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
30
Sat
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

Mar
31
Sun
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

Apr
6
Sat
6th Annual Albany Taps & Caps! @ Downtown Albany
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6th Annual Albany Taps & Caps! @ Downtown Albany

Furniture Share* cordially invites you to the 6th Annual Albany Taps & Caps, Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 4 pm – 9 pm.  This fundraising event is presented by The Garage, No Rails Ale House, Deluxe Brewing, Calapooia Brewing Company, and the Albany Downtown Association.

Start your night at either The Garage or Deluxe Brewing on April 6th between 4 pm and 9 pm to pick up your growler (first 50 tickets sold), 4 tasting tickets (1 for each stop on the tour), and a raffle ticket for one of the giveaways at each stop. Presale tickets and growlers can be picked up on April 3-5th at the Albany Downtown Association from 10-5 pm. Please bring your email confirmation of your ticket sale.

Stay for the after-party at Deluxe Brewing from 9-11 pm. Enjoy live music – your entry is free with your Albany Taps & Caps bracelet.

*Furniture Share is a program that provides low-income families, individuals, and children across the Willamette Valley with a comfortable night’s sleep and makes their house a home by providing them with basic furniture and household items! Have a fun night knowing you’ve helped a great cause!
100% of all proceeds benefit Furniture Share Programs, so you know your money is being used in your community to make a difference to people in need!

 

May
4
Sat
CUATRO DE MAYO DANCE PARTY AT GREYHOUND TAVERN @ Greyhound Tavern
May 4 @ 9:00 pm
CUATRO DE MAYO DANCE PARTY AT GREYHOUND TAVERN @ Greyhound Tavern | Albany | Oregon | United States

The “Cuatro De Mayo” party starts at 9:00 PM with drink specials to keep you refreshed as you dance the night away at the Greyhound Tavern!
Admission is FREE!

May
7
Tue
1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square
May 7 @ 6:00 pm
1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join this walking tour of 1st Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.
While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.

Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) at the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.

This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum, Potts Photo Collection.

May
8
Wed
2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square (Next to the Albany Civic Theater)
May 8 @ 6:00 pm
2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024 @ Burkhart Square (Next to the Albany Civic Theater) | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join this walking tour of 2nd Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately 1 hour in length.

While the tour is free, there is a suggested $5 donation per person, to benefit the Monteith Historical Society.

Meet at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) on the corner of 1st Ave and Lyons St.
This tour is sponsored by The Natty Dresser as part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo from Albany Regional Museum Potts Photo Collection.

May
11
Sat
Karaoke at the Greyhound! @ Greyhound Tavern
May 11 @ 9:00 pm

Join us every Saturday in May @ 9pm for Karaoke Night at Greyhound Tavern! 🌟 It’s your chance to shine and sing your heart out on stage. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to grab the mic and show off their talents.

May
17
Fri
90s DANCE PARTY AT GREYHOUND TAVERN @ Greyhound Tavern
May 17 @ 9:00 pm

Come on out and dance to the classics of the late 1900’s!!!
You remember how to dance like it’s 1999 so come out and show everyone how it’s done!

May
18
Sat
Karaoke at the Greyhound! @ Greyhound Tavern
May 18 @ 9:00 pm

Join us every Saturday in May @ 9pm for Karaoke Night at Greyhound Tavern! 🌟 It’s your chance to shine and sing your heart out on stage. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to grab the mic and show off their talents.

May
22
Wed
Western Wednesday – Line Dancing at the Hound @ Greyhound Tavern
May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Greyhound Tavern presents “Western Wednesday” with line dancing led by Jamie Lee Dancing. Admission is free!

Y’all come down and have a boot stompin’ good time!