classes at Center 50+, an acoustic show at RiverCity Rock Star Academy and a neighborhood effort to clean up McKay Park.

PHOTOS: 2024 Veterans Day celebration at the Oregon State Capitol
Despite a drizzly morning, Oregon's annual Veterans Day observance drew more than 100 people to Oregon State Capitol State Park.