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.

Apr
20
Sat
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Tallman Brewing
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Tallman Brewing | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

DRTR (Dave Rogers, TR Gregg and Micke McDonough)  uses combinations of vocal harmonies, saxophone, harmonica, guitar, keyboards, and percussion to create a musical experience that is like a fine wine served up at just the right time. Give them a listen on Saturday, April 20, 2024. 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Tallman Brewing.

For more information about DRTR https://www.drtrmusic.com/

 

May
3
Fri
Mrs. Ropers Meet Up Albany Downtown @ Albany Wine Walk
May 3 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mrs. Ropers Meet Up Albany Downtown @ Albany Wine Walk

If you’re visiting from out of town and are attending the Wine Walk AND are a fan of Mrs. Roper – this event is for you.
This is the first appearance of the Mrs. Ropers of Oregon in Historic Downtown Albany.
This will be a rolling stop event; if you’re working late, or have plans to meet your friends.. no worries – join up and leave as you please.  Wear your brightest caftan and orange curly wig if you want!

3:30pm—Albany Carousel for a ride, photo, and then walk together to get wine glasses and tickets.
4:00pm—Corner of 1st Ave. & Ferry, pick up wine glasses, tickets and maps. 
5:15ish—Back to the Corner of 1st Ave. & Ferry to meet up with more Helens and pick up tickets if needed.
Everyone over 21 is welcome to join!

 

May
11
Sat
Downtown Albany Art Walk @ Downtown Albany
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Albany Art Walk @ Downtown Albany

This is an one day event to highlight some talented people in Albany.  There will be artists demonstrating their crafts or just selling their works at various locations in the downtown area.  Stroll through the Monteith district to discover these treasures.  Be prepared to be dazzled and surprised by all the creativity right here in Albany.

Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany String Orchestra for their Spring Concert!
Pieces featured are:   Vivaldi; Concerto for Four Violins in b minor,
Warlock; Capriol Suite and Jenkins; “Diamond Music” from Palladio.

The concert will be held at Albany First Christian Church on Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 PM.

Free admission and open to all.

May
12
Sun
Mother’s Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mother's Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Cheers, and a big thank you to the most important woman in everyone’s life!  Come down and enjoy free carousel rides all day.  There’s also a free carnation for the first 100 moms to walk through the door!

Photo: “Carousel Fun with GG” by Lori Norton

May
18
Sat
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Deluxe Brewing
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Deluxe Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

DRTR (Dave Rogers, TR Gregg and Micke McDonough)  uses combinations of vocal harmonies, saxophone, harmonica, guitar, keyboards, and percussion to create a musical experience that is like a fine wine served up at just the right time. Give them a listen on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Deluxe Brewing

There is a $5 cover charge, but good vibes are free!

For more information about DRTR https://www.drtrmusic.com/

 

Jun
7
Fri
Albany Regional Museum First Friday: Family Craft Night @ Albany Regional Museum
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Albany Regional Museum First Friday: Family Craft Night @ Albany Regional Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

First Friday- Family Craft Night

Join the Albany Regional Museum for a family-friendly craft night! Little ones and parents can enjoy hands-on activities in the community room. There will be opportunities for younger children to create old-fashioned toys such as a thaumatrope or design their own 9-square quilt. Older children can explore the exhibits.

This event is free to participate in and admission is waived during First Friday hours!

Parental supervision is required for kids 10 years and younger to participate in Family Craft Night.

Jun
29
Sat
South Pacific Country Car Show June 29, 2024 @ South Pacific Auto Sales
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
South Pacific Country Car Show June 29, 2024 @ South Pacific Auto Sales | Albany | Oregon | United States
This event is from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday, 6/29/24.  Judging is at 1 pm.
FREE ADMISSION! Celebrate the 35th-anniversary car show at South Pacific Auto Sales!  In addition to a car show, there will be a coffee cart, food vendors, and more!

Want to enter your car? There is no registration fee, just bring your car the day of. A top car will be picked in each of the following categories:
– Domestic
– Import
– Off-Road
Of those three top cars, one winner will win a handcrafted trophy.
BONUS: The first 100 people to RSVP get a free coffee from Weekend Coffee Roasters coffee cart the day of the event.