Things to do in Salem, Oregon // December 19 – 21, 2025
Salem is packed with fun (and festive) events this weekend! Here's what's happening Dec 19–21:
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Salem is packed with fun (and festive) events this weekend! Here's what's happening Dec 19–21:
A major seismic retrofit is coming to Salem’s Center Street Bridge in 2026, with lane closures, park disruptions, and multi-year construction ahead. Learn what’s planned and how it will affect Salem residents.
This weekend in Salem is packed with holiday fun! Check out what’s happening Dec 12–14. 🎄🎅
Have you gone to see any of the holiday light displays around town? Now's the time!
Check out what's going on in Salem this weekend!
Salem’s garbage haulers will raise rates for Polk County customers in 2026, but they’re also rolling out a new 95-gallon cart option for all Salem households. Here’s what’s changing, why, and what it means for your monthly bill.
The holidays are here and Salem is buzzing with festive fun!
For the second consecutive year, the district has recorded an increase in the number of students regularly attending class, signaling that post-pandemic recovery efforts are taking root.
Check out what’s going on around Salem this weekend 👀
The weekend lineup in Salem is looking really good with live music, local markets, art, movement, and more. Take a peek and make your weekend plans!
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