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Join NeuroNavigations Northwest for an evening of food, fun, and connection at the Food Truck & Friendship Festival! Designed for neurodivergent individuals and the I/DD community, this welcoming event features delicious food truck options, games, raffles, and opportunities to make new friends in an inclusive environment. General admission is free, with games and raffle tickets available for purchase on-site.

Inclusive Karaoke Night This is a free Karaoke Night. Pizza, light snacks and beverages will be provided for attendees. There will be games and tables to sit at as well. Location: 1300 Broadway St NE - Salem, OR 97301

This is a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided. Date: Sunday, August 16th, 2026 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: IKEBOX - 299 Cottage Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301 Must register using website link provided.

Come spend a fun day at the park (All are welcome)! The Connections Club hosts a day at the park, sponsored by Alliance Services. Fun activities, arts and crafts, food, drinks, and dessert provided. Covered area with picnic tables next to easy access parking, a splash pad, and a playground.

Join Essential Services at their monthly bowling night at The REC in Keizer! This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is completely free to attend. Please RSVP using the website link.

Join the Autism Society of Oregon for a sensory friendly private encore screening of Spiderman: Brand New Day. This is a smaller capacity theatre to allow for less over stimulation. This is a friendly inclusive space accessible to all. There are a limited number of wheelchair seats available. Headphones and fidgets will be available, there will be bean bags for crash pads, weighted plushies to snuggle if needed, sounds will be lower, and there will be a little lighting to make it a more welcoming space. Open captioning will also be provided. No Previews- Movie starts promptly at 6pm. Use link to get tickets.

Join The Connection Club for an afternoon of fun and friendship at the IKEBOX! They will have tons of board games, legos, and crafts available. Something for everyone! If you need support, please have your chosen support person attend with you. No onsite support professionals will be provided. They will have vouchers available to use at the coffee shop to purchase a beverage or snack item.

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to come learn, create, and find community! PAL lasts one hour and usually follows this schedule: Sensory-friendly storytime with puppets, songs, and bubbles (15 minutes) September's themed group activity: Pick a karaoke song, perform and sing along together! (20-30 minutes) Creativity stations (adult coloring pages, Lego building) (15-20 Minutes) All materials provided. Registration is required. Please register each participant. Participants are asked to attend with a caregiver. An American Sign Language interpreter will be present whenever possible. Free. This program is supported by the Salem Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Salem Public Library. This event will be presented in English. Request further language interpretation at 503-588-6315 or library@cityofsalem.net at least 2 business days in advance. There are limited seats, so please register using link.

The Pacific Northwest's largest Oktoberfest fills this small Willamette Valley town's streets with biergartens, a Grand Parade, and Northwest wines and microbrews each September. It's been running since 1966 and draws crowds many times the town's population. You can also see wiener dog races, a car show, the Glockenspiel, or shop the arts and crafts booths.

Join Essential Services for their monthly bowling night at The REC in Keizer. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is completely free to attend. Please RSVP.