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
30
Sat
Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

3-day Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show at the Linn County Expo Center Sept. 30 – Oct. 1. Check out 70+ vendors with products and services for your home and garden needs.

Friday, Sept. 29 – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, Sept. 30 – 10am – 6pm
Sunday, October 1 – 10am – 3pm

For vendor booth information, please visit our website: https://oregonhearthandhomeevents.com/

Free Admission!

Photo by Melinda Martin.

RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Rasani Fair has everything for the body, mind, and spirit. There will be over 100 vendors, 20 speakers, and a raffle to benefit Family Tree Relief Nursery. Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm

Future Fair Dates:
Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2023
April 13 & 14, 2024
October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025

 

Albany Civic Theater presents: The Savannah Sipping Society @ Albany Civic Theater
Sep 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Albany Civic Theater presents: The Savannah Sipping Society @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Savannah Sipping Society by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten

Directed by: Scott Harvey
Performances: Sep. 15, 16, 17(matinee), 22, 23, 24(matinee), 28, 29, 30, 2023

In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.

Box office opens 45 minutes before performances

Oct
1
Sun
Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

3-day Heart of the Valley Fall 2023 Albany Home and Garden Show at the Linn County Expo Center Sept. 30 – Oct. 1. Check out 70+ vendors with products and services for your home and garden needs.

Friday, Sept. 29 – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, Sept. 30 – 10am – 6pm
Sunday, October 1 – 10am – 3pm

For vendor booth information, please visit our website: https://oregonhearthandhomeevents.com/

Free Admission!

Photo by Melinda Martin.

RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Rasani Fair has everything for the body, mind, and spirit. There will be over 100 vendors, 20 speakers, and a raffle to benefit Family Tree Relief Nursery. Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm

Future Fair Dates:
Sept 30 & Oct 1, 2023
April 13 & 14, 2024
October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025

 

Oct
4
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, the carousel slows down to a jog, and the organ music is turned off.

Oct
6
Fri
Natty Dresser 1st Friday @ The Natty Dresser
Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Natty Dresser 1st Friday @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Calling all Ladies! The Natty Dresser is holding a ladies trunk show with Pendleton Woolens. This will be a one-night-only opportunity, to order from the Pendleton Women’s line. PLUS they will also have their Pikolinos’ Shoe rep there offering ladies styles for special order!!! BOTH are ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!

Live Music by James F. Wright, In-store specials & refreshments.

Photo: “Tweed Bike Start” by Oliver J. Anderson

Carousel 1st Friday: Halloween Comes Early! @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Oct 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Carousel 1st Friday: Halloween Comes Early! @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States
On the first Friday of every month, the carousel opens up in the evening from 5:30 PM-8:00 PM, and for just $5 per person you get UNLIMITED CAROUSEL RIDES, plus a fun activity or craft for the family thanks to Party Perfection Oregon, along with gift shop specials and a great deal on a tasty treat at the Carousel Café!
October’s Theme is Halloween– so get your costume ready, ghouls and boos, for some scarily good fun for the whole family!

Photo by Nathan Pendley.

Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception @ Gallery Calapooia
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception @ Gallery Calapooia | Albany | Oregon | United States

Another 1st Friday event! The Featured Artists at Gallery Calapooia Artist Reception for the month of September are Marjorie Kinch and Dick Powell. Their work will be showcased up front at the gallery and in their featured artist window from August 29 to September 23.

Oct
7
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Fresh and local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and more! For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market