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 Sensory Friendly Ride 11:00 am Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR Nov 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, the carousel slows down to a jog, and the organ music is turned off.	3 Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More	4 Crafted’s Holiday Show 2022 10:00 am Crafted’s Holiday Show 2022 @ Two Rivers Market Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Shop for festive, fun and unique gifts and holiday home decor from local vendors here in the Willamette valley! The show continues on Saturday, November 5. Carousel First Friday with Santa 5:30 pm Carousel First Friday with Santa @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets November is here, and that means SANTA IS HERE TOO! That’s right- the big man himself is making his entrance and IN STYLE- via firetruck thanks to the Albany Fire Department! This is definitely a First Friday you... Read More Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More	5 Holiday Crafters & Home-Based Business Expo 9:00 am Holiday Crafters & Home-Based Business Expo @ Santiam Place Event Hall Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The show will feature 20+ tables of handmade items for the holidays and products from small businesses and crafters. Items will include hand-painted ornaments, crocheted hats and scarves, kids’ aprons, lots of stocking stuffers and much more. Stop... Read More Crafted’s Holiday Show 2022 10:00 am Crafted’s Holiday Show 2022 @ Two Rivers Market Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Shop for festive, fun and unique gifts and holiday home decor from local vendors here in the Willamette valley! The show continues on Saturday, November 5. Stars and Stripes Ball 2022 5:30 pm Stars and Stripes Ball 2022 @ Boys and Girls Club of Albany Nov 5 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets The evening will include a toast to our Military Branches, a formal dinner, silent and live auctions, games, and dancing! Guests must be 18 years or older to attend. Guests need not be Veterans. This is a formal... Read More Night King Festival 6:00 pm Night King Festival @ No Rails Ale House Nov 5 @ 6:00 pm Tickets No Rails’ annual barrel-aged beer event returns on Saturday, November 5th at 6 p.m. Check the Facebook event page for the beer list and catering details TBA. Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More
6 Murder on the Orient Express 2:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 6 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More	7 REGISTRATION – Winter Wonderland Way REGISTRATION – Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark Nov 7 all-day Tickets Advance registration is required by Novemeber 18, 2022 – visit City of Albany Parks or call 541-917-7760. Explore the holiday-themed walking path around the park, shop the holiday marketplace and enjoy some great food, fun games and festive... Read More	8	9 The Wall of Honor 8:00 am The Wall of Honor @ Albany City Hall Nov 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The Wall of Honor was originally called Faces of the Fallen and represents all of our Fallen Heroes that gave their lives in combat operations from 2001 through 2021. As of November 2021, it now includes the service... Read More History Bites: The Blickensderfer Typewriter 12:00 pm History Bites: The Blickensderfer Typewriter @ Albany Regional Museum Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Join the Albany Regional Museum for the last History Bites of 2022. Are resident, Rob Blickensderfer will share his typewriter collection and family history of developing innovative typewriters. Rob’s family entered the typewriter business in the 1800s and... Read More	10 The Wall of Honor 8:00 am The Wall of Honor @ Albany City Hall Nov 10 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The Wall of Honor was originally called Faces of the Fallen and represents all of our Fallen Heroes that gave their lives in combat operations from 2001 through 2021. As of November 2021, it now includes the service... Read More Old Fashioned Christmas Store 10:00 am Old Fashioned Christmas Store @ Riverside Community Hall Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seasonal and home décor, gifts, jewelry, baked goods, and more! Cash or check, please. Veteran of the Year Banquet 2022 7:00 pm Veteran of the Year Banquet 2022 @ Linn County Fair & Expo Nov 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets This year we will be back to having a traditional Veterans Day Parade and Honoring our Veterans with the Veteran of the Year and Distinguished Veteran banquet at the Expo Center. Tickets will be available for early purchase... Read More Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 10 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More	11 Veteran’s Day Breakfast 6:00 am Veteran’s Day Breakfast @ NEW West Albany High School Cafeteria Nov 11 @ 6:00 am – 9:30 am Tickets Get ready for the Veterans Day parade with this hearty all-you-can-eat breakfast including scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes, milk and coffee. The cost is $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Kids, Active Military in uniform, and Veterans. Proceeds will help... Read More The Wall of Honor 8:00 am The Wall of Honor @ Albany City Hall Nov 11 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The Wall of Honor was originally called Faces of the Fallen and represents all of our Fallen Heroes that gave their lives in combat operations from 2001 through 2021. As of November 2021, it now includes the service... Read More Albany Veterans Day Memorial Service 8:30 am Albany Veterans Day Memorial Service @ Timber-Linn Memorial Park Nov 11 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets The service will include welcoming remarks by Linn County Commissioner Will Tucker, Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II, and Michael E. Stencel, Adjutant General, OR Military Department. Keynote Speaker Randy Martinak of the Linn County Veterans Memorial Association will... Read More Old Fashioned Christmas Store 10:00 am Old Fashioned Christmas Store @ Riverside Community Hall Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seasonal and home décor, gifts, jewelry, baked goods, and more! Cash or check, please. Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 11 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More	12 Old Fashioned Christmas Store 10:00 am Old Fashioned Christmas Store @ Riverside Community Hall Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seasonal and home décor, gifts, jewelry, baked goods, and more! Cash or check, please. Murder on the Orient Express 7:30 pm Murder on the Orient Express @ Albany Civic Theater Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Famous detective Hercule Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters aboard the Orient Express. When one is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment, Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still... Read More
13	14 Festival of Wreaths Auction Festival of Wreaths Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 14 all-day Tickets The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is an evening to look forward to and a huge fundraiser for the carousel. They invite you to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some... Read More REGISTRATION – Winter Wonderland Way REGISTRATION – Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark Nov 14 all-day Tickets Advance registration is required by Novemeber 18, 2022 – visit City of Albany Parks or call 541-917-7760. Explore the holiday-themed walking path around the park, shop the holiday marketplace and enjoy some great food, fun games and festive... Read More	15 Festival of Wreaths Auction Festival of Wreaths Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 15 all-day Tickets The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is an evening to look forward to and a huge fundraiser for the carousel. They invite you to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some... Read More	16 Festival of Wreaths Auction Festival of Wreaths Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 16 all-day Tickets The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is an evening to look forward to and a huge fundraiser for the carousel. They invite you to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some... Read More	17 Festival of Wreaths Auction Festival of Wreaths Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 17 all-day Tickets The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is an evening to look forward to and a huge fundraiser for the carousel. They invite you to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some... Read More	18 Festival of Wreaths Auction Festival of Wreaths Auction @ Historic Carousel & Museum Nov 18 all-day Tickets The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is an evening to look forward to and a huge fundraiser for the carousel. They invite you to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some... Read More Holiday Sparkle Bazaar 9:00 am Holiday Sparkle Bazaar @ American Legion Post 10 Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The bazaar will include local crafters and home-based businesses to help make your holidays shine! Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn 9:00 am Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Find holiday treasures in the Barn full of handmade decor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, toys, and more, all made with love by our family for you. The show continues on Fridays and Saturdays until December 3, 2022.	19 Albany Indoor Swap Meet 2022 8:00 am Albany Indoor Swap Meet 2022 @ Linn Fair & Expo Center Nov 19 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Enduring A’s Chapter, MAFCA, is hosting the annual Albany Indoor Swap Meet. Doors open at 8 am. General admission is $5 for 16 and older. This is an automotive swap meet with cars, car parts, repro vendors, and... Read More Albany Indoor Swap Meet 2022 8:00 am Albany Indoor Swap Meet 2022 @ Linn Fair & Expo Center Nov 19 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Enduring A’s Chapter, MAFCA, is hosting the annual Albany Indoor Swap Meet. Doors open at 8 am. General admission is $5 for 16 and older. This is an automotive swap meet with cars, car parts, repro vendors, and... Read More Fall Bazaar – North Albany Community Church 9:00 am Fall Bazaar – North Albany Community Church @ North Albany Community Church Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets This annual event will feature over 95 booths with a vast variety of unique and high-quality treasures including Christmas décor, pet items, table and kitchen accessories, children’s clothing and toys, food items, bake sale, raffle, delicious breakfast and... Read More Holiday Sparkle Bazaar 9:00 am Holiday Sparkle Bazaar @ American Legion Post 10 Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The bazaar will include local crafters and home-based businesses to help make your holidays shine! Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn 9:00 am Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Find holiday treasures in the Barn full of handmade decor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, toys, and more, all made with love by our family for you. The show continues on Fridays and Saturdays until December 3, 2022.
20	21	22 HooDoo Wintervention 6:00 pm HooDoo Wintervention @ The Barn Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HooDoo Ski & Recreations will be giving away thousands of dollars in prizes including lift tickets, lodging, skis, snowboards, gear, goods and more! No Purchase Necessary. Free Event. All Ages are Welcome! For information visit the Barn’s event... Read More	23	24	25 Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn 9:00 am Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm Nov 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Find holiday treasures in the Barn full of handmade decor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, toys, and more, all made with love by our family for you. The show continues on Fridays and Saturdays until December 3, 2022. Federweisser Barn Dance 7:00 pm Federweisser Barn Dance @ Springhill Cellars Winery Nov 25 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Come for the Festival during the day and stay for the Barn Dance with live music starting at 7:00. Photo courtesy of MKrutsinger Photography.	26 Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn 9:00 am Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm Nov 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Find holiday treasures in the Barn full of handmade decor, quilts, wreaths, furniture, gifts, toys, and more, all made with love by our family for you. The show continues on Fridays and Saturdays until December 3, 2022. Mexican Rodeo & Dance 2:00 pm Mexican Rodeo & Dance @ Linn County Expo Center Nov 26 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Entradas disponibles en https://www3.ticketon.com/event/MARIO-MARICHALAR-Y-LOS-BRAVADOS-BANDA-CACHORROS/508882 Tickets available at https://www3.ticketon.com/event/MARIO-MARICHALAR-Y-LOS-BRAVADOS-BANDA-CACHORROS/508882
27	28	29 Celebration of Trees – Community Night 4:00 pm Celebration of Trees – Community Night @ Boys & Girls Club of Albany Nov 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Vote on your favorite of some 30 fully decorated Christmas trees, listen to holiday music, enjoy tasty hot beverages and sweet treats and kick off the season by getting into the holiday spirit. This event is free to... Read More	30

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