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.

Nov
27
Mon
Carousel Festival of Wreaths Virtual Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Nov 27 – Dec 3 all-day
Carousel Festival of Wreaths Virtual Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is a huge fundraiser for the carousel and an event we look forward to all year long!

You’re invited to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some bidding with the trusted online auction platform, 32 Auctions.
Bidding will begin on November 27th at 9 AM and will close December 3rd at 7 PM.
Items will have pictures and descriptions online for you to browse or you can stop by the carousel Wednesday- Sunday during the auction 11AM – 4PM to view the auction items.

https://www.32auctions.com/FestivalofWreaths2023

Many thanks to this year’s Festival of Wreaths sponsor, Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of local businesses and community sponsors.

Dec
1
Fri
Corvallis-Benton Book Sale @ Corvallis Library
Dec 1 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Corvallis-Benton Book Sale @ Corvallis Library | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be holding its annual Holiday Book Sale Dec. 1-2 in the Corvallis Library’s main meeting room, organizers announced.

The sale is open to the general public from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 1 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2. On the first day, the event is open to members only from noon-3 p.m. The Corvallis Library is located at 645 NW Monroe Ave.

Organizers said the books, which will be individually priced, offered for sale are in very good condition and suitable for gift-giving. There will be fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and much more!

Books. CDs and DVDs will also be for sale. Items may be purchased with cash, check or credit card.

Sales benefit activities at all library locations — Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath.

Dec
2
Sat
Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale @ Toland Tree Farm
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale @ Toland Tree Farm | Albany | Oregon | United States

Toland Tree Farm🌲Christmas Tree & Wreath ❤️Sale❤️
🎄December 2&3 (9am – 4pm)
Fresh, Pre-cut Doug Fir trees 5’-8’
Trees will be cut and ready to go!🎅🏻 cash or Venmo accepted.
Priced per tree, TBD
Come on out and help celebrate the season!

They are working on raising funds this year to help us offset the cost of Craig’s cancer treatments. They appreciate your support🙏

Corvallis-Benton Book Sale @ Corvallis Library
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Corvallis-Benton Book Sale @ Corvallis Library | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be holding its annual Holiday Book Sale Dec. 1-2 in the Corvallis Library’s main meeting room, organizers announced.

The sale is open to the general public from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 1 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2. On the first day, the event is open to members only from noon-3 p.m. The Corvallis Library is located at 645 NW Monroe Ave.

Organizers said the books, which will be individually priced, offered for sale are in very good condition and suitable for gift-giving. There will be fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and much more!

Books. CDs and DVDs will also be for sale. Items may be purchased with cash, check or credit card.

Sales benefit activities at all library locations — Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe and Philomath.

Dec
3
Sun
Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale @ Toland Tree Farm
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale @ Toland Tree Farm | Albany | Oregon | United States

Toland Tree Farm🌲Christmas Tree & Wreath ❤️Sale❤️
🎄December 2&3 (9am – 4pm)
Fresh, Pre-cut Doug Fir trees 5’-8’
Trees will be cut and ready to go!🎅🏻 cash or Venmo accepted.
Priced per tree, TBD
Come on out and help celebrate the season!

They are working on raising funds this year to help us offset the cost of Craig’s cancer treatments. They appreciate your support🙏

Albany Toy Run @ Deluxe Brewing
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Albany Toy Run @ Deluxe Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling will host the Albany Toy Run on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brewery located at 635 NE Water Ave. All motorcycle riders, classic car drivers and passengers are encouraged to participate in this fun event. New, unwrapped toys, for children of all ages are needed for donation. Community members are welcome to drop off donations with brewery staff during open business hours this week. The Deluxe Brewing taproom is open Monday through Friday, 3 – 9 pm, Saturday 12 – 9 pm, and this Sunday 11 am – 8 pm.

 

 

The Albany Toy Run parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting at the Walmart Supercenter
parking lot, at 1330 Goldfish Farm Rd SE, Albany, Ore. Motorcycle riders will be joined by
Santa Claus, riding on an Albany Fire Department truck, who will escort their donations
from Walmart to Deluxe Brewing where they will unload all of the donated toys and
enjoy a festive reception. Riders will depart Walmart at 11 a.m. exactly.

Between 1 and 4 p.m., children and their families are invited to visit Deluxe Brewing,
where they will have the opportunity to meet Santa and his elves who will help the
children choose a gift for Christmas. If you have a child or children with special needs
who are not able to attend the party, please contact Beth Walker at 541-730-1042.

The Albany Toy Run was first hosted in 1983 and was started by The Association for
Motorcyclists of Oregon. It is an annual event hosted by local motorcyclists to provide
Christmas joy to the children of the Albany area through donated toys. Throughout the
past 40 years, this event has been carried on by members who wanted to ensure that it
continues helping local children and their family’s have a better Christmas.

Admission to the event is free, and minors are welcome in Deluxe Brewing. The Deluxe
Food Cart will be open on Sunday, serving a limited menu from 12 – 2 pm to
accommodate the crowd. For more information about the Albany Toy Run or to view
details on how to donate, please visit the Deluxe Brewing Facebook page.

About Deluxe Brewing Company
Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling is proud to be Albany’s first brewstillery, a
production brewery and distillery located along the Willamette River at 635 NE Water
Ave. Deluxe Brewing produces easy-drinking lagers and ales. For more information on
Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling visit www.sinisterdeluxe.com.

Dec
4
Mon
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall | Albany | Oregon | United States

DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE

December 2023

During the month of December, AndCo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food to help fill cupboards this holiday season! Current Needs include; Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food, Diapers/Wipes (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Toilet Paper, Personal Hygiene Products, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Bottles/Nipples, Small Boxes & Grocery Bags.

Donations will benefit FISH OF ALBANY and can be dropped off at the AndCo office (in the Heritage Mall, between Target & Old Navy) between 10 AM & 5 PM.

Dec
5
Tue
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall | Albany | Oregon | United States

DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE

December 2023

During the month of December, AndCo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food to help fill cupboards this holiday season! Current Needs include; Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food, Diapers/Wipes (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Toilet Paper, Personal Hygiene Products, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Bottles/Nipples, Small Boxes & Grocery Bags.

Donations will benefit FISH OF ALBANY and can be dropped off at the AndCo office (in the Heritage Mall, between Target & Old Navy) between 10 AM & 5 PM.

Dec
6
Wed
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
December Food Drive @ AndCo Office in the Heritage Mall | Albany | Oregon | United States

DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE

December 2023

During the month of December, AndCo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food to help fill cupboards this holiday season! Current Needs include; Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food, Diapers/Wipes (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Toilet Paper, Personal Hygiene Products, Baby Formula/Baby Food, Bottles/Nipples, Small Boxes & Grocery Bags.

Donations will benefit FISH OF ALBANY and can be dropped off at the AndCo office (in the Heritage Mall, between Target & Old Navy) between 10 AM & 5 PM.

Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Bow Wow Bingo is Back!

THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

6:00 – 8:00 PM at Schmizza Public House | 2602 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355

$1.00 per card or $5.00 for 6 cards
Please bring cash. Small bills work great!

Seats are limited! Get there early to reserve your spot. Unfortunately, children under age 18 cannot participate due to gaming law restrictions in Oregon.

All proceeds benefit the animals at SafeHaven Humane Society.

Photo: “Kimber” Photo by Theresa Lynch