A small group gathered in Riverfront Park on the anniversary of the U.S.’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima to fold paper cranes and discuss nuclear weapons abolition.
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PHOTOS: Family fun comes to Riverfront Park
A helicopter, fire trucks and free books were among the highlights at this year’s Riverfront Family Fest, put on by Family Building Blocks.
EVENTS: Family fun, Hiroshima memorial and more to do in Salem
Riverfront Park hosts a concert, a day of free family activities and a peace rally this weekend. Here’s your guide to fun in Salem for Friday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 6.
PHOTOS: Steam-Up brings machine enthusiasts to Powerland
Kids and steam-powered machines converged over the weekend at Powerland Heritage Park for an annual celebration of Oregon’s machine heritage.
PHOTOS: MIG Fest draws enthusiastic crowd
MIG Fest, Salem’s only punk and ska music festival held on an organic farm, returned for a third year.
Hoopla back for another year of forging friendships through basketball
More than 1,000 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s 3×3 Hoopla basketball tournament, which will take over streets by the Oregon Capitol starting Tuesday, July 25.
PHOTOS: Ironman 70.3 returns to Salem
Ironman returned to Salem Sunday, with 2,500 competitors from around the world racing through the city’s parks.
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Salem Art Fair
A hot Saturday did little to discourage Salemites from checking out original artwork, hands-on crafts and performances at Bush’s Pasture Park. The Salem Art Fair & Festival runs through Sunday.
In largest season yet, Children’s Educational Theatre brings kid-led plays to local stages
Students are staging six productions around Salem and Keizer over the next week after a whirlwind summer of theater education.
Ironman returns to Salem on Sunday with 2,500 competitors
Salem’s Ironman on Sunday will be the third time the triathlon has been held in the state. As this year’s event ends a three-year agreement, organizers hope to make the race a staple in Salem.