CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
Daily, winter & summer hours. 101 Front St., Salem. A dazzling display of handcrafted wonders to ride and spin on. salemcarousel.org
Oregon Garden
Open daily. 879 W. Main St., Silverton. 80 acres, 20 specialty gardens: rose, conifer, children’s, Lewis & Clark, medicinal, Northwest, tropical house, outdoor art, café and much more. oregongarden.org
Old Aurora
Colony Museum
Open daily. 15018 Second St. NE, Aurora. Five building museum complex. Guided tours by appointment. auroracolony.org
Bauman’s
Farm & Garden
Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. 12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE, Gervais. This century farm has a nursery, its own produce, a country store, garden center, cidery, giant playgrounds & tube slides, and farm animal petting zoo. baumanfarms.com
B-17 Alliance
Foundation Museum & Restoration Hangar
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm. 3278 25th St. SE, Salem. See the restoration of B-17 Flying Fortress, “The Lacey Lady,” and veterans displays. b17alliance.com
First Fridays in Silverton
7 - 9 pm. Downtown Silverton. Art exhibits, entertainment, dining. silvertonchamber.org
Lunaria Gallery First Friday
7 - 9 pm. Lunaria Gallery, 113 N. Water St., Silverton. Opening night exhibition for the month’s featured co-op artist with refreshments. Also, see upstairs in The Loft for featured guest artist. lunariagallery.com
Salem Art Walk
First Fridays of month, 5 - 8 pm. Downtown Salem. Local art, live music, pop-up events and more. salemartwalk.com
Elaine M. Annen
Doll Museum
Open by appointment, plus Volksfest, Oktoberfest & Hazelnutfest. Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 S. Wilco Hwy. A collection of over 600 antique to modern dolls. Facebook: Elaine Annen
Doll Museum
SEASONAL
Powerland Heritage Park
Wednesdays - Sundays, April –September. Brooks. 16 museums dedicated to antique machinery and farm equipment. antiquepowerland.com
Salem Community Markets
Saturday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday. Locations, dates and times vary for each day. Homegrown produce, nursery products and handcrafted goods. Well-behaved dogs welcome. salemcommunitymarkets.com
Silverton Farmer’s Market
mid-May – mid-October, Silverton Methodist Church. Fall & winter months indoors at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Vendors offering fresh produce, crafts and more. silvertonfarmersmarket.com
WINE TASTINGS
Honeywood Winery
Mondays - Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am5 pm. 1350 Hines St. SE, Salem. honeywoodwinery.com
Hanson Vineyards
Weekends, March – Dec., 12 - 5 pm; rest of year by appointment. 34948 S. Barlow Rd., Woodburn. hansonvineyards.com
Wooden Shoe Vineyards By appointment, and open during the tulip and summer flower festivals. woodenshoe.com
Vitis Ridge Winery
March – Dec., Saturdays & Sundays, 12 - 5 pm. 6685 Meridian Rd. NE, Silverton. vitisridge.com
See page 8 for a map with many more winemakers located throughout the North Willamette Valley.
ON TAP
Benedictine Brewery
Taproom open WednesdaysSundays, seasonal hours. 400 Humpert Lane, NE, Mount Angel. benedictinebrewery.com
Bauman’s Cider
Mondays - Saturdays. Located at Bauman’s Farm at 12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE, Gervais. baumanscider.com
APRIL 2025
Wooden Shoe
Tulip Festival
thru April 27. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. Enjoy 40 acres of blooms, wagon rides, wine tasting, demos, hot air balloon rides, kids activities, onsite food vendors, winery tasting room, tulip market, and more. Tickets online only. woodenshoe.com
Chef’s Night Out
April 13. Salem Convention Center. Taste, sip and sample over 20 restaurants, wineries and breweries from around the Salem area. marionpolkfoodshare.org
Bauman’s Gardenpalooza
April 11 – 12. Bauman’s Farm & Garden, Gervais. Gardening extravaganza with nearly 40 gardening vendors plus free advice from experts. Free! gardenpalooza.com
Earth Day
April 19. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Free admission to the garden, activities for kids, environmental vendors, entertainment and food. $10 onsite parking. oregongarden.org
Mid Valley
Comic Art Expo
April 5 – 6. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Pop culture artists and media personality panels along with vendors, cosplay contest, family art area, photo ops and more. mvcae.com
Oregon Ag Fest
April 26 – 27. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Educational experience on farming with petting zoo, pony rides, craft and garden show, and entertainment. oragfest.com
Adelman Peony Open House
April 26 – June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. Tour 25 acres of color. Check for peak bloom time. Free admission. peonyparadise.com
MAY 2025
Adelman Peony Open House
thru June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. peonyparadise.com
Sheep to Shawl
May 3. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. Shearing, spinning, and weaving experience. Free. willametteheritage.org
Spring Sip & Stroll
May 3 – 4. Downtown Aurora. Go shop to shop and sample local wines around town. auroracolony.com
Birding & Wildflower Festival
May 10 – 11. South Falls day-use area, Silver Falls State Park. Guided birding & flower walks, live raptors, plant sale, kid crafts. Free with $10 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net
S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids
May 17. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Kids activities across the Powerland campus, including blacksmith, scavenger hunt, wagon rides and more. Free for 12 and under. antiquepowerland.com
Silverton Pet Parade
May 17. Downtown Silverton. A tradition since 1932, presented by Silverton Kiwanis. Free. silvertonkiwanis. org/pet-parade
Paws in the Park
May 17. Coolidge-McClaine Park, Silverton. Vendors, pet fashion show, owner/pet lookalike contest, agility course demo and more. silvertonpaws.com
Memorial Day
Wine Tasting
May 24 – 26. Most regional wineries are open for the three-day weekend. See page 8 for a list of wineries that may participate.
Art in the Garden
May 24 – Sept. 1. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Gallery of outdoor creations by seven featured artists on display throughout the summer. Free with Garden admission. oregongarden.org
JUNE
2025
Adelman Peony Open House thru June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. peonyparadise.com
Art in the Garden thru Sept. 1. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org
St. Paul Pancake
Breakfast & Trail Ride
June 1. St. Paul Rodeo Grounds. No-host breakfast starts at 7 am. Starting at 8 am, a legendary horseback ride through beautiful countryside along the Willamette River. stpaulrodeo.com
Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration
June 7. Gordon House, Silverton. Tour the only Wright-designed home in Oregon. Games, prizes and birthday cake. thegordonhouse.org
Flag Day
June 14. McNary Field, Salem. Learn the history of the American Flag. b17alliance.com
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. JIM KINGHORN
Silverton Hills
Strawberry Festival
June 15. Coolidge-McClaine Park, Silverton. Strawberry shortcake, craft fair. homerdavenport.com
Branch 15 Swap Meet
June 19 – 20. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. 45th annual market for antiques, “old iron,” engines, tools and more. Presented by Early Day Gas Engine Tractor Association, Branch 15. antiquepowerland.com
Make Music Salem
June 21. Multiple locations across Salem. Over 100 musicians perform in public and at businesses. Free. makemusicsalem.org
Petal Pedal
June 21. Silverton area. Four distance bike rides (inc. 100-mile route) beginning and ending at the Oregon Garden. After-party with live music and buffet dinner served to participants. petalpedal.com
World Beat Festival
June 27 – 29. Riverfront Park, Salem. 60+ cultures brought together through music and dance performances, food, and family activities. salemmulticultural.org
JULY 2025
Art in the Garden
thru Sept. 1. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org
St. Paul Rodeo
July 1 – 5. St. Paul. Entertaining crowds since 1936, the rodeo also features a carnival, music, a parade, plus fireworks every night. stpaulrodeo.com
Silverton Day Fireworks
July 3, dusk. Oregon Garden, Silverton. Live music, kids entertainment, food and drink plus entry to gardens. oregongarden.org
Gervais Fourth of July
Parade, music, vendors, fireworks. gervaisoregon.org
Fourth of July
Parade & Fireworks
Downtown Mount Angel. Parade 11 am. Fireworks at Kennedy High School at dusk. mtangelchamber.com
Fourth of July Spectacular
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Carnival, live concert and 20-minute fireworks show. oregonstateexpo.org
Marion County Fair
July 10 – 13. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. 4H & FFA livestock competition, rides, music, kids’ Puzzlemania, and more. marioncountyfair.net
Saint Benedict Festival
July 12, Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict. Games, tours, art, music, food, meet and greet with the Abbey’s monks. mountangelabbey.org
Hubbard Hop Festival
July 19. Rivenes Park. 51st anniversary: food, music, games, crafts, parade, and beer garden. Facebook: Hubbard Hop Fest
Canterbury
Renaissance Faire
July 19 – 20 & 26 – 27. Just north of Silverton on Hwy. 213. Jousting, sword fighting, archery, blacksmithing and marketplace provide an entertaining step back in time. canterburyfaire.com
Wooden Shoe
Summer Flowers
July 19 – Aug. 24. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. Ten-acres of sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, lilac and more with kids activities, maze and market. Tickets online only. woodenshoe.com
IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon
July 20. Home base at Riverfront Park, Salem. Watch as athletes go on an adventure of a lifetime: a 13.1-mile run, 56-mile bike race and 1.2-mile swim. ironman.com/im703-oregon
Hoopla 3x3
Basketball Tournament
July 22 – 27. Oregon State Capitol, Salem. Witness the state’s largest 3x3 basketball competition. Plus the Kona Ice 2x2 tournament on Friday. oregonhoopla.com
Abbey Bach Festival
July 23 – 26. Mount Angel Abbey, St. Benedict. A celebration of Classical music, with a buffet picnic supper each night. The artistic director is internationally renowned pianist, Alon Goldstein. The final day is an interactive children’s concert. mountangelabbey.org
The Great Oregon Steam Up
July 26 – 27 & Aug. 2 – 3. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. 55th annual festival with Parade of Power, miniature train and trolley rides, steam sawmilling, machinery demos, blacksmithing, and much more. antiquepowerland.com
AUG. 2025
Wooden Shoe
Summer Flowers
thru Aug. 24. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn.
Art in the Garden
thru Sept. 1. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org
Swan Island
Dahlia Festival
Aug. 1 – Sept. 30 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), plus Labor Day. Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. 40 acres of blooming dahlias. Classes & seminars, music, food and more. Free. dahlias.com
Homer Davenport Community Festival
Aug. 1 – 3. Silverton’s premiere summer festival featuring a parade, craft fair, music, food, Davenport (couch) races, invitational brew fest, international political cartoon contest exhibit, classic car cruise-in, fun run and much more. Free. homerdavenport.com
The Great Oregon Steam Up
Aug. 2 – 3. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. antiquepowerland.com
Mud, Sweat & BBQ
Aug. 9. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. 5K mud run with obstacles, BBQ contest and garden party. mudsweatbbq.com
Aurora Outdoor Antiques & Artisans Markets
Aug. 9, 9 am - 4 pm. Downtown Aurora. Vintage finds and antiques, food trucks and live music. auroracolony.com
Fiesta Mexicana
Aug. 15 – 17. Legion Park, Woodburn. Carnival, Fiesta Court coronation, parade, car show, food, music, fútbol / soccer tournament. woodburn-or.gov
Flying Legends Tour
Aug. 18 – 24. McNary Field, Salem. Tour and fly in visiting historic aircraft, classic car cruise-in and live entertainment. b17alliance.com
Pacific NW Truck Show
Aug. 22. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Over 200 trucks in attendance with swap meet. Night glow in the evening. antiquepowerland.com
Oregon State Fair
Aug. 22 – Sept. 1. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Held in Salem since 1862, this 185-acre traditional event features livestock competitions, horse shows, carnival and rides, exhibits, marquee music acts, and much more. oregonstatefair.org
Silver Falls Star Party
Date TBA, night-time. South Falls Day-use Area, Silver Falls State Park. Stargazing with experts. Telescopes provided. Free with $10 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net
SEPT. 2025
Art in the Garden thru Sept. 1. Oregon Garden, Silverton. oregongarden.org
Swan Island Dahlias Summer Festival
thru Sept. 30 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Open Labor Day. Swan Island Dahlias, Canby. dahlias.com
Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Sept. 11– 14. Founded in 1966, and now the biggest folk festival in Oregon. Features Bavarian food, music, dancing, kids activities, fun run and much more. oktoberfest.org
Salem Art Fair & Festival
Sept. 12 – 14. Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem. The 76th annual fair & festival. Over 200 visual artists, plus entertainment and kids activities. salemart.org
Aurora Outdoor Antiques & Artisans Markets
Sept. 13, 9 am - 4 pm. Downtown Aurora. Vintage finds and antiques, food trucks and live music. auroracolony.com
Bauman’s Harvest Festival
Dates TBA. Bauman’s Farm & Garden, Gervais. Corn maze, hay rides, animal barn, pedal carts, slides, and many other activities for kids of all ages. baumanshf.com
OCT. 2025
Bauman’s Harvest Festival
Dates TBA. Bauman’s Farm & Garden, Gervais. baumanshf.com
Scare at the Fair
Oct. 3 – Nov. 2. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Three haunted houses and spooky cemetery. oregonstateexpo.org
Silverton Sidewalk Shindig
Oct. 4. Downtown Silverton. Dozens of musicians perform outside (and in) downtown businesses all day. Free. Facebook: Silverton Sidewalk Shindig
Powerland Halloween
Oct. 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. Kid-friendly adventure (not scary). antiquepowerland.com
Silverton Trick or Treat
Oct. 31. Historic Downtown Silverton. A safe opportunity for kids and their families to dress in costumes and trick or treat at Silverton businesses. silvertonchamber.org
Bauman’s Cider Festival
Dates TBA. Bauman’s Farm & Garden, Gervais. A celebration of regional cideries. baumanshf.com
Aurora Colony Quilt Show
Dates TBA. Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora. Celebrating the founding of Aurora with a quilt exhibition, plus contests, classes and demonstrations. auroracolony.org
NOV. 2025
Scare at the Fair thru Nov. 2. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Three haunted houses, spooky cemetery and Día de los Muertos celebration. oregonstateexpo.org
Silverton Christmas Market
Nov. 21 – Dec. 31 (except Nov. 23, 25 & 27), evenings. Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton. 1.5 million lights, Santa, snowless tubing, traditional German-style crafts, biergarten, music and more. silvertonchristmasmarket.com
Holiday Village
Nov. 22 – Dec. 22. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Inaugural event featuring festive lights, music, food and carnival rides.
Thanksgiving Wine Tasting
Nov. 28 – 30. Most regional wineries are open for the long weekend. See page 8 for a list of wineries that may participate.
Magic at the Mill
Nov. 28 – Dec. 1. Willamette Heritage Center, Salem. Holiday market, living history, demos, performances, model trains and more. willametteheritage.org
DEC. 2025
Silverton Christmas Market thru Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve & Day). Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton. silvertonchristmasmarket.com
Silverton Tree Lighting
Dec. 5. Town Square Park. Music, hot chocolate, letters to the North Pole, and Santa lighting Silverton’s permanent tree. Free. silvertonchamber.org
Mount Angel Hazelnutfest
Dec. 5 – 7. Mount Angel Festhalle. Regional arts and crafts, hazelnut-based foods, wine and much more for sale. hazelnutfest.com
Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 7. McNary Field, Salem. Reflection and remembrance honoring those lost at Pearl Harbor. b17alliance.com
Salem Holiday Market
Dates TBA. Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Over 250 handcrafted and homegrown vendors. Gingerbread and tree decorating contests. salemcommunitymarkets.com
Wine and Chocolate Walk
Date TBA. Downtown Aurora. Go shop to shop and taste chocolates and local wines, for a good cause. auroracolony.com
Holiday Sparkles at Powerland
Dates TBA. Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks. See the Powerland campus alight for the holiday season. Free. antiquepowerland.com
Silver Falls Winter Festival
Date TBA. South Falls Day-use Area, Silver Falls State Park. Guided walks, wreath and gingerbread house-making. Free with $10 day-use parking fee. friendsofsilverfalls.net
EARLY 2026
Mount Angel Volksfest
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. Mount Angel Festhalle. A celebration of German heritage through sausage, music and dance. mtangelvolksfest.com
Antique Spinning
Wheel Showcase
TBA in March. Old Aurora Colony Museum. Spinners of the Aurora Colony Handspinners’ Guild will be demonstrating throughout the museum, plus hands-on activitities, and sheep & alpacas. auroracolony.org
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
TBA in March. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn. Enjoy 40 acres of blooms, wagon rides, wine tasting, demos, hot air balloon rides, kids activities, onsite food vendors, winery tasting room, tulip market, and more. Tickets online only. woodenshoe.com
Cherry Blossom Day & Yozakura Nighttime
Viewing
TBA in March. State Capitol State Park, Salem. Activities and live performances celebrating the blooming. Then at night, contemplate and enjoy beautiful Japanese lanterns and lights in the cherry trees. Free.
Mount Angel Oktoberfest. JIM KINGHORN
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Old Aurora
Colony Museum
15018 Second St. NE, Aurora
Open daily. Five-building museum complex preserving Aurora’s heritage, including the Ox Barn, Steinback Cabin and Kraus House. auroracolony.org
Walk with Emma Free self-guided tour of historic Aurora. Pick up map at the museum or Aurora shops. auroracolony.org
Champoeg State Heritage Area
8239 Champoeg Rd. NE, St. Paul. Oregon Country’s provisional government first met here in 1843. Features hiking trails and interpretive center. $10/vehicle fee.
Newell Pioneer Village
8089 Champoeg Rd. NE., St. Paul.
Open Fri. - Sun., 11 am3 pm, March – Oct. A collection of unique historic buildings including the 1852 Robert Newell House, the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Cabin, an academy and a jail built in 1848.
Settlemier House
355 N. Settlemier Ave.
Tours, first Sunday of month, 1 - 4 pm or by appointment. Woodburn founder, Jesse H. Settlemier’s 1892 Victorian craftsman house with gazebo.
SP 1785 Locomotive
Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave.
A restored 1902 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, retired in the 1950s.
Woodburn Historical Museum
455 N. Front St. Thurs. - Sat., 1 - 4 pm. Woodburn’s cultural history is told through the experience of its farming and Latino communities. The recently restored Bungalow Theatre is next door, and is open for special events. Free.
Mount Angel Heritage Trail
A walking tour of historic markers with etched photographs. See pages 18-19 for tour.
Mount Angel
Model Railroad
90 W. College St. Fridays, 9 am3 pm. Lionel, N-gauge, HO-gauge model layouts on display inside Mount Angel’s original train depot.
Elaine M. Annen
Doll Museum
500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls.
Facebook: ElaineAnnen DollMuseum
Mount Angel Abbey
One Abbey Drive, St. Benedict. Visitors are welcome to tour the historic and contemplative grounds; see the breathtaking views of the valley; relax in the coffeeshop & bookstore inside the old press-room; wander through the remarkable museum; admire the world-famous Alvar Aalto-designed library; or attend a Vesper’s prayer at the church.
LGallon House Bridge
Gallon House Rd. N.E. between Downs and Hobart Roads, off Hwy. 214. Built in 1916 near a moonshine operation, this is the only driveable covered bridge in Marion County.
Silverton Commercial Historic District Downtown Silverton. Pick-up a self-guided walking tour map at the Chamber Visitor Center at 426 S. Water St.
Silverton
Country Museum
428 S. Water St. Weekends, 1 - 4 pm, March – Nov. Features a stellar collection of original political cartoons by William Randolph Heart’s top illustrator – and Silverton’s own ‘country boy’ – Homer Davenport. The museum also includes the town’s original train depot and a WWII-era lookout post.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Gordon House
869 W. Main St., Silverton. Open to reserved tours, this 1960s home is Wright’s only building in Oregon.
Silver Falls State Park
20022 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. See page 14 for more info. Museum of Mental Health
2600 Center St. NE, Salem. Thurs. - Sat., 12 - 4 pm. Located on the Oregon State Hospital campus, where One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was filmed.
B-17 Alliance
Foundation Museum & Restoration Hangar
3278 25th SE, Salem (at McNary Field, Salem Municipal Airport). Tues./Thur./Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Witness the restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress – “The Lacey Lady” – as well as exhibits on WWII veterans. b17alliance.com
Pioneer & City View cemeteries
Hoyt Street South, west of Commercial St. SE, Salem. Open during daylight hours. Next door to each other, built in 1854 and 1914, respectively.
Oregon
State Capitol
900 Court St. NE Historic tours for the rotunda, observation deck, and House/Senate Chambers are currently closed till 2026 for res toration projects. Unaffected by the construction, the State Park features the Oregon World War II and Vietnam memorials, several fountains, and the much-heralded cherry trees.
Willamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill St. SE Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Explore the past in the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with touring exhibits, and some of the oldest timber-frame structures in the state on this five-acre campus.
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St. SE Wed. - Sat., tours at 9, 10, 11 am & noon. Queen Anne Victorian house on 4.5 acres of manicured and historic gardens. Gardens open to public, sunrise to sunset.
Gaiety Hollow
Bush House Museum
600 Mission St. SE An 1878
Victorian house museum with a 19th Century conservatory – Oregon’s oldest. Museum guided tours are Thur. – Sat. at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm.
Powerland
Heritage Park
3995 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks. Open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm, April – Sept. 16 museums on a 62-acre campus devoted to the preservation and operation of antique machinery and steam-powered equipment.
Willamette
Mission State Park
1840 Wheatland Rd. NE, Gervais. This site was one of
Restored gardens of the historic Lord & Schryver landscape & architecture firm. Open select Saturdays, April – Sept.
Original 1901 editorial cartoon by Homer Davenport.
COURTESY SILVERTON COUNTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
History Tour
Above left: Museum of Mental Health at Oregon State Hospital. Above right: Champoeg State Heritage Area. Right: Classroom exhibit at Silverton Country Museum. TOM COVE
Lady Hill Winery
8400 Champoeg Rd. NE, St. Paul. ladyhill.com
Lanphere Cellars
26444 NE Butteville Rd., Aurora. lanpherecellars.com
Aurora Vineyards
21338 Oak Ln. NE, Aurora. avwine.com
Pheasant Run Winery
21690 Main St. NE, Aurora. pheasantrunwine.com
Villa Catalana Cellars
11900 S. Criteser Rd., Oregon City. villacatalanacellars.com Appointments only.
King’s Raven Winery
11603 S. New Era Rd., Oregon City. kingsravenwine.com
Forest Edge Vineyard
15640 S. Spangler Rd., Oregon City. forestedgevineyard.com
Christopher Bridge
12770 S. Casto Road, Oregon City christopherbridgewines.com
St. Josef’s
Vineyards & Winery
28836 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. stjosefswinery.com
Whiskey Hill Winery
29510 S. Barlow Rd., Canby. whiskeyhillwinery.com
Wooden Shoe
Vineyards
33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. May – Oct., and during festivals. 503-634-2243. woodenshoe.com
Hanson Vineyards
34948 S. Barlow Rd., Woodburn. Weekends, March – Dec., 12 - 5 pm; rest of year by appointment. 971-338-9760. hansonwine.com
Paradis Vineyards
17627 Abiqua Rd. NE, Silverton. paradiswine.com
Vitis Ridge Winery
6685 Meridian Rd. NE, Silverton. March – Dec., Saturdays & Sundays, 12 - 5 pm. 503-873-9800. vitisridge.com
on Golden Hill
11506 Kaufman Rd. NE, Silverton. thefarmongoldenhill.com
Pudding River
Wine Cellars
9374 Sunnyview Rd. NE, Salem. puddingriver.com
Scenic Valley
12423 River Rd. NE, Gervais. scenicvalleyfarms.net
Appointments only.
Honeywood Winery
1350 Hines St. SE, Salem. Mondays - Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am5 pm. 503-362-4111. honeywoodwinery.com
Stomp by
Croft Vineyards
5475 River Rd. S., Salem. croftvineyards.com
Amica Luna Wines
3535 Vitae Springs Rd. S., Salem. amicalunawines.com
Appointments only.
Vitae Springs
3675 Vitae Springs Rd. S., Salem. vitaesprings.com Appointments only.
Trinity Vineyards
1031 Wahl Lane S., Salem. trinityvineyards.com
Cória Estates
8252 Redstone Ave. SE, Salem. coriaestates.com Appointments only.
Ankeny Vineyard
2565 Riverside Dr. S., Salem. ankenyvineyard.com
La Chouette
Vineyard
179 Ankeny Hill Rd. SE, Jefferson. lachouettevineyard.com
Appointments only.
Sass Winery
9092 Jackson Hill Rd. SE, Salem. sasswinery.com
Willamette
Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner. wvv.com
St. Innocent Winery
10052 Enchanted Way SE, Jefferson. stinnocentwine.com
Locations accessible by appointment-only are labeled as such.
All other listed wineries or vineyards offer tasting room hours. Larger groups may require appointments.
Days and hours may vary depending on season, and may not be open all year. Off-season tastings may be offered by appoinment.
Clink!
Garden Tour
Bottom: Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. JIM KINGHORN
A B C
Swan Island Dahlias 995 NW 22nd Ave., Canby. dahlias.com
Blooming: August – September. Gift shop: Oct. – June.
French Prairie Gardens
17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul. Open seasonally.
Al’s Garden & Home
1220 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn. als-gardencenter.com
Bauman’s Farm & Garden
12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE, Gervais. baumanfarms.com
Scotts Mills
Wooden Shoe
Tulip Farm 33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. woodenshoe.com
Tulip blooming: March 21 –April 27; summer flowers: July 19 – Aug. 27.
Brooks Gardens –Peonies
6219 Topaz St. NE, Brooks. Blooming: May – June.
Adelman Peony Gardens
5690 Brooklake Rd. NE, Salem. peonyparadise.com
Blooming: May 1 – June 15.
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
3625 Quinaby Rd. NE, Keizer. Blooming: May 9 – June 1.
Sebright Gardens
– Hostas
7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem.
Open: March 29 – Oct. 27.
Oregon State
Capitol
900 Court St. NE, Salem. The Capitol Mall features Salem’s famous cherry trees, which bloom in the Spring.
Martha Springer
Botanical Garden
900 State St., Salem. A small display garden on the Willamette University campus along the Mill Race.
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St., Salem. The grounds include the Formal Garden, Yew Park, and a greenhouse. Accessible sunrise to sunset, daily.
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St. SE, Salem. The park boasts a vivid rose garden. The Bush House conservatory is the state’s oldest greenhouse.
Gaiety Hollow
545 Mission St. SE, Salem. Restored gardens of the historic Lord & Schryver landscape & architecture firm. Open select Saturdays, April – Sept.
Oregon Garden
879 W. Main St., Silverton. oregongarden.org
80 acres, 20 specialty gardens: rose, conifer, children’s, Lewis & Clark, medicinal, Northwest, tropical house, plus wetlands and outdoor art.
Family Spots
Bullwinkle’s
29111 SW Town Center Lp. W., Wilsonville. Closed Mon. & Tues. Six-acres of fun! Zipline, go karts, mini-golf, bowling, laser tag, arcade and more!
Pat’s Acres Racing Complex
6255 S. Arndt Rd., Canby. Seasonal hours. Outdoor kart rental (up to 50 mph!), as well as racing and motocross.
Woodburn Dragstrip
7730 Hwy. 219, Woodburn. March – Nov. National Hot Rod Association-affiliated, 1/4 mile track.
Bauman’s Farm & Garden
500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls. Facebook: ElaineAnnen DollMuseum 2 3 4 5 6
12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE, Gervais. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm Giant playground, petting zoo, tube slides. baumanfarms.com
Wooden Shoe
Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn. Cow train, play area during blooming festivals. woodenshoe.com
Elaine M. Annen Doll Museum
7 Camp Dakota
1843 Crooked Finger Rd. NE, Scotts Mills. A wooded, 45-acre campground offering paintball/ gellyball, zip line tours, treasure hunts, rock wall, disc golf, treasure hunting, and more outdoor activities. Reservations only.
Oregon Garden
500 S. Main St., Silverton. Open daily, seasonal hours. Dig for dinosaur bones, step through a magical doorway, and see weird plants in the Children’s Garden. oregongarden.org
More info on page 21.
Silverton Marine Park & Reservoir
4381 Silver Falls Drive. Open daily, seasonal hours. Fishing, boating (no-gas motors), hiking. $5/vehicle day-use fee.
Silver Falls State Park
Volcanoes
6700 Field Of Dreams Way, Keizer. The home of four local baseball teams that form the Mavericks Independent league.
Salvation Army Kroc Center
1865 Bill Frey Dr. NE, Salem. Open daily. A familyoriented community facility including an aquatic center, health & wellness center, gym, rock climbing wall, arcade, and escape rooms. Day passes available for non-members.
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
20024 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Sublimity. Oregon’s largest state park. 30+ miles of hiking trails including the breathtaking Trail of Ten Falls. Biking and horse riding opportunities. Historic lodge, playgrounds, activities and more. $10/vehicle day-use fee.
Willamettte Valley Pie
2994 82nd Ave. NE, Salem. Mon.Fri., 8 am - 6 pm; Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. Pies filled with locally grown fruit served by the slice, plus other treats and gift shop. wvpie.com
Powerland
Heritage Park
3995 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks. Open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm, April – Sept. 16 machinefocused museums, including the Willow Creek Railroad Museum which operates 1:8 scale, model railroad rides.
101 Front St. NE, Salem. Open daily, seasonal hours. Ride on this traditional carousel, with vivid horses (and other creatures) carved by local artisans, twirling to the tune of a carousel and organ. salemcarousel.org
Woodburn Dragstrip
7730 Hwy. 219, Woodburn. Spring – Autumn. National Hot Rod Association-affiliated, 1/4 mile track.
Woodburn Premium Outlets
1001 N. Arney Rd. Over 100 designer brand name stores, with no sales tax – plus spots to get a bite or drink.
Centennial Park
900 Parr Rd. NE 25 acres include two soccer fields, four baseball diamonds, playground, a big new dog park, plus walking trail.
OGA Golf Course
2850 Hazelnut Drive.
Designed with all skill levels in mind, this is the home course of the Oregon Golf Association. Non-members welcome at this 18-hole destination.
Settlemier House
355 N. Settlemier Ave. Tours, first Sunday of month, 1 - 4 pm or by appointment. Woodburn founder, Jesse H. Settlemier’s 1892 Victorian craftsman house with gazebo.
Woodburn Aquatic Center
190 Oak St. Open daily. Indoor pool with water slide, spa, and sauna.
Historic SP 1785
Locomotive
Cleveland St. at Railroad Ave. A restored 1902 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, retired in the 1950s.
Woodburn
Historical Museum
455 N. Front St. Thurs. - Sat., 1 - 4 pm. Woodburn’s cultural history is told through the experience of its farming and Latino communities. The recently restored Bungalow Theatre is next door, and is open for special events. Free.
Al’s Garden & Home
1220 N. Pacific Hwy. Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm. A Woodburn fixture since 1948, this six-acre garden center specializes in nursery plants and garden accessories.
Wooden Shoe
Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd. Seasonal hours. World famous for its spring tulip blooms, new summer flower season, plus seasonal farm store, and wine tastings (May – Oct.) woodenshoe.com
Bauman’s Farm & Garden
12989 Howell Prairie Rd. NE. Mon. - Sat., 9 am - 5 pm. This century farm has a nursery, its own produce, a country store, garden center, cidery, giant playgrounds & tube slides, and farm animal petting zoo. baumanfarms.com
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is an annual celebration of spring, featuring millions of breathtaking tulip fields across 40 acres. When summer arrives, our fields transform into a display of sunflowers and other summer blooms.
Right and below: St. Mary’s Catholic Church during Oktoberfest.
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Bottom right:
Mt. Angel Sausage during the town’s Fourth of July cewlebration.
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Mount Angel
Elaine M.
Annen Doll Museum
500 S. Wilco Hwy. in Mount Angel Festhalle. Open by appointment. A collection of over 600 vintage and modern dolls. Facebook: ElaineAnnenDollMuseum
Oktoberfest Joy
Intersection of Main and Church streets. A delightful bronze statue inviting visitors into town, celebrating the world-famous Mount Angel Oktoberfest.
Mount Angel
Model Railroad
90 W. College St. Fridays, 9 am3 pm. Lionel, N-gauge, HO-gauge model layouts on display inside Mount Angel’s original train depot.
Mt. Angel Sausage Co.
105 S. Garfield St. Open daily. A Mount Angel favorite, offering a wide-range of its famous meats, full restaurant and bar, and a European-style market. mtangelsausage.com
Evergreen Golf Course
11694 W. Church Rd. NE
A nine-hole course set among the lush farmland just outside of Mount Angel.
Mount
Angel Academy & Normal School
980 S. Main St.
The Benedictine Sisters ran their school from an impressive building that stood from 1912 – 1993. Now occupied by the Father Bernard Youth Center.
Queen of Angels Monastery
840 S. Main St.
After emigrating from Switzerland, the Benedictine Sisters founded their monastery in 1888. The campus is currently in the process of transitioning functions.
Providence Benedictine
540 S. Main St.
This care facility was built by the Sisters in 1957 and is now operated by Providence Health & Services.
Schmaltz & Sons
Warehouse / Wilco
190 S. Main St.
Nicholas Schmaltz’s original warehouse and landmark grain elevator operated by Wilco tragically burned down in 2021.
Willamette Valley Railway
Wilco Hwy. near Garfield St
The Willamette Valley Southern Railway electric line took travelers between Mount Angel and Oregon City, 1915 – 1925.
Mt. Angel Creamery & Ice Co.
SE corner Church & Garfield streets.
Operating from 1912 – 1969. One of the buildings still stands as part of Highland Labs – across the street from Mt. Angel Sausage Co.
Above: Mount Angel Oktoberfest.
The Mount Angel Heritage Trail is a walking tour of historic markers with etched archival photographs.
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St. Mary
575 E. College St.
The fourth parish church – and second on this site – is a GothicRevival masterpiece that was completed in 1912.
St. Mary’s School
590 E. College St.
Constructed in 1921 as a Catholic school, now St. Mary’s Public Elementary School –rebuilt in 1997.
Mount Angel Abbey
E. College St. near Abbey Drive. mountangelabbey.org
Monks from Engelberg, Switzerland founded the community of St. Benedict in 1882. The campus features a museum, café/gift shop, and a library designed by Alvar Aalto. The monks’ Benedictine Brewery is located down the hill at 400 Humpert Lane NE.
The Palmer House
E. College St. near Abbey Drive
Site of the 1853 land claim by pioneer and Mount Angel’s first school district director, John Henry Palmer.
White Corner Store
490 W. Church St.
Built in 1900 to serve as a neighborhood goods store, it was operated by the Ebner family until 1979. Now occupied by Mt. Angel Mercantile, a décor and gift shop.
Weissenfels
Blacksmith Shop
110 Sheridan St. touchofbavaria.com
Built in 1902, later operated by the Weissenfels Bros., some of the original equipment remains inside. Now occupied by Touch of Bavaria imported clothing shop.
Der Maibaum –
The Tree of Trades
SE corner of Charles & Garfield streets.
A tribute to the trades and services that built Mount Angel.
The
Glockenspiel
190 E. Charles St.
Constructed in 2006, this musical timepiece celebrates Mount Angel history daily: 11 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
The Saalfeld House
195 E. College St.
In 2010, Henrietta Saalfeld bequeathed her family’s home (built in the 1890s) to the city of Mount Angel as a community resource.
View of North Main Street
NW corner of College & Main streets.
A look at the oldest known photograph of downtown Mount Angel, taken in 1898.
Southern Pacific
Railroad Depot
90 E. College St.
The passenger and freight depot was in service from the late 1880s to the 1920s. Now houses model railroad displays, open Fridays, 9 am - 3pm.
Bank of Mt. Angel
95 N. Main St.
Founded in 1905, the Bank operated into the 1930s. Now occupied by Chic Skape, coffee-clothing-nail salon.
The entrance to Mount Angel Abbey leads you from the region’s famous hop fields to the historic campus capped by the abbey’s church tower.
Oregon Garden
879 W. Main St. Open daily, seasonal hours. An 80-acre botanical garden featuring more than 20 specialty gardens, the Rediscovery Forest, amazing water features, garden art, wetlands and much more. oregongarden.org
Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Gordon House
869 W. Main St.
See page 6 for more info.
Silverton Commercial Historic District on Map.
Shops and galleries include Lunaria Gallery, Apples to Oranges and The Wild Dandelion. Other historic downtown hallmarks include antique shops, restaurants, and the recently restored Palace Theatre.
Silverton Visitor Center
426 S. Water St.
Mon. - Fri., 10 am3 pm. Drop by to learn about more local activities.
Operated by Silverton Chamber of Commerce. silvertonchamber.org
Silverton Country Museum
428 S. Water St. Weekends, 1 am - 4 pm, March – Nov. Homer Davenport’s political cartoons, original train depot, and WWII-era lookout post.
Silverton Community Pool
601 Miller St. Open year-round.
Coolidge-McClaine Park
300 Coolidge St. Pavilion, playground, walking paths, creek access, and restored splash fountain tell the story of this century-old, forested park.
Silverton Marine Park & Reservoir
4381 Silver Falls Drive. Open daily, seasonal hours. Fishing, boating (no-gas motor), hiking. $5/vehicle day use fee.
Gallon House Bridge Gallon House Road. See page 6 for more info.
SILVERTON’S MURALS
Silver Falls Timber Co. • Hwy. 214 near Jefferson St.
Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms • 990 N 1st St.
Orville Roth, Grocer • 918 N. First St.
The Mammoth Camera • 441 N. Water St.
Norma Jean Branstetter • 1301 N. Water St.
Don Pettit, Astronaut • Water & High streets
Davenport’s Arabian Quest • Wolf Bldg., Water St.
The Veteran • 207 E. Main St.
The Old Oak Tree • 213 E. Main St.
City of the Falls • Main St. Bridge
June Drake, Photographer • Main St. Bridge
The Town That Still Believes • Main & Fiske St.
Adventures of Bobbie • S. Water & Lewis streets
Gallon House Bridge • Lewis & S. Water streets
Keith Kaser, Walking Man • Lewis & S. First streets
Homer Davenport, Cartoonist • 205 S. First St.
Fischer Mill • 410 S. Water St.
Canyonview Camp • 204 Oak St. (east side)
Dr. Olwyn Davies • 204 Oak St. (west side)
Paws for Love • 306 Oak St.
Steam Engine Festival • First & High streets
Silverton Airport • First & High streets
Silverton Pet Parade • 600 First St.
9/11 & American Wars Memorial • 500 West C St.
Silverton Red Sox • C St. near James St.
Our Twentieth Century • C St. near James St.
Silverton Healthcare History • C St. near McClaine
Doug Brown, Cowboy • C St. and Silverton Rd.
The Oregon Trail • 1787 Pine St. in Bethany
Marine
& Reservoir.
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SALEMDowntown
Oregon State Capitol & State Park
900 Court St. NE Historic tours for the rotunda, observation deck, and House/Senate Chambers are currently closed till 2026 for restoration projects. The State Park features the Oregon World War II and Vietnam memorials, several fountains, and the much-heralded cherry trees.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
700 State St. Salem. Tues. - Sat., 12 - 5 pm. Permanent galleries of Asian, European, Native American, Modern, and regional art at Willamette University
Performing Arts at Willamette University
900 State St., Salem.
Willamette’s theater program stages productions in the Pelton Theatre and Putnam Studio. The music department hosts classical concerts in the Rogers Music Center, along with distinguished guest artists; and Smith Auditorium hosts the Oregon Symphony in Salem.
Martha Springer
Botanical Garden
900 State St., Salem. A small display garden on the Willamette University campus along the Mill Race.
Willamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill St. SE Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Explore the past in the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with touring exhibits, and some of the oldest timber-frame structures in the state on this five-acre campus.
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St. SE Wed. - Sat., tours at 9, 10, 11 am & noon. Queen Anne Victorian house on 4.5 acres of manicured and historic gardens. Gardens open to public sunrise to sunset.
Bush’s Pasture Park & Bush House Museum
600 Mission St. SE
This 90-acre city park includes an 1878 Victorian house museum, a 19th Century conservatory, public rose gardens, playgrounds, ball fields and trails. Museum guided tours are Thur. – Sat. at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm.
Bush Barn Art Center
600 Mission St. SE. Wed.Sun., Noon - 4 pm. Four exhibition spaces operated by the Salem Art Association, showcasing regional artists. Free.
Gaiety Hollow
Restored gardens of the historic Lord & Schryver landscape & architecture firm. Open select Saturdays, April – Sept.
World Beat Gallery
392 Liberty St. S.E. Tue. - Fri., 10 am - 5 pm + Sat. by appointment. A space where stories and cultural artifacts from members of Salem’s diverse community can be enjoyed. Free admission.
Infinity Room
210 Liberty St. SE. Salem’s night spot for performance, showcasing live music, standup and improv comedy, drag, and karaoke.
Pentacle Theatre (Box Office)
197 Liberty St. SE. Founded in 1954, the Pentacle performs eight stage productions each year from its secluded space at 324 52nd Ave. NW off Hwy. 22 on the west side of the Willamette.
Historic
Elsinore Theatre
170 High St. S.E. Restored 1922 venue with Shakespearean décor presenting music concerts, staged theatre, stand-up comedy, and classic movies.
Top: Salem’s historic performing arts spaces, the Elsinore and the Grand – both on High Street. Below: Riverfront Park overlooking the Willamette. TOM COVE
Salem’s Historic Grand
191 High St. NE. Originally built in 1900, this venue presents live music shoes, comedy, and other live events.
Salem Downtown Historic District on Map.
Beautiful and revered buildings from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries –offering myriad dining options, bars, shops, and entertainment. The 1870-built Reed Opera House, for instance, has a little bit of everything above and below the street level. See salemmainstreetassociation.org for a detailed list of downtown businesses.
Riverfront Park
26 acres overlooking the Willamette River, with playgrounds, the giant mosaic EcoEarth globe, the brand new Gerry Frank-Salem Rotary Amphitheater, access to West Salem on a pedestrian/bike bridge, and plenty of grassy spaces for summer picnics.
Salem’s
Riverfront Carousel
101 Front St. N.E. Open daily, seasonal hours. Old-world style carousel housed in a beautiful building on the banks of the Willamette with gift shop and party room. salemcarousel.org
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Gilbert House Children’s Museum. TOM COVE
