Autumn is a great time of year. Many people in the Pacific Northwest favor this time of year. Autumn holds many fun activities and events throughout the season. Technically, fall doesn’t start until the end of September but September is pretty much considered the gateway to Fall. Most people say they feel as though Fall or Autumn has started when kids go back to School. It is always a little sad to say goodbye to Summer, we have so much fun during that time! Fall has is its own nice set assets that we can enjoy. So let’s not stop enjoying our community just because the Weather won’t be quite as nice. Get out there and have some fun! 

Here are some great events in And Around Salem this September!

Oregon State Capitol Summer Tours

Friday, September 6, 2019 – 10:00am

Are you interested in checking out our state capitol building Or the tower? Come take a free tour! The free Tower tours occur at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. when the  weather is permitting. It is also capacity controlled. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are also free Building tours at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Self guided tours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Oregon State Capitol                                                                                                    

900 Court Street NE

Salem, OR 97301                                                                                             

503-986-1388

oregoncapitol.com

First Friday Artists Receptions                                                                                

Friday, September 6, 2019 -7:00pm to 9:00pm                                                     

Repeats every month on the first Friday 50 times.

This is an event that we will always advertise! Keeping Art in the community is incredibly important to our local cultures! 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 their website.

Lunaria Gallery                                                                                                              

113 N Water Street

Silverton, OR 97381                                                                                         

503-873-7734

lunariagallery.com

Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale                                                           

Saturday, September 7, 2019 – 9:00am to 3:00pm

Looking to do some new landscaping? This event might be just what you are looking for. seventeen local garden nurseries and artists will be in one location to make it easy for you to shop. The nursery owners and artists themselves will be there to answer any questions you might have. There will also be a food truck. Come see for yourself and have a great day!

Sebright Gardens                                                                                                           

7185 Lakeside DR NE

Salem, OR 97305                                                                                            

503-463-9615

salemhardyplantsociety.org

Capital City Cornhole Classic                                                                                

Saturday, September 7, 2019 -11:00am to 5:00pm

Come have a fun time for the Whole family! Shangri-La and Salem Ale Works are excited to present the fourth annual Capital City Cornhole Classic. This friendly-competition cornhole tournament also features good eats from local food trucks, craft beer from Salem Ale Works, and activities for the whole family including a cornhole challenge course, lawn games, airmail challenge, vendors, and much more!

State Capitol State Park                                                                                                

900 Court St NE

Salem, OR 97301                                                                                              

503-581-1732 ext 328

shangrilaoregon.org

Oktoberfest                                                                                                        

Thursday, September 12, 2019 – 11:00am to Sunday, September 15, 2019 – 10:00pm

Oktoberfest is in Mt. Angel, Or. It is a celebration of the harvest in German style. A wonderful blend of family fun, music, food and beer. Come check out The culture and the fun at Oktoberfest!

Downtown Mount Angel                                                                                             

Mt. Angel, OR 97362

oktoberfest.org                                                                                               

1-855-899-6338

Hispanic Heritage Day at the Capitol                                                                     

Saturday, September 14, 2019 -10:00am to 2:00pm

Kick off the month-long national recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 14. Civic groups, organizations, art, music, poetry, language, cultural heritage and more will be recognized during this four-hour event at the Oregon State Capitol. 

Oregon State Capitol                                                                                                     

900 Court Street NE

Salem, OR 97301                                                                                              

503-986-1388

oregoncapitol.com

Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie                                                                    

Friday, September 27, 2019 – 6:00pm

A great event for everyone! Free movie at Morning Star Community Church. The Lego Movie (PG) will begin at dusk. Come early for face painting, balloons, movie characters, music and ice cream (On Any Sundae). Bring blankets and chairs.

4775 27th Ave. SE                                                                                                      

Salem, OR 97302  

(503) 581-2477

mstar.church/events/family-movie-night/#

These Are Just some of the great Events that are coming up this September! We hope you have a great Start to your Fall!