Good morning, Salem.

Dasmesh Darbar Sikh Temple hosts its 21st annual Nagar Kirtan parade today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The route moves along Commercial & 12th streets from the temple to Gilmore Field, with up to 1,500 participants honoring the religious tradition.

Dark Salem welcomes amateur musicians to jam at Saffron Supply Co. today in a relaxed session led by local organizers Joe Repasky and Ryan Sinclair, who plan future meetups to foster creativity + community spirit.

The Salem-Keizer NAACP hosted a Juneteenth festival at Riverfront City Park where hundreds gathered to celebrate freedom and cultural heritage.

The event showcased community unity in Salem.

Starting the week of June 23, Perrydale Road will close south of Highway 22 as crews realign intersections between it and Kings Valley Highway; local drivers will detour as work on Highway 22 west of Kings Valley finishes this year.

Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill making the monthly free books program for kids under 5 a permanent program; the law ensures that young children across Oregon will receive free books each month.

The Gut Car Show 2026

10 a.m.–8 p.m. — S.C.A. Detailing — Free entry — Enjoy a day filled with classic cars, food carts, vendors, and live music.

Pizza Party in Salem

12-2 p.m. — Pietro's Pizza Salem — RSVP required — Enjoy great food and build community connections at this casual pizza gathering.

Durango Fest with Montez De Durango and Patrulla 81

7 p.m. — Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with top acts at the exciting Durango Fest.

2026 World Beat Festival

9:45 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate Pacific Islander cultures with music, dance, and food from over 60 nations.

Barry's Book Club with Salem Public Library

6:35 PM — Chemeketa Baseball Field — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate reading with family-friendly activities and special programming throughout the game.

Marion County Fair

Jul 9-12 — Marion County Fair — General admission: $6, Children under 6: free — Celebrate community spirit with live music, rides, and great food.

Oregon Parent-Child Chapman Tournament

All day — Salem Golf Club — Entry fee from $99 — Compete in a fun 18-hole Chapman stroke play with family teams.

Mean Girls the Musical

6-8:30 p.m. — Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night under the stars with sharp wit and vibrant choreography in this Broadway musical adaptation of a beloved film.

Santiam Canyon Stampede PRCA Rodeo

7-10 p.m. — Sublimity Harvest Festival — Ticket required — Celebrate Military Night with rodeo action, mutton busting, donkey races, and live music.