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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Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes
Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes
Dec 3 all-day
Annual Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is teaming up with the Willamette National Forest and the Umpqua National Forest to place 200 wooden ornaments, featuring a colorful valley scene, across non-wilderness trails in both national forests. Beginning November 25,... Read More
Candy Cane Express @ Santiam Excursion Trains
Candy Cane Express @ Santiam Excursion Trains
Dec 3 all-day
Candy Cane Express @ Santiam Excursion Trains | Lebanon | Oregon | United States
Enjoy the holiday season on the Santiam Excursion train with Santa, Mrs. Clause and maybe an elf or two on each ride for family photo ops and to make sure your wish list gets to the right man.... Read More
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association
Dec 3 all-day
Downtown Holiday Character Hunt 2022 @ Albany Downtown Association | Albany | Oregon | United States
Stroll the sidewalks in Downtown Albany and find Holiday Movie Character posters on member businesses. Print your entry form from the ADA WEBSITE to find up to 30+ posters. Receive one entry per character found. https://albanydowntown.com/.
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8:00 am Holly Jolly Online Auction
Holly Jolly Online Auction
Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Holly Jolly Online Auction
It’s the most holly jolly time of the year and this online auction benefiting ABC House makes it even better. More information for the 2022 event will be posted soon but last year’s items and packages included vacation... Read More
9:00 am Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm
Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ropp Family Farm Christmas Barn @ Ropp Family Farm | Albany | Oregon | United States
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.
9:30 am Christmas in the Barn @ The Barn
Christmas in the Barn @ The Barn
Dec 3 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Christmas in the Barn @ The Barn | Shedd | Oregon | United States
Magic is in the air, stuffed to the brim with French/vintage-inspired home/garden decor, antiques, fresh greens and wreaths, baked goods, and more.
10:00 am Festival of Trees Holiday Market @ Brownsville Art Center
Festival of Trees Holiday Market @ Brownsville Art Center
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Festival of Trees Holiday Market @ Brownsville Art Center | Brownsville | Oregon | United States
This year, the annual Brownsville Art Association Art Market coincides with the Brownsville Women’s Study Club’s Festival of Trees featuring over thirty artists’ booths filled with ornaments, cards, clothing, jewelry, pottery, and more and twenty-five theme-decorated Christmas trees.... Read More
11:00 am Christmas Door Hanger @ Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Christmas Door Hanger @ Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am
Christmas Door Hanger @ Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply | Albany | Oregon | United States
Create a fresh arrangement with local greens for your wall or door. All supplies are included. For information call 541-981-2248 or visit the Peaceful Valley Farm Facebook page.
11:00 am Santa at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Santa at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Santa at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Santa at the Carousel every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. until Christmas and during First Friday on December 2nd from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Littles can visit and tell him what they want... Read More
1:30 pm The Land of Misfit Toys Holiday Event @ Albany Civic Theater
The Land of Misfit Toys Holiday Event @ Albany Civic Theater
Dec 3 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
The Land of Misfit Toys Holiday Event @ Albany Civic Theater | Albany | Oregon | United States
Celebrate the holiday season and join ACT for a fun afternoon of activities for the whole family! Enjoy snacks, hot cocoa, cider and some photo opportunities with Pirate Santa, the Grinch, and a Christmas Elf! There will also... Read More
2:00 pm Holidays in the Park @ Ralston Park
Holidays in the Park @ Ralston Park
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Holidays in the Park @ Ralston Park | Lebanon | Oregon | United States
Enjoy a fun-filled day with music, vendors, Santa and more. Twilight Parade to start at 5:15 pm For information visit the event page: Holidays in the Park
2:00 pm The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center
The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center | Albany | Oregon | United States
Legacy Ballet’s annual production is a full-length Nutcracker in a new theater venue, The Albany Performing Arts Center. Join Legacy this holiday season and celebrate the return of an annual tradition for so many in our community! There... Read More
6:00 pm Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark
Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter Wonderland Way @ Monteith Riverpark | Albany | Oregon | United States
Explore the holiday-themed walking path around the park, shop the holiday marketplace and enjoy some great food, fun games and festive music. Fun for all ages! Admission is $5 and includes a fun holiday glow item and keepsake... Read More
7:00 pm Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree @ Sweet Home High School
Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree @ Sweet Home High School
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm
Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree @ Sweet Home High School | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States
This Sweet Home tradition is back live this year! Performances are also available on December 3 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 3 p.m.
7:00 pm The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center
The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet @ The Albany Performing Arts Center | Albany | Oregon | United States
Legacy Ballet’s annual production is a full-length Nutcracker in a new theater venue, The Albany Performing Arts Center. Join Legacy this holiday season and celebrate the return of an annual tradition for so many in our community! There... Read More