I hope everyone was able to enjoy the sunshine as it looks like we have rain coming back soon. Hopefully we get the sun back in time for graduations though!
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium just went full Amazon.
You know the Aquarium. You've promised your kids (and yourself) another visit. Now there's a reason. A brand-new exhibit open now through January 2028. 13 enclosures, 5 ecosystems, and the kind of animals that make you take a step back:
Red-bellied piranha— schooling in murky river water, exactly as unsettling as you'd hope
Cuvier's dwarf caiman— half-submerged, motionless, watching you right back
Electric eel— 600 volts of "do not touch the glass"
Included with general admission. 90 minutes from Salem.
Staying in Newport this summer?Overnight guests can unlock the Newport Activity Savings Pass, including an exclusive custom Amazon trading card from the Aquarium, plus $75+ in perks across town.
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The Marion Berries return to the newly improved Chemeketa Baseball Field for another week of hometown baseball. Grab Burger Week burger, head to the ballpark, and enjoy a packed week of summer baseball, including World Cup Celebration Night
Upcoming Games & Promotions:
Thu, June 4 | 6:35PM
World Cup Celebration Night
vs. Bend Elks
Tue, June 9 | 6:35PM
vs. Salem Primocanes
Tickets from $10 for all games
⚾ Mavericks League Baseball
Tickets starting at $6
Get some sun and catch a ball game as Mavericks League Baseball rolls into another packed week of summer action featuring the Mavericks, Volcanoes, Campesinos, and Senators. Pair it with a Salem Burger Week burger and you've got a recipe for the perfect summer weekend. Head to Roto-Rooter Park and experience the magic of hometown baseball, good food, and warm evenings at the ballpark.
Upcoming Games:
Fri, June 5 | 1PM
Mavericks vs. Volcanoes
Roto-Rooter Park
Sun, June 7 | 5PM
Game 1: Mavericks vs. Volcanoes
Game 2: Campesinos vs. Senators
Roto-Rooter Park
Wed, June 10 | 6PM
Campesinos vs. Mavericks
Roto-Rooter Park
Thu, June 11 | 6PM
Mavericks vs. Campesinos
Roto-Rooter Park
🌃 The Salem Market: After Hours
Fri, June 5 | 8PM–11PM | Salem Center Mall
More than 50 vendors, live music, food, drinks, shopping, and community energy come together for Salem’s first large-scale indoor night market experience.
😂 Laughs & Lyrics
Fri, June 5 | 7PM–10PM | The BAD Space | $12
Comedy and live music collide during Laughs & Lyrics, featuring stand-up, local performances, special guests Giantess, and a fun indie venue atmosphere.
🐶 Doggie Dash Walk/Run & Pet-Friendly Festival
Sat, June 6 | 8AM–1PM | Riverfront Park
Doggie Dash returns with pet-friendly fun, vendors, contests, food trucks, music, and 1K and 5K routes benefiting the Oregon Humane Society. Expect one of the happiest events of the summer.
☀️ Summer Kick-Off Party
Sat, June 6 | 12PM–5PM | Salem Center Mall
Bounce houses, free face painting, popsicles, vendors, and family fun take over Salem Center as the city kicks off summer break with a full afternoon of activities.
🛍️ Underground Market
Sat, June 6 | 3PM–7PM | Blast Off Vintage
The Underground Market returns with local artists, vintage finds, handmade goods, tarot, specialty crafts, and plenty of creative energy packed into one of Salem’s coolest recurring community markets.
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See you next Thursday,
Ernie