Things To Do this July

July is a great month, it’s the prime and favored month in Summer. Full of warm weather and wonderful trips. Many people like to go on vacation around this time of year. But man of us need to stay close to home for work and other priorities. But luckily there are all sorts of great events that you can attend right in our area this July!!!

July 3rd Celebration at the Oregon Garden

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 – 5:00pm to 11:30pm

Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and a beautiful fireworks display planned by the Oregon Garden Foundation & presented by Roth’s Fresh Markets. Join us this July 3rd in celebration of for Silverton Day! Free for everyone after 5pm. A $5 donation per family is suggested to help cover the cost of fireworks. Music, bounce house, yard games, face painting, balloon artist and fireworks.  

The Oregon Garden

879 W. Main St.

Silverton, OR 97381

503-874-2519

Independence Days

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 – 6:30pm to Saturday, July 6, 2019 – 11:00pm

Independence Days has fun activities for all ages! Live music, three mile long grand parade, carnival rides, food vendors, a rubber ducky derby on the river, and the best fireworks show in Oregon! $2.

Riverview Park – Downtown Independence

50 C Street, Independence Oregon 97351

Independence, OR 97351

503-838-1212

independencedays.org

Santiam Canyon Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, July 4, 2019 – 10:00am to Saturday, July 6, 2019 – 6:00pm

Visit unique small businesses in the Santiam Canyon and win $250 CASH plus over $700 in gift cards. Free for everyone to play!  Also, plan to stay for the fireworks on July 4th at dusk.

Kimmel Park, Mill City

471 SE Fairview Ave

Mill City, OR 97360

503-897-5000

Cherryfest NW

Thursday, July 4, 2019 – 11:00am to Sunday, July 7, 2019 – 10:00pm

Cherryfest NW, formerly the Bite and Brew of Salem, is a family friendly event with craft beers, music, a carnival, and a variety of food vendors. $5-$20.

Riverfront Park

200 Water St. NE

Salem, OR 97301

(503) 881-6066

First Friday Artists Receptions

Friday, July 5, 2019 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm

REPEATS EVERY MONTH ON THE FIRST FRIDAY 50 TIMES.

Join us for our monthly First Friday reception! Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments as you view new works from around the region. Current show information may be found on our website.

Lunaria Gallery

113 N Water Street

Silverton, OR 97381

503-873-7734

lunariagallery.com

Movies in the Garden: Crazy Rich Asians

Thursday, July 11, 2019 – 7:00pm

Our outdoor movie will be shown on a large screen in the middle of the garden! Bring a blanket or chair to ensure you’re comfortable during the film. Tickets are $2 for kids 5-11, $3 for teens 12-17, and $4 for adults. Members and children under 4 are free.

The Oregon Garden

879 W. Main St.

Silverton, OR 97381

503-874-2519

Marion County Fair

July 11th-14th 2019 – 10:00am to 10:00pm

It’s the best little fair around. Live music Friday – Restless Heart and Saturday don’t miss Jerrod Niemann!  Rodeo, music, food, arts, hands on fun and carnival! $5-$9.

Oregon State Fairgrounds

2330 17th St. NE

Salem, OR 97301

503-585-9998

Canterbury Renaissance Faire

July 21st-22nd & July 28th-29th

Enjoy the splendor of more simple times at the Canterbury Renaissance Faire, in Silverton, Oregon, on July 21-22 and July 28-29. The faire will have four stages of continuous entertainment with singers, dancers, jugglers and period demonstrations, including blacksmithing, archery and sword fighting.

6569 Valley View Rd 

Silverton 97381

We hope that you and your family make the most out of your summer by attending as many fun events as possible! On your way home grab some Odd Moe’s Pizza!