Calendar

Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.

*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.

Nov
20
Sat
Holly Jolly 5K & Auction
Nov 20 @ 9:32 pm – Dec 5 @ 10:32 pm
Holly Jolly 5K & Auction

Grab a friend (or two!) and register for the virtual HollyJolly5K, supporting ABC House! This year’s theme is Ugly Sweater! Run, walk, or hike your way to a 5K any time between November 20 – December 5! The first 350 participants receive a holiday medal, ugly sweater t-shirt, and swag! Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets for your chance to win half the raffle proceeds!  Find the perfect holiday gift at our online auction! Sign up now: Holly Jolly 5k REGISTRATION

Dec
1
Wed
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Unique holiday gifts, vintage finds, and holiday home decor. Ladies’ night Exclusive Shopping Event on Monday, December 6th.

Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Dec
2
Thu
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Unique holiday gifts, vintage finds, and holiday home decor. Ladies’ night Exclusive Shopping Event on Monday, December 6th.

Celebration of Trees – Live Auction @ Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Dec 2 @ 5:30 pm
Celebration of Trees - Live Auction @ Boys & Girls Club of Albany | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join this opportunity to bid on poinsettias, wreaths, tabletop trees, and live auction trees. View the silent items in person and bid online. Tickets are only sold in advance, there are no ticket sales at the event. Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets email events@bgc-albany.org. Holiday or business attire. Buffet dinner. Cash/card bar. This is a 21 and over event. MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE THE FACILITY.

Dec
3
Fri
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley @ Albany Civic Theater
Dec 3 all-day
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as a dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.  The following performances are in the evening at 7:30 p.m. December 3,4,10,11,16,17,18. The following performances are matinees at 2:30 p.m. December 12 and 19.

The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Unique holiday gifts, vintage finds, and holiday home decor. Ladies’ night Exclusive Shopping Event on Monday, December 6th.

A Very Natty Christmas Party @ The Natty Dresser
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A Very Natty Christmas Party @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Stop in for a very Natty Christmas Party with live music from Just Lonna, hot apple cider toddies and 20% off anything red or green.

Dec
4
Sat
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley @ Albany Civic Theater
Dec 4 all-day
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as a dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.  The following performances are in the evening at 7:30 p.m. December 3,4,10,11,16,17,18. The following performances are matinees at 2:30 p.m. December 12 and 19.

The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Penny Cottage Christmas Boutique @ MBVA Building | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Unique holiday gifts, vintage finds, and holiday home decor. Ladies’ night Exclusive Shopping Event on Monday, December 6th.