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All American Magic Company is opening a theater on the second floor of Salem Center at 401 Center St. Its all-ages magic matinee starts Oct.

10 with tickets available online and options for season passes, group rates, and school shows.

Radness Ensues in Keizer will host a free fentanyl awareness and overdose prevention event on Sunday, Sept.

27, from 2-5 p.m. at 3837 River Rd. N, where youth in grades 7-12 and their parents will learn to recognize overdose signs + receive education on substance use.

Salem farms kick off their annual harvest festivals today — offering hay rides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches until Halloween.

Visitors can enjoy apple picking, live music and seasonal activities across local fields.

City staff have launched Northeast United — a new program led by community engagement manager Ashley Dunn — to unite nonprofits, schools and local groups in northeast Salem and address survey-reported issues like public safety, homelessness and low civic participation, with coordinated efforts planned through December.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools reported strong gains in third-grade literacy—reading and writing scores increased from 25.3% to 29.7%—but statewide tests released Thursday show most students still perform below grade level.

Abiqua Falls is nearing public access after state officials approved a $2 million purchase of a 40-acre falls site & 160-acre surrounding land.

The Parks & Recreation Department is drafting a plan for access, safety & operations to be proposed in November before the sale closes in December.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved buying Abiqua Falls and a 160-acre site outside Scotts Mills for $2 million to create a state park.

Officials said making the area safe (with rough access and unofficial trails) will be daunting, with an update planned in November before closing on Dec. 15.

The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday it would not double licensing fees for psilocybin businesses after industry warnings that higher costs could force companies to drop out, leaving questions about how the program’s budget gaps will be managed.