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
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 Linda Heard and Pat Spark. Their work will be showcased up front at the gallery and in their featured artist window from September 26 to October 8.

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

Treasure Hunt Open House @ Station 11
Oct 7 @ 4:09 pm – 5:09 pm
Treasure Hunt Open House @ Station 11 | Albany | Oregon | United States

Fire Prevention Week
October 7th
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Treasure Hunt is a yearly open house with local partners. Each stop along the hunt will have activities, treats and first responders. Meet firefighters from Tangent Fire District and police officers with Albany Oregon Police Department. This event is great for all ages.

Bring your non-perishable food donations for local food banks!

Station 11
611 Lyon Street SE
Firefighter turnout demo, hands-on fire safety activities, car seat safety, bike helmet fitting, and popcorn!

Station 15
3360 Conser Road, Millersburg
Jr. Firefighter Challenge, Ranger 11 rides, fire engine tours, and drinks.

Albany Police Station
2600 Pacific Boulevard SW
Police vehicles on display, fingerprinting fun, and visits with K9 officers.

Tangent Rural Fire District
32053 Birdfoot Dr, Tangent
Fire engine rides

Photo: “Responding Under a Rainbow” By Camron Settlemier

Candy Carnage @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm
Candy Carnage @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Candy CARNAGE: Live LOCAL ROLLER DERBY
SATURDAY, OCT 7th 2023, doors open at 5 pm

Sick Town Roller Derby is on the track!! Grab those cowbells and get ready for a night of full-contact roller derby mayhem at Candy Carnage!

featuring Half-Time Entertainment, Food Carts, & ALCOHOL!

 

Tickets

Kids 5 & Under get in free!

$12 in Advance, purchase tickets here
$15 at the Door

Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR

Oct
11
Wed
History Bites: Don’t Drink the Ginger Ale! @ Albany Regional Museum
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
History Bites: Don’t Drink the Ginger Ale! @ Albany Regional Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

History Bites – Don’t Drink the Ginger Ale! Tale of the Vandran Murder
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Don’t Drink the Ginger Ale! A tale about the murder & mystery surrounding the Vandran family, will be presented at the Albany Regional Museum’s next History Bites on October 11th at noon!

Oct
13
Fri
Trolley of Terror
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm
Trolley of Terror

Why visit a haunted house, when you can see a whole haunted town?

 

 

 

 

Three ways to experience the ghostly tour:

  • Ghost Walking Tours – October 13th and 14th (tours begin at 6, 7, 8, and 9 o’clock)
  • Trolley Tours – October 20, 21, 27, 28 (tours begin at 6, 7, 8, and 9 o’clock)
  • VIP Experience Ghost Hunt – October 21 and 28 (10:30pm – 1am)

To purchase your tickets, please visit the website at monteithhouse.ticketleap.com or call 541-220-0421.

A fundraiser to support the Monteith House.

Oct
14
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
Oct 14 @ 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