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.

Jun
24
Fri
Albany Summer Passport Program for Kids 2023 @ Albany Visitor Association
Jun 24 – Aug 19 all-day
Albany Summer Passport Program for Kids 2023 @ Albany Visitor Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Kids can get their FREE passports, have their photos taken and join a scavenger hunt! Information will be posted on the website as details are finalized.

Jul
8
Fri
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon
Jul 8 all-day
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your sunscreen and stroll our sidewalks for crazy deals and crazy delicious food at our fabulous Downtown eateries during Crazy Daze, Downtown Albany’s oldest event!  Originally called Bargain Days in 1898, the name was changed to Crazy Daze after WWII.  Merchants will be setting out their merchandise on the sidewalks throughout Downtown, offering them at crazy reduced prices!  Merchandise changes daily so you might want to come down all 4 days.

Jul
9
Sat
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon
Jul 9 all-day
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your sunscreen and stroll our sidewalks for crazy deals and crazy delicious food at our fabulous Downtown eateries during Crazy Daze, Downtown Albany’s oldest event!  Originally called Bargain Days in 1898, the name was changed to Crazy Daze after WWII.  Merchants will be setting out their merchandise on the sidewalks throughout Downtown, offering them at crazy reduced prices!  Merchandise changes daily so you might want to come down all 4 days.

Free Gardening Classes @ LCMG Demo Garden at Linn County Expo Center
Jul 9 all-day
Free Gardening Classes @ LCMG Demo Garden at Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Linn County Master Gardeners will be offering free classes at the demo garden. Each session features a short talk, demonstrations and valuable information to take home. Class topics, dates, times and directions are listed below.

Planting your Garden—How and when to prepare the soil, plant, and transplant vegetables and ornamentals. June 30th, Thursday 6 p.m.
Container Gardening—Growing in containers unleashes possibilities for gardening in a small space. July 9th, Saturday 10 a.m.
Plant a Fall Garden —It is not too late to plant a garden to enjoy in fall through winter. August 11th, Thursday 6 p.m.
Growing & Using Herbs—Learn to start, grow and care for perennial and annual herbs. August 27th, Saturday 10 a.m.
Harvesting Fruits & Vegetables—How to determine the peak flavor and ripeness of fruits and vegetables. Sept 8th, Thursday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Directions to the Demo Garden: Take Knox Butte Rd. to the Expo Center, at the stop lights turn onto Timber Drive and continue to the stop sign. Turn right onto Dogwood (which becomes Price Road) and continue past Expo Center parking lot to the blue entrance gate. Drive through the gate and through the back parking to the Demo Garden.

Jul
10
Sun
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon
Jul 10 all-day
Crazy Daze Sales @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your sunscreen and stroll our sidewalks for crazy deals and crazy delicious food at our fabulous Downtown eateries during Crazy Daze, Downtown Albany’s oldest event!  Originally called Bargain Days in 1898, the name was changed to Crazy Daze after WWII.  Merchants will be setting out their merchandise on the sidewalks throughout Downtown, offering them at crazy reduced prices!  Merchandise changes daily so you might want to come down all 4 days.

Springhill Car Show at Bryant Park @ Bryant Park
Jul 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Springhill Car Show at Bryant Park @ Bryant Park | Albany | Oregon | United States

Temporarily located in Bryant Park, the annual Springhill Car Show is BACK! Free admission. Award ceremony at 12:00. Presented by Dave Faller & The Pendly Group with RE/MAX Integrity.

Jul
13
Wed
Fun in the Park @ Gibson Hill
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fun in the Park @ Gibson Hill | Albany | Oregon | United States

Coming to a park near you this summer! This summer join Albany Parks & Recreation in a different neighborhood each week for games and fun for kids of all ages! You are invited to find a bench or bring a blanket and enjoy some sun and time in our beautiful parks before heading home to work on a cool take-home craft kit. this event is FREE! Wednesdays June – August: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10. For locations visitFun in the Park

History Bites: Headstone Preservation at Riverside Cemetery @ Albany Regional Museum
Jul 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
History Bites: Headstone Preservation at Riverside Cemetery @ Albany Regional Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Historic Preservation Northwest will discuss headstone preservation at Riverside Cemetery. There is no charge for this event, and donations are encouraged. Light refreshments will be available. Photo from findagrave.

Jul
15
Fri
The World Athletics Championships @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
Jul 15 – Jul 24 all-day
The World Athletics Championships @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon | Eugene | Oregon | United States

OREGON WELCOMES THE WORLD: The World Athletics Championships are coming to the United States for the first time ever. WCH Oregon22 will be an unmissable global experience, and it will be taking place in the United States for the very first time. The best track and field athletes in the world will come together in a celebration of diversity, human potential, and athletic achievement. This extraordinary showcase will take center stage in the heart and home of the sport of track and field in the U.S: in Oregon, in Eugene, in Hayward Field at the University of Oregon.

Jul
16
Sat
Christmas in July @ Heritage Mall
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Christmas in July @ Heritage Mall | Albany | Oregon | United States

Get a head start on the holidays or just enjoy shopping local vendors!