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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.
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
Bow Wow Bingo is Back!
THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
6:00 – 8:00 PM at Schmizza Public House | 2602 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355
$1.00 per card or $5.00 for 6 cards
Please bring cash. Small bills work great!
Seats are limited! Get there early to reserve your spot. Unfortunately, children under age 18 cannot participate due to gaming law restrictions in Oregon.
All proceeds benefit the animals at SafeHaven Humane Society.
Photo: “Kimber” Photo by Theresa Lynch
3rd Annual Bates Berry Farm Holiday Show.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Come browse through The Old Bates Berry Farm Barn on November 2 & 3 from 9am to 6pm.
*Shop from over 10 local vendors for hand crafted gifts, holiday decor and much more.
*Enjoy delicious homemade cookies, hot cocoa and holiday music while you shop.
Some of our decor will include:
*Soy Wax Candles *Garlands *Signs *Wood decor *Ornaments *Pottery *Cards *Wreaths *Bath Bombs *Hand Sewn Gifts *Stocking Stuffers *Pillows * And MUCH MUCH More!
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
FISH Harvest Bazaar at New Hope Church, Gore Rd & Hwy 20. Fri. Nov. 3rd from 9-6 & Sat. Nov 4th from 9-4. Multiple vendors, Soup & Pie luncheon. This is a fundraising event for FISH of Lebanon.
Holiday Bazaar at Christ Community Lutheran Church, 320 Market St. in Lebanon, OR
Fri. Nov. 3rd from 9-5 & Sat. Nov. 4th from 9-4.
Handmade quilts for sale! 20+ tables with local crafters. Baked goods. Lunch served 11-1 both days.
Holiday Craft Bazaar, featuring 20+ tables of hand-crafted items and items from home-based businesses. Come on in and shop in comfort inside and support local crafters.
Holiday Craft Bazaar at Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main (Main & Dodge St.). Fri & Sat. Nov. 3 & 4th from 9-4. Visit local crafters with wonderful handmade items, products & services.
Photo: “Albany Artisan Crafts” by Kimberly Richards
St. Edwards Bazaar & Country Store, 100 Main St.
Baked goods, holiday/home décor, crafts. Themed basket raffles.
Fri. Nov. 3rd from 9-5 & Sat. Nov 4th from 9-4. Lunch served 11-2 both days.
3rd Annual Bates Berry Farm Holiday Show.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Come browse through The Old Bates Berry Farm Barn on November 2 & 3 from 9am to 6pm.
*Shop from over 10 local vendors for hand crafted gifts, holiday decor and much more.
*Enjoy delicious homemade cookies, hot cocoa and holiday music while you shop.
Some of our decor will include:
*Soy Wax Candles *Garlands *Signs *Wood decor *Ornaments *Pottery *Cards *Wreaths *Bath Bombs *Hand Sewn Gifts *Stocking Stuffers *Pillows * And MUCH MUCH More!
The River Center is hosting its 10th annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair on Nov 3rd and 4th. Approximately 40 spaces have already been reserved for this year’s event and we’re filling up fast with a nice variety of hand-crafted and other gift items including baked goods, soaps, jams and syrups, doll clothes, natural fiber hats, basketry and beading, wood and metal work, candles, cards, jewelry, artwork, etched glass, and much more!
Come support their local economy by kicking off your holiday shopping at the River Center, 3000 S. Santiam Hwy. Lebanon (next to Wilco, behind Pizza Hut). Hours are 10 am – 4 pm Friday and Saturday.
Lots of parking, easy access, food available for breakfast and lunch, door prizes, FREE admission.
