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.

Mar
16
Sat
Free Magic Show – YMCA @ Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free Magic Show - YMCA @ Mid-Willamette Family YMCA | Albany | Oregon | United States

Step right up and experience the wonder of magic like never before! The YMCA is thrilled to announce its partnership with Kadabra Magic Productions to bring you an enchanting afternoon of mystique and excitement!  Head to the YMCA on  Saturday, March 16th, at 1:00 PM for a mesmerizing one-hour magic extravaganza. Prepare to be dazzled as Kadabra Magic Productions showcases their spellbinding talents, weaving together illusions and surprises that will leave you in awe. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that promises fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars and get ready to believe in magic!

This event is absolutely free! Now that’s some magic!

Mar
30
Sat
Easter Saturday at the Carousel – March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Easter Saturday at the Carousel - March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States
Hop on down and jump into fun at the carousel from 11 AM-4 PM on Saturday, March 30th.
The Easter Bunny will be passing out eggs and available to take pictures with you!
We will also be open for you to enjoy a carousel ride on Easter Sunday, March 31st.

For more information please call: 541-497-2934, or visit:  AlbanyHistoricCarousel

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

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.

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
8
Sat
Historic People and Places, A Walking Tour of Albany’s Historic Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot
Jun 8 @ 2:30 am
Historic People and Places, A Walking Tour of Albany's Historic Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot | Albany | Oregon | United States

Members of Friends of Historic Albany (FOHA) will be discussing historically significant residents and structures during a one-hour walking tour through a portion of the Hackleman Historic District.

The tour begins at 2:30 p.m. in front of the former Oregon Electric Railroad Depot, 133 5th Ave. SE,