Kids went back to school this week, and this weekend promises to be another hot weather weekend, with temperatures approaching or topping 100 on Saturday.
Here’s a list of both indoor and outdoor activities to give you a reason to get out of the house.
All Weekend: Go On A Day Hike
If you’d like to get active this weekend, check out our recent article on “5 Family-Friendly Day Hikes Close to Salem, Oregon“
Friday-Sunday Sept 9-11: Sublimity Harvest Festival
A perennial, family-friendly favorite, the award-winning Sublimity Harvest Festival started in 1973 as a competition between local farmers to see whose tractor could pull the farthest. Today, there have been many additions to the tractor pulls including truck pulls, ATV pulls, and MONSTER trucks!
Hours:
Friday • 5pm – 1am
Saturday • Noon – 1am
Sunday • 9am – 6pm
Admission:
Adults (13+)
Friday • $20
Saturday • $25
Sunday • $15
Senior (62+), Military, Youth (6-12)
Friday • $10
Saturday • $13
Sunday • $8
Children (5 and under)
Free
Parking
$10
Friday Sept 9, 4pm: Boot Scoot Brew & BBQ
Friends of Center 50+ are bringing back their Annual Event Boot Scoot Brew & BBQ. This outdoor, but under a tent, event includes: food, beer/wine garden, raffles and of course a few musical groups. They are thrilled to invite back one of our community’s favorite locally grown, Nashville Singer and Songwriter- Carrie Cunningham. Square dance demo at 4p.m., music starts at 5p.m. and Carrie hits the stage at 7p.m.
Tickets are $10 and people are encouraged to come with cash to purchase food and beverages and ready to support Center 50+ and the programs that serve Salem’s older adults. The seniors in our community need help with Alzheimer’s Respite Care, Scholarships for Health and Fitness, and opportunities to remain connected to their peers and their community.
Tickets can be purchased at 2615 Portland Rd.NE Salem or on the web at friendsofCenter50plus.com.
This event is open to adults of all ages. Put on your boots, pull out your favorite western shirt or dress, invite your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for a Boot Scootin’ Good Time!
CENTER 50+
2615 Portland Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Admission: $10
Time: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Phone: (503) 588-6303
Saturday Sept 10, 9am: Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale
Come browse over a dozen nursery and garden art vendors, talk directly with the nursery owners and artists. Buy a lunch at the Chill Grill food cart and have a picnic in the beautiful display gardens of Sebright Nursery. Free parking and free entrance. Come support your local nurseries and artists.
SEBRIGHT GARDENS
7185 Lakeside DR NE
Salem, OR 97305
Admission: free
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Phone: (503) 463-9615
Sunday Sept 11, 10am: Indoor/Outdoor Market at Halicuna Bay Mall
This indoor/outdoor market features 100+ local vendors with fineworks, art, arts and crafts, home décor, homemade goodies and much more. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses.
Sunday Sept 11, 12-3pm: Community Salmon Watch Day at Bush’s Pasture Park
If you are curious about Pacific Salmon and their freshwater habitats, come walk the path at Bush’s Pasture Park on Community Salmon Watch Day and learn about these awe-inspiring fish and what makes them special, explore the key characteristics used to determine stream health, and visit with Claudia Chinook – the largest salmon around!
Visit with the various experts at your own pace and for as long or short as you like. Everyone is sure to learn something new!
Sunday Sept 11, 6:00pm: Riverfront Family Night with special guest Randy Ruiz
Let’s come together on Sunday, September 11 at 6 PM for Riverfront Family Night with special guest Randy Ruiz. We will have worship service in the park and will seek God for influence in our families and community. Invite someone to come with you as we lift up the name of Jesus in the heart of our city.
There will be activities for the kids. Cookout food will be served. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
Location | Gerry Frank Amphitheater | 6 PM
Sunday Sept 11, 6:30pm: Wine & Dine Movie Night at Northern Lights Theatre Pub
An evening of delicious food; great local wine and an awesome movie as Northern Lights Theatre Pub and Miller’s BBQ present the Wine & Dine Movie Night. Your evening will start with a sampling and pairing of BBQ prepared by Miller’s BBQ and local wines from Ocelli Cellars. After sampling, you’ll be able to choose one as your full BBQ dinner and drink to enjoy while watching a movie.
When: Sunday, September 11th at 6:30PM
Where: Northern Lights Theater Pub
Price: Tickets are $35 dollars and includes sampling, dinner, drinks and movie admission
Food: You will be able to sample meats prepared by Miller’s BBQ and choose one for a full dinner. Your choice of Brisket, Pulled Pork or Italian Chicken. Local wines provided by Ocelli Cellars – Your choice of a 2021 Grenache Rose or a 2019 Grenache Red
Movie: Elvis (PG-13)
About the hosts:
Miller’s BBQ is one of the newest Salem area BBQ caterers and has racked up rave reviews since they opened.
Northern Lights Theater Pub has been a staple of the Salem Area since 2004. After a 2 year closure the recently reopened and remodeled theater has returned to provide the Salem area with affordable entertainment.
Have a great weekend enjoying all that our amazing community has to offer.
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