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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.
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Sniffany’s First Friday
6:00 pm
Sniffany’s First Friday
@ Sniffany's Pet Boutique
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Don’t forget your four-legged Valentines and get them the treat they deserve at Sniffany’s Pet Boutique. The Boutique features quality pet foods including kibble, wet, freeze dried and raw, knowledgeable staff, unique toys, local treats and is an... Read More
Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy
9:00 pm
Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy
@ Sweet Red Bistro
Feb 1 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 2 @ 12:00 am
Join Sweet Red for our First Friday late night Sweeteasy! Stop by for a 1920s inspired roarin’ good time! Happy Hour menu food and drinks- dress up if you like! See you at Sweet Red’s Sweeteasy! For information... Read More
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Seedling Sale & Goods from the Woods Fair
8:00 am
Seedling Sale & Goods from the Woods Fair
@ Linn County Fair & Expo Center
Feb 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Linn County Chapter of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association (LCSWA) is proud to announce its annual Seedling Sale and Goods from the Woods Fair. Portions of the proceeds will be used to fund the chapter’s youth educational... Read More
Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Kids Firearm Safety 1
6:00 pm
Kids Firearm Safety 1
@ Albany Police Department
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This program is designed to take the novelty away and open up dialogue between children and their parents regarding firearms. The recommended age is 5 and up and parents must attend with their child. For information please call... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
12:30 pm
Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
@ Albany Senior Center
Feb 8 @ 12:30 pm
“Crazy Rich Asians” For information call: 541-917-7760, or visit: SeniorCenter
Trip LIVE!
7:30 pm
Trip LIVE!
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Feb 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Have a fun evening with The Tripp LIVE! – Comedy and conversation in the style of a late-night talk show. Be a part of the ‘live studio audience’ as local movers and shakers are interviewed. Admission is FREE! ... Read More
Trip LIVE!
7:30 pm
Trip LIVE!
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Feb 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Have a fun evening with The Tripp LIVE! – Comedy and conversation in the style of a late-night talk show. Be a part of the ‘live studio audience’ as local movers and shakers are interviewed. Admission is FREE! ... Read More
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Fun in the Gym – Albany Parks & Recreation
10:00 am
Fun in the Gym – Albany Parks & Recreation
@ Liberty Elementary School
Feb 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Fun in the Gym – Happy Hearts.” Let’s jump around and play games in honor of Heart Health Month. You can even make Valentine’s Day cards and necklaces. We invite families with children ages 2-12 to join us... Read More
Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Children’s Show at LBCC
2:00 pm
Children’s Show at LBCC
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Feb 9 @ 2:00 pm
The 44th annual LBCC Children’s Show takes you on an adventure under the sea, with “Josephina Jordan, Junior Underwater Explorer, and the Mystery of the Plastic Fish”! Written and directed by Dan Stone, this fun and educational play... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Sunday Movie Matinee at Albany Public Library
2:30 pm
Sunday Movie Matinee at Albany Public Library
@ Albany Public Library
Feb 10 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The library is hosting a screening of “The Princess Bride.” A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. For information please call: (541) 917-7580, or visit the Library Facebook page: albanypubliclibrary
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Ag Appreciation Breakfast – 2019
7:00 am
Ag Appreciation Breakfast – 2019
@ Linn County Fair & Expo Center
Feb 13 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Treat your Agriculture clients/customers to a delicious catered breakfast, listen to a great speaker, have a chance to win a variety of door prizes and network with the business and farming community! Guest Speaker: Buzz Wheeler, Owner, Coastal Farm... Read More
Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
4:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
@ Novak's Hungarian Restaurant
Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner for Two features a mini magyar krumpli appetizer, soup, salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chocolate Box desert to share for $59.99, or with Passion Fruit Cocktail for $63.99. This special will be... Read More
Sweet Red’s Lovers’ Feast
5:00 pm
Sweet Red’s Lovers’ Feast
@ Sweet Red Bistro
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sweet Red is offering a very Special Valentine’s Day dinner twice on February 14th. The 4 Course Lovers’ Feast will include Pomegranate & Cheese Plate, Famous Tomato Gorgonzola Soup, Balsamic Glazed Beef Medallions & Shrimp Scampi with Garlic... Read More
Carousel of Love
5:30 pm
Carousel of Love
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 14 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your valentine to the carousel for a special evening. Enjoy treats, dessert, unlimited carousel rides and special photo opportunities. Thursday February 14 and Friday February 15th from 5:30p.m. -8:00p.m. Admission is $5 per person with children under... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
4:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
@ Novak's Hungarian Restaurant
Feb 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner for Two features a mini magyar krumpli appetizer, soup, salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chocolate Box desert to share for $59.99, or with Passion Fruit Cocktail for $63.99. This special will be... Read More
Carousel of Love
5:30 pm
Carousel of Love
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your valentine to the carousel for a special evening. Enjoy treats, dessert, unlimited carousel rides and special photo opportunities. Thursday February 14 and Friday February 15th from 5:30p.m. -8:00p.m. Admission is $5 per person with children under... Read More
YMCA Sweetheart Dance
7:00 pm
YMCA Sweetheart Dance
@ Mid-Willamette Family YMCA
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring your sweetie and dance the night away! Your ticket purchase includes refreshments, Ballroom Instruction for the first hour and photos by Matteson Photography. Tickets for members are $15 a couple and Guests are $20 a couple –... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
“Where There’s Smoke” exhibit at Albany Regional Museum
11:00 am
“Where There’s Smoke” exhibit at Albany Regional Museum
@ Albany Regional Museum
Feb 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
“Where There’s Smoke” exhibit at Albany Regional Museum. This new exhibit celebrates 150 years of the Albany Fire Department. Admission to the museum is free and donations are encouraged; Families $5, Adults $2. For more information please call: 541-967-7122 or... Read More
Children’s Show at LBCC
2:00 pm
Children’s Show at LBCC
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Feb 16 @ 2:00 pm
The 44th annual LBCC Children’s Show takes you on an adventure under the sea, with “Josephina Jordan, Junior Underwater Explorer, and the Mystery of the Plastic Fish”! Written and directed by Dan Stone, this fun and educational play... Read More
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
4:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner
@ Novak's Hungarian Restaurant
Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Novak’s Annual Sweetheart Special Valentines Dinner for Two features a mini magyar krumpli appetizer, soup, salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chocolate Box desert to share for $59.99, or with Passion Fruit Cocktail for $63.99. This special will be... Read More
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Valentines at the Carousel
10:00 am
Valentines at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Give your sweetie a wonderful Valentine’s Day message! Purchase a Chalkboard Heart at the Carousel Gift Shop, write a message to your Valentine and we’ll display it around the Carousel fence from February 1st through Valentine’s Day weekend.... Read More
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Free Kid Activities Day at the Carousel
10:00 am
Free Kid Activities Day at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Visit the Carousel Monday for a fun No-School Day, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Kids of all ages will enjoy free coloring, crafts and story time and some new puzzles from the gift shop for all to play... Read More
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Mini Garden Art Workshop at Calapooia Clay
10:00 am
Mini Garden Art Workshop at Calapooia Clay
@ 1533 7th Ave, Albany, OR 97322
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Create miniature houses and other objects for your mini garden or display. This two session (two hours each session) workshop is for those with or without previous experience with clay. Create your mini-garden art in the first session,... Read More
Hand Building Basics at Calapooia Clay
6:00 pm
Hand Building Basics at Calapooia Clay
@ Calapooia Clay
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This five-week class explores the many options of creating with clay off the wheel. All skill levels welcome! Whether you’re touching clay for the first time or looking to expand your work with new techniques, this is the... Read More
Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
6:00 pm
Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
@ 15337th Ave, Albany, OR
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
For those with little to no experience or anyone looking to brush up on the basics, we offer a 5-week introductory course to throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. We’ll guide you through the wheel fundamentals of centering,... Read More
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Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
10:00 am
Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
@ Calapooia Clay
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For those with little to no experience or anyone looking to brush up on the basics, we offer a 5-week introductory course to throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. We’ll guide you through the wheel fundamentals of centering,... Read More
Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
12:30 pm
Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
@ Albany Senior Center
Feb 22 @ 12:30 pm
“A Star is Born” For information call: 541-917-7760, or visit: SeniorCenter
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Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
10:00 am
Wheel Throwing Basics at Calapooia Clay
@ Calapooia Clay
Feb 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For those with little to no experience or anyone looking to brush up on the basics, we offer a 5-week introductory course to throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. We’ll guide you through the wheel fundamentals of centering,... Read More
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Oscar Night at the Pix
4:00 pm
Oscar Night at the Pix
@ Pix Theater
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Academy Awards live on the Pix Theatre Big Screen! Pete & Jamie Dryden Photography will be here again to capture the evening so formal/fancy dress is encouraged (but not required). We’ll have prizes.... Read More
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Points for Profit – Fundraiser Banquet
5:00 pm
Points for Profit – Fundraiser Banquet
@ Linn County Fair & Expo
Feb 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Points for Profit as they give awards for 2018 to local non-profits. A silent auction with thousands of dollars in merchandise will be part of the event, along with a dessert auction. Silent Auction proceeds will benefit our... Read More
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Family Tree Relief Nursery Luncheon
11:30 am
Family Tree Relief Nursery Luncheon
@ Boys & Girls Club
Feb 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
You’re invited to Family Tree Relief Nursery’s annual Children’s Legacy Luncheon. Join them for an afternoon of food, drinks and education. Every year local business owners, community leaders and friends of the organization gather for an afternoon to... Read More
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