What's Happening Salem

Stay informed about Salem, Oregon's highlights, upcoming events and sports with our Weekly Updates

FEATURED

🌮 Your Guide to Salem's Live Music

Aug 20, 2025

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9 min read

🌮 Your Guide to Salem's Live Music

Summer isn't done yet! Soak up the last of the season with the hottest live music! Soak up the sun while you can. When you're finished. We have a back to school guide so you and your kiddos can start the school year off strong!

Ernie Samora, +1

THE LATEST

Aug 14, 2025

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12 min read

🌮 Things to do in Salem Aug 14-21

Plus: An update on our new "Welcome to the Capital" Sign...

Aug 13, 2025

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8 min read

🌮Staycation Eats & Back To School Season

Soak up summer while it lasts with a well-deserved staycation. We’ve got the eats to make it unforgettable! When it’s time to switch gears, our back-to-school guide has you covered, from backpack giveaways to supply lists and more.

Aug 12, 2025

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7 min read

🌮 The Mission of What's Happening Salem

Why we do what we do and why we don't do some stuff also

TRENDING

🌮 Salem Summer Bucket List: 9 Must-Do Family Activities

🌮 Salem Summer Bucket List: 9 Must-Do Family Activities

Explore Salem with the whole family! This list has a little something for everyone

🌮 Our Pet of the Week, St. Patty's Day, and a Super Contract Extension

🌮 Our Pet of the Week, St. Patty's Day, and a Super Contract Extension

Salem is buzzing right now!

🌮 a marathon city council meeting and a list of places to run in salem

🌮 a marathon city council meeting and a list of places to run in salem

Last night meeting was almost an all nighter

🌮 The State of Salem, Man Arrested of Cocktails, and Maybe a Margarita Factory?

🌮 The State of Salem, Man Arrested of Cocktails, and Maybe a Margarita Factory?

The clocks spring forward this Sunday. Are you ready for 7:00PM sunsets?!

🌮 New Mayor and New Newsletter Design, Who Dis?

🌮 New Mayor and New Newsletter Design, Who Dis?

A lot of new stuff is happening out here. Excited to hear your thoughts about it all!

🌮 It's our birthday, who wants free tacos?

🌮 It's our birthday, who wants free tacos?

Plus a lot less fun stuff about the city's budget problems.

🌮 A levy, a resignation, and more restaurants closing. Oh, my!

🌮 A levy, a resignation, and more restaurants closing. Oh, my!

Salem, we got lots of love for you!

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