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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All-day	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 1 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 1 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 2 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 2 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 3 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 3 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 4 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 4 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 5 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 5 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More	Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser May 6 all-day Tickets The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms are available at The Natty Dresser and The Albany Downtown Association, or here, at the Albany Visitors Association, or find it online here. All entries... Read More Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon Preservation Month Events 2023 @ Albany, Oregon May 6 all-day Tickets Celebrate our nation’s heritage by exploring historic places all month long. In Albany, events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Albany Streetcar Tour and MORE! Photo: “Victorian Splendor” by Camron... Read More
12:00 am 1:00 am 2:00 am 3:00 am 4:00 am 5:00 am 6:00 am 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 10:00 am Heart of the Valley Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center Heart of the Valley Home and Garden Show @ Linn County Expo Center Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Over 50 exhibitors with products and services for your home and and garden needs and free seminars. Photo by Melinda Martin.			11:00 am Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR May 3 @ 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.		10:00 am Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost May 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Springtime at the Roost features indoor and outdoor garden decor, beautiful and unique gifts for Mother’s Day, delicious baked goods and a shop full of antiques, collectibles, and wonderful creations by local crafters. The show is open Fridays... Read More 4:00 pm Wine Walk in Downtown Albany @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon Wine Walk in Downtown Albany @ Historic Downtown Albany Oregon May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Albany Downtown Wine Walk takes place May 5, 2023, 4-8 pm and includes more than 20 wineries. Tickets are on sale here at Albany Visitors Association for $20. We are located at 110 SE 3rd Ave. Tickets include... Read More 5:30 pm Carousel 1st Friday to Celebrate Moms @ Historic Carousel & Museum Carousel 1st Friday to Celebrate Moms @ Historic Carousel & Museum May 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets For 1st Friday in May, the carousel will have a Mother’s Day theme. For the craft, you can create a Mother’s Day card with tissue-paper flowers. The Café special is 50 cents off nachos and the Gift Shop... Read More 6:00 pm Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception @ Gallery Calapooia Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception @ Gallery Calapooia May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Featured Artists at Gallery Calapooia for May 2023 are Koka Filipovic and Bill Marshall. Their art will be on display from now until May 27. From Koka Filipovic “Art can serve to inspire us to feel the... Read More	9:00 am Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon May 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Fresh and local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and more! For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Wes Knodel Gun Show 2023 @ Linn County Expo Center Wes Knodel Gun Show 2023 @ Linn County Expo Center May 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Wes Knodel Gun Shows Inc. is committed to bringing you high-quality, enjoyable, family-friendly shows. For information visit Wes Knodel Guns Shows. Photo by Jonna Niles 10:00 am Albany Airport Historic Hangar Open House @ Albany Municipal Airport Albany Airport Historic Hangar Open House @ Albany Municipal Airport May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Come see the historic hangar and airplanes including Miss Liberty which is currently under restoration and was flown by Albany Pioneer Evelyn Burleson. Aviators will be available to chat with attendees. This is a free open house at... Read More 10:00 am Guided Birding Tour @ Thompson's Mills Guided Birding Tour @ Thompson's Mills May 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join two experienced birders, Bill Freeland and Madelyn Antinucci, for a Guided Birding Tour at Thompson’s Mills. Learn about migration, nesting habits, and how to observe and record your findings. Bill and Madelyn will have a few pairs... Read More 10:00 am Spring Bazaar – North Albany Community Church 2023 @ North Albany Community Church Spring Bazaar – North Albany Community Church 2023 @ North Albany Community Church May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join North Albany Community Church for their Annual Spring Bazaar with over 90 vendors and a large variety of gift ideas for mom, home decor, bath and body products, jewelry, clothing, flower arrangements, food items and more! 10:00 am Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost Springtime At The Roost @ The Vintage Roost May 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Springtime at the Roost features indoor and outdoor garden decor, beautiful and unique gifts for Mother’s Day, delicious baked goods and a shop full of antiques, collectibles, and wonderful creations by local crafters. The show is open Fridays... Read More 10:00 am Vintage Window Restoration Workshop @ Vintage Window Restoration (Suite C) Vintage Window Restoration Workshop @ Vintage Window Restoration (Suite C) May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Sponsored by Albany Landmarks Commission and presented by Vintage Window Restoration, this one day workshop is oriented to homeowners who wish to repair their windows on their own but need the initial nudge to become inspired. Snacks and... Read More 6:30 pm Kentucky Derby at the Carousel @ The Historic Carousel & Museum Kentucky Derby at the Carousel @ The Historic Carousel & Museum May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Put on your big hats and bowties and join the carousel for the Kentucky Derby on May 6 from 6:30-10pm. There will be a delicious Southern fare buffet dinner by Sybaris Bistro, raffle prizes, Mint Juleps, and bets... Read More

Week of April 30