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02
Jul
Your Ultimate Salem-Keizer Fourth of July Guide (2026): Fireworks, Parades, BBQ & Family Fun

Your Ultimate Salem-Keizer Fourth of July Guide (2026): Fireworks, Parades, BBQ & Family Fun

Planning your Fourth of July in Salem or Keizer? Here's your complete local guide to the best fireworks shows, parades, rodeos, lakes, and BBQ spots to make the most of Independence Day in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
5 min read
15
Jun
Easy Orchards Strawberry Shortcake: One of the Best Summer Traditions Near Salem, Oregon

Easy Orchards Strawberry Shortcake: One of the Best Summer Traditions Near Salem, Oregon

Looking for one of the best summer treats near Salem and Keizer? Easy Orchards strawberry shortcake has become a local favorite and one of the best family-friendly summer traditions in the Willamette Valley.
4 min read
12
Jun
When Do Salem & Keizer Schools Get Out for Summer? (2026 Guide for Families)

When Do Salem & Keizer Schools Get Out for Summer? (2026 Guide for Families)

Wondering when summer break starts for Salem-Keizer students in 2026? Here’s what local families should know about the school calendar, summer activities, camps, and fun things to do around Salem and Keizer this summer.
3 min read
10
Jun
Creekside Living in Southeast Salem: 5934 Fountainhead St SE, Salem, OR 97306

Creekside Living in Southeast Salem: 5934 Fountainhead St SE, Salem, OR 97306

Some neighborhoods simply feel different the moment you drive into them — and the Creekside area in Southeast Salem is definitely
4 min read
08
Jun
Charming Garden Retreat With Bonus ADU Potential in Keizer: 1315 Alder Dr NE, Keizer, OR

Charming Garden Retreat With Bonus ADU Potential in Keizer: 1315 Alder Dr NE, Keizer, OR

Looking for a charming and updated home in Keizer, Oregon? 1315 Alder Dr NE offers mature gardens, multiple upgrades, outdoor living space, and a versatile detached ADU-style bonus space in the backyard.
4 min read
05
Jun
What a Move-In Ready Home Looks Like in West Salem Right Now

What a Move-In Ready Home Looks Like in West Salem Right Now

A custom-built home in one of West Salem’s most desirable neighborhoods—here’s why 2114 Mousebird Ave NW stands out.
4 min read
03
Jun
2026 Keizer Rapids Park Summer Concert Series: Free Summer Nights in Keizer You Don’t Want to Miss

2026 Keizer Rapids Park Summer Concert Series: Free Summer Nights in Keizer You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for free summer fun in Keizer, Oregon? The 2026 Summer Concert Series at Keizer Rapids Park brings live music, local food, drinks, and an unbeatable community vibe every weekend this summer.
4 min read
01
Jun
Cost of Living in Keizer, Oregon (2026 Guide for Buyers & Relocating Families)

Cost of Living in Keizer, Oregon (2026 Guide for Buyers & Relocating Families)

Thinking about moving to Keizer, Oregon? Here’s a realistic breakdown of the cost of living—from housing and utilities to groceries and lifestyle.
3 min read
29
May
Cirque Italia’s Silver Water Circus Opens Friday in Keizer Oregon

Cirque Italia’s Silver Water Circus Opens Friday in Keizer Oregon

Looking for something fun to do around Salem-Keizer this weekend? Cirque Italia’s Silver Water Circus is bringing its traveling big top show to Keizer starting Friday night.
3 min read
27
May
What You Can Get for $430,000 in Keizer, Oregon

What You Can Get for $430,000 in Keizer, Oregon

Wondering what $430,000 can get you in Keizer right now? Here’s a real example of a home that shows what’s possible in today’s market.
3 min read