Downtown Salem, Oregon is alive and in a flutter now that the holidays are near.  Everywhere you turn there are gorgeous lights, sounds and colors of the season to lift your spirits.  The historic buildings also have wonderful traditional Christmas displays and family events to enjoy.  And just outside of the city, the wineries and cider houses are diligently working to prepare for the holiday parties, open tours, and dinners that come each December.

You can ask anyone who has been here during the holidays- there is truly something very special about the month of December in Salem.  We embrace the weather- rain or shine- and enjoy that higher level of excitement to our community as the shoppers move about the downtown stores in search of unique and special gifts for loved ones; warm up in the many cafes and coffee shops throughout the city; and attend the many seasonal events with their children.

Holiday Visitors may also want to take advantage  of our special seasonal rates- just visit our Holiday Specials section on our site.

Be sure to visit TravelSalem.com to get the latest information on this month’s events:

Salem, Oregon December Events

Salem’s First Wednesday
Downtown Salem
503-480-1111
www.gofirstwednesday.info

“Something Old Something New” Holiday Bazaar
Portland-Woodburn RV Park, Woodburn
503-981-0002
http://www.woodburnrv.com

The Greens Show
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem
503-585-5023 (Mon.-Fri.)
www.greensshow.com or www.oregonstateexpo.org

Chemeketa Art Gallery Sale
Chemeketa Community College Building #3, Salem
503.399.2517
www.chemeketa.edu/programs/art/art_gallery/index.shtml

Corban College & Graduate School’s Christmas Concerts
Psalm Performing Arts Center, Salem
503-375-7019
www.corban.edu

Star Trees Lighting
Willamette University, Salem
503-370-6300
http://www.willamette.edu/events/star_trees

Home for the Holidays
Cities of Stayton and Sublimity
503-769-3464
www.staytonsublimitychamber.org

Champoeg Holiday Gathering
Champoeg Visitor Center, Saint Paul
503-678-1251 x 221
www.oregonstateparks.org

Christmas in Hudson Hall
Willamette University – Hudson Hall, Salem
503-370-6255
www.willamette.edu

Candlelight Tour
Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora
503-678-5754
www.auroracolonymuseum.com

PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade
Downtown Salem
503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012
www.folholidayparade.org

Silver Falls Christmas Festival
South Falls Lodge – Silver Falls, Sublimity
503-873-8735
www.oregonstateparks.org

Salem Saturday Market’s Holiday Gift Market
Oregon State fairgrounds, Salem
503-585-8264
www.salemsaturdaymarket.com or www.oregonstateexpo.org

Magic at the Mill
Mission Mill Museum, Salem
503-585-7012
www.missionmill.org

New Year’s Eve Family Fun
A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, Salem
503-371-3631
www.acgilbert.org