Free meals programs, free swim days, cultural passes, and everything fun that doesn't cost much.
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Salem-Keizer Public Schools serve no-cost meals to students, plus free on-site community lunches at select sites in summer. Marion Polk Food Share also publishes an annual free summer lunch site list.
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Check out free admission passes to museums and attractions — including the Willamette Heritage Center, Portland Japanese Garden, and Pittock Mansion — with a library card, first-come first-served at the Main Library.
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Free family movie nights each summer at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater in Riverfront Park, starting around dusk on select Fridays. Bring a blanket or low-back chair.
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The annual Salem Art Fair in Bush's Pasture Park brings 200+ juried artists, a dedicated Family Stage, kids' art activities, and food carts. Low-cost admission supports Salem Art Association youth programs. (2026 dates: September 11–13.)