Things to do in Salem, Oregon // October 25 – 27, 2024

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It’s Halloweekend in Salem, Oregon, which means there are tons of Halloween events happening around the city. Check out this lineup of family-friendly events, costume contests, and other local celebrations happening from October 25-27th. 🎃

Kroc Pool Pumpkin Palooza

Join the Kroc Center for the return of their annual Pumpkin Palooza! Enjoy swimming in a floating pumpkin patch, hunting for eyeballs, a craft station, and a diving board competition. This event is perfect for creating positive Halloween memories with the whole family.

Children 5 and under must have a supervising adult within arm’s reach, while children ages 6-9 need an adult present (who can attend for free if not participating).

Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Kroc Center Salem // 1865 Bill Frey Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE for members, $10 per child for non-members

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Trunk or Treat at Volcanoes Stadium

Head to Volcanoes Stadium for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat event. Decorate your car for a chance to win a night in a skybox, and enjoy a fun evening of trick-or-treating in the parking lot. Mavericks League players will be there signing autographs! Afterward, stick around for a lively game of Sloppy Joe’s softball at on the field.

Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (softball game at 7:00 PM)
Location: Volcanoes Stadium // 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Cost: FREE admission, $5 parking

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45th Parallel Trick-or-Treat

The businesses at 45th Parallel have treats (and maybe some tricks) for you! Explore the businesses and collect Halloween treats in a safe and festive environment.

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 45th Parallel // 2195 Hyacinth St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE

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Scarousel Bash

Celebrate Halloween at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel with the Scarousel Bash! Enjoy free activities like Scarousel coloring and activity pages, plus a fun Candy Corn Guessing Game.

For more Halloween excitement, upgrade your visit by purchasing a Scarousel Bash Pass for $10. The pass includes a craft activity, four carousel rides, popcorn, and a goody bag. Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Salem’s Riverfront Carousel // 101 Front St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE activities; $10 per person for a Bash Pass (available day of the event)

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Keizer’s Best Trunk or Treat

Head to Empower ATA Martial Arts Keizer for a fun-filled Halloween celebration at Keizer’s Best Trunk or Treat. Enjoy costume contests, a kid-friendly spooky carnival, over 500 pounds of candy, and cars creatively decorated by parent volunteers. Show off your best DIY costumes, and see who takes home the prize for “Best Trunk” this year!

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Empower ATA Martial Arts Keizer // 3846 River Road N, Keizer, OR 97303
Cost: FREE (LIMITED SPOTS LEFT: view registration information).

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The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Salem

Join hundreds of costumed party-goers for the 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl, hosted by Crawl With US. This ultimate Halloween night out kicks off at The Dehn Bar, where you’ll get your lanyard and event badge.

Throughout the night, you can enjoy free items with vouchers, no cover charges, professional photographers, exclusive drink specials, and food deals at select venues. You can also enter to win $1,000 in the national costume contest! Don’t miss this chance to explore Salem’s bars in your Halloween best! 🧛

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: Crawl starts at The Dehn Bar // 157 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: Varies (view ticket information)

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Dia de los Muertos (Event & Altar)

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the World Beat Gallery, hosted by Salem Multicultural Institute in partnership with Casa de la Cultura Tlanese. This event will have a traditional ofrenda, kid-friendly activities, and delicious pan dulce with hot chocolate. All are welcome to join in honoring this cultural tradition.

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Salem Multicultural Institute // 300 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE (donations accepted)

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Halloween Family Skate Night at the KROC Center

Skate the night away at traveling_wheelz’s family-friendly Halloween Skate Night at the Kroc Center! Enjoy an open skate for all ages and skill levels, with a costume contest to add to the fun (note: absolutely no realistic weapons are allowed). Skate rentals are available for $5 if you don’t have your own, and pre-sale tickets are recommended to guarantee entry.

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kroc Center Salem // 1865 Bill Frey Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 admission, $5 skate rental (view ticket information)

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Kid Entrepreneur Craft Fair

Come support young local talent at the Kid Entrepreneur Craft Fair, hosted by Rofe Designs & CreativiTee. Kid Entrepreneurs will showcase and sell their handmade items, managing their own booths and payments. (Please bring cash, as many of the young vendors are unable to process card payments).

Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Rofe Designs & CreativiTee // 110 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE

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Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat at Willamette Heritage Center

Enjoy a safe and hauntingly fun Halloween at the 5th Annual Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat at Willamette Heritage Center. Drive along a magical route filled with Halloween decorations, while local businesses and community members—known as the ‘Candy Crew’—hand out goodies to the little ghouls and goblins. This free, family-friendly event is first-come, first-served, so early arrival is encouraged. Drive-thru cars and bikes only.

Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Willamette Heritage Center // 1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE

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On Any Sundae Trunk or Treat

Celebrate Halloween at the second annual Trunk or Treat at On Any Sundae! Decorate your car and help hand out candy, or come dressed in costume to collect treats with the kids. This is a community event open to everyone, and it will take place rain or shine (vehicles will be positioned under the awning so everyone stays dry).

If you would like to decorate a car, call the shop in advance so they can reserve a spot for you.

Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: On Any Sundae // 3987 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE

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From trunk-or-treats to Halloween bar crawls, this Halloweekend is packed with fang-tastic events. We hope you have a howl-ing good time! 🎃