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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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Sensory Friendly Ride
11:00 am
Sensory Friendly Ride
@ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Jul 3 @ 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
Jul 3 @ 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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Carousel 1st Friday
5:30 pm
Carousel 1st Friday
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Jul 5 @ 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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History Bites: Through the Eyes of Albany Nurses: The History of Caring for a Community
12:00 pm
History Bites: Through the Eyes of Albany Nurses: The History of Caring for a Community
@ Albany Regional Museum
Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 Continuing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Albany General Hospital, Regina Leytem, RN, CPAN, and Kim Sass will team up to offer local stories expressing the ever-changing nursing profession. Individuals from the 1850s to 2024 will be highlighted.... Read More
Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Jul 10 @ 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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‘Cut the Gut’ car show
6:00 pm
‘Cut the Gut’ car show
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 The annual “Cut the Gut” car cruise in Sweet Home, Oregon! https://www.sweethomechamber.com/cut-the-gut/ This event is a must-attend for all enthusiasts of hot rods, motorcycles, classics, and muscle cars. The cruise takes place every year on the Friday night... Read More
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Monteith Living History Saturday
12:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday
@ Monteith House
Jul 13 @ 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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Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Jul 17 @ 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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Native American Cultural Encampment July 20 and July 21 @ Waterloo County Park
10:00 am
Native American Cultural Encampment July 20 and July 21 @ Waterloo County Park
@ Waterloo County Park
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm
 What is a cultural encampment? Cultural encampment is a group of Native Americans from different parts of the United States coming together, making village-type settings with tipis and tents. We share our individual cultures and traditional information with... Read More
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Stoked 2 SK8 Skate Event!
12:00 pm
Stoked 2 SK8 Skate Event!
@ Stoked 2 Sk8
Jul 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Stoked 2 Sk8 is hosting a skateboarding event from 12-6 pm Sunday, July 21. The street will be closed in front of the shop and ramps and rails will be set up outside. While you are downtown, get... Read More
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Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Jul 24 @ 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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45th Annual Historic Home Tour
11:00 am
45th Annual Historic Home Tour
@ Albany Visitors Association
Jul 27 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
 Enjoy some of Albany’s wonderful homes and historic buildings – from the inside – on the 45th Summer Tour of Homes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. At least five lovely historic homes will be open... Read More
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Carousel Happy Hour
3:00 pm
Carousel Happy Hour
@ Historic Carousel & Museum
Jul 31 @ 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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