Salem families looking to fill the last full week of August have options ranging from Indigenous history to Y2K nostalgia to a free movie under the stars.
The Willamette Heritage Center hosts a Family Fun Fridays workshop on the Kalapuya, the Indigenous people of the Willamette Valley, on Friday, Aug. 21, from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at 1313 Mill St.
Children and families will learn about native plants and animals, how the Kalapuya managed natural resources and the impact of Euro-American settlers on the Kalapuya population, according to the center's event listing on Travel Salem.
The Willamette Heritage Center said on Instagram on July 31 that families will investigate how the Kalapuya community was impacted by Euro-American explorers, fur trappers, missionaries and Oregon Trail immigrants.
Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, $11 for students and children ages 6 to 17, and free for children under 6, according to the Travel Salem listing. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Willamette Heritage Center at (503) 585-7012 for details.
Y2K night at Gilbert House
Gilbert House Children's Museum flips the script Saturday, Aug. 22, opening its doors exclusively to adults 21 and older for a Y2K-themed party. The event runs 6:30 to 10 p.m. at 116 Marion St. NE. Tickets are $50, available through Press Play Salem.
Zootopia 2 at Riverfront Park
The City of Salem's Movies in the Park series brings Disney's "Zootopia 2" to the Gerry Frank – Salem Rotary Amphitheater at Riverfront Park during the week of Aug. 20–26. The city confirmed the screening on its official Instagram account on Aug. 7 but has not announced the exact date.
The PG-rated animated film is free to attend, and donations are appreciated. Bring a blanket or low-back chair. Food vendors will be on site. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed. Showtime begins at sunset.
Community calendar: Aug. 20–26
- Friday, Aug. 21 — Family Fun Fridays: The Kalapuya, 10:15–11:45 a.m., Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. Pre-registration required.
- Saturday, Aug. 22 — Gilbert House for Grown-Ups (Y2K night), 6:30–10 p.m., 116 Marion St. NE. $50, ages 21+.
- Saturday, Aug. 22 — Property Research Class, Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 — Music at the Mill: The PDX Preachers featuring Brian Batchley on blues harmonica and vocals, Willamette Heritage Center.
- Week of Aug. 20–26 — Movies in the Park: "Zootopia 2," Gerry Frank – Salem Rotary Amphitheater, Riverfront Park. Free. Check cityofsalem.net for the exact screening date.
