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
25
Sat
Back by popular demand, the Albany Easter Egg Poster Hunt. Head to Historic Downtown Albany and search for “Easter Eggs” on window posters throughout Downtown. Before you leave home, print and color your Downtown Easter Hunt entry form to record your finds. Entry forms are available at the Albany Downtown Association office starting Monday, March 27 through April 7, 2023. For information visit the ADA WEBSITE.
Apr
1
Sat
See these incredible 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party! The Monster Truck Nitro Tour will include two shows on April 1. Visit the WEBSITE for tickets and information.
Displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. Demonstrations by lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wire wrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors will offer a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils and slabs. Activities for adults include raffles and door prizes. Adults – .50, Children 12 and under free with an adult. The show continues on Sunday, April 2.
Start the Spring season off with a visit to the barn for some sheepy ambiance! Enjoy fiber arts, painting, educational classes and shopping. Check the website to see if there will be opportunities to snuggle new lambs! For registration and times visit Iron Water Ranch.
Apr
2
Sun
Displays by skillful artisans and devoted hobbyists. Demonstrations by lapidary artists, such as cabochon creation, wire wrapping, flint knapping, and geode preparation. Vendors will offer a wide variety of gems, minerals, fossils and slabs. Activities for adults include raffles and door prizes. Adults – .50, Children 12 and under free with an adult.
Start the Spring season off with a visit to the barn for some sheepy ambiance! Enjoy fiber arts, painting, educational classes and shopping. Check the website to see if there will be opportunities to snuggle new lambs! For registration and times visit Iron Water Ranch.
Apr
5
Wed
To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, the carousel slows down to a jog, and the organ music is turned off.
Apr
7
Fri
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
Join the Carousel for an eggcellent First Friday adventure with gift shop and cafe specials. Party Perfection Oregon will help you to make an Easter Egg Wreath, and of course, there will be unlimited carousel rides! Just $5 per person gets you in the door for fun for the WHOLE family!
Join Gallery Calapooia’s Artist Reception for Carol Houk and Steve Terhune happening Friday, April 7 from 6-8 pm. Houk and Terhune are the Featured Artists for April 2023. Their artwork will be on display now through April 22. Visit their website, GalleryCalapooia.com for more information.