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.
May
1
Mon
The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Friday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 27 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!
Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb
Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE!
Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron Settlemier
May
27
Sat
Shop 30 Local vendors and participate in fun activities. Come down to the event, snag a “passport” and get stamps from all our vendors for a chance to win a basket valued at over $900. But make sure you put some pep in your step because supplies are limited, and it’s first-come first-serve. Only one passport per person.
May
28
Sun
Shop 30 Local vendors and participate in fun activities. Come down to the event, snag a “passport” and get stamps from all our vendors for a chance to win a basket valued at over $900. But make sure you put some pep in your step because supplies are limited, and it’s first-come first-serve. Only one passport per person.
May
30
Tue
The Li’l Art Show is a gallery display at Linn County Arts Guild including only works of art that are 8×10″ or smaller. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy artwork created by local artists from Linn County.
If you are interested in entering your art, go to the Art Guild’s website for information.
May
31
Wed
The Li’l Art Show is a gallery display at Linn County Arts Guild including only works of art that are 8×10″ or smaller. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy artwork created by local artists from Linn County.
If you are interested in entering your art, go to the Art Guild’s website for information.
At the Lebanon Public Library on May 31, Police Chief Frank Stevenson will tell the history of the Lebanon Police Department. Sponsored by the Lebanon Museum Foundation and the Lebanon Public Library, this program is open to the public and free for all. The library is at 55 Academy Street.
For more information about this program or about the Lebanon Museum Foundation, call Linda at 503-707-1539 or visit “Lebanon Museum” on Facebook or the Lebanon Museum Foundation website, at lebanonmuseum.org.
This is part of Linn County’s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Jun
1
Thu
TEEN STUFF all June long at the Albany Public Library!
Start June off by picking up your summer reading log! Mark off every day you read and return periodically for cool prizes!
ALL JUNE LONG – Make a button! Stop by the Teen Desk at the Main Library and make buttons! A variety of templates will be provided for pride flags, pronouns, and positive messages.