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.

Oct
28
Sat
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Oct 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Witches and Warlocks unite at HEX in Brownsville, OR on October 28th at 5:30pm for an easy 30+ minute stroll! Kids and pets welcome (no bikes please!)

Family friendly. Costumes encouraged (but not required.) Best costume wins a $50 gift card to HEX!

Oct
29
Sun
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.

There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season

There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.

  • Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
  • Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
  • Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Nov
4
Sat
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 4 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Create your own felted 7″ gnome or witch with seasoned fiber artist Anne Marie Cole.

$75 fee, 12 person limit. Workshop open to beginners or experts.

Contact HEX to register https://www.hexbrownsville.com/

 

Nov
11
Sat
Witch’s Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Witch's Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Welcome the Market of the Strange to Brownsville in November, hosted by Hex, one of the coolest magical goods and gift shops around! Our witchy, occult, and magical vendors are coming together to offer you a harvest of delightful art, craft work, decor and more. Come out and help us celebrate the stranger side, enjoy some tasty treats, and cherish the bounty of creativity in our community.

This is an all ages event, with free admission.

Feb
10
Sat
Lambentine’s Day at Iron Water Ranch @ Iron Water Ranch
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lambentine's Day at Iron Water Ranch @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

At this indoor event, Iron Water Ranch invites the community into their barns to meet their lambs!

There will be educational displays, knowledgeable staff, and tons of baby lambs on hand.

Reservations REQUIRED for one-hour sessions, $20 per person. For information and reservations visit: Lambentine.

Feb
11
Sun
Lambentine’s Day at Iron Water Ranch @ Iron Water Ranch
Feb 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lambentine's Day at Iron Water Ranch @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

At this indoor event, Iron Water Ranch invites the community into their barns to meet their lambs!

There will be educational displays, knowledgeable staff, and tons of baby lambs on hand.

Reservations REQUIRED for one-hour sessions, $20 per person. For information and reservations visit: Lambentine.

Apr
6
Sat
April Floof’s Day 2024 @ Iron Water Ranch
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
April Floof's Day 2024 @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Iron Water Ranch for a fibery fun day with lambs to pet, fleeces to touch, and classes to take!

There will be a whole variety of raw fleeces available, natural and dyed yarns, washed locks, dryer balls, and fiber arts equipment and supplies!
2 Classes Available: Shepherding 101 for newer shepherds is from 12 pm to 2 pm, and a beginning Crochet Class from 1 pm – 3 pm.  To purchase tickets for these classes and for additional information visit Iron Water Ranch.
You’ll have a wooly good time!

Apr
20
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Founded in 1978, the Albany Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers’ market in Oregon. Nestled between Historic Downtown Albany and the beautiful park-like grounds of the Linn County Courthouse, the Albany Farmers’ Market is easy to access by foot, bicycle, car or bus and is just a few blocks from Amtrak at the historic Albany Station.

The Albany Farmers’ Market offers visitors an abundance of fresh, locally sourced food. From ripe, juicy produce to artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The market also features the Power of Produce Club, a kids’ program for ages 5-12 that provides hands-on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.

Although the market has evolved over the years, it continues to honor its roots and celebrate the community’s deep connection to the land. So whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, come experience the magic of the Albany Farmers’ Market for yourself.

For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market

Apr
27
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Founded in 1978, the Albany Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers’ market in Oregon. Nestled between Historic Downtown Albany and the beautiful park-like grounds of the Linn County Courthouse, the Albany Farmers’ Market is easy to access by foot, bicycle, car or bus and is just a few blocks from Amtrak at the historic Albany Station.

The Albany Farmers’ Market offers visitors an abundance of fresh, locally sourced food. From ripe, juicy produce to artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The market also features the Power of Produce Club, a kids’ program for ages 5-12 that provides hands-on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.

Although the market has evolved over the years, it continues to honor its roots and celebrate the community’s deep connection to the land. So whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, come experience the magic of the Albany Farmers’ Market for yourself.

For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market

May
4
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Founded in 1978, the Albany Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers’ market in Oregon. Nestled between Historic Downtown Albany and the beautiful park-like grounds of the Linn County Courthouse, the Albany Farmers’ Market is easy to access by foot, bicycle, car or bus and is just a few blocks from Amtrak at the historic Albany Station.

The Albany Farmers’ Market offers visitors an abundance of fresh, locally sourced food. From ripe, juicy produce to artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The market also features the Power of Produce Club, a kids’ program for ages 5-12 that provides hands-on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.

Although the market has evolved over the years, it continues to honor its roots and celebrate the community’s deep connection to the land. So whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, come experience the magic of the Albany Farmers’ Market for yourself.

For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market