The first weekend of summer is packed with live music, outdoor fun, and local events around Salem!
Open Skate 90s Night
Head to the CCDG Mad House for a nostalgic night of roller skating fun, featuring all your favorite hits from the ’90s. Bring your own skates or rent a pair on-site for $5.
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: CCDG Mad House // 1335 Madison St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 admission / $5 skate rental (view ticket information)
Flea at The Fair – Largest Indoor Garage Sale
Explore Oregon’s largest indoor garage sale at the Oregon State Fairgrounds! Shop thousands of unique items under one roof. Who knows what new-to-you treasures you might find?
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds // 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: General Admission $8 | VIP $12 | Early Admission $20 (view ticket information)
Make Music Salem – 10th Year Celebration
Join the community in celebrating the 10th annual Make Music Salem, a full day of live performances across Salem celebrating the Summer Solstice. Enjoy free, outdoor music from local musicians in various locations throughout the city. This milestone year falls on a Saturday, which means there are even more opportunities to listen to music all day and into the evening.
Many local businesses and neighborhoods are hosting their own events. Here are just a few we wanted to include:
Highland Make Music Day – f/Stop Fitzgerald’s Public House
String Together on Make Music Day 2025 – Historic Grand Theater
CYLVAN @ Make Music Day 2025 – Taproot Lounge & Cafe
Constant Billy and Friends – Bush House Backyard in Bush’s Pasture Park
Wild Ire at Make Music Salem 10th Year! – Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater
Silent Disco: Make Music Salem 10-Year Anniversary Celebration – Salem Riverfront Park
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Location: Various locations throughout Salem, Oregon
Cost: FREE
Summer Kick-Off Party!
Celebrate the first day of summer at Salem Center with a lively afternoon of family fun. Delight in bounce houses, face painting, games, popcorn, live music, and more! Festivities take place in the food court and toddler fun zone (inside the old Footlocker), making it the perfect indoor stop while enjoying Make Music Day.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Salem Center // 401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
FEELS LIKE SUMMER
Kick off summer with a high-energy evening at Xicha Brewing North during FEELS LIKE SUMMER, presented by Rhythm & Flow. Expect outdoor vibes, cold drinks, tasty food, live music, and surprise performances that’ll keep the energy going all night. You must be 18+ to enter.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Xicha Brewing North // 2221 Hyacinth St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $17.49 – $33.99 (view ticket information)
Capitol Cruise In
Brazofsky Upholstery is hosting a FREE cruise-in at the Oregon DAS Green Lot. Stop by to enjoy classic and custom cars, live music, and tasty bites from local food trucks.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Oregon DAS Green Lot // 865 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
Filament June Fusion Dance
Filament Fusion Dance returns for another evening of welcoming, inclusive social dancing in downtown Salem. Doors open at 6:30 PM with a beginner-friendly lesson starting at 7:00 PM. All experience levels are encouraged to join!
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Filament Fusion Dance // 191 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $15 (discounted pricing available for students, WIC, BIPOC, and veterans)
Silent Disco: Make Music Salem 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Wrap up Make Music Salem’s 10th anniversary with a high-energy Silent Disco at Riverfront Park, presented by To The Ceiling Entertainment and Heartbeat Silent Disco. Grab a pair of wireless headphones and switch between live DJs playing a variety of music styles throughout the night. With glowing headphones and a scenic riverfront backdrop, this all-ages event is a fun and unique way to end the day’s festivities.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – Midnight
Location: Salem Riverfront Park // 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
Make Music Day Karaoke Afterparty at Infinity Room
Cap off Make Music Day at the Infinity Room’s final event ever—an incredible karaoke afterparty with food, drinks, and the best vibes. This special night starts at 10 PM and is free to attend (21+ with valid ID). Enjoy the full kitchen and bar menu while you sing your heart out and say farewell to a beloved local venue.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM – ???
Location: Infinity Room // 210 Liberty St SE Ste 150, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE (view ticket information)
Silent Film Sunday: The Circus
Experience classic cinema at the Elsinore Theatre with a special screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus, accompanied live on the Mighty Wurlitzer by Rick Parks. Follow Chaplin as he accidentally stumbles into showbiz and becomes the star of a traveling circus. This charming mix of humor, romance, and slapstick is a timeless treat.
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elsinore Theatre // 170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $6.22 (view ticket information)
From 90s skate nights to summer music, this weekend in Salem is looking unforgettable.
