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.

Dec
1
Thu
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association
Dec 1 all-day
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Stroll the sidewalks in Downtown Albany and find Holiday Movie Character posters on member businesses. Print your entry form from the ADA WEBSITE to find up to 30+ posters. Receive one entry per character found. https://albanydowntown.com/.

Holly Jolly Online Auction
Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Holly Jolly Online Auction

It’s the most holly jolly time of the year and this online auction benefiting ABC House makes it even better. More information for the 2022 event will be posted soon but last year’s items and packages included vacation packages in Sunriver and Bend, local attractions and food, wine and wine tasting, golf packages and more! The auction will open at 8 a.m. on November 19 and close at 7 p.m. on December 4.

Sweet Home Tree Lighting Celebration @ Sweet Home City Hall
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm
Sweet Home Tree Lighting Celebration @ Sweet Home City Hall | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Sweet Home Tree Lighting Celebration at City Hall!

Dec
2
Fri
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association
Dec 2 all-day
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association | Albany | Oregon | United States

Stroll the sidewalks in Downtown Albany and find Holiday Movie Character posters on member businesses. Print your entry form from the ADA WEBSITE to find up to 30+ posters. Receive one entry per character found. https://albanydowntown.com/.

Holly Jolly Online Auction
Dec 2 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Holly Jolly Online Auction

It’s the most holly jolly time of the year and this online auction benefiting ABC House makes it even better. More information for the 2022 event will be posted soon but last year’s items and packages included vacation packages in Sunriver and Bend, local attractions and food, wine and wine tasting, golf packages and more! The auction will open at 8 a.m. on November 19 and close at 7 p.m. on December 4.

Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm | Albany | Oregon | United States

Find holiday treasures in the Barn full of handmade decor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, toys, and more, all made with love by our family for you. The show continues on Fridays and Saturdays until December 3, 2022.

Christmas in the Barn @ The Barn
Dec 2 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Christmas in the Barn @ The Barn | Shedd | Oregon | United States

Magic is in the air, stuffed to the brim with French/vintage-inspired home/garden decor, antiques, fresh greens and wreaths, baked goods, and more.

The Natty Dresser First Friday @ The Natty Dresser
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Natty Dresser First Friday @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join The Natty Dresser for a Joyous December First Friday event and enjoy live music performed by James F. Wright and a hot chocolate bar with Peppermint schnapps! You will receive a gift with purchase!

Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark | Albany | Oregon | United States

Explore the holiday-themed walking path around the park, shop the holiday marketplace and enjoy some great food, fun games and festive music. Fun for all ages! Admission is $5 and includes a fun holiday glow item and keepsake picture. Advance registration required – visit City of Albany Parks or call 541-917-7760.

Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree @ Sweet Home High School
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm
Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree @ Sweet Home High School | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

This Sweet Home tradition is back live this year! Performances are also available on December 3 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 3 p.m.