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.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3 Brownsville Thursday Market 3:00 pm Brownsville Thursday Market Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come to the Brownsville Thursday Marketplace to find the best in-season, locally grown produce available in the Willamette Valley! Meet up with your friends and family, save tons of money on your grocery budget, and enjoy all the... Read More “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More	4 First Friday Game Night 3:00 pm First Friday Game Night @ Margin Coffee Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Bring your friends and a game, or come play one of our favorites! Margin coffee will be serving coffee, as well as hosting Spiritopia and their delicious Fall cocktails. Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show 3:00 pm Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Find great ideas and supplies from home improvement craftsman & artisan displays, Fall gardening seminars, and arts & crafts vendors. The show continues on Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. First Friday at Urban Ag Supply 6:00 pm First Friday at Urban Ag Supply @ Urban Ag Supply Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Check out Urban Ag’s new clothing line made from eco-conscious fibers. For information please call: (541) 497-2988 or visit: Urban Ag Supply “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy 9:00 pm Sweet Red Bistro Sweeteasy @ Sweet Red Bistro Oct 4 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Have a classy Friday Night with Sweet Red 1920s style! Enjoy delicious happy hour tapas, handcrafted cocktails, and speakeasy ambiance. For information visit: SweetRedBistro	5 Albany Fire Department’s Annual Treasure Hunt 9:00 am Albany Fire Department’s Annual Treasure Hunt Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Have a great family fun day with Albany’s Fire Department just grab a map and start at any location! Station 13 (1980 Three Lakes Road SE) – Dunk a Diver, fire engine tours, and aerial ladder and vehicle... Read More Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show 10:00 am Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets Find great ideas and supplies from home improvement craftsman & artisan displays, Fall gardening seminars, and arts & crafts vendors. The show continues on Sunday at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Rescue Roundup” for SafeHaven Humane Society 5:00 pm “Rescue Roundup” for SafeHaven Humane Society @ Boys & Girls Club Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Saddle up! Don’t miss this boot-stompin’ good time with a silent & live auction, a BBQ dinner, and a whole night of rescuing more animals! For information call (541)928-2789 or visit: SafeHaven “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More
6 Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show 10:00 am Willamette Valley Home & Garden Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Find great ideas and supplies from home improvement craftsman & artisan displays, Fall gardening seminars, and arts & crafts vendors. “Mamma Mia!” 2:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 6 @ 2:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More	7	8	9	10 Brownsville Thursday Market 3:00 pm Brownsville Thursday Market Oct 10 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come to the Brownsville Thursday Marketplace to find the best in-season, locally grown produce available in the Willamette Valley! Meet up with your friends and family, save tons of money on your grocery budget, and enjoy all the... Read More “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More	11 “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More	12 Oregon Mennonite Festival 7:30 am Oregon Mennonite Festival @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 12 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Working with friends of many faiths, Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in Oregon host this annual community festival. Proceeds benefit people around the world through the work of MCC. For information please visit: oregonmennonitefestival “Mamma Mia!” 7:30 pm “Mamma Mia!” @ Albany Civic Theater Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island... Read More
13	14	15	16	17 Brownsville Thursday Market 3:00 pm Brownsville Thursday Market Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come to the Brownsville Thursday Marketplace to find the best in-season, locally grown produce available in the Willamette Valley! Meet up with your friends and family, save tons of money on your grocery budget, and enjoy all the... Read More	18	19 Living Well Expo 10:00 am Living Well Expo @ Heritage Mall Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The 9th Annual Corvallis Living Well Expo is a FREE event presented by Bi-Mart Membership Discount Stores and Michelle Morford – Country Financial. There will be lots of prizes and a gift bag to the 1st 500 people... Read More Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show 10:00 am Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets This is the largest reptile and exotic animal show in the Pacific Northwest! Thousands of reptile and exotic animals on display and for sale, along with expert advice regarding their care from premier vendors around the PNW, the... Read More Pumpkin Pets 10:00 am Pumpkin Pets @ Sniffany's Pet Boutique Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Head down to Sniffany’s this Saturday to make an awesome pumpkin pet and enjoy cookies and juice. All supplies will be provided, for just $2 per pumpkin, to create your very own pumpkin pet to take home. for information... Read More Model Train Show 1:00 pm Model Train Show @ Albany Public Library Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Oregon Electric O-Gaugers Train Club of Albany will be at the Main Library for its model train show. Bring the whole family to enjoy this interactive exhibit during which the Meeting Room will be transformed into a... Read More
20 Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show 10:00 am Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets This is the largest reptile and exotic animal show in the Pacific Northwest! Thousands of reptile and exotic animals on display and for sale, along with expert advice regarding their care from premier vendors around the PNW, the... Read More Model Train Show 1:00 pm Model Train Show @ Albany Public Library Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Oregon Electric O-Gaugers Train Club of Albany will be at the Main Library for its model train show. Bring the whole family to enjoy this interactive exhibit during which the Meeting Room will be transformed into a... Read More Halloween Maze & Fleece Extravaganza 2:00 pm Halloween Maze & Fleece Extravaganza @ Iron Water Ranch Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join in the fun for all ages – feed a lamb, pet a sheep, decorate a felted pumpkin, wander your way through a maze, shop beautiful fleeces and more! General admission is $5 per person and children 3... Read More	21	22	23	24 Brownsville Thursday Market 3:00 pm Brownsville Thursday Market Oct 24 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come to the Brownsville Thursday Marketplace to find the best in-season, locally grown produce available in the Willamette Valley! Meet up with your friends and family, save tons of money on your grocery budget, and enjoy all the... Read More History Sips 7:00 pm History Sips @ Deluxe Brewing Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Check out Albany Regional Museum’s new event – History Sips at Deluxe Brewing. Oscar Hult from The Natty Dresser will discuss the process of embalming. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.	25	26 Oregon Paint Horse Fall Classic Show Oregon Paint Horse Fall Classic Show @ Linn County Expo Center Oct 26 all-day Tickets OPHC Painted N Sterling Fall Classic Show. APHA & NWCC Approved. 2 Days and 4 Total Judges. Event continues Sunday, October 27. For information visit Oregon Paint Horse Club Halloween-Theme Open House 12:00 pm Halloween-Theme Open House @ Cumberland Church Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Stop by the Cumberland church building after the downtown trick-or-treat event for local apple tasting, guessing games, lunchtime snacks, and more. For information visit Save Our Cumberland
27 Oregon Paint Horse Fall Classic Show Oregon Paint Horse Fall Classic Show @ Linn County Expo Center Oct 27 all-day Tickets OPHC Painted N Sterling Fall Classic Show. APHA & NWCC Approved. 2 Days and 4 Total Judges. Event continues Sunday, October 27. For information visit Oregon Paint Horse Club Halloween Party & Fleece Sale 2:00 pm Halloween Party & Fleece Sale @ Iron Water Ranch Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets If anyone is needing a baby lamb fix, this is the event for you! Come out to our sheep ranch and have an experience like no other. We will have fleeces and yarn for sale, a maze to... Read More Let’s Build A (Haunted) House – Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Dinner 5:00 pm Let’s Build A (Haunted) House – Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Dinner @ Sybaris Bistro Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Enjoy “Chicken a la Stephen King with Anne Rice”, “Frankenroast”(pork loin & beef tenderloin) with “headless horseradish sauce”, and other frighteningly delicious food. $55/person or $75/with wine pairings ALL proceeds go directly to the Albany Habitat for Humanity.... Read More	28	29	30	31 Halloween at the Carousel 5:30 pm Halloween at the Carousel @ The Historic Carousel & Museum Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Halloween fun for the family – $5.00 entry includes 2 free rides, candy, refreshments, and crafts.

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