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.

Dec
28
Wed
Northwest Duals Wrestling Tournament @ Linn County Fair & Expo
Dec 28 all-day
Northwest Duals Wrestling Tournament @ Linn County Fair & Expo | Albany | Oregon | United States

SAVE the DATE for the return of this event! Northwest Duals is a high school duals-style wrestling tournament hosted by West Albany High School to raise funds to support the program.  The event continues Thursday, December 29.

Dec
29
Thu
Northwest Duals Wrestling Tournament @ Linn County Fair & Expo
Dec 29 all-day
Northwest Duals Wrestling Tournament @ Linn County Fair & Expo | Albany | Oregon | United States

SAVE the DATE for the return of this event! Northwest Duals is a high school duals-style wrestling tournament hosted by West Albany High School to raise funds to support the program.  The event continues Thursday, December 29.

Dec
31
Sat
Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes
Dec 31 all-day
Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes

The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is teaming up with the Willamette National Forest and the Umpqua National Forest to place 200 wooden ornaments, featuring a colorful valley scene, across non-wilderness trails in both national forests. Beginning November 25, 2022, eagle-eyed hikers and visitors can hit the trail to track down an ornament; once you’ve found one ornament per household, register to win the grand prize and put the ornament on your tree back at home. Ornaments are placed on family-friendly trails and more arduous paths alike, giving hikers of all abilities the chance to win. Register to win HERE.

New Year’s Eve Hoof ‘N Holler @ Linn County Expo Center
Dec 31 @ 7:30 pm
New Year's Eve Hoof 'N Holler @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Celebrate the new year with professional bronc riding and dancing!

New Year Party @ VFW Post 584
Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm
New Year Party @ VFW Post 584 | Albany | Oregon | United States

Welcome 2023 with a ive DJ, champagne toast at midnight, fireworks, a balloon drop, and New Years breakfast (biscuits and gravy). Only 21 and over after 11 p.m. $25 cover charge.

Jan
4
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Jan 4 @ 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!

Jan
6
Fri
The Natty Dresser First Friday @ The Natty Dresser
Jan 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Natty Dresser First Friday @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Natty Dresser for some cheesecake from Beloved Cheesecakes of Silverton, and a glass of bubbly to celebrate the New Year while listening to the Chris Ward Trio joined by Willie James (The Daddies) on Tenor Sax for some soulful ballads and swinging standards.

Jan
9
Mon
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association
Jan 9 all-day
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Take your best shot and share it with us! The AVA annual photo contest is on and is open to photographers of all skill levels. The deadline to enter is February 10, 2023. For information, rules, and entry form visit HERE

Jan
10
Tue
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association
Jan 10 all-day
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Take your best shot and share it with us! The AVA annual photo contest is on and is open to photographers of all skill levels. The deadline to enter is February 10, 2023. For information, rules, and entry form visit HERE

Jan
11
Wed
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association
Jan 11 all-day
AVA Photo Contest @ Albany Visitors Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Take your best shot and share it with us! The AVA annual photo contest is on and is open to photographers of all skill levels. The deadline to enter is February 10, 2023. For information, rules, and entry form visit HERE