Can't beat a hometown movie theater with great recliner seats, freshly-popped popcorn that won't…read morerequire you to take out a loan to pay for, nice big screen with a great sound system and plenty of available parking on the adjacent streets. The staff is always accommodating and pleasant, the bottles of water are $2 (instead of Regal's $6.50 for the same size), a small popcorn is $5, and there's a family restroom on the main floor with other restrooms down a few steps. My only complaint, if I had one, would be that there's only one screen so only one film shows at a time; I'd love to be able to go here more often if there were more movies playing. Silverton should be proud to call The Palace Theater their own.

haven't been in here in years and I was blown away with our experience yesterday. They have all…read morenew plush seats with reserved seating. There is great lighting on the floor to help you find your seats. They rotated the snack counter, allowing for much more space. Best of all, the tickets are much cheaper than in nearby Salem. Saw a matinee for $7 a ticket, compared to $15 matinee prices in Salem. The Palace in Silverton is a first class theater all the way.

The theater itself is great. You buy your ticket before hand, the matinee prices are good and I…read morereally appreciate that you have leg room and an easy enter and exit. They always have a beer I like so that's another big plus. The food mediocre and often a bit slow. It was better before Covid and the shut down. For some reason they feel the need to remove things from the menu during certain times of the year, which I notice because they are my favorite items. I appreciate that they have specials and although I don't think they are usually very good I'm glad they try. The popcorn is good. If they had a deep fryer it would transform their business. Just say'n. Update: I went there again last weekend and I highly recommend the pizza. I think it's the best thing on the current menu. Mostly I'm happy they exist as I like having a theater close by so I forgive the food, but might go more often if it was better.

Northern lights is a local treasure, it's relaxing, good food at incredible prices, special events…read moreincluding Closed caption and sensory friendly showings. They often have raffles, bathrooms are gender neutral with full doors help opposite gender caregivers and gender diverse individuals privacy.

This theater is really nice for saving some money. The price is very cheap. The concession stands…read moreare a good value and really affordable. The seats are nice. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the big city corporate but it doesn't have the premium price tag either. I recommend this business.

I've been taking my kids to this theater for over 9 years and we always loved it . The last 2…read moreexperiences haven't been as good sadly . The line is so long even if you are early or on time you end up missing first parts in the movie and spend the rest of the movie trying to catch up on what happened . And even that I could look past if they didn't make you pick your seats when you pay and then when you get in there people just sit wherever they want and refuse to move when you show them you already paid for those seats the night before online they don't make sure anyone is sitting in the seats they actually paid for . Sadly after my 7 year old had to sit by himself because we couldn't sit in the seats we paid for the night before and i had to sit across from him with strangers hoping I would hear if he choked on his food we will never go back again . I really hope they can fix this issue of making sure people sit in their seats in the future because kids having to sit with strangers and eating in spots where their parents aren't there to make sure they don't choke isn't safe .

What a beautiful old theater in downtown Salem, Oregon. The Elsinore is a lovely reminder of the…read moreglitzy and glamorous days gone by, and I'm here for it! Thank you to everyone in the community who has done their part to maintain this jewel over the years. The theater boasts a grand lobby with lots of space for concession and merch lines. There doesn't seem to be the bottleneck one often sees at older venues such as this. The seats are spacious and comfortable in the auditorium, and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house in terms of sight lines and visibility. The balcony doesn't hang so far over the main level that folks in the back feel claustrophobic. I've sat in multiple locations on this level and was pleased with each of my seats. The stage is mid-sized, however, it's beautifully framed by golden architectural detail that helps it seem far more grand. And the acoustics are such that sound travels nicely throughout the auditorium. Visitors can make use of street parking throughout downtown, with free parking after 6 PM. There are also several large, paid parking lots in the vicinity as well.

This theatre is beautiful! Parking in parking garage nearby is easy and close and there are food…read moreand bars options nearby. The staff and volunteers at the theatre were all really kind and friendly and the music sounded good! Check out the lovely art and stained glass while you're there. Beautiful historic building. My only complaint has nothing to do with the theatre itself, but the crowd... no one stood or danced for an amazing band (Sierra Hull) which is awkward and weird to me.

Yes, the lines were long... took about an hour from the start of the line to getting in... but once…read moreyou're in, you get two haunted houses back to back. The amazing location of being held in an actual old jail really added to the experience! The first one on the 3rd floor was our favorite, it was really big and had great sounds and jump scares. Not as gory as I thought but the actors really got into it and there were a lot of great scares. Definitely would recommend!

I love haunted place I love Halloween I love Christmas I love haunted houses and this is all those…read morewrapped into one. I am not scared easily but this one got me a couple of times!

Came here for a late afternoon performance and has a great time. We arrived at 1pm to give us time…read moreto check out the animals and ride some rides. Loved visiting with all the sheep, pigs, and other farm animals. Then we bought $50 worth of tickets (120 to be precise), and most rides cost 12 tickets. Kids had a lot of fun. And visiting a fair wouldn't be complete without an elephant ear, which was tasty but much softer than I'm used to, plus cotton candy, an Amish donut, a gyro, burgers, and a corn dog. The lines for parking were atrocious so we parked off-site and walked, which worked out well. We'll be back!

best thing this year: draft horse shows were so well curated and exciting…read more worst thing: AI everywhere including actual fair signage :( depressing to look at

The beat of the native drum circle and jingle dresses felt like home as we entered the event…read more Helpful volunteers were identified by the T-shirt they wore bearing by brother's design. In exchange for his work, we were provided 'VIP' access that included a tent with a prime view of the main stage and refreshments to cool down in between our rounds (shout out to the friendly and attentive VIP tent volunteers). Positive energy and pride exuded throughout Riverfront park during this long standing cultural festival as groups were decked out in regalia and traditional dress in preparation for a performance. The diversity and representation witnessed as I made my way through made my heart burst with joy. Making a choice on what to eat was tough, as there were more food trucks and options than I had seen before. ChoicesI went with Flourish Spices & African Food's 'Little bit of everything' plate and added a puff puff. It included black eyed peas, plantains, chicken and fish (they were very popular and had run out of rice that was normally included). My tastebuds agreed with my selection and savored every bite of food that perfectly complemented the other. The fish was well cooked and seasoned, very easy to separate from the bones. The puff puff was a fried dough, like a cross between a beignet and a hush puppy, but savory, and was a nice addition to my meal. I only wish I would've added vegetables, but had plenty to satisfy my appetite. There were also a lot of beverage options including specialty coffees, Aqua frescas, Hawaiian ice, flavored lemonades, and a beer garden with wine, cider, and brews. Vendor booths offered everything from turban wraps, native beaded earrings, and felted hats to African braiding, henna tattoos and cultural wares. A dedicated children's area had activities to keep the littles entertained while learning. Story tellers from across the globe shared folk tales and exposed guests of all ages to other cultures. I enjoyed watching traditional dancing and performances on multiple stages throughout the venue. Dragon boat races brought a thrill from the waterway below. Acosia Red Elk, an international award winning jingle dancer and enrolled member Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, took the stage explaining the origin of her regalia and shared an inspirational message with the crowd about intentions and connection. Supaman, a Native American dancer, hip hop artist, inspirational speaker and member of the Apsáalooke Nation on the Crow Reservation, leveled up; bringing energy to the outdoor amphitheater by inviting guests up to the stage to contribute to a beat box compilation with DJ Element, throwing out CDs for crowd participation, and ending with fan favorites. The Parade of Lights awed the audience with their flaming headpieces, wings, and torches as they made their grand entry around and up to the stage while members blew conch shells. This stunning and well thought out event drew interest across Salem, selling out tickets on Saturday. Many people I spoke to had been attending, volunteering, or participating for up to 15 years. Bravo and congratulations on a truly spectacular weekend!

Solid 4 star experience. 2015 fest review…read more Located on salem waterfront admission was $5 a person $15 for entire families. It was a fun time. It was not the best world music festival I had ever been to but it was nice. 3-4 stages of performers with folk dancing performances on the grass. Lots of ethnic food options, but they need more variety as far as countries represented. We had cuisine from the Greek and the Ethiopian food stalls. Both were flavorful and we would get them again. The young lady running the Ethiopian stall must have been having a bad day because she vibrated that feeling to her customers and was very unfriendly. We enjoyed the performances. The Iraqi music Ronny and Sherzad on guitar and keyboard was our favorite. Iraqi fusion music with latin and other cultural influences. We also enjoyed the Gamelan group. If I was the planner of this fest I would put the Gamelan Group farther away from the other performances. Gamelan is quiet and they were drowned out by the taiko drumming taking place at the next stage over. My Mr. said he would have liked if all the stages were spread out a little farther as to not drown out the other performances. The people running the salem drum circle group were very friendly and we jumped right in and jammed with them. They invited me back to perform with them on stage later that day, but we had limited time so we could not take part. There were a few vendors selling their wares. Much of it was the same- skirts, scarves, tapestries,boho gear,incense, etc. A few of the booths had really reasonable prices and we scored a few things. I would have liked to have seen more of a variety of clothes and wares offered up for sale. We had fun it was not that far of a drive 45-60 min from Portland ..we will return to this festival again. Plenty of on street parking. Sunday was not crowded with just the right amount of people in attendance.

The Salem Art Fair has been a staple a Salem summers for years. The art is impressive and moving…read morethe stage out from under the oak trees was a good decision. However, I wish the booths for individual artists were still under the shade of the trees and the food options are disappointing. The addition of Gilgamesh Brewing is promising, but I think bringing in food trucks, or some new vendors, could provide better options.

There was a time that I really loved attending the annual Salem Art Fair. It was when I was a kid…read more Set amongst the beautiful shady trees at Bush Park, it was a nice summer time activity that didn't result in heat exhaustion. My mother and I used to always go together and get the delicious chocolate and almond dipped ice cream bars. It was fabulous. Then, after several years of not visiting, I finally went summer of '09 since I now live within walking distance (parking is a nightmare). What a shock. Just shock. At least half of the artists aren't even from Oregon, let alone the Salem area. There were people as far away from Colorado and Arizona slinging their "art" for rip off prices. Yeah, I said rip off. Look, I understand that art may take time and that these people might do this as a living. That's not my problem. As a consumer and a customer, I refuse to believe that the salt and pepper shakers they painted took so much time and effort that they warrant that $90 price tag. Am I an idiot? No. In addition to the above rip-off, the Salem Art Association will now be charging admission to "enjoy" the fair. They believe that "it's a good deal.... and $5 isn't that much money..." You're right, it's not a great deal of money, but that really isn't the point. It's a craft fair, not a museum. It's purpose is to allow patrons to purchase art, not rip people off. But I can't be too harsh, can I? The SAA reports that they ONLY made $215,000 on last years art fair. Boo hoo hoo. They also further justify this $5 fee by claiming that this art fair is one of the best in the country. I don't know the source of this information, but considering what a dump Salem is, I have a hard time believing it. Gah! Just another reason to avoid Salem.