Make the most of the weekend with these Salem-area events, featuring music, shopping, movement, art, and connection.
CreativiTee “Garage” Sale
Rofe Designs & CreativiTee is clearing out a wide variety of items during this two-day sale in downtown Salem. Stop by to browse remaining retail items, display pieces, appliances, toys, home goods, storage items, furniture, and other finds that may be helpful for a future retail space or home project.
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Rofe Designs & CreativiTee // 110 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; items for purchase
Salem Center’s 1st Night Market! Date Night Style
Downtown Salem is getting a new Friday night outing with Salem Center’s first Night Market, hosted by Pioneers Ticket. This free, alcohol-free event invites guests to enjoy live music from KJ Bay Kittie “Nina,” grab food and treats, sip non-alcoholic beverages, and browse a lively vendor lineup featuring local artists, bakers, makers, boutiques, and more. This is a great option for date night, friend night, or a solo stroll through the market.
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Salem Center // 401 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; items for purchase
Constant Billy Performs at Lord & Schryver Open Gardens
Constant Billy returns to the back porch stage at Gaiety Hollow for a morning of music surrounded by the beauty of the Lord & Schryver Conservancy gardens. Visitors can wander the blooms, enjoy the historic setting, and hear two sets of entertaining songs and tunes during the garden’s open hours. Admission is free, with donations to support the gardens gladly accepted.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Lord & Schryver Conservancy // 545 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE to attend; donations gladly accepted
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band brings its signature Southern rock sound to the Elsinore Theatre for a Friday night concert in downtown Salem. Led by longtime vocalist and bandleader Doug Gray, the band continues to connect with generations of fans through songs filled with heart, soul, and the timeless energy that has defined its decades-long career.
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Elsinore Theatre // 170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $40.67 - $62.87 (view ticket information)
Fight & Flow Underground: A Ladies Night Out
Women’s Boxing Int’l and The Hot Loft are bringing an energizing ladies night to Cellar 54 at The Forge. The evening starts with a 45-minute boxing session led by WBI coaches, followed by a 45-minute yoga flow to stretch, reset, and unwind. Participants can stick around afterward for tacos, drinks, music, conversation, and a photo booth.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Cellar 54 at The Forge // 285 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $65 - $85 (view ticket information)
Bingo Loco in the Ballroom - Late Show
Salem’s Historic Grand Ballroom is turning up the energy for a late-night round of Bingo Loco, where bingo meets a full-on party atmosphere. Expect throwback tunes, comedy, dancing, wild prizes, and surprises throughout the night. The early show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the late show.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand Ballroom // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $35 (view ticket information)
Make Music Salem Countdown & Fundraiser: Generation X Video Dance Party
Make Music Salem is hosting one last countdown event before Make Music Day with a Gen-X Video Dance Party. Guests of all ages can dance to 80s and 90s favorites from DJ42, enjoy nostalgic music videos, and take part in the fun with a silent auction and prizes for the best 80s and 90s outfits. Beverages (including adult beverages with ID) and snacks will be available.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand (Brick Room) // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $10 - $12 (view ticket information)
I’m With Her - Sing Me Alive Tour 2026
I’m With Her is coming to the Elsinore Theatre on the "Sing Me Alive Tour" for an evening of rich folk harmonies and thoughtful storytelling. Featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins, the Grammy-winning trio is known for blending deep folk roots with a fresh, expansive sound.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Elsinore Theatre // 170 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $36.12 - $80.52 (view ticket information)
Folktales Art Market at Fork Forty
Fork Forty Food Hall is setting the scene for a cozy Sunday afternoon art market featuring a small collection of local artists. Browse creative work from Salem-area makers and enjoy storytelling and poetry readings beginning at 4:00 PM.
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Fork Forty Food Hall // 440 State St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE to attend; items for purchase
Old Roses Tour with Rose Expert Elaine Sedlack
Mission Street Parks Conservancy is inviting guests to explore the Old Roses Tartar Collection at Bush’s Pasture Park with Elaine Sedlack, a Eugene Heritage Rose Group educator and one of the country’s leading old roses experts. This guided walk will highlight the history and beauty of roses that existed prior to 1867, along with new plantings added by the Tuesday Gardeners. Dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for uneven ground.
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Mission Street Parks Conservancy // 600 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: FREE
However you spend the weekend, these local events offer great ways to enjoy Salem and support the people who make it special.