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
1
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Apr
5
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

May
3
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Jun
7
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Jun 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Jul
5
Wed
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Jul 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride!

To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog and turn off the organ music.

It’s our hope to provide a fun and inviting space for everyone. So put on your blue and join us!

Jul
14
Fri
Pets & Pajamas @ SafeHaven Humane Society
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pets & Pajamas @ SafeHaven Humane Society | Tangent | Oregon | United States

Pets and Pajamas is a fun and easy way to get your kids involved with SafeHaven Humane Society, and have a little time for yourselves too. Each night includes pizza, popcorn, a little soda, time spent with our wonderful adoptable animals, and a movie. Kids are welcome to bring a blanket (some will be provided) and a pillow from home if they’d like, though we do ask that toys stay home. Kids will also need to wear closed-toe shoes for animal time. We ask that light-up shoes stay home as they are just too tempting to play with during the movie. Movies will vary from month to month. Titles are available upon request. This is a drop-off event. All adults participating in movie nights are current volunteers or staff who have passed a background check. If your child needs accommodations that require an adult to stay with them during the event, please let us know before registering so that can try to make the necessary adjustments. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.

SHOWTIMES
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

UPCOMING SHOWINGS
July 14th

August 11th

MOVIE TICKET
$15

Registration fees are nonrefundable. Unused registration fees may be applied to other humane education programs during the same calendar year or be considered a donation. To be considered unused, you must notify SafeHaven that you cannot attend at least 7 days before the event date, so we have time to reopen your space(s).

REGISTER EASILY ON THEIR WEBSITE

Photo: “Lime Eyes” by Theresa Lynch

Jul
15
Sat
Philomath Museum Family Day: Water! @ Philomath Museum
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Philomath Museum Family Day: Water! @ Philomath Museum | Philomath | Oregon | United States

Dive into a splashtastic adventure at our Free Family Day, celebrating all things Water! Discover your community’s aquatic wonders, make a splash in “Philomath’s Largest Water Sprinkler,” and meet a mesmerizing mermaid. Join us for a wet and wild family experience!

  • Fun-filled hands-on learning activities, demonstrations, and crafts
  • Community organizations about water
  • BioFacts from the coast
  • Take a photo with a Mermaid
  • Bring a towel for the Water-Tower, courtesy of Philomath Fire & Rescue
  • Well Water Nitrate Screening (bring 1/2 cup of your well water in a clean container for on-site results)
  • And our exhibitions at the Philomath Museum!

Additional Event Details:

The Philomath Museum is fully air-conditioned, providing a comfortable environment for everyone. Restroom facilities are conveniently located within the museum. The venue is handicap accessible, ensuring a welcoming experience for all visitors.

Please note that no alcohol or pets are allowed at the event to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.

Wag Your Tail-Gate! @ Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wag Your Tail-Gate! @ Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Hello Vet’s 3rd Annual Summer Pet Festival
Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
at the Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
1838 Northwest 9th Street Suite 113, Corvallis, 97330

PET FRIENDLY/FAMILY FRIENDLY Community Event offering fun for the whole family. Pet-related activities and vendors, kids activities, clinic tours, bark-uterie, food trucks, pet trick contest and more!

WHERE: Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center Parking Lot and in-clinic

PET FRIENDLY – FAMILY FRIENDLY

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

* Food trucks
* Raffles + Giveaways
* Local Vendors
* Selfie Station
* Bark-uterie Bar
* Bacon Bubbles
* Pet Trick Contest – participate or enjoy the show – limited to 15 participants so register early
* Kids Activities – become junior vet assistants in a mini-course
* Adoptable Pets
* Pet and Family Friendly Event
* Music
and many other fun activities!

Photo: “Bring A Lunch” by Dan Bateman

Jul
18
Tue
Corvallis Central Park Summer Concert Series: Children’s Concert @ Corvallis Central Park
Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Corvallis Central Park Summer Concert Series: Children’s Concert @ Corvallis Central Park | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

The Corvallis Community Bands presents
2023 Summer Concert Series
Corvallis Central Park, 7:30pm

The Corvallis Community Band presents its Summer Concerts in the Park series each Tuesday evening 7:30-8:30pm from June 20th to August 29th. The concert is free to the public.

This family-friendly series features the Corvallis Community Band. The first concert features Conductor Justin Preece with the theme of Surveying the Sea. The band rehearses from 6:30-7:25pm before each concert and if you wish to join in, bring your band instrument and do so. The concert is from 7:30-8:30pm and is free to the public in front of the gazebo in Central Park in Corvallis. No seats are provided so dress for the weather and bring a blanket or low-backed chairs.

Tue at 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Central Park
650 Northwest Monroe Avenue
Corvallis
97333

• Tuesday, June 20 – The Sea, conducted by Justin Preece
• June 27 – All Folk Welcome, conducted by Daemon Shane
• July 4th – Celebrate America!, conducted by Jim Martinez
• July 11 – Classic Broadway, conducted by Cheryl Martinez
• July 18 – Children’s Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• July 25 – A Summer Concert, conducted by Nathan Boal
• August 1 – Old Fashion Band Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• August 8 – Music of the British Isles, conducted by Isaac Andrew
• August 15 – Fantasy & Fantasia, conducted by Mark Tarasawa
• August 22 – Big Band Bash, conducted by John Russell
• August 29 – Movie Magic, conducted by John Russell

Photo: Gorgeous Sunset, Timber Linn Park by Linda Gail Voet

Jul
19
Wed
Fun in the Park @ Takena Park
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fun in the Park @ Takena Park | Albany | Oregon | United States

FREE! All ages welcome
10am-Noon

This summer join us in a different neighborhood for games and fun for kids of all ages! You are invited to find a bench or bring a blanket and enjoy some sun and time in our beautiful parks before heading home to work on a cool take-home craft kit.

  • 6/28—Lehigh Park
  • 7/5—Gibson Hill Park
  • 7/12—Deerfield Park
  • 7/19—Takena Park
  • 7/26—Sunrise Park
  • 8/2—Doug Killin Park
  • 8/9—Swanson Park

Photo: “Summer at Waverly Lake” by Keith Kendrick