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.

Mar
30
Sat
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

Easter Saturday at the Carousel – March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Easter Saturday at the Carousel - March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States
Hop on down and jump into fun at the carousel from 11 AM-4 PM on Saturday, March 30th.
The Easter Bunny will be passing out eggs and available to take pictures with you!
We will also be open for you to enjoy a carousel ride on Easter Sunday, March 31st.

For more information please call: 541-497-2934, or visit:  AlbanyHistoricCarousel

Mar
31
Sun
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

Apr
21
Sun
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week @ Downtown Albany
Apr 21 – Apr 27 all-day
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week @ Downtown Albany | Albany | Oregon | United States

Downtown Albany Restaurant Week returns with more restaurants than ever! From Sunday, April 21, through Saturday, April 27, visit our 30 destinations offering a variety of specials all week!

From breakfast to dinner, dozens of tasty options are sure to please.

Each restaurant will have delicious Restaurant Week specials so it’s easy to spend your week sampling your way through Downtown!

New this year is a passport and prize drawing. You will receive one chance at the drawing for each restaurant you patronize. You can pick up a passport at the Albany Downtown Association or download one online. Passports are also available at many Downtown restaurants. Once you have your passport, look for the Restaurant Week poster in each participating restaurant’s window for the code to add to your passport To download your passport, CLICK HERE!

Times vary with each restaurant, usually their normal hours. Reservations are highly recommended.

Participating Restaurants and Menu Items can be found here.

Apr
26
Fri
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

This is a great opportunity to get connected with the finest home improvement businesses and contractors in the Willamette Valley.

This event is being held at the Linn County Expo Center.
More details can be found here Albany Spring Home Show

Friday April 26,  12 – 6 PM
Saturday April 27,  10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday April 28, 10 AM – 3 PM

Apr
27
Sat
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

This is a great opportunity to get connected with the finest home improvement businesses and contractors in the Willamette Valley.

This event is being held at the Linn County Expo Center.
More details can be found here Albany Spring Home Show

Friday April 26,  12 – 6 PM
Saturday April 27,  10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday April 28, 10 AM – 3 PM

Apr
28
Sun
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Albany Spring Home Show 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

This is a great opportunity to get connected with the finest home improvement businesses and contractors in the Willamette Valley.

This event is being held at the Linn County Expo Center.
More details can be found here Albany Spring Home Show

Friday April 26,  12 – 6 PM
Saturday April 27,  10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday April 28, 10 AM – 3 PM

May
1
Wed
National Preservation Month Events- Albany and Benton County @ Albany, Oregon
May 1 – May 26 all-day

May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places.

Albany is home to four national historic districts and the location of the most varied collection of architectural styles in the state. There are more than 800 historic buildings in three of the districts, dating from the 1840s to the 1950s, and all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks.

Come and celebrate the heritage of Albany by participating in various events and exploring historic places all month long.

Events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Walking History Tours, Building Tours, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, and more!

Scan the QR Code shown below and download the Albany Explorer App! You’ll find self-guided tours of our historic districts, great places to eat, and all things Albany!

We look forward to seeing you!

Photo: “Blue Sky for a Blue House” Monteith Historic District by Camron Settlemier

 

Albany Explorer App

 

 

 

 

We would also like to include Benton County’s all-month events!  See Full List of Events Here

Trails Through Time is the theme of National Preservation Month in Benton County.

Many events are available to participate in and learn the history of the area.

Some events require registration, all are free.  For updates, please check THE VISIT CORVALLIS OR ALBANY VISITORS websites.
This event schedule is a collaboration between the Benton County and Corvallis Historic Resources Commissions, the Albany Heritage Commission, and PreservationWORKS.

 

May
4
Sat
4th Annual Spring Bazaar – North Albany Community Church 2024 @ North Albany Community Church
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
4th Annual Spring Bazaar - North Albany Community Church 2024 @ North Albany Community Church | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join North Albany Community Church for their 4th Annual Spring Bazaar!  With over 85 vendors offering a large variety of gift ideas you’re sure to find something for everyone – including yourself!  Breakfast and lunch are both available for purchase so plan to stay all day!

May
11
Sat
Albany Tweed Ride 2024 @ The Natty Dresser
May 11 @ 9:30 am
Albany Tweed Ride 2024 @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Don your finest tweed attire and join us for a bicycle tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts!
This event starts at The Natty Dresser, 124 Broadalbin St SW.

Arrive by 9:30 am to enter the costume and best bike contests. The ride starts at 10 am.  The tour will stop occasionally to talk about menswear and the historic buildings and sights along the way.  Bring a cup if it looks like it is going to be a warm day as there will be a water break along the way.
The ride ends at the Deluxe Brewery where they will be hosting their annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the brewery, but riders are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch to the ride, as the brewery allows outside food.