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.

Jun
1
Thu
TEEN STUFF at the Albany Public Library @ Albany Public Library
Jun 1 – Jun 30 all-day
TEEN STUFF at the Albany Public Library @ Albany Public Library | Albany | Oregon | United States

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.

Jun
13
Tue
The Li’l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild
Jun 13 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Li'l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

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.

Sweet Home Farmers’ Market @ Sweet home Farmers' Market
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sweet Home Farmers' Market @ Sweet home Farmers' Market | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market

Jun
14
Wed
The Li’l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild
Jun 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Li'l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

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.

Teen RPG Night @ Albany Public Library
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

TEEN RPG NIGHT

Interested in role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Seasoned adventurer looking for a party?

Join the fun at the Albany Public Library June 14th from 5pm-7pm.

graphic with event information

graphic with event information

Photo: “Medieval Castle” by Christine Withers

Wednesday movies @ Whiteside Theater
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday movies @ Whiteside Theater | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

It’s a quick trip to Corvallis to visit the historic Whiteside Theater! The Whiteside hosts a movie every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They also host the Bob Newton Family Movie, a family-friendly 3 p.m. monthly matinee.

Visit the Whiteside Theatre’s movie listings to learn more and buy tickets.

March Schedule

  • June 7, 7 p.m.: Milk ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
  • (Sunday) June 11, 3 p.m.: Bob Newton Family Movie: Sing 2 ($6 in advance, $8 at the door, free for kids 12 and under)
  • June 14, 7 p.m.: Breakfast on Pluto ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
  • June 21, 7 p.m.: Kinky Boots ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
  • June 28, 7 p.m.: Love, Simon ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
The Whiteside Theatre would like to thank Jackson Street Youth Shelter for selecting these movies for PRIDE Month 2023.
Jun
15
Thu
The Li’l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild
Jun 15 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Li'l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

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.

Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market @ Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market
Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market @ Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Shop local and fresh. For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market

Pacific Waters: Mary Frisbee Johnson art reception @ The Arts Center
Jun 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pacific Waters: Mary Frisbee Johnson art reception @ The Arts Center | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Showing at The Arts Center in Corvallis; June 8 – July 22, 2023

Pacific Waters
Mary Frisbee Johnson
w/ Oregon State University Student Composers
Reception: Thursday, June 15, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

The Pacific Waters exhibition features a collection of indigo ink drawings by Mary Frisbee Johnson. Through her work, Johnson explores how water changes depending on light, weather, time, and tide, and with her mark making she embraces the myriad of sounds water can make: gurgle, chitter, roar, stream, crash, bubble, hiss, murmur.

 

(Photo: “Yachats Wave” by Camron Settlemier)

Jun
16
Fri
Linn County Pioneer Picnic
Jun 16 – Jun 18 all-day
Linn County Pioneer Picnic @ Brownsville | Oregon | United States

136th Linn County Pioneer Picnic 

June 16, 17, and 18, 2023
Theme:  Fun and Games

Through the Years

The Linn County Pioneer Picnic has been a local staple since 1887 when it was created as a reunion for the early homesteaders. Since the first event, the annual event has never been cancelled, which makes it the longest continuously running celebration in the state of Oregon.  Admittance is and always has been free for attendees.

The Picnic lasts three days every year and is chock full of activities, exhibits, and entertainment for the whole family. Friday is kicked off with the Kiddie Parade and the crowning of the Linn County Pioneer Picnic Princesses. Children and families can then enjoy fun activities and entertainment at the park. On Saturday, the day begins with a breakfast hosted by local firemen that raises funds for the Fourth of July Fireworks. Then begins the ever-popular Parade down Main Street, where hundreds gather to see floats from all kinds of Linn County organizations, clubs, and more. Afterward, the crowds flock to Pioneer Park, where they can find a quilt show, flower show, art display, horseshoe tournament, a logging competition, and more. Children enjoy a penny scramble, three-legged races, and crafts.

Sunday continues the festivities with a nondenominational church service that dates back to the early years of the Linn County Pioneer Picnic.

Throughout the weekend, great music, food, and vendors abound, and attendees set out blankets and fill up picnic tables to spend the weekend together.