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.

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	1	2 Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons 7:00 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Modern Western Square Dance Lessons. First 2 lessons free. Every Tuesday. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	3	4 Oktoberfest at Brookdale 5:30 pm Oktoberfest at Brookdale Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Dust off your lederhosen and grab a friend to attend our 8th annual Oktoberfest sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living Solutions and held at the Brookdale Heritage Plaza). Cost is $ 9.00 until September 21, at which point the... Read More Live Music – Calopooia Brewing 7:30 pm Live Music – Calopooia Brewing Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Thursday the 4th 7:30, Rusty HingesRusty Hinges grew out of the bluegrass jam circles at local festivals. Their music is a blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and Americana. For more information visit: Calapooia Brewing	5 Art & Sip 7:00 pm Art & Sip Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Landscapes with Laura painting follow along! BYOB. Cost – $25, register online at: Albany Art Studio Albany Timber Twirlers Square Dancers 7:30 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Square Dancers @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Dance. $ 6.00. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	6 Treasure Hunt – Albany Fire Department 9:00 am Treasure Hunt – Albany Fire Department Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Its a great day for family fun at the Albany Fire Department Treasure Hunt! The fun begins on Saturday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. (until 1:00) and includes engine rides, station tours, firefighter challenges, snacks and treats. Your... Read More State Archives Open House 10:00 am State Archives Open House Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets In recognition of National Archives Month, the Oregon State Archives will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The event will include a new gallery exhibit on the history of the Oregon... Read More
7 Blues Jam 4:00 pm Blues Jam Oct 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Weekly Blues Jam with local talent, good food, great beer and tons of fun! For information visit: http://calapooiabrewing.com	8	9 Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons 7:00 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Modern Western Square Dance Lessons. First 2 lessons free. Every Tuesday. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	10	11 Live Music – Calapooia Brewing 7:30 pm Live Music – Calapooia Brewing Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Thursday the 11th 7:30, Wild Hog in The Woods Wild Hog in The Woods has been together for over fifteen years, having fun every minute of the way! We play Kickin’ Stringband Music, including traditional & original tunes:... Read More	12 Pumpkin Decoration – All Ages 12:00 pm Pumpkin Decoration – All Ages Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Cider, decorations, and gourds- OH MY! We provide the decorations and pumpkins! If you have a special gourd then feel free to bring it but don’t worry, pumpkins will be available for purchase. Free – Register online at: :... Read More	13 Chili Cook-Off at Sinister Distilling 3:00 am Chili Cook-Off at Sinister Distilling @ Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling Oct 13 @ 3:00 am – 5:00 am Tickets Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling is proud to bring back the chili cook-off with the release of our Sinner Series #5. This spirit is distilled from grain with hops and chili peppers and aged in new American Oak... Read More The Galleria Holiday Craft Sale 9:00 am The Galleria Holiday Craft Sale Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets A unique and affordable holiday craft sale. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Assistance League. Call 541-757-1978 for more information. www.alcorvallis.org
14 Blues Jam 4:00 pm Blues Jam Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Weekly Blues Jam with local talent, good food, great beer and tons of fun! For information visit: http://calapooiabrewing.com	15	16 Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons 7:00 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Modern Western Square Dance Lessons. First 2 lessons free. Every Tuesday. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	17	18 Oktoberfest 4:00 pm Oktoberfest Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Oktoberfest is coming to 3 Sheets October 18, 19, 20th, with normal hours! They will have festive decor and a new food menu special for this event plus a drawing going all weekend long! Wear your Lederhosen or... Read More Live Music at Calapooia Brewing 8:00 pm Live Music at Calapooia Brewing Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Robert Meade performs at Calapooia Brewing. Meade is a singer/songwriter, solo acoustic musician who’s been living and performing throughout the Northwest area for over a decade. His brand of upbeat Rhythm ‘n’ Blues & Americana music channels some... Read More	19 Sweet Home Ranger Disctrict “Fall Edible Mushrooms” Sweet Home Ranger Disctrict “Fall Edible Mushrooms” Oct 19 all-day Tickets Start Time: 9:00am \| Location: Meet at Sweet Home Ranger Station Difficulty: Moderate \| Length: 2 miles Learn about the uses of wild mushrooms, how to distinguish between edible and non-edible species. Bring a small collecting knife and... Read More Festival Bazaar & Quilt Show 9:00 am Festival Bazaar & Quilt Show Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Faith Lutheran Church, 930 SW Queen Ave, Albany. 9:00 – 4:00. Enjoy coffee, tea and goodies while shopping homespun quilts and crafts. Luncheon will be served 11:00 – 1:30. Proceeds benefit local charities. For information contact Faith Lutheran:... Read More Pumpkin Decoration – Adult 7:00 pm Pumpkin Decoration – Adult Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets We provide the decorations and pumpkins! If you have a special gourd then feel free to bring it but don’t worry, pumpkins will be available for purchase. AS ALWAYS: BYOB is an option! Free – Register online at:... Read More Albany Timber Twirlers Square Dancers 7:30 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Square Dancers @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Dance. $ 6.00. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	20 Festival Bazaar & Quilt Show 9:00 am Festival Bazaar & Quilt Show Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Faith Lutheran Church, 930 SW Queen Ave, Albany. 9:00 – 4:00. Enjoy coffee, tea and goodies while shopping homespun quilts and crafts. Luncheon will be served 11:00 – 1:30. Proceeds benefit local charities. For information contact Faith Lutheran:... Read More Plastic Model Swap Meet 9:00 am Plastic Model Swap Meet Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Plastic Model Swap Meet & People’s Choice Model Contest. Buy/Sell/Trade plastic models, vendor tables available. Peoples Choice model contest, anyone can enter and everybody votes. Coffee and donuts while they last. Free admission – contest entry is $... Read More Oktoberfest 4:00 pm Oktoberfest Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Oktoberfest is coming to 3 Sheets October 18, 19, 20th, with normal hours! They will have festive decor and a new food menu special for this event plus a drawing going all weekend long! Wear your Lederhosen or... Read More Live Music – Calapooia Brewing 8:00 pm Live Music – Calapooia Brewing Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Eryn Bent , Saturday the 20th 8:00. Singer-songwriter Eryn Bent has been enchanting audiences since age 14, with her powerhouse vocals and honest, gritty songwriting. Born and raised in Montana, Eryn has deep, Western roots that shine through... Read More
21 Halloween Makeup Workshop for Kids at Albany Art Studio 10:00 am Halloween Makeup Workshop for Kids at Albany Art Studio @ Albany Art Studio Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Bring your friends for a spooktacular event! Materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by adult. Cost $10, register online at: Albany Art Studio Halloween Makeup Workshop – Adult 2:00 pm Halloween Makeup Workshop – Adult Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Get ghoulishly beautiful. Materials will be provided. Cost $20, register online at: Albany Art Studio Linn County Historical Society Programs “Two Linn County Murders” 2:00 pm Linn County Historical Society Programs “Two Linn County Murders” Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets All programs sponsored by the Linn County Historical Society are free and open to the public.They are held on Sundays at 2pm at the Lakeside Center of the Mennonite Village at 2180 54th Ave SE in Albany. Everyone... Read More Blues Jam 4:00 pm Blues Jam Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Weekly Blues Jam with local talent, good food, great beer and tons of fun! For information visit: http://calapooiabrewing.com	22	23	24	25 Live Music at Calapooia Brewing 8:00 pm Live Music at Calapooia Brewing @ Calapooia Brewing Co Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Saundra Perrin creates a full edgy sound using the latest in music technology to loop electric guitar riffs, stack vocal harmonies, keys and percussion.	26 Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House 5:00 pm Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House @ Coffin Park Haunted House Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Welcome to our little corner of Halloween! Where Halloween isn’t just a holiday it’s a LIFESTYLE! Suggested donation: canned food for FISH of Albany. For information call: 541 704 7293, or visit: CoffinParkCemetery. Pumpkin Carving & Monster Mash Dance 6:00 pm Pumpkin Carving & Monster Mash Dance Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Invite your friends and family to watch you create a spootacular masterpiece. The night ends with a Monster Mash Dance and awards ceremony. Space is limited, call or go online to register. Cost is $ 10. Albany Senior... Read More	27 Splatter Halloween Party 12:00 pm Splatter Halloween Party Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 12:00 am Tickets Wear your costume or tacky prom attire! 21+ after 7:00pm – BYOB Free- Register online at: Albany Art Studio Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House 5:00 pm Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House @ Coffin Park Haunted House Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Welcome to our little corner of Halloween! Where Halloween isn’t just a holiday it’s a LIFESTYLE! Suggested donation: canned food for FISH of Albany. For information visit: CoffinParkCemetery Stayton Ghost Tour & Chocolate Walk 5:00 pm Stayton Ghost Tour & Chocolate Walk @ Brown House Event Center Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Starting at the Brown House Event Center, small groups will hear stories and history of the Brown House and Historic Downtown Stayton, visit several decorated shops and receive chocolate treats from each of the stores on the route. ... Read More “Tale of Two Scios” 7:00 pm “Tale of Two Scios” Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join us for an evening of historical reenactments, great food, and live music. Starts at 7pm and doors open at 6:30. Admission $35 – Call Greg Schneider for Tickets at 503-915-7811. Sweet Red Bistro – 80s Party 7:00 pm Sweet Red Bistro – 80s Party @ Sweet Red Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm Tickets Oct 27th 7pm, Sweet Red is having a Totally Tubular 80s Party! Expect a night of Rad Costumes, Dirty Dancing, Sick Karaoke, Food, Totally Wild 80’s Themed Cocktails, Party Favors, and more! $55/person. To make a reservation, please... Read More Trick-or-Treat Haunted House 7:00 pm Trick-or-Treat Haunted House Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Early Trick-or-Treat Haunted House this year, in collaboration with Family Tree Relief Nursery, is a Hygiene Drive in their behalf. For information see the event post on Facebook hosted by: miriamgcummins Live Music at Calapooia Brewing 8:00 pm Live Music at Calapooia Brewing @ Calapooia Brewing Co Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Chris Arellano performs at Calapooia Brewing. Chris’ music is rooted in the Norteno music of his New Mexico upbringing, with distinct influences of Country Blues and Jazz from his days in Nashville – true Americana.
28 Blues Jam 4:00 pm Blues Jam Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Weekly Blues Jam with local talent, good food, great beer and tons of fun! For information visit: http://calapooiabrewing.com Harvest Party at Eastside Christian Church 4:00 pm Harvest Party at Eastside Christian Church @ Eastside Christian Church Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets FREE community event on Oct 28th from 4 to 7 PM. Harvest Party with food, games, prizes and candy! For information contact: Grace Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House 5:00 pm Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House @ Coffin Park Haunted House Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Welcome to our little corner of Halloween! Where Halloween isn’t just a holiday it’s a LIFESTYLE! Suggested donation: canned food for FISH of Albany. For information visit: CoffinParkCemetery	29 Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead at Albany Public Library 6:00 pm Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead at Albany Public Library @ Albany Public Library Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Acompáñanos a una celebración para toda la familia con pinta-caritas, pan de muerto, chocolate a la taza y una presentación muy especial de Antonio Huerta sobre la tradición de charreada en México. Join us for face painting, hot... Read More	30 Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons 7:00 pm Albany Timber Twirlers Sqaure Dancers Lessons @ Albany IOOF HAll 738 SE 5th Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Modern Western Square Dance Lessons. First 2 lessons free. Every Tuesday. Contact: Sandy Harris, 541-974-4978	31 Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House 4:00 pm Coffin Park Cemetery Haunted House @ Coffin Park Haunted House Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Welcome to our little corner of Halloween! Where Halloween isn’t just a holiday it’s a LIFESTYLE! Suggested donation: canned food for FISH of Albany. For information visit: CoffinParkCemetery “GLOW Night” – Hope Church 5:30 pm “GLOW Night” – Hope Church Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets A fun, safe and FREE event for the whole family with candy, glow sticks, prizes, and more! Contact: Candice Peter: Candice@hope.church: 541-926-2291 Trick-or-Treat Haunted House 7:00 pm Trick-or-Treat Haunted House Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Early Trick-or-Treat Haunted House this year, in collaboration with Family Tree Relief Nursery, is a Hygiene Drive in their behalf. For information see the event post on Facebook hosted by: miriamgcummins

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