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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.
In May of 1923 the Jefferson Women’s Club appointed a committee to find a suitable place to house a public library. The first library was opened on July 10, 1923, in the Smith and Fontaine General Merchandise Store with club members serving as volunteer librarians.
Join the Jefferson Public Library for their Centennial Open House on Aug. 1 from 10am – 7pm. They’re celebrating the library’s past, present, and future with games, food & fun!
Photo: Santiam at Rest by Dave Maestas
OSU Linn County Master Gardener Association is hosting its annual garden tour. See six beautiful local gardens abundant with ideas and inspiration created by unique and artful gardeners around Albany!
Children under 12 are welcome with an adult companion. Sorry, No pets.
Your ticket purchase supports gardening and pollinator education.
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the Albany Visitors Association located at 122 Ferry St. SW, Albany.
Cash or Check only.
Photo Credit: ” Clematis” Lonna Capaci
