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Salem is Oregon’s Holiday Capital!

Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley region embrace the holidays with delight and live up to the moniker! Holiday lights, orchestra performances, artisan markets, tree lightings, and even a Santa Crawl are some of the festivities you’ll discover here. We invite you to kick-off your holidays with the joy and experiences of Oregon’s Holiday Capital!

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Salem, OR

2022 HOME for the Holiday’s Gala and Tree Auction

Nov. 17 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: 1313 Mill St SE Salem, OR (Willamette Heritage Center). PUBLIC EVENT: This semi-formal event will be held at the beautiful Willamette Heritage Center and will feature an auction of a gallery…

Santa Arrives to Salem Aboard the Carousel Express

Nov. 25 at 12:00 pm

Location: 101 Front St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (Salem’s Riverfront Carousel). Santa arrives to Salem aboard the Carousel Express Train. Complimentary hot cocoa while supplies last. Santa will be available for photos…

Photos with Santa at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel

Nov. 25 – Dec. 23

Location: 101 Front St. NE Salem, OR 97301. We will be offering two options for guests to experience Santa at the Carousel. For select dates only, Santa will be open for walk-in…

Celebrate the Holidays: Kick Off Party!

Nov. 26 from 9:00am — 9:00pm

Location: Downtown Salem. The Salem Main Street Association’s long-time dream of bringing the holiday spirit into our downtown is happening! Through seasonal decorations, we aim to create an ambiance that will attract…

Gala of Trees 2022

Dec. 2 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Location: 200 Commercial St SE Salem, OR (Salem Convention Center). Please join us for some festive holiday cheer during our favorite time of year! Don your festive wear for an evening to…

Deepwood Holiday Open House

Dec. 3 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 1116 Mission Street SE Salem, OR (Deepwood Museum & Gardens). Visit Deepwood during our Holiday Open House from 10am-1pm to see the home decorated in the spirit of a true Victorian…

Princess Tea Party at the Carousel

Dec. 4 @ 11am & 2pm and Dec 17 @ 10am & 12:30pm

Location: 101 Front St NE Salem, OR (Salem's Riverfront Carousel). Enjoy a tea party filled with magic and visits from fairytale princesses. Dressing up is encouraged. Event includes tea and juice, scones…

Jake Shimabukuro: Christmas in Hawai’i

Dec. 8 @ 7:00pm

Location: 170 High St SE Salem, OR (Elsinore Theatre). Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha, JAKE SHIMABUKURO, will bring joy to the world this upcoming 2022 Holiday Season by delivering a…

Theatre 33 Presents “A Christmas Carol, a 1940’s Radio Show”

Dec. 8–10, Dec. 14–16 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm & Dec. 11 at 2:00pm

Location: 900 State St. Salem, OR 97301 (Pelton Theatre, Willamette University). It's Christmas Eve in snowy 1940 Salem Oregon and the radio actors are late arriving at KSL studio, including the new…

Salem Holiday Market

Dec. 9 — 11

Location: 2330 17th St NE Salem, OR (Oregon State Fairgrounds). Proudly presenting over 250 vendors with handmade, handcrafted or homegrown products! FREE Admission, FREE Parking, Door Prize Baskets, Santa's Village, Kids Activities…

Enlightened Theatrics Suessical the Musical

Dec. 9 – 11 and Dec. 16 – 18: Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30pm / Sun. @ 2:00pm

Location: 187 High St NE Suite 209 Salem, OR 97301. This family-friendly musical brings to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters.

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

Dec. 9 – 11 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: 3995 Brooklake Rd. NE. Salem, OR (Powerland Heritage Park).

Christmas at Corban

Dec. 10 from 2:30pm – 7:00pm (5pm Christmas Tree Lighting)

Location: 5000 Deer Park Dr. SE Salem, OR 97317 (Corban University Psalm Center). Corban University’s Music Department presents music for Christmas, featuring each of Corban’s instrumental and choral ensembles. These concerts are…

Santa Crawl

Dec. 17 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Location: 201 Liberty St SE Salem, OR 97301. Residents and visitors are invited to experience Salem’s downtown nightlife through a holiday bar crawl. Participants have the opportunity to win prizes and raffle…

Holiday Film Series

Dec. 19, 20 & 21 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: 170 High St SE Salem, OR 97301 (Elsinore Theatre). The Elsinore Holiday Film Series presents - 12/19 White Christmas (1954) - 12/20 Home Alone (1990) - 12/21 It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)

Magic at the Mill

Dec. 19–23 from 5:30pm — 8:00pm

Location: 1313 Mill St SE Salem, OR 97301 (Willamette Heritage Center). Celebrate the holiday season at Magic at the Mill! Stroll our 5-acre site and enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, live music…

Holiday Pajama Party at the Carousel

Dec. 20 @ 6:00pm

Location: 101 Front St NE Salem, OR (Salem's Riverfront Carousel). Taking reservations starting Nov 6th online at our website. By reservation only. $35 per person. Come dressed in your holiday jammies and…

Free Carousel Rides

Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 from 12:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Location: 101 Front St. NE Salem, OR 97301 (Salem’s Riverfront Carousel). Enjoy free unlimited rides. Suggested donation of non-perishable food items to support Marion Polk Food Share.

Aurora, OR

2022 Holiday Aurora Colony Flea

Dec. 3 & Dec. 4

Location: 21510 Main St NE Aurora, OR. The 2-day Holiday Flea Market at the Aurora American Legion Hall. Usually the first Saturday of the month, January is second Saturday if the first…

Aurora Wine & Chocolate Walk

Dec. 3 & Dec. 4

Location: Historic Downtown Aurora. Celebrate the season in Oregon's First Historic District! Travel from shop to shop tasting local wines paired with handmade treats, all while enjoying the festive atmosphere of historic…

Dallas, OR

10th Annual Holiday Market Dallas High School

Dec. 10 from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: 1250 SE Holman Ave. Dallas, OR. Explore some of the huge Christmas Markets 2022 in Dallas, Oregon to get to witness all the creativity and entertainment during the festive season. Gift…

Independence, OR

River Gallery Annual Holiday Exhibit

Nov. 3 – Dec. 31

Location: 184 S. Main St. Independence, OR 97351. River Gallery will be decorated and ready for the upcoming holiday festivities with delightful and affordable art. We have about 70 local artists in…

Keizer, OR

Miracle of Christmas Light Display

Dec. 2 – 26 from 6:00pm – 10pm (nightly)

Location: Begins at Lockhaven Dr. and 14th Ave NE. Keizer, OR. Gubser Neighborhood lights up in Dec. through 12/26. Non-perishable food and cans accepted at the tent benefit the Marion Polk Food Share.

Keizer Holiday Lights Parade

Dec. 10 from 7:00pm ‑9:00pm

Location: 4118 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303. Bundle up and join us for a magical night of twinkling lights and holiday music at Keizer Chamber of Commerce's annual Keizer Holiday Lights…

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 11 from 7:30am-11:30am

Location: 661 Chemewa Rd. Keizer, OR 97303 (Keizer Fire Department). All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Keizer Fire Station served by the Keizer Volunteer Firefighters' Association with the assistance of the Union Firefighters…

Silverton, OR

Oregon Garden Holiday Bazaar

Dec. 17 & 18 from 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: 879 W. Main St. Silverton, OR 97381. The Oregon Garden’s holiday bazaar is back, and even bigger and better than before! This all-indoors family-friendly event has something for everyone – a…

Silverton Christmas Market

Nov. 25 — Jan. 1 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: 895 W Main St, Silverton, OR 97381. Join us for an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! The Silverton Christmas Market offers a joyous and magical holiday…

Keep your calendar open

The latest events and things to do this holiday season see our event calendar