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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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1st Hand Seconds First Friday
5:00 pm
1st Hand Seconds First Friday
@ 1st Hand Seconds
Mar 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the First Friday fun between 5:00 and 8:00 pm for an evening filled with fabulous friends, food and fun! Find your flattering frock at a fraction of the regular fare! You will be flabbergasted at the freakishly... Read More
Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy
9:00 pm
Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy
@ Sweet Red Bistro
Mar 1 @ 9:00 pm – Mar 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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Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
@ The Warehouse
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not too cold for the indoor Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse. Locally sourced fresh produce, meat, grains and artisan breads and preserves are available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Top off your fresh baked pastry... Read More
Fun in the Gym – Albany Parks & Recreation
10:00 am
Fun in the Gym – Albany Parks & Recreation
@ Takena Elementary School
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Fun in the Gym – Shamrock Shenanigans.” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early. We will have leprechaun snot, traditional Irish music, an obstacle course and rainbow crafts. We invite families with children ages 2-12 to join us for creative crafts,... Read More
6th Annual Library Uncorked
5:30 pm
6th Annual Library Uncorked
@ Albany Library
Mar 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Library Uncorked is a wine & beer tasting extravaganza, with food by Valley Catering, music by the Bush Pilots, Silent Auction and lots of other fun! Tickets are $25 each, must be 21 or older. This is a... Read More
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Archery Event – National Archery in the Schools Program
Archery Event – National Archery in the Schools Program
@ Linn County Fair & Expo Center
Mar 3 all-day
This event is for participants in the National Archery in the Schools Program, grades 4-12. Students will come from around the state to compete against others in their own division as well as on school teams. For information... 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
Mar 7 @ 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
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Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
12:30 pm
Movie Matinees at the Senior Center
@ Albany Senior Center
Mar 8 @ 12:30 pm
“Ghostbusters” For information call: 541-917-7760, or visit: SeniorCenter
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Super Science Saturday with Albany Parks & Recreation
Super Science Saturday with Albany Parks & Recreation
@ Calapooia Middle School
Mar 9 all-day
There are still spots left in the Super Science Saturday workshops and assembly! This Saturday, March 9, for ages 6-12: Funtastic Physics, Kiddie Chemistry, Roller Coaster Madness, Portable Planetarium and more!! OMSI is coming to teach kids about... Read More
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
@ The Warehouse
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not too cold for the indoor Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse. Locally sourced fresh produce, meat, grains and artisan breads and preserves are available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Top off your fresh baked pastry... Read More
Rural Living Day 2019
9:00 am
Rural Living Day 2019
@ Harrisburg High School
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
If you are a small acreage/rural property owner or considering a move to the country you won’t want to miss this event. Workshops throughout the day offer something for everyone. Classes include Food Preservation, Bee Keeping, Compost, Pasture... Read More
LBCC Family Fun Day
10:00 am
LBCC Family Fun Day
@ Linn-Benton Community Activities Center
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
For families and children ages one to six. Families can participate in activities such as play dough, obstacle course, crafts, bounce houses, face painting, putt-putt golf and more. Safe Haven will bring “doggie ambassadors” for children to pet... Read More
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Concert at LBCC Russell Tripp Theater
7:30 pm
Concert at LBCC Russell Tripp Theater
@ Russell Tripp Theater
Mar 15 @ 7:30 pm
The LBCC Winter Choral Concert “Transformation” is coming to the Russell Tripp Theater Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The concert features LBCC’s award-winning Concert and Chamber choirs, and fan favorite A cappella... Read More
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Flapjack Fundraiser – Special Olympics
8:00 am
Flapjack Fundraiser – Special Olympics
@ Applebee's Grill & Bar
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Enjoy a GREAT breakfast and help support Linn County Special Olympics. 100% of the proceeds stay in Linn County! For ticket information please call: (541) 570-7600, or visit: LinnCountySOOR
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
@ The Warehouse
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not too cold for the indoor Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse. Locally sourced fresh produce, meat, grains and artisan breads and preserves are available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Top off your fresh baked pastry... Read More
Altrusa’s Annual Auction – Back to the 80’s
5:00 pm
Altrusa’s Annual Auction – Back to the 80’s
@ Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Mar 16 @ 5:00 pm
Join Altrusa International of Albany Oregon (for the event formally known as Little Italy) on Saturday March 16th, 2019 for Back to the 80’s annual benefit dinner and auction supporting KidzShop, local literacy projects, My Best Friends Closet,... Read More
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Oregon’s Military Heritage
2:00 pm
Oregon’s Military Heritage
@ Mennonite Village
Mar 17 @ 2:00 pm
Join the Linn County Historical Society for an interesting presentation Oregon Military at Lakeside Center at the Mennonite Village. The speaker will be Warren Aney, who is the coauthor of the book Oregon Military. The authors draw on long and rewarding... Read More
Ugandan Kids Choir
5:00 pm
Ugandan Kids Choir
@ Albany First United Methodist Church
Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm
Save the date for an international treat! The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, will be performing at Albany First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m. The choir has performed... Read More
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Fine Art Follow Along – All Ages
6:00 pm
Fine Art Follow Along – All Ages
@ Albany Art Studio
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our Fine Art Follow Along allows you to use our professional art supplies to explore painting and create your own masterpiece full of vivid colors and joyous energy! Laura will guide you as you create a piece you... Read More
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Friday Family Fun Night at the Carousel
5:30 pm
Friday Family Fun Night at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a family night out at the Carousel with unlimited rides and lots of activities. Admission is $5.00 per person and children under three are FREE. For information please call: 541-497-2934, or visit: albanycarousel
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Oregon Daffodil Society Show
Oregon Daffodil Society Show
@ Albany Library
Mar 23 all-day
The Oregon Daffodil Society’s Pacific Regional Show is at the Library! Saturday 1:00 – 5:00, Sunday 11:00 – 4:00. For information please visit: Library
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
@ The Warehouse
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not too cold for the indoor Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse. Locally sourced fresh produce, meat, grains and artisan breads and preserves are available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Top off your fresh baked pastry... Read More
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Oregon Daffodil Society Show
Oregon Daffodil Society Show
@ Albany Library
Mar 24 all-day
The Oregon Daffodil Society’s Pacific Regional Show is at the Library! Saturday 1:00 – 5:00, Sunday 11:00 – 4:00. For information please visit: Library
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Fine Art Follow Along – All Ages
6:00 pm
Fine Art Follow Along – All Ages
@ Albany Art Studio
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Our Fine Art Follow Along allows you to use our professional art supplies to explore painting and create your own masterpiece full of vivid colors and joyous energy! Laura will guide you as you create a piece you... Read More
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Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
10:00 am
Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kids are out of school for Spring Break! Bring them in for fun activities and carousel rides. Bricks and Joysticks will have their special Lego play stations and amazing collections. You may enjoy a scavenger hunt and purchase a... Read More
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Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
10:30 am
Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Kids are out of school for Spring break! Bring them in for fun activities and carousel rides. Princess Perfections will have Rapunzel & friends at the Carousel! Enjoy springtime art & craft activities, coloring, face painting and Carousel... Read More
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Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
10:00 am
Spring Break Activities at the Carousel
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kids are out of school for Spring break! Bring them in for fun activities and carousel rides. Surefire Designs will help you create a great ceramic tile. Purchase the tile and paint for just $5.00 and receive a... Read More
The Drowsy Chaperone
7:30 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Mar 29 @ 7:30 pm
Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical” and winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping... Read More
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Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse
@ The Warehouse
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not too cold for the indoor Farmer’s Market at The Warehouse. Locally sourced fresh produce, meat, grains and artisan breads and preserves are available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Top off your fresh baked pastry... Read More
The Drowsy Chaperone
7:30 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Mar 30 @ 7:30 pm
Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical” and winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping... Read More
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The Drowsy Chaperone
2:00 pm
The Drowsy Chaperone
@ Russell Tripp Performance Center
Mar 31 @ 2:00 pm
Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical” and winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping... Read More
SMART Reading Program Fundraiser at Sybaris
5:00 pm
SMART Reading Program Fundraiser at Sybaris
@ Sybaris Bistro
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm
SMART is a reading program for young children that provides books to kids that may not have them in their home. Sybaris will be giving 100% of the money raised to SMART. They can do this thanks to... Read More
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