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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.
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!
Join Iron Water Ranch for a fibery fun day with lambs to pet, fleeces to touch, and classes to take!
There will be a whole variety of raw fleeces available, natural and dyed yarns, washed locks, dryer balls, and fiber arts equipment and supplies!
2 Classes Available: Shepherding 101 for newer shepherds is from 12 pm to 2 pm, and a beginning Crochet Class from 1 pm – 3 pm. To purchase tickets for these classes and for additional information visit Iron Water Ranch.
You’ll have a wooly good time!
There will also be stickers, zines, pony bead art, Final Fantasy XIV prints, and free queer resources! ✨️. Purchase tickets here before the market for $5+fees or $10 at the door.
Seniors, Veterans, and children 6 and younger – FREE!
Join North Albany Community Church for their 4th Annual Spring Bazaar! With over 85 vendors offering a large variety of gift ideas you’re sure to find something for everyone – including yourself! Breakfast and lunch are both available for purchase so plan to stay all day!
Get ready for some awesome summer fun! On June 22nd, the Albany Summer Passport program will kick off at 2 different sign-up locations!
Both places will be filled with fun and excitement, perfect for kicking off your summer adventures with our Summer Passport! Check out our website for more details as we get closer to the big day.
Passports will be available for sign-up throughout the summer, June 22nd, 2024 is the kickoff date for the program. The last day of the program is August 9, one week before the Carousel Carnival. So, no matter if you live here, or are just visiting for a few days – you’re invited to participate. You may come to the AVA Office at any time and pick up a Passport and explore as much as you can during your visit to Albany.
