Attend an Event at Your Capitol
Tour Your Capitol and ParksDecember 1-30 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free No guided building tours in the month of December. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction. 
Holidays at the CapitolThrough December 22 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Free December 18-22, daily performances are limited as schools are no longer in session. Please refer to schedule for performance times. The Capitol Rotunda is filled with sounds of the season with visiting choirs throughout the state. There is chair seating available and Capitol holiday decor is sure to add to your visit! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
 Heather Fortner Exhibit in the Governor's Ceremonial Office December 7 through January 31 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free
Toledo artist Heather Fortner will exhibit "Secrets of the Kelp Forest: Nature printed scenes of life under the canopy" in the Governor's Office from Dec. 7 to Jan. 31. Fortner's works in "Secrets of the Kelp Forest" present underwater scenes created with layered and juxtaposed elements printed directly from plants and fish. Drawing on the traditional Japanese art of fish rubbings (gyotaku) and her lifelong involvement with the world of the sea, Fortner's prints interpret the natural artistry of marine and freshwater realms with life-like detail and rich textures. Fortner began fish printing in 1976, at times working in studios that she set up on ships as a commercial fisherman and an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Living in Toledo, Oregon, since 2012, Fortner continues to find inspiration in the bounty of the Pacific Ocean.
 Gerry Frank Book SigningThursday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Capitol Gift Store
Come by to see Gerry Frank while he signs the fourth edition of Gerry Frank's Oregon at the Capitol Store. The book retails for $19.95.
 Oregon Capitol Store for the Holidays Thursday, December 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Capitol Gift Store Come by to sample marionberry products from Columbia Empire Farms, get a Northwest calendar signed by photographer Nancy J. Smith, or combine a vast array of the Oregon gourmet foods and gifts that our Oregon Capitol Store carries to create a small or large gift basket perfect for the gift giving season/
January
Tour Your Capitol and ParksJanuary 2-31 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.
February
Tour Your Capitol and ParksFebruary 1-28 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.
 OSCF Speaker Series Presents: Dede Montgomery "My Music Man"Thursday, February 14, Noon in Hearing Room. Free.
Dede Montgomery brings her personal family history to the Capitol in the telling of her book "My Music Man." Montgomery will also weave in stories of her family roots which trace back to William Willson (man that named Salem, and namesake of Willson Park.) This talk will also be streamed online at www.oregonlegislature.gov. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
Oregon's 160th Birthday PartySaturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free Exploring Our Heritage -- Oregon's Birthday Celebration! Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859 and to celebrate we will have costumed history interpreters, historic re-enactments, activities for children, period music, covered wagons and a stagecoach, free birthday cake while supplies last and more! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
March
 Tour Your Capitol and ParksMarch 1 – 31 (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction. 
Cherry Blossom Theatre FestivalMarch The Salem Theatre Network will hold its third annual Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival in March in Salem. The three-day event features 15 performances and five workshops in six venues across the city. The Salem Theatre Network is an alliance of 12 theater organizations with the mission of supporting, promoting, and uniting theatre communities in and around Salem. The festival brings together all the network's member organizations and theater lovers in a three-day celebration of all things theater. Visit https://salemtheatrenetwork.org/. 
Cherry Blossom DaySaturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Exploring Oregon's Heritage -- Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol celebrates the rich impact of the Japanese culture on Oregon and the history of the cherry industry. Come celebrate the day with exhibits, booths, music and more! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.  Spring Break Passport to Fun! ProgramMarch 25 to 29, 2019 It's back! The Spring Break Passport to Fun! program will run March 25-29, 2019. The Oregon State Capitol, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette Heritage Center, World Beat Gallery and Salem Art Association have partnered to bring free activities to families. You can enter to win a prize basket at any of the locations. For more information, call Visitor Services at the Capitol, 503-986-1388.
April
Tour Your Capitol and ParksApril 3 – 28 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free.State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.  Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars #661 Uniform Display MuseumDATES TBD, Free This annual exhibit is one of the Capitol's most visited. Every year Salem's VFW displays newly acquired uniforms in the Galleria. This year's exhibit features 60 uniforms, including a husband and wife team, a WWI Medal of Honor winner and an Imperial Japanese Army WWII uniform. For more information on this exhibit, please call Tom Vanderhoof with VFW #661 at 503-589-9376. 
Take Your Child to Work DayThursday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oregon State Capitol has a Take Your Child to Work Day fun pack available for this year's event. Minimal activities are available at the Information Kiosk. Families can also go on a self-guided building tour, volunteers will be stationed throughout the building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SORRY -- NO TOWER TOURS are available this day.  Exploring Oregon's Heritage: Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the CapitolSaturday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Exploring Oregon's Heritage -- Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol celebrates the rich impact of the many diverse cultures of this large geographic areas peoples to our state. Come celebrate the day with exhibits, performances, booths, music and more! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. May
Tour Your Capitol and ParksMay 1 – 31 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, subject to guide availability due to school tours (please call in advance.) Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.  This Place Matters Exhibit May 20-31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Galleria. Free. The Salem Historic Landmarks Commission sponsored and will install this exhibit in honor of Historic Preservation Month, May 2017. The photos on display highlight Salem's historic buildings, neighborhoods and places that matter to Salem residents. June
Tour Your Capitol and ParksJune 1 – 30 (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, subject to guide availability due to school tours (please call in advance June 1-13.) Free. Visit the Oregon Pioneer, tours start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, weather permitting. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.
 Make Music SalemJune 21, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. FREE. Make Music Day Salem celebrates a diverse range of music with free concerts at numerous locations throughout downtown. For more information about the line up planned, click here. July
Tour Your Capitol and ParksJuly 1 – 29 (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Tower Tours to visit the Oregon Pioneer start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, weather permitting. Please call ahead to see if Tower Tours are planned as usual, 503-986-1388 . Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.
Tour Your Capitol and ParksAugust 1 – 31 (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Tower Tour to visit the Oregon Pioneer start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, weather permitting. Please call ahead to see if Tower Tours are planned as usual, 503-986-1388. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.  HOOPLAAugust 4 and 5 HOOPLA returns! This is not a Capitol-sponsored event, or an Oregon State Capitol Foundation event. HOOPLA does take place around the building though and will close off Court Street in front of the building between July 31 to August 5. The Capitol is still open for regular business and tours! For more information on HOOPLA, please see their website.
September
Tour Your Capitol and ParksSeptember 1 – 30 (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Tower Tour to visit the Oregon Pioneer start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, weather permitting. Please call ahead to see if Tower Tours are planned as usual, 503-986-1388. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction.
 Our Shared Heritage: Multicultural Day at the Capitol - We Are All OregoniansSaturday, TBD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
The Capitol celebrates the many diverse cultures that make up the rich heritage of Oregonians. Festivities include booths, music, dancing and more. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
October
Tour Your Capitol and ParksOctober 3 – 31 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free.
Oregon's Bounty
Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free Capitol Galleria/State Capitol State Park Event will showcase the variety of crops harvested in Oregon and shared with the world. Families are encouraged to learn about the significance of agriculture through sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. This will be a free, fun learning event for kids and adults with lots of hands-on activities and displays. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
Our Shared Heritage: Hispanic Heritage Day at the CapitolTBD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
The Capitol celebrates the contributions and cultures of the Hispanic populations in Oregon. Festivities include booths, music, dancing and more. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
Tour Your Capitol and ParksNovember 1-30 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays) Free Weekday building tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda until November 12. Free. Self-guided building tours from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free. State Capitol State Park self-guided walking tour. Dawn to dusk. Free. Portions of State Capitol State Park are not available due to construction. 
A Tribute to VeteransFriday, November 8, Noon to 2 p.m. Free Pay tribute to our military veterans at our annual event. The presentation of the colors, a choral performance, an exhibit, and a speaker series presentation will be on this year's program.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, November 26, 5:30 p.m. Free Help kick off Holidays at the Capitol with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. A musical performance will transpire from 5 to 5:30 p.m. before the tree lighting ceremony begins. This fun-filled night delights families with a visit from Santa, the Grand Tree coming alive with lights, a model railroad train, free refreshments and more! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
Holidays at the CapitolNovember 28-December 20 (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Free The Capitol Rotunda is filled with sounds of the season with visiting choirs throughout the state. There is chair seating available and Capitol holiday decor is sure to add to your visit! This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
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