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.

Mar
18
Sat
Linn County Flea Market 2023 @ Linn County Expo Center
Mar 18 all-day
Linn County Flea Market 2023 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Linn county’s largest flea market with collectibles and antiques! For hours and admission information visit Flea Market.

Oregon Woodturning Symposium @ Linn County Expo Center
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oregon Woodturning Symposium @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

SAVE the DATE. The symposium’s Vendor Showcase and Instant Gallery are open to the public.

Hub City Comic Con @ Heritage Mall
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Hub City Comic Con @ Heritage Mall | Albany | Oregon | United States

The first 100 children ages 4-12 will receive a Superhero Sling Bag, with a costume and treats inside. The event will also include big-screen movies, 100 vendors, book purchases and a signing for “Caesar the No Drama Llama” and Caesar will be there too! For times and information visit the Mall FACEBOOK page

Lucielle in the Sky with Diamonds @ Calapooia Brewing
Mar 18 @ 7:30 pm
Lucielle in the Sky with Diamonds @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Calapooia Brewing and Dam Right Drag Night for another incredible drag show! Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8:30. This is a 21+ event.

Mar
24
Fri
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Whether you are a beginner or professional or are interested in dressage or trail riding, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. The Horse Fair continues on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets and information visit HORSE FAIR.

Mar
25
Sat
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Whether you are a beginner or professional or are interested in dressage or trail riding, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. The Horse Fair continues on Sunday. For tickets and information visit HORSE FAIR.

Chapatti @ Albany Civic Theater
Mar 25 @ 7:30 pm
Chapatti @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

A readers’ theater special event: Lonely Dan is a dog lover who bumps into Betty, the proverbial cat lady, at the vet, and they discover it is never too late for love. 📷 by Dan Bateman

Mar
26
Sun
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Northwest Horse Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Whether you are a beginner or professional or are interested in dressage or trail riding, there is truly something for everyone. It’s three days of fun the entire family can enjoy. For tickets and information visit HORSE FAIR.

Apr
5
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Apr 5 @ 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!

Apr
7
Fri
Chintimini Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 7 @ 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Chintimini Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Chintimini Kennel Club Shows are three days of all breed conformation, obedience and rally. The show is open to the public and will be held indoors and unbenched. Parking fee is $5/day. Please don’t bring dogs that are not entered in the show.

Photo: “Intensity Agility Finals” by Dan Bateman