Dec
12
to Dec 14

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

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Drive through Powerland decorated for the Holidays!

Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

(Last Car Entry at 8pm)

Free Admission: Monetary Donations Gladly Accepted

click to donate

The real magic is how the entire 62-acre campus transforms! Our 14 museums have decorated their exteriors and grounds to create a spectacular drive-thru holiday show. You will see a dazzling holiday wonderland from the warmth of your car. It’s free to enter, with donations gladly accepted! And you can even stop and meet Santa in the middle of the drive-thru event!

This event is our special way of saying 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to our amazing community for supporting Powerland Heritage Park all year long.

Stop and Visit with Santa. Vote for your favorite museum decorations!

Follow on Facebook Holiday Sparkles

Come see why Holiday Sparkles at Powerland Heritage Park is one of the most unique and fun events in Oregon!

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Dec
19
to Dec 21

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Drive through Powerland decorated for the Holidays!

Open Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

(Last Car Entry at 8pm)

Free Admission: Monetary Donations Gladly Accepted

click to donate


The real magic is how the entire 62-acre campus transforms! Our 14 museums have decorated their exteriors and grounds to create a spectacular drive-thru holiday show. You will see a dazzling holiday wonderland from the warmth of your car. It’s free to enter, with donations gladly accepted! And you can even stop and meet Santa in the middle of the drive-thru event!

This event is our special way of saying 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to our amazing community for supporting Powerland Heritage Park all year long.

Stop and Visit with Santa. Vote for your favorite museum decorations!

Follow on Faccebook Holiday Sparkles

Come see why Holiday Sparkles at Powerland Heritage Park is one of the most unique and fun events in Oregon!




 
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Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00

FNRL State Convention Skills Contest - PNW Logging Museum

The 2026 Future Natural Resource Leaders (FNRL) State Convention Skills Contest will be held at the Pacific Northwest Logging Museum at Powerland Heritage Park on April 18th.

Show your support of Oregon high school students who are participating in a student leadership association dedicated to personal growth and career success in natural resources by attending their annual State Convention Skills Contest. Open to the Public!

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚.

Admission is Free!

For more information see their Facebook page

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May
16
9:00 AM09:00

6th Annual S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids

What is S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids at Powerland Heritage Park?

S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids is a playful and engaging twist on our award-winning annual Great Oregon Steam-Up event. Tailored specifically for our younger explorers, some might say it's even more fun! This unique family event offers an array of exciting activities. From miniature train rides and a scavenger hunt, to hands-on craft building and a Steam Traction Engine transporting guests in an wagon, the fun never ends. Children and adults alike will be mesmerized by our steam tractors, creating a memorable family day out that combines entertainment and learning. Come and join us for an unforgettable STEAM experience at Powerland Heritage Park!

as referEnce: See last year’s 2025 Program Here

COMING SOON: Purchase your S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids 2026 Tickets Here

Join us for S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Powerland Heritage Park!


THE 2025 event WAs sponsored by ASM

Where else can kids climb on tractors AND explore awesome STEAM activities? Only at S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids!

S = Science

T = Technology

E = Engineering

A = Arts

M = Math

Plan Your Visit

S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids is fun for the entire family! Children of all ages will delight in learning through S.T.E.A.M. activities about Oregon’s rich agricultural heritage. Rain or shine, wear walking shoes and prepare to explore our grounds.

Stay Tuned for Activities for 2026 🎉

Activities in prior years included:

  • Build-it Workshop

  • Unleash you inner artist with creative projects

  • Make Ice Cream (then eat it)

  • Make Rope (then take it home)

  • Hands-on STEM activities!

 

Returning Favorites ❤️

🚂 Trailer rides pulled by Steam Traction Engine

🚎 Trolley Rides (just an extra $5 for adults, $3 for kids – unlimited rides!)

🏗️🏛️ ALL museums are open, including the Miniature Train Rides! (weather permitting)

🕵️🚚 Toy Truck Play Area

🍔 Country Store (for your food and merchandise needs!)

🚜 Steam Tractors and Traction Engines on display

📸 Picture opportunities (tractors, children’s trolley, and more!)

Tickets will be available online and on-site on the day of the event.

Admission Fee $10 for Adults and those over age 12.

Admission is FREE for children 12 and under.


Parking is FREE!

COMING SOON: Purchase your S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids 2026 Tickets Here

Follow and Like our Facebook Page to learn more: S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids Facebook Page.

Details

This event showcases the partner museums at Powerland Heritage Park’s 62 acre campus. Attendees will learn about the technology, equipment and innovation that contributed to developing Oregon. Fun for all ages that includes hands on activities, demonstrations, trolley and train rides, and much more!

Powerland Heritage Park is committed to ensuring that future generations have an opportunity to learn and discover the heritage of early day machines and better understand the history of technology upon which modern machines, vehicles and farm equipment are based.

Notice of Filming and Photography

When you attend S.T.E.A.M.’d Up for Kids or Powerland Heritage Park, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

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Jun
27
to Jun 28

Branch 15 - 46th Annual Antiques and Collectables Swap Meet at Powerland

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Swap Meet at Powerland Logo

More than 100 Vendors!

From 7 a.m. - 6 p.m on Saturday

and

From 7 a.m. - 1 p.m on Sunday

Saturday, June 27 General Admission : $8 per person - Children 12 and under FREE
The Willow Creek Railroad trains and the trolley will be operating on Saturday.

Free Admission on Sunday, June 28!


Information and Pre-register on Branch 15 Website at: https://branch15edgeta.org/html/swap_meet.html

Branch 15 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Branch15SwapMeet/

Registration Form: Pre-registration is available for vendors at the Swap Meet and in order to be pre-registered you must also pay either by PayPal or submit a check with your [COMING SOON] Swap Meet Registration Form.  To pay with PayPal, choose from the dropdown the number of swap stalls you’ll need and then mail the registration form to the address listed on the form or email the form to:                                      swapmeet@branch15edgeta.org

the Swap Meet Vendor Registration Form for 2026

Complete the [COMING SOON] Swap Meet Registration Form including the payment method and mail to the address on the form.  There are two options:  1) pay by check and enclose the check, or 2) use PayPal.  Please place in mail by 6/7/2026 to ensure it arrives in time.  If registering online, please do so by 5 pm on 6/15/2026.
Vendor Stall fees are $45.  If you choose to not pre-register, please complete the registration form and bring it with you to save time during check-in at the gate.

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Jul
11
to Jul 12

Vintage Datsun Swap Meet

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Our SEVENTH year!

July 11-12, 2026 with Friday (July 10) camping after 5pm in field.

 

$20 Admission Fee, which is good for one or both days. 

+$10 additional If you will be camping with us.

 More information at the organization’s Facebook page or Website

Free to swap meet area with admission fee.

Access to the open Powerland Heritage Park museums with admission to event!

There are showers and restrooms on the property at our disposal for participants and campers.

 

 The collective store for snacks and beverages will be open again this year, a breakfast and lunch sit-down style restaurant will be returning for this years event. 

 

We are going to have T shirts this year, prices and design TBD

 

 

Looking forward to seeing lots of new faces and rides this year, come on out and enjoy the weekend and support your community, weather should be amazing just like last years event.

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Jul
25
to Jul 26

56th Annual "The Great Oregon Steam-Up"

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56th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up

7:00 am to 6:00 pm each day

The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted “Best Annual Event” four years straight! Come see why…

CELEBRATING 100 years of caterpillar equipment


COMING SOON! Purchase your Great Oregon Steam-Up 2026 Tickets Here


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Aug
1
to Aug 2

56th Annual "The Great Oregon Steam-Up"

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  • Google Calendar ICS

56th Annual The Great Oregon Steam-Up

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted “Best Annual Event” four years straight! Come see why…


COMING SOON Purchase your great oregon steam-Up 2026 Tickets here



CELEBRATING 100 yers of caterpiallr equipment


ARMED SERVICE MEMBER APPRECIATION weekend

The second weekend of this year’s show will again feature Armed Service Member Appreciation for members of the Military and National Guard. Current and prior service members will be admitted for free on August 1st & 2nd, 2026 if they show their Military I.D. card. The family members will be required to pay admission.

The second weekend will also again feature a display by members of the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon.

SENIOR DAY on Sunday August 2, 2026

Admission price is $3 off for Seniors (65 years old and older) on Sunday August 4th!

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Aug
14
to Aug 15

8th Annual: No BS OBS Truck Show n' Swap

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One of the largest 1980-97 Ford F-Series and Bronco Events in the country, don't wait! We want you here!

With over 500 trucks (and and the occasional rad van) and thousands of people attending, there's no better way to connect and show off.

Vendors, Raffle, Food and More!

More information on OBS Facebook and WEBSITE

Show Event Info:

OBS Trucks and Bronco's

Friday August 14 from 12pm to 7pm

Saturday August 15 from 9am to 5pm

Both Days - $20
Spectator Parking - $20 Per Vehicle, No Walk-In Spectator Fee.

CAN I STILL COME TO THE SHOW EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T PRE-REGISTER?

One of the most common questions we get asked is, "I missed Pre-Registration. Can I still bring my OBS Ford Truck to the show?"

Yes! Just show up, pay entry at the gate and pull in to enjoy a weekend full of awesome rigs, activities, vendors, a huge raffle, museums, and a chance to win an F-250 with just 33k miles!

All the details about our show can be found on our website. Remember, you dont have to have a "show truck" to attend. Our event is open to ALL “Old Body Style” (OBS) 1980-1997 Ford F-Series and Bronco's!

We hope you come and have an amazing time enjoying all the museums and meet all the amazing vendors that help put this event on every year.

Don't forget to bring your $1 bills to help support the museums of Powerland Heritage Park that are donation only.

You never know what you're going to see at the No BS OBS Truck Show!

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Aug
21
to Aug 22

33rd Annual Brooks Truck Show

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Admission: $15 each day. Kids 12 & Under Free

OPEN Friday, August 21st 10am - 10pm (Night Glow starts at 9pm)

OPEN Saturday, August 22nd 9am - 5pm

Swap Meet Friday Aug. 21 and Saturday Aug. 22

Food Concession onsite on Saturday Aug. 22

Bring a Teddy Bear Donation

Swap Meet, Commercial Vendor, and Truck for Sale space available; Inquire at: office@pacificnwtruckmuseum.org or 503-463-8701

Truck Registration:

Friday Aug. 21 from 8 AM to 6 PM

Saturday Aug. 22, from 6 AM to 12 NOON

2026 Truck Show Onsite Camping Registration will be available.

All Truck Show [COMING SOON] Camping Registration Forms and signed Camping Rules and Payment must be returned as soon as possible to APMA Office. (3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Brooks, OR 97303)

Please view the MAP to see Field camping spaces.

Truck Show Website Link

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Dec
6
to Dec 7

Holiday Sparkles at Powerland

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Drive through Powerland decorated for the Holidays!

Open Saturday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

(Last Car Entry at 8:00 pm)

Free Admission: Donations Gladly Accepted.

Click to donate

The real magic is how the entire 62-acre campus transforms! Our 14 museums have decorated their exteriors and grounds to create a spectacular drive-thru holiday show. You will see a dazzling holiday wonderland from the warmth of your car. It’s free to enter, with donations gladly accepted! And you can even stop and meet Santa in the middle of the drive-thru event!

This event is our special way of saying 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to our amazing community for supporting Powerland Heritage Park all year long.

Stop and Visit with Santa. Vote for your favorite museum decorations!



Come see why Holiday Sparkles at Powerland Heritage Park is one of the most unique and fun events in Oregon!

Follow on Facebook Holiday Sparkles

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Nov
15
9:30 AM09:30

Antique Powerland Museum Association (APMA) Annual Meeting

the APMA Annual Meeting

at the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum Meeting Room at Powerland Heritage Park



Join us to learn what's happening



SAt. Nov. 15th, 2025

9:30 AM Mingling

10:00 AM Meeting


Potluck after the meeting!

APMA will furnish the main dish and drinks



If you last name begins with:

A-K: Please bring a dessert to share

L-Z: Please bring a side dish or salad to share



All are Welcome






See you on Nov. 15th!

Renew Your APMA Membership for 2026

Do your Holiday Shopping at Powerland


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Nov
8
8:30 AM08:30

Powerland Volunteer Work Day - Holiday Decorating & Cleanup


APMA is holding Powerland

Saturday Volunteer Work Day on:

Saturday Nov. 8


We will be working in all corners of the park to get ready for Holiday Sparkles, etc.

Santa is counting on you!



Decorating

Leaf and Brush Removal

Pruning

Cleaning

Organizing



Are you talented in any of these areas?





Come see old friends and make new friends!



What to bring: Yard tools, gloves, yard implements (weed whackers, chain saws, pruners, trimmers, clippers, etc.), weather appropriate attire, and a smile!




8:30am - 3:00pm

Lunch is on us!!!!

(Please RSVP for lunch count to office@antiquepowerland.com)

Please pass along this email to other members of your organization



To make this a success, we need your help!



See you on Saturday Nov. 8th

 Thank you for all you do to make Powerland a better place!

‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia

 No task is too big when done together by all

Sincerely,

APMA

 

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Oct
25
to Oct 26

Powerland Halloween 2025

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Powerland Halloween 2025 is a non-scary and kid-friendly Halloween Adventure for families! 

It takes place the last three weekends in October at Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon.


Buy powerland halloween Tickets

Powerland Halloween is coming Fast

Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Looking for something fun to do with your elementary school-aged kiddos on Saturdays or Sundays in October? Check out Powerland Halloween: A Wizard's Journey

Your tickets include:

  • An interactive, non-scary adventure: A Wizard's Journey

  • Trolley rides

  • Steam Traction Engine Wagon Rides

  • Scavenger hunt

  • Pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating

  • Kids activities

This magical and thrilling experience gives kids of all ages the chance to have a fun Halloween without the scare! Tickets are $19 for adults (13+) and $15 for children (2-12 years old). Children under two are free, and no ticket is needed.

Dates are October 11/12; 18/19; & 25/26

The park opens at 9:15 a.m., with the first Wizard's Journey at 9:30 a.m. Wizard Journeys will be approximately 30 minutes. The last park entry will be at 4:00 p.m., with the last Wizard's Journey at 4:30 p.m.

See you on the trolley!!


See Powerland Halloween WEBSITE for more details

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Oct
18
to Oct 19

Powerland Halloween 2025

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Powerland Halloween 2025 is a non-scary and kid-friendly Halloween Adventure for families! 

It takes place the last three weekends in October at Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon.

Buy powerland halloween Tickets

Powerland Halloween is coming Fast

Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Looking for something fun to do with your elementary school-aged kiddos on Saturdays or Sundays in October? Check out Powerland Halloween: A Wizard's Journey

Your tickets include:

  • An interactive, non-scary adventure: A Wizard's Journey

  • Trolley rides

  • Steam Traction Engine Wagon Rides

  • Scavenger hunt

  • Pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating

  • Kids activities

This magical and thrilling experience gives kids of all ages the chance to have a fun Halloween without the scare! Tickets are $19 for adults (13+) and $15 for children (2-12 years old). Children under two are free, and no ticket is needed.

Dates are October 11/12; 18/19; & 25/26

The park opens at 9:15 a.m., with the first Wizard's Journey at 9:30 a.m. Wizard Journeys will be approximately 30 minutes. The last park entry will be at 4:00 p.m., with the last Wizard's Journey at 4:30 p.m.

See you on the trolley!!


See Powerland Halloween WEBSITE for more details

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Oct
11
to Oct 12

Powerland Halloween 2025

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Powerland Halloween 2025 is a non-scary and kid-friendly Halloween Adventure for families! 

It takes place the last three weekends in October at Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon.



Buy powerland halloween Tickets

Powerland Halloween is coming Fast

Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! Looking for something fun to do with your elementary school-aged kiddos on Saturdays or Sundays in October? Check out Powerland Halloween: A Wizard's Journey

Your tickets include:

  • An interactive, non-scary adventure: A Wizard's Journey

  • Trolley rides

  • Steam Traction Engine Wagon Rides

  • Scavenger hunt

  • Pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating

  • Kids activities

This magical and thrilling experience gives kids of all ages the chance to have a fun Halloween without the scare! Tickets are $19 for adults (13+) and $15 for children (2-12 years old). Children under two are free, and no ticket is needed.

Dates are October 11/12; 18/19; & 25/26

The park opens at 9:15 a.m., with the first Wizard's Journey at 9:30 a.m. Wizard Journeys will be approximately 30 minutes. The last park entry will be at 4:00 p.m., with the last Wizard's Journey at 4:30 p.m.

See you on the trolley!!


See Powerland Halloween WEBSITE for more details

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Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00

2nd Annual Train and Trolley Fest at Powerland Heritage Park



Join us on June 28, 2025 for the Second Annual Train & Trolley Fest!

Check out the new video

PROGRAM for the event located HERE

A HUGE Thank You to Amtrak Cascades for being a supporter of this event!

Train & Trolley Fest Flyer


This June 28th, experience unlimited train and trolley rides, a NEW scavenger hunt with a small prize, and discover a garden railway display.

Watch the video for event highlights from last year, June 15, 2024!

The train museums and trolley museum have joined forces to bring you a festive day filled with everything trains & trolleys!

Best of all it’s affordable! $15 General Admission / $7 Admission for ages 12 and under.

buy your tickets here

At the end of the day at 5pm, there is a (free) presentation on “Lost Streetcars of the Willamette Valley” (see information below)

Program for the event located HERE




Follow us on Facebook for more updates on events and activities for Train & Trolley Fest!

This is your perfect opportunity to start an annual tradition for this festival!

Food Vendors on site for the event! Shop for train and trolley related souvenirs!


Admission Fee: $15, Children ages 3 to 12 $7, Age 2 and Free.

Talk at 5pm is Free

Tickets are available online or at the gate!

the 2025 Event Program HERE!

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Jun
7
7:00 AM07:00

Show & Shine Car Show

Sponsored by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Tri-State Chapter



FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN 2025


We will be Flying our Flag Proudly.

There will be a Color Guard presentation as well as a live performance our our National Anthem.

This is a fun and FREE event for the public to attend!

Come for the cars, look at the museums and support your local Paralyzed Veterans of America!

BIG FUN FOR ALL

          7:00am – Gates Open

          9:00am – Show Begins

          2:00pm – Awards Presentation

Awards and Raffle

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION $20

DAY OF EVENT $25

For more information contact our office at tristatpva@tristatepva.org • 503-362-7998.

More information on their website

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May
11
9:00 AM09:00

Powerland Volunteer Work Day

APMA is holding Powerland

Saturday Volunteer Work Day on:

May 11

Join us Saturday, May 11th for our Powerland wide volunteer work day. We will be working in all corners of the park for facility and grounds upkeep, etc.

Come see old friends, and make new friends!

What to bring: Yard tools, gloves, yard implements (weed whackers, chain saws, trimmers, clippers, etc.), weather appropriate attire, and a smile!

8:30am - Coffee

12:00pm - Lunch

To make this a success, we need your help!

Thank you for all you do to make Powerland a better place!

‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia

 No task is too big when done together by all

Sincerely,

APMA

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