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
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.

Cumberland Church Celebration Open House @ Cumberland Community Events Center
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cumberland Church Celebration Open House @ Cumberland Community Events Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Celebrate the Cumberland’s 132nd birthday!  Join the Community Events Center and enjoy tours, cake, and the history of this wonderful building, which is being renovated and will be home to the Cumberland Community Events Center. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National History Preservation Month.

History of the Cumberland

The Cumberland Church building has been a part of Albany for 130 years. The church was built in 1892 by the Cumberland Presbyterians, a progressive branch of the Presbyterian Church. When it was dedicated on May 5, 1892, it was a rectangular, one-room meeting-style church. The building was moved to its new home on the corner of Santiam and Pine on October 17, 2021. The new address is 1400 Santiam Road SE. Once the restoration is complete, Cumberland will offer educational and enrichment programs for children and families, and provide a facility for the arts, education, recreation, celebration, and locally-based activities. The building will also be available to rent for both public and private events. Read more about the history of the Cumberland at AlbanyCumberland.org.

Photo: “Cumberland Steeple Removal” by Dan Bateman