Friday Oct. 18
Want to get your groove on? Tonight, the Pearce Ballroom will be hosting a social dance for everyone from new dancers to competitive level dancers. There will be a half-hour lesson to begin the night followed by two hours of mixed music including: Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Tango, etc. The dance starts at 7:30 p.m. and will last until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $10.
Pearce Ballroom
317 Court ST., Upstairs
Salem, OR 97301
For more information visit: www.rjdance.com
Sat. Oct. 19
Looking for more than a pumpkin patch? E.Z Orchards HarvestFest features the classics like a corn maze, hay rides, and pumpkin patches, but also offers a petting zoo, pedal tractors, slide, steer roping ring toss, and duck races. Not to mention their fall refreshments including caramel apples, cider, pie and more. The festival opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $7.
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market
5504 Hazel Green Rd. festiva
Salem, OR 97305
For more information visit: www.ezorchards.com/harvestfest
Aumsville Community Theater will performing the play, ‘Steel Magnolias’ at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and can be bought over the phone through the Pentacle Box Office (503-485-4300, ext 22.) or online at Pentacletheatre.org.
8312 Macleay Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97317
For more information visit: www.Pentacletheatre.org
If you’re interested in checking out some creative Halloween décor then head over to the Oregon Garden for their annual display of whimsical and creatively designed scarecrows. The garden is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and admission is $11.
The Oregon Garden
879 W. Main St.
Silverton, OR 97381
For more information visit: http://www.oregongarden.org/events/scarecrows-in-the-garden/
For more events in the area visit: http://www.travelsalem.com/