Keizer News & Updates

Police were called to the Keizer Target store on Christmas Eve regarding a report of unattended children. The article mentions this as part of other police actions.

A thief stole a Keizer car loaded with Christmas packages on Christmas Eve. The vehicle, a 2012 Chevrolet Cruz, was parked in the 2000 block of.

Alyce Pritchard, born in 1928, passed away in Keizer on December 28, 2025. She had recently celebrated a wonderful Christmas with her loved ones.

Keizer's Scout Troop 121 is providing a Christmas tree recycling service this weekend and next. Residents can drop off their undecorated trees for recycling.

The Keizer Police Department's Shop with a Cop event partnered cadets with children to help them find Christmas gifts. This initiative allowed kids to shop at the Keizer Target store.

Several groups in the Salem area, including one in Keizer at Willamette Valley Bank, are accepting Christmas trees for recycling. This program supports local organizations.

Residents can recycle their Christmas trees at the Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer station or rent a chipper for garden compost. This initiative helps support local environmental efforts.

Santa Claus visited with Keizer children at the Keizer Fire District's Candy Cane Day event. Kids enjoyed seeing Santa and sporting festive Christmas glasses.

The Elsinore Theatre will host the annual Salem Tuba Holiday concert on Christmas Eve. The event will feature Christmas carols played by a tuba ensemble.

The May Dudley Memorial Organ Concert will offer free improvisations on traditional Christmas carols. Paul Klemme will play well-known melodies from the Episcopal Church hymnal.

A Christmas Eve event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A suggested food donation is requested for the Keizer Community Food Bank.

Federal workers in Salem will receive two additional holidays during Christmas week. This executive order was declared by President Donald Trump on Thursday.

Keizer's "Miracle of Christmas" lights display is open and lit up on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This festive light display is a local holiday attraction.

A Keizer resident has created a public holiday display featuring 137 miniature houses in his garage. This festive village, named Applewood Christmas Village, is open for all to enjoy.

The Keizer Community Band will perform their annual free holiday concert on Thursday, December 18th at the Keizer Event Center. The 38-member band is set to play a variety of Christmas music for the community.

The Keizer Miracle of Lights event is being powered by dedicated volunteers and generous food donations. This community effort highlights the spirit of the holiday season in Keizer.

The Elsinore Theatre in Salem is hosting "Christmas with C.S. Lewis," a show featuring David Payne portraying the renowned author. This theatrical event offers a festive look at the holiday season through the eyes of C.S. Lewis.

The Silverton Christmas Market is a dazzling display featuring over 1.5 million lights along the paths of the Oregon Garden. This festive event runs through December 31st, offering a magical holiday experience.

A popular griddle professional is returning to Keizer for the annual Breakfast with Santa event. This event is a highlight for the Keizer Christmas season, bringing festive cheer to the community.

Keizerites gathered on Northeast Cherry Avenue for the community's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event featured kids and Santa Claus.

Volunteers and shoppers are making the holidays bright in Keizer. Christmas trees decorated with children's wishes are part of a community effort.

The Oregon Garden is hosting a Winter Wellness Event that includes free carousel rides on Christmas Eve. This event is located at Salem's Riverfront Carousel and starts at 10:00 AM.

Keizer officially began its holiday season on December 2nd with its annual tree lighting ceremony. The event featured festive Christmas carols sung by McNary High School's a cappella group.

Two lucky children will have the honor of joining Santa Claus to illuminate Keizer's community holiday tree. The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 2nd.

Salem was illuminated with folkloric dancers and musicians during its holiday parade. Mayor Julie Hoy joined Santa Claus to light the city's Christmas tree.

Keizer is preparing to light its community tree at Walery Plaza, an event that will include opportunities for children to share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. This festive tree lighting marks a significant holiday tradition for the community.

Keizer's stadium, Roto-Rooter Park, will host a new holiday festival called the GLOW Christmas Light Festival. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes operation is behind this event, promising a dazzling display of lights.

The Salvation Army is ringing in the Christmas season with its iconic red kettles. Keizer will have kettles available at Bi-Mart, marking a sign that the holidays are approaching.

The World Ballet Company is performing the classic Christmas fairy tale "Nutcracker" at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday.

The Keizer Holiday Lights Parade is mentioned as part of a guide to holiday parades and tree lightings in the Salem, Oregon area. Other events listed include parades and tree lightings in Salem and at Western Oregon University.

Explore various holiday light displays across Oregon to brighten the season. Featured events include Magic of Lights in Salem and the Silverton Christmas Market.

Experience the unique sounds of Kalani Pe'a as he brings his Hawaiian Christmas Tour to the area. His music has previously won awards for Christmas Single of the Year.

The Keizer Homegrown Theatre presents 'The Lion in Winter,' a Christmas-themed production. The play centers on a holiday gathering in the royal castle.

Theatre 33 presents five new comedic Christmas short plays by Northwest playwrights. The event is located in Salem, Oregon.