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.

Sep
2
Sat
Fiechter House Open House @ William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fiechter House Open House @ William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge | Oregon | United States

The John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is is believed to be the oldest house in Benton County. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visitors to the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge will be able to visit and tour this historic 1855 pioneer house every Saturday, July 8 through Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn the history of one of Benton county’s early families.

The Fiechter House is located on Finley Refuge Road, across from the red Cabell barn. Visitors can also stop in at the refuge’s Nature Store for directions.

Photo credit: John Fiechter House, by Ian Poellet. (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sep
9
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Oct
14
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Nov
11
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Dec
9
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Jan
13
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Jan 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Feb
10
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Mar
9
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
Apr
13
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.
May
11
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturdays 2023 @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Let’s get crafty!
Join the Monteith House on November 11th for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany, Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make beautiful fall leaf candle holders from mason jars!
All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candle holder home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class. Register here: via EventBright
REGISTERING IN ADVANCE is important so they know how many kits to prepare before you arrive.