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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.
Spring fever is coming! Plants, Ponds, Kitchens and more await you at the big, Spring Home and Garden Show for Linn County. You will be able to see fresh ideas for the backyard and indoor alike! Spectacular decking, fencing, garages, decorations, flooring of all types and prices, artwork, sculptures, custom kitchens all on display. Even enjoy the best deals from the greatest, local nurseries on-site at the giant Plant Sale! For information visit: Show
Our Fine Art Follow Along allows you to use our professional art supplies to explore painting and create your own masterpiece full of vivid colors and joyous energy! Laura will guide you as you create a piece you can be proud of. This is a great activity for a night out with friends, as well as a fun family activity. All supplies included for $29. Monday – Thursday, 6:00 p.m. March and April. Book your spot online: Follow Along All Ages
Come to the Brownsville Thursday Marketplace to find the best in-season, locally grown produce available in the Willamette Valley! Meet up with your friends and family, save tons of money on your grocery budget, and enjoy all the benefits of healthy, inexpensive, nourishing REAL FOOD! For information visit the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cfathursdaymarket/
The City Hall and Historic Carnegie Library display cases will be filled with Albany History presented by the Landmarks Commission. The displays will be available for viewing during regular business hours. City Hall: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carnegie Library: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of unlimited rides with an admission fee of just $5 per person, children 3 and under are free! Special appearance by the Carousel’s very own HUGGY BEAR!!! For information please visit:Carousel facebook
The Addams Family offers a new twist on every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the now grown-up princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a normal young man. Wednesday asks her father to keep this shocking news from her mother. Music and laughter abound as the family hosts a dinner for the happy couple. Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elise. Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Directed by Christi E. Sears. For information call: (541) 928-4603 or visit: albanycivic
Have you always wanted to peek inside the cool garages of historic homes? Join Friends of Historic Albany for a tour inside and outside several historic outbuildings including garages, accessory dwelling units, conversions, a barn, and even a former outhouse. The event is free. Donations to FOHA accepted. Meet on the corner of SE 5th & Jefferson. For information visit: Friends Of Historic Albany
The Addams Family offers a new twist on every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the now grown-up princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a normal young man. Wednesday asks her father to keep this shocking news from her mother. Music and laughter abound as the family hosts a dinner for the happy couple. Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elise. Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Directed by Christi E. Sears. For information call: (541) 928-4603 or visit: albanycivic
The City Hall and Historic Carnegie Library display cases will be filled with Albany History presented by the Landmarks Commission. The displays will be available for viewing during regular business hours. City Hall: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carnegie Library: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The City Hall and Historic Carnegie Library display cases will be filled with Albany History presented by the Landmarks Commission. The displays will be available for viewing during regular business hours. City Hall: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carnegie Library: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.