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.

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
29
Wed
Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
May 29 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!

Jun
5
Wed
Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bow Wow Bingo! @ Schmizza Public House | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Bow Wow Bingo is Back!

THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

6:00 – 8:00 PM at Schmizza Public House | 2602 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355

$1.00 per card or $5.00 for 6 cards
Please bring cash. Small bills work great!

Seats are limited! Get there early to reserve your spot. Unfortunately, children under age 18 cannot participate due to gaming law restrictions in Oregon.

All proceeds benefit the animals at SafeHaven Humane Society.

Photo: “Kimber” Photo by Theresa Lynch

Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!

Jun
8
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturday @ Monteith House
Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday @ 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.  
Jun
12
Wed
Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!

Jun
15
Sat
Relay for Life of Linn/Benton Counties @ South Albany High School Track
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Relay for Life of Linn/Benton Counties @ South Albany High School Track | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Relay For Life Community! They celebrate survivors, remember those we have lost, and fight back as a community to end cancer.

Visit http://relayforlife.org/albanyor for details

Jun
19
Wed
Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!

Jun
22
Sat
Dam Right Drag Night presents ICONIC: A Drag Showcase @ Calapooia Brewing
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm
Dam Right Drag Night presents ICONIC: A Drag Showcase @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Dam Right Drag Night after Albany Pride for a drag showcase celebrating LGBTQ+ icons from past and present!
Featuring incredible performers from the Willamette Valley, this show is sure to make you feel like you’re seeing rainbows.
This show is for 18+!  ID is required to enter.
Doors open at 7:30, show begins at 8:30.
$10 cash cover at the door.
Sponsored by Element Graphics and High Tide Smoke Shop
For those needing accommodations, contact damrightdragnight@gmail.com by June 15th.
Jun
26
Wed
Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!