Category SALEM EVENTS
Documentary screenings in Salem hope to shed light on senior homelessness crisis
Upcoming Salem screenings of the documentary “No Place to Grow Old” will share the stories of three Portland seniors dealing with homelessness and housing insecurity. Organized in partnership with Church at the Park, the movie hopes to put faces to a rising issue throughout the state.
Salem events from Nov. 7-Nov. 13: Veterans Day concerts, Center 50+ classes and a planetarium show
Events in Salem this week include a dinner and auction to support veterans, cultural music group performances and a woodworking course at Center 50+.
Families remember departed loved ones as Salem cemetery celebrates Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos brought vibrant festivities to Restlawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home at 201 North Oak Grove Road on Friday evening with food stalls serving tamales and champurrado, face painting, and live music.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Día de los Muertos
An annual celebration at McKay High School organized by Casa de Cultura Tlanese has grown significantly over the past decade, featuring hours of dance, song and cultural activities for people of all ages.
Events calendar: what to do in Salem for November 2024
November in Salem begins with Dia de los Muertos observations and ends with holiday light displays going up around town. In between, there's plenty of comedy, music and more to keep you entertained even if it's rainy.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in November
This month in Salem, shop from over 1,500 handcrafted bowls and dishes, see work by Salem artist Gary Westford and view local photographs taken with antique methods.
Salem events from Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween, Día de los Muertos celebrations and musicals
Events in Salem this week include a downtown rave for Día de los Muertos, the final days of Salem’s haunted tours and a musical about a government ban on toilets.
PHOTOS: Kids trick-or-treat by car through Willamette Heritage Center
Kids got in the Halloween spirit at Willamette Heritage Center on Sunday. The historic mill site host its 5th annual drive-thru trick-or-treat event.
PHOTOS: Halloween gets “re-engineered” for kids visiting Gilbert House
Witches, dragons and at least one scarecrow found some Halloween magic Sunday at the Gilbert House Children's Museum.