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- Join the jolly fun! November 27, 2023
- 36th Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest November 10, 2023
- Fall Events in November November 3, 2023
- Get ready for Spooky Season! September 29, 2023
- Three Day Getaway September 1, 2023
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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.
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.
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.
Verbatim Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt inside the Heritage Mall on Saturday, April 8 starting at 10 am. The egg hunt will take place on the West side of the Mall in front of Hobby Lobby. They will be running age groups at different times to ensure safety and to make sure that all kids have a chance to get some eggs. Times for age groups will be: 0-2 Years at 10 am, 3-5 Years at 10:30 am, 6-8 Years at 11:00 am, and 9-12 Years at 11:30 am. They will also be raffling off a prizes.