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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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Hidden History Scavenger Hunt
Hidden History Scavenger Hunt
@ The Natty Dresser
May 1 – May 26 all-day
 The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them, will be available on May 1st. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday,... Read More
National Preservation Month Events- Albany and Benton County
National Preservation Month Events- Albany and Benton County
@ Albany, Oregon
May 1 – May 26 all-day
 May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places. Albany is home to four national historic districts and the location of the most varied collection... Read More
Bow Wow Bingo!
6:00 pm
Bow Wow Bingo!
@ Schmizza Public House
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Bow Wow Bingo is Back! THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Schmizza Public House | 2602 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355 $1.00 per card or $5.00 for 6 cards Please bring cash. Small bills... Read More
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1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024
6:00 pm
1st Avenue Walking History Tour 2024
@ Burkhart Square
May 7 @ 6:00 pm
 Join this walking tour of 1st Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately... Read More
Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
6:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
@ Tallman Brewing
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 Tuesday Night Trivia! 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Tallman Brewing 2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus... Read More
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History Bites: Historic windows and doors? Oh my!
12:00 pm
History Bites: Historic windows and doors? Oh my!
@ Albany Regional Museum
May 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 Join Chris Gustafson, owner of Vintage Window Restoration LLC, in a conversation about a niche business adventure, perspective of the historic preservation trades industry, and of course, no shortage of window jargon and jokes. Come prepared for a... Read More
2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024
6:00 pm
2nd Avenue Walking History Tour 2024
@ Burkhart Square (Next to the Albany Civic Theater)
May 8 @ 6:00 pm
 Join this walking tour of 2nd Avenue to learn about the history of the buildings and the businesses that have occupied them over the past 150 years. The tour starts promptly at 6 PM and will be approximately... Read More
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Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale
10:00 am
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm. 880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
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Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale
10:00 am
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm. 880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
Monteith Living History Saturday
12:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday
@ Monteith House
May 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
Albany Vintage Bicycle Show
1:00 pm
Albany Vintage Bicycle Show
@ Deluxe Brewing Company
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Enter your vintage bicycle or have fun seeing someone else’s while you enjoy great beer and cool vendors! Free entry to view 75+ vintage bicycles To register your bike for the 2024 show, visit Albany Vintage Bicycle Registration ... Read More
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Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
6:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
@ Tallman Brewing
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Night Trivia! 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Tallman Brewing 2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus... Read More
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Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
6:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
@ Tallman Brewing
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Night Trivia! 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Tallman Brewing 2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus... Read More
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History Through Headstones Tour
6:30 pm
History Through Headstones Tour
@ Albany Riverside Cemetery
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Sponsored by Albany Regional Museum in partnership with Riverside Cemetery, the 14th annual History Through Headstones self-guided tour features docents presenting the historical contributions of local medical practitioners. This event is free to attend. Can’t make it on... Read More
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Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
6:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia & Tacos at Tallman
@ Tallman Brewing
May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Night Trivia! 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Tallman Brewing 2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus... Read More
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Strawberry Festival in Lebanon
4:00 pm
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon
@ Cheadle Lake Park
May 30 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a... Read More
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Strawberry Festival in Lebanon May 30 – June 2
1:00 pm
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon May 30 – June 2
@ Cheadle Lake Park
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a... Read More
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