Holiday lights, local musicians and strange markets are among the many ways to gather and celebrate in Salem this month. Descriptions come from event organizers. Start enjoying the holiday season with a festive snack and drink or fun carnival ride. Holiday Village has a market full of locally-made crafts and on weekends, people can take photos with Santa.
The event runs on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p. More information can be found online. A mile-long stretch of the fairgrounds is transformed into a bright holiday wonderland until Jan. The drive-thru holiday light experience will go from 5 p. The Willamette Heritage Center will transform into a holiday wonderland for the Magic at the Mill event, which runs nightly Friday through Monday from p.
The event includes Santa visits, live music, historical demonstrations and more. Willamette Heritage Center members also get in for free. Willamette University will kick off the holiday season by lighting the Star Trees on campus at 7 p. The trees are located on the north side of campus, State St. The event starts at p. Cookies and cocoa will be available at p. The tree lights up at 6 p. The event concludes at 8 p. Lighting display will continue through Dec.
There will be Wassail, gingersnap cookies and other snacks for visitors. The open houses will be available from 10 a. Brunk Farmstead is located at Hwy 22 W. Each year, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, with characters like Santa Claus and the Grinch for children to meet. The park is located at Brooklake Rd. Admission is free. For a full schedule of times, see the Facebook event here. The carousel is located in Riverfront Park, Front St.
Celebrate Chanukah in Salem with the annual menorah car top parade, followed by a menorah lighting. The Grand Menorah Lighting is at 4 p. Doors open at 6 p. Doors open at p. There will be piano and vocal performances as they share stories throughout the night. The early show starts at 7 p. Adults skate at p. The event starts at 8 p. Through Dec.
