Salem has a full weekend ahead, including lots of Easter fun for local families to enjoy around town.
Weekend Events
2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month Car Parade & Community Gathering
Community members are invited to gather in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month at this annual Salem car parade and community event!
Guests can arrive early to decorate their vehicles with provided car paint and pinwheels before the parade heads to the Center for Hope & Safety for a community gathering. Local elected officials and partner organizations will then share ways to help prevent child abuse. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion // 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
Dahlia Days Tuber Sale
Stop by Abundant Acre Flower Farm for their 5th Annual Dahlia Days Tuber Sale featuring a wide variety of blooms grown right on the farm. This annual sale is a great chance to pick up tubers at affordable prices while supporting a local flower farm. Cash and Venmo will be accepted.
Date: April 3 – 4, 2026
Time: Friday 4 PM – 7 PM | Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Abundant Acre Flower Farm // 506 63rd Ave NE, Salem, OR 97317
Cost: FREE to attend; items for purchase
Alfred Robles: Vatos with Gatos
Comedy fans can catch Alfred Robles live at the Elsinore Theatre for his “Vatos with Gatos” tour. Known for appearances on Stand Up Revolution on Comedy Central, Mr. Iglesias on Netflix, and Entre Nos on HBO, Robles has built a strong following with his sharp stand-up style and has also toured worldwide with Gabriel Iglesias. This Salem stop brings one of today’s standout comedians to town for a night of laughs.
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Elsinore Theatre // 170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $49.15 – $59.15 (view ticket information)
Easter Events
Easter Eggstravaganza
New Harvest Church invites families to a fun-filled Easter celebration featuring pancake breakfast, an illusionist performance, and an egg hunt for kids through 5th grade.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: New Harvest Church // 4290 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
Families can hop over to Salem Elks Lodge #336 for a free morning of pancakes and Easter fun! The event includes a pancake breakfast followed by an egg hunt in waves to help make the experience fair for kids of all ages.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Salem Elks Lodge #336 // 2336 Turner Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church is holding their annual Easter egg hunt at Wendy Kroger City Park! Kids can watch for door prizes and a special golden egg, then head to Sunnyslope afterward for lunch.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Wendy Kroger City Park // 187 Arlene Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE
Easter Egg Hunt and BBQ
Celebrate Easter weekend at South Salem Church of the Nazarene with an egg hunt, inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, and a barbecue. The hunt begins promptly at 10:30 AM, with activities planned for kids in preschool through fifth grade.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: South Salem Church of the Nazarene // 1661 Boone Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306
Cost: FREE
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – Salem Kroc Center
Kids ages 0–12 can make a splash at the Salem Kroc Center’s annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, where the pools will be filled with colorful eggs and every child receives a prize. Hunt times are divided by age group, and registration is required in advance.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Location: Kroc Center Salem // 1865 Bill Frey Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 per child for non-members; FREE for Kroc members (view ticket information)
HUGE Easter Fest 2026
The River Church invites the community to Riverfront Park for a huge (and free!) Easter celebration packed with giveaways, an egg hunt, and family-friendly fun! Registration is required to participate, and guests must be present for drawings and giveaway opportunities.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Riverfront Park // 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE (view registration information)
Salem’s BEST Easter Egg Hunt!
Head over to Empower ATA Martial Arts for high-energy Easter egg hunts featuring thousands of eggs, plus free photos with the Easter Bunny.
Advance registration is required to reserve a spot.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Empower ATA Martial Arts // 156 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317
Cost: FREE (view registration information)
Easter at Salem Center!
Families can enjoy a full afternoon of Easter fun at Salem Center with egg hunts, free Easter Bunny photos, and a vendor market featuring local goods and treats. Activities will take place throughout the former Macy’s building area and nearby mall spaces.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Salem Center – Former Macy’s Building // 401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; vendor items for purchase
Deepwood 2026 Easter Egg Hunt
Deepwood Museum & Gardens is continuing a longtime local tradition with their annual Easter egg hunt! Families are invited to enjoy age-group hunts and Easter Bunny photo opportunities on the historic grounds. Proceeds support Deepwood’s preservation and community programs. Advance registration is required.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Deepwood Museum & Gardens // 1116 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: $6 per child, $1 per adult (view ticket information)
Spring Vendor Event at 45th Parallel
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping and Easter fun at the 45th Parallel Building, where local vendors, tasty food, and a kids’ egg hunt come together in one festive event.
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 45th Parallel Building // 2195 Hyacinth St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; items for purchase
Free Easter Sundae on Easter Sunday Event
This sweet Easter Sunday tradition returns for its sixth year! Stop by On Any Sundae between 9 AM – 11:30 AM for a free rainbow sherbet Easter sundae. Any tips are donated to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Date: April 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: On Any Sundae // 3987 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE
Hoppy Easter at the Carousel
Hop over to Salem’s Riverfront Carousel on Easter Sunday for egg searches happening throughout the day. Eggs will have treats or one free ride inside! Guests can also take advantage of a special deal on the carousel’s popular 10-Rides Pass.
Date: April 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Salem’s Riverfront Carousel // 101 Front St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; ride passes for purchase
Salem’s Easter weekend is packed with ways to gather, celebrate, and enjoy time together with family, friends, and the local community.
