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19
Oct
Elaborate Halloween yard display with glowing decorations and lawn ornaments

Trunk-or-Treats & Halloween Yard Displays in Salem & Keizer 2026

Salem and Keizer host trunk-or-treats throughout October at churches, schools, and local businesses, plus neighborhood yard displays worth a drive-by. This guide covers what's confirmed for 2026, what's still pending, and how to find the best displays in your area.
7 min read
20
Mar
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival 2026: Your Complete Guide to Oregon's Favorite Spring Tradition

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival 2026: Your Complete Guide to Oregon's Favorite Spring Tradition

Forty acres of blooming tulips, hot air balloons drifting overhead, estate wine, and a food and craft market — all 30 minutes from Salem. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival runs March 20 through April 26, and this is your complete guide to making the most of it.
9 min read
13
Mar
Salem Saturday Market Is Back — Here's Everything You Need to Know for the 2025 Season

Salem Saturday Market Is Back — Here's Everything You Need to Know for the 2025 Season

200+ local vendors, fresh Willamette Valley produce, a kids activity club, and your dog is welcome too. The Salem Saturday Market opens March 7th — here's your complete guide to the 2025 season.
7 min read
11
Mar
Salem Keizer Living  ·  Local Events  ·  Things To Do  ·  March 2026 Yoga + Wine at Chemeketa Cellars: The Most Relaxing Evening in West Salem This March

Salem Keizer Living  ·  Local Events  ·  Things To Do  ·  March 2026 Yoga + Wine at Chemeketa Cellars: The Most Relaxing Evening in West Salem This March

An hour of yoga, a glass of award-winning student-made Willamette Valley wine, and sweeping vineyard views in West Salem — all for a suggested donation of $5 to $10. Yoga + Wine at Chemeketa Cellars on March 30th is the evening reset you didn't know you needed.
8 min read
25
Feb
An Evening That Could Change a Child's Life: Sustainers Happy Hour, March 11

An Evening That Could Change a Child's Life: Sustainers Happy Hour, March 11

Family Building Blocks is my favorite local nonprofit — and on March 11th, they're hosting a free evening at the Salem Convention Center with wine, appetizers, and stories from local families that will remind you why community matters. Here's why you should be there.
7 min read
06
Feb
My Favorite Event of the Year: Gala of Trees Benefitting Family Building Blocks

My Favorite Event of the Year: Gala of Trees Benefitting Family Building Blocks

Gala of Trees 2025: Why This Salem Tradition Is a Local Favorite Gala of Trees is one of the most
3 min read