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The Great Marble Hunt - Salem, Oregon

    

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The Great Marble Hunt – Salem, Oregon Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM for a thrilling day in downtown Salem! We’re giving away 100+ handmade glass marbles, hidden throughout the city in a full-day scavenger hunt. Each marble is a one-of-a-kind work of art, crafted by an award-winning glass artist. Participants will use a provided map to explore downtown marble zones and areas — find a marble in a zone, and it’s yours to keep! This is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages, perfect for collectors, art lovers, and adventure seekers. Spend the day exploring Salem’s iconic spots, enjoy the excitement of the hunt, and take home a unique piece of art. 📍 Location: Downtown Salem – starting point at 120 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301 🎟 Free Admission – No Ticket Required

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📍 Map Release Update

The official map will be posted on the day of the event. Please register on Eventbrite to receive your wristband maps will be given out with wristbands at check-in.

If you’d like to find me, I’ll be walking in a referee shirt, checking people in around the parameters between the Carousel, Capitol, Fire Department, and Police Station.

The hunt begins soon get ready! 🌀

-Marco Arellano 

 

 

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Sold out!? I didn't see there was a limit to number of participants since it said 'free for all'. Can we register morning of event? Thanks.

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Yes. Free 4 All !!!

🎟️ RSVP is now closed — thank you to everyone who registered! 🙌

If you didn’t register, you’re still invited to join us for The Great Marble Hunt

🔥 Live glass marble demonstrations

🏁 Marble racing

🔄 Marble trading

🎲 Marble games all day

📍 120 Commercial Street, Salem, Oregon

See you there!

 

-Marco A.

#999Marbles 

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🎪 Thank You, Salem! 🌀

 

Thank you every glass artist to everyone who participated in The Great Marble Hunt from the 🎠 Carousel to the 🏛️ Capitol, from the 🎯 starting line to the far corners of the city!

 

🙏 Thank you to the City of Salem for your support.

🎨 Thank you to the 100+ incredible artists who donated handmade marbles.

🎟️ Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d, registered, and showed up with smiles!

📰 Thank you to the press and media who helped us spread the word.

🏪 Thank you to the local businesses who participated, supported, or hosted drops.

👀 Thank you to the volunteers who helped hide the marbles…

🔍 …and the seekers who set out to find them!

🎭 And a very special thank you to the mystery droppers the unsung heroes of the hunt!

 

Together, we placed joy and color into hundreds of hands.

Together, we created a memory that will echo across the marbles of time.

💫 Until next time… keep your eyes open and your spirit curious.

#TheGreatMarbleHunt #SalemOregon #MarbleDrop #999Marbles #CommunityArt #GlassArt

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