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.
Apr
17
Wed
REENACTORS TALK ON CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
Keith Menk and Ashley Wendell, Civil War reenactors, who specialize in happenings within the medical tent, will give a talk on Civil War medicine on Wednesday, April 17, at the Lebanon Public Library. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last for about an hour.
Sponsored by the Lebanon Museum Foundation and the Lebanon Public Library, this program is open to the public and free for all. The library is at 55 Academy Street.
For more information about this program or about the Lebanon Museum Foundation visit “Lebanon Museum” on Facebook, or see the website at lebanonmuseum.org.
May
1
Wed
The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them, will be available on May 1st. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 31 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!
Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb
May
11
Sat
Enter your vintage bicycle or have fun seeing someone else’s while you enjoy great beer and cool vendors! Free entry to view 75+ vintage bicycles
To register your bike for the 2024 show, visit Albany Vintage Bicycle Registration
The 2024 Categories are:
Best Original Condition
Best Restored Condition
Best Custom Build
Best BMX (Freestyle or Race)
The People’s Choice Award
* All years up to 1989 will be considered Vintage
If you have any questions regarding which category your bicycle should be placed in, please email us.
This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Jun
8
Sat
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,
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