Weekends are better when they bring the community together. Here are a few local events happening around Salem October 9-11.
Fondue Friday
Fondue Fridays are back at Grazing Fields Cheese & Charcuterie Shoppe! Enjoy a cozy evening of delicious fondue with two seating times available.
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM
Location: Grazing Fields Cheese & Charcuterie Shoppe // 2195 Hyacinth St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $50 (view ticket information)
2nd Friday Ceili
Ceili of the Valley invites the community to a Pan Celtic Ceili, featuring dances from each of the seven Celtic nations. Arrive by 7:15 PM for a short dance lesson before enjoying live music and called dances throughout the evening. No partner or previous experience is needed! Light snacks will be available.
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: VFW Hall // 630 Hood St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: Adults $10 | Students $5 | Children 12 and under FREE | Family rate $30
Powerland Halloween 2026
Ready to solve a mystery? Powerland Heritage Park is inviting families to enjoy a kid-friendly, non-scary Halloween adventure featuring The Case of the Missing Fairy, trolley and MAX car rides, a Kids Activity Center, and more. Sunday visitors can also explore the model railroad museum from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Halloween event will continue Saturdays and Sundays throughout October.
Date: October 10 & 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Powerland Heritage Park // 3995 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks, OR 97303
Cost: Ages 13+ $19 | Ages 2-12 $15 | Under 2 FREE (view ticket information)
Great Willamette Cleanup – Salem (On Land)
Willamette Riverkeeper, Castaway E.C.S., the Mid-Willamette Valley STREAM~N Team, and Salem Parks are teaming up for an on-land cleanup at Wallace Marine Park. Volunteers will help remove trash from the park’s northern floodplain area before winter water levels rise, which supports a cleaner and healthier Willamette River.
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Wallace Marine Park softball fields // 200 Glen Creek Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Cost: FREE
Salem Out of the Darkness Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Oregon Chapter) is hosting their annual Salem Out of the Darkness Walk this weekend at Riverfront Park. This non-competitive, 1- to 3-mile walk offers connection, hope, and support through an opening ceremony, healing activities, resource tables, and complimentary honor beads for participants.
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Riverfront Park // 147 Front St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: Not specified
Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Presents: Brahms & Beethoven
The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra presents a weekend of classical favorites featuring pianist Monica Ohuchi. The program includes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5. A preconcert talk will begin 45 minutes before each performance.
Date: October 10 & 11, 2026
Time: Saturday 7:00 PM | Sunday 2:00 PM
Location: East Salem Community Center // 1850 45th Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97305
Cost: $26.68 | Seniors 65+ and students $21.44 | Youth 17 and under FREE (view ticket information)
Yoga at the Estate
Silverback Estate Winery will start Sunday with an all-levels yoga flow surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the estate. The class is designed to energize the body and calm the mind, followed by a complimentary glass of wine to enjoy afterward. Advance reservations are recommended.
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Silverback Estate Winery // 11374 Sunnyview Road NE, Salem, OR 97317
Cost: $15
Heritage Talk: Elizabeth Mehren
Bush House Museum welcomes author Elizabeth Mehren for a Heritage Talk centered on I Lived to Tell the World, which shares the stories of 13 people who survived conflict and persecution before rebuilding their lives in Oregon. Space is limited to 25 guests. Registration closes October 9 at 4:00 PM.
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bush House Museum // 600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: $20 general admission | $18 SAA members (view registration information)
However you spend the weekend, supporting local events is a great way to experience more of what makes the Salem area special.