# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Salem, OR 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Salem, Oregon with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Salem with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Salem.

## Thanksgiving Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Salem Runucopia Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk
  - **Description**: The annual Thanksgiving Day run walk offers 3 distances: 6k/10k/15k (4m/6m/9m) and a short kids race for 6 and under.  Register at runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/SalemRunucopia
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:10 am (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Salem's Riverfront Park
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, sports, kids
- **Event Name**: HC Thanksgiving RC4's Tourney
  - **Description**: Home Courts Thanksgiving RC4's Tourney

To register your team, post that you would like a spot.

***For Questions - Text or Call: Christy 541-971-3025***

***Registration Information***
-Noon on Nov 28th: Deadline to submit full payment and roster for you
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/hc-thanksgiving-rc4s-tourney/200030413206653
  - **Venue**: 3575 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302-1155, United States
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, tournaments, sports, meetups
- **Event Name**: Speaker Series: Conversations
  - **Description**: Commemorate Global Diversity Awareness Month with this interactive workshop designed to help you navigate the conversations that often arise around the Thanksgiving table. Join us as we create space for thoughtful dialogue, explore the differences that en
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/speaker-series-conversations/200030027368927
  - **Venue**: 1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301
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## Trending Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Salem, OR
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Salem
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Venue**: Salem Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Salem Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Salem Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: 29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
  - **Description**: The Salem Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off the Halloween season with the Haunted Happenings Grand Parade on Thursday, October 1, 2026!

This year’s theme is “Old-School Halloween” as part of Salem400+! We’re taking a nostalgic trip through Hallo
  - **Venue**: Shetland Park
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- **Event Name**: Eerie Stories on Salem Sound
  - **Description**: Experience Salem in October like never before! Join us for a 90 minute-long boat tour diving into the eerie side of Salem's historic past.About this EventEscape the crowds this fall and take to the sea,
  - **Venue**: Central Wharf
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- **Event Name**: Hawthorne Hotel's 2026 Halloween Ball: Phobia
  - **Description**: Join costumed revelers across three floors of the historic hotel for Salem's bucket-list Halloween event: "Phobia"About this EventThe mind fears what it can not control.We
  - **Venue**: Hawthorne Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Salem's  Paranormal ghost tour with paranormal investigators
  - **Description**: Join real Paranormal investigators on a Salem ghost tour. hear true history, firsthand experiences & evidence, and use paranormal equipment.
  - **Venue**: Witch City Mall meet at wicked ghost hunters mall kiosk
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- **Event Name**: Eerie Stories:  Haunting Legends of the North Shore
  - **Description**: 40-minute live storytelling program this October on Fridays & Saturdays at 1 pm.About this EventListen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts' North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legen
  - **Venue**: National Park Service Visitor Center
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- **Event Name**: Voices of the Dead: Spirit Communication with Patti Negri
  - **Description**: Since the dawn of time, people have reached beyond the veil to speak with the spirits of the dead. From ancient oracles to Victorian séancesAbout this EventSince the dawn of time, people have reached beyond the veil to sp
  - **Venue**: Hex Old World Witchery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** Salem Runucopia Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:10 am at Salem's Riverfront Park), HC Thanksgiving RC4's Tourney (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 08:00 am at 3575 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302-1155, United States), Speaker Series: Conversations (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am at 1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Salem on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Salem include Salem's Riverfront Park, 3575 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302-1155, United States, 1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Salem include Britt Sexton, NPJ Sports Complex, Willamette Heritage Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Salem?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Salem.

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