Events in Salem — October 2026 (86 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Salem, Oregon brings 86 live events across the city, led by art (16), community (15), music (13). 18 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Salem in October 2026?

There are 86 events in Salem, Oregon in October 2026, including Orientation at Capital Community Media, Ingrid Michaelson at Elsinore Theatre, Left It In The River Tour with Jamie MacDonald at Elsinore Theatre, Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent at Elsinore Theatre. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Salem in October 2026?

Yes — 18 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Salem. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Salem for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Salem, Oregon with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Salem — October 2026

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Events in Salem — October 2026

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Orientation

Ingrid Michaelson

Left It In The River Tour with Jamie MacDonald

Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent

Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Meditation

Salem Public Market — Saturday

Michael Franti Trio – Heartstrings & Dynamite

Drag Queen Fundraiser to FIX MARION COUNTY

Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band

Cocktails and Queens Brunch

Salem Saturday Market — Monday

Weekly Cribbage Meet-up

Texas Hold'em Tournament

Paint Night at The Pink Elephant Tavern

Paint Nite • Marco Polo Global Restaurant • Salem

Amy Bruni: Walking with Ghosts

Marion/Polk counties Employment Celebration Event 2026

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Introduction to Camera

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Lil Maru & MC BxB Far From Home Tour - Salem, OR

Be Blac Foundation Coffee Meet

Navigating the Stormwater Landscape

Investor Lab Salem - How to Not Lose Money

Silent Film Series: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Salem Public Market — Saturday

Powerland Halloween 2026

Powerland Volunteer Work Day

The Blair Witch Project - Film Screening and Q&A

Reiki Level 1 Course: Shoden

Salem Saturday Market — Monday

Weekly Cribbage Meet-up

Paint & Sip at Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge in Salem

Philosophy Talks at Venti's

Paint and Sip at The Rabbit Cellar Lounge

Oregon Manufacturing in Focus: OMEP 30th Anniversary Lunch Event, Salem

Sonic Journey - Sound Meditation/Sound Bath/Gong Bath in Salem, Oregon

Studio Production

RODEO of CHAMPIONS - NPRA Finals Rodeo

2026 Salem Vintage Market Salem, OR

2026 VAHNA Film Festival: Presented by Triumph - Triumph Salem

Romantasy Book Club: The Poison Daughter

Powerland Halloween 2026

RODEO of CHAMPIONS - NPRA Finals Rodeo

Salem Public Market — Saturday

Oregon ACDA Adjudication Training October 2026

Next Stop Comedy at Ratchet Brewery - Salem, OR

KOFI x Saz Illustrations Sip & Paint

Salem Saturday Market — Monday

Weekly Cribbage Meet-up

Single Adult 36+ Blood Drive Awareness and Trivia Night

DIY Fall Garland at South Liberty Bar & Grill

Ingrid Michaelson

Mastermind Circle Graduation & Book Launch Celebration

Editing

Energy Trust of Oregon LLLC Training: Salem

The Taste & Sound of Senegal: Benefit Concert & Auction Gala

Murder Casserole-A True Crime Talkshow-Salem

Salem Poetry Project Featuring Benjamin Gorman

Michael Franti Trio

Orientation

Orientation

Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson

Left It In The River Tour with Jamie MacDonald

Left It In The River Tour with Jamie MacDonald

Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent

Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent

Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Meditation

Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Meditation

Salem Public Market — Saturday

Salem Public Market — Saturday

Michael Franti Trio – Heartstrings & Dynamite