Each week, Salem Reporter highlights a selection of upcoming local events.
For a more complete list, browse our events calendar here . You can submit an upcoming event here .
Here’s a roundup for the week from Thursday, Aug. 28, to Wednesday, Sept. 3.
*Starred events are free to attend, although they may include ticketed components or a suggested donation.
Punx in the Park
*Sunday, Aug. 31: Salem’s all-ages punk rock festival and resource fair is back, and at Riverfront Park’s amphitheater for the first time. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., youth ages 11-18 can get free resources, food, clothes, meet mentors and catch live shows with five bands. Cherriots offers free rides to and from the event. The park is at 230 Front St. S.E.
Veteran Stand Down
*Wednesday, Sept. 3: A free health an