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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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Carousel 1st Friday
5:30 pm
Carousel 1st Friday
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 On the 1st Friday of every month, the carousel is open from 5:30-8:00 p.m., and for just $5 per person you get UNLIMITED CAROUSEL RIDES, plus a fun activity or craft for the family, along with gift shop... Read More
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Celebrate Black History with Nikki Brown Clown
2:00 pm
Celebrate Black History with Nikki Brown Clown
@ Albany Public Library
Feb 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Saturday, February 3 @ 2 p.m. Nikki Brown Clown invites you to come along on a remarkable journey as she uncovers the hidden histories of the brave and inspiring Black women who made their mark in baseball. Magic,... Read More
Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo
7:00 pm
Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo
@ Linn County Expo Center
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm
 Hell On Hooves Roughstock Rodeo! February 3rd, 2024 at the Linn County Fairgrounds. Get tickets here: ticketscandy.com Or visit one of their ticket outlets to save yourself $5! Sportsman’s Warehouse in Albany Double H Western Wear in Salem... Read More
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“The Miracle on First Avenue” Book Signing
11:00 am
“The Miracle on First Avenue” Book Signing
@ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Grab your copy of “The Miracle on First Avenue,” get it signed and ask questions of authors Jennifer Moody and Wendy Kirbey and editor Dianne Neglay at the carousel! Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Purchase the... Read More
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Sensory Friendly Ride
11:00 am
Sensory Friendly Ride
@ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
 Join the Albany Carousel for a sensory-friendly ride! To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and their families, we will slow the carousel down to a jog... Read More
Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s happy hour! Every Wednesday from 3PM-4PM at the Historic Carousel & Museum, ride tokens are just $1 and drinks in the cafe are 1/2 price, sponsored by Bish’s RV. Photo by Nathan Pendley.
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Monteith Living History Saturday
11:30 am
Monteith Living History Saturday
@ Monteith House
Feb 10 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
 Join us for another Living History Saturday in the cozy kitchen of the historic Monteith House in Albany Oregon. This month, we’re learning how to make hand-dipped taper candles! All supplies provided with your $5.00 donation, and you... Read More
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Monteith Living History Saturday
12:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday
@ Monteith House
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 12PM-2PM Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer... Read More
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History Bites: Amelia Earhart visits Oregon
12:00 pm
History Bites: Amelia Earhart visits Oregon
@ Albany Regional Museum
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 The Albany Regional Museum will host Debra Plymate, pilot, retired air traffic control specialist, and member of Oregon Pines 99s, to present this month’s History Bites on Amelia Earhart. This is in celebration of the anniversary of her... Read More
Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s happy hour! Every Wednesday from 3PM-4PM at the Historic Carousel & Museum, ride tokens are just $1 and drinks in the cafe are 1/2 price, sponsored by Bish’s RV. Photo by Nathan Pendley.
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The Life of Pura Belpre Story & Craft Time with Kids for the Culture
2:00 pm
The Life of Pura Belpre Story & Craft Time with Kids for the Culture
@ Albany Public Library
Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Join the Albany Public Library in celebrating Pura Belpré, a Harlem Renaissance trailblazer and the first Afro-Latina librarian in New York City. As a puppeteer, storyteller, folklorist, and author, she inspired a love of reading in young audiences.... Read More
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Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s happy hour! Every Wednesday from 3PM-4PM at the Historic Carousel & Museum, ride tokens are just $1 and drinks in the cafe are 1/2 price, sponsored by Bish’s RV. Photo by Nathan Pendley.
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Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
7:00 pm
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
@ Philomath High School
Feb 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Documentary viewing at Philomath High School. Admission is free, but a canned food donation for the Philomath Food Bank is encouraged and appreciated. IN 1866, SIX ALL-BLACK CAVALRY AND INFANTRY REGIMENTS WERE CREATED AFTER CONGRESS PASSED THE... Read More
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From Ship to Stage: A Voyage in Black Music Beyond Entertainment
2:00 pm
From Ship to Stage: A Voyage in Black Music Beyond Entertainment
@ Albany Public Library
Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Travel with the Albany Public Library as we trace the history of Black American music from its West African roots, and into the present day. Beyond its entertainment value, discover the historical and contemporary contributions of music to... Read More
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Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s happy hour! Every Wednesday from 3PM-4PM at the Historic Carousel & Museum, ride tokens are just $1 and drinks in the cafe are 1/2 price, sponsored by Bish’s RV. Photo by Nathan Pendley.
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