Affordable Ideas for Summer

The Salem Kroc Center
The Salem Kroc Center is a community center that has many different features like swimming pools, a climbing wall, fitness equipment, a game room, and there are a variety of classes are available. You can get a day pass for all of the Kroc Center’s facilities for $6 per day if you are 0-17 years old or $8 per day if you are 18-61 years old. You can also buy a personal membership for $20 per month or $32 per month.
 
Price:
Day Passes-
Youth (Ages 0-17): $6 per day
Adult (Ages 18-61): $8 per day
 
Membership-
Youth (Ages 0-17): $20 per month
Adult (Ages 18-61): $32 per month
(Senior Prices and Family Plans Available)
 
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. –10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
 
Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park is a popular place to go hiking. The full loop is 6.9 miles and takes you to see all 10 of the waterfalls in the park but there are shortcuts that can cut the loop to 5.1 miles, 2.8 miles, and 0.7 miles.
 
Price:
A $3-per-car fee is charged to park anywhere in the state park
 
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
 
Northern Lights Theatre Pub
Northern Lights is a 2nd-run movie theater that shows popular movies at a cheaper price. You can order food and snacks before or during your movie. But there are some age restrictions because of the pub aspect of Northern Lights.
 
Price:
Regular Movies: $4
3D Movies: $7
 
Hours:
All ages allowed: Movies starting before 4:00 p.m. and Theater #3 on Thursdays all night
Minors under 21 allowed with a parent: Movies starting at or between 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Adults age 21 or older only: Movies starting after 6:30  p.m.
(Normal Age Restrictions Apply)
 
Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo in Portland has many different animals and attractions that you can enjoy. There are many different programs and activities, like summer concerts, available as well.
 
Price:
Youth (3–11): $12.95
Adult (12–64): $17.95
Military/Senior (65 and up): $15.95
2 and under: Free
 
Hours:
May 26, 2018 to Sept. 3 2018: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sept. 4, 2018 to May 24, 2019: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.