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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.
Join this walking tour of 1st Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.
While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.
Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) at the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.
This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum, Potts Photo Collection.
Join Chris Gustafson, owner of Vintage Window Restoration LLC, in a conversation about a niche business adventure, perspective of the historic preservation trades industry, and of course, no shortage of window jargon and jokes. Come prepared for a presentation, show and tell items followed by a Q&A.
History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee-based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.
Join this walking tour of 2nd Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.
While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.
Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) on the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.
This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum Potts Photo Collection.
Adult Skate
2nd and the 4th Wednesday of the Month
7pm-9pm
$10
All guests must be 18yrs and older to participate. ID verification required at the door before entry.
– Song Request Permitted –
* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)
The Vintage Roost is a seasonal gift shop nestled in the scenic hills of the beautiful North Albany countryside. Springtime at the Roost is a spring show featuring indoor and outdoor garden decor, delicious baked goods, and a shop full of antiques and collectibles. 30 local crafters have contributed to the beautiful and unique gifts available for purchase.
The show is open Fridays and Saturdays only, May 3 – May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit the Vintage Roost Facebook page.
PARKING: Passengers may be dropped off at the front doors of the shop by driving through the circular driveway. While there is no parking available in the driveway, parking is available on Scenic Drive.
All credit cards are accepted as well as cash and checks.