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.

Jan
10
Wed
History Bites: The Miracle on First Avenue, the story of the Albany Carousel @ Albany Regional Museum
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
History Bites: The Miracle on First Avenue, the story of the Albany Carousel @ Albany Regional Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

History Bites: The Miracle on First Avenue, the story of the Albany Carousel
Coming up on Wednesday, January 10th at noon.

The Albany Regional Museum will host the founder of the Albany Carousel and co-author of “The Miracle on First Avenue” Wendy Kirbey as she shares the story of one woman’s dream becoming reality. Kirbey along with co-author Jennifer Moody have assembled a wonderful history of how the Albany carousel came to be, from dream to opening. The book also highlights the unique stories of the carousel animals, and the inspiration behind each carving.

The History Bites program is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!

Light refreshments provided.

Jan
19
Fri
Friday All Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday All Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Friday All Skate
7pm-9pm
$10

* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.

** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)

Jan
20
Sat
Late Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 20 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Late Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Late Skate
9:30 pm – 11pm
$10

* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.

** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)

Jan
21
Sun
Canuary Fundraiser @ Safeway
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Canuary Fundraiser @ Safeway | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

The Sick Town Derby Dames Roller Derby Club are collecting cans to raise funds.

Canuary is one of their BottleDrop fundraisers and they want your bottles and cans! It’s pretty simple. You donate your eligible containers. They add them to their non-profit BottleDrop account. You get rid of clutter. They get to keep rolling! Save the date. Save your cans.

Jan
24
Wed
Adult Skate 18+ @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Skate 18+ @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Adult Skate
2nd and the 4th Wednesday of the Month
7pm-9pm
$10
All guests must be 18yrs and older to participate. ID verification required at the door before entry.
– Song Request Permitted –

* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.

** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)

Jan
26
Fri
Pop Music Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pop Music Skate @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

Pop Music Skate
7pm-9pm
$10

* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.

** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)

Jan
27
Sat
Canuary Fundraiser @ YMCA/NW Skateland
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Canuary Fundraiser @ YMCA/NW Skateland | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Sick Town Derby Dames Roller Derby Club are collecting cans to raise funds.

Canuary is one of their BottleDrop fundraisers and they want your bottles and cans! It’s pretty simple. You donate your eligible containers. They add them to their non-profit BottleDrop account. You get rid of clutter. They get to keep rolling! Save the date. Save your cans.

Feb
3
Sat
Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo @ Linn County Expo Center
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm
Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo!
February 3rd, 2024 at the Linn County Fairgrounds.

Get tickets here: ticketscandy.com
Or visit one of their ticket outlets to save yourself $5!
Sportsman’s Warehouse in Albany
Double H Western Wear in Salem
The Tack Box in Corvallis
Wilco stores in Salem, Springfield, Stayton, Lebanon and Corvallis

Doors open at 5:30pm and the action starts at 7:00pm.
Kids 5 and Under are free courtesy of Douglas M. Johnson DMD.
Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing and Mutton Bustin
Food, Beverage, and Beer vendors onsite.

Feb
4
Sun
Yoga & Beer at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Yoga & Beer at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Yoga + Beer in the taproom from 11-12 pm.
Join Deluxe Brewing on a Sunday morning for an all-levels yoga practice, followed by a pint of beer with fellow yogis. All are welcome, regardless of yoga experience. Suggested donation of $5-$15 per yogi for practice.
Pre-registration is available on their website and is encouraged. https://www.cheersandnamaste.com/events/deluxe
For more Deluxe info: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Feb
10
Sat
Monteith Living History Saturday @ Monteith House
Feb 10 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join us for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make hand-dipped taper candles!

All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you can take your candles home with you. Choose either the 11:30 am class or the 1:00 pm class.