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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.

December 2023

2022 Nov December 2023 Dec 2024

1

Carousel 1st Friday 5:30 pm

Carousel 1st Friday @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Dec 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tickets

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

3

Albany Toy Run 11:00 am

Albany Toy Run @ Deluxe Brewing
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tickets

Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling will host the Albany Toy Run on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brewery located at 635 NE Water Ave. All motorcycle... Read More

Children’s Pioneer Christmas Party 2023 2:00 pm

Children’s Pioneer Christmas Party 2023 @ Monteith House
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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What better way for your child to get into the Christmas spirit than by decking the halls of the Monteith House? The annual Children’s Pioneer Christmas Party is held in conjunction with the Albany Twice Around Christmas Parade.... Read More

4

Ronda Johnson: City Hall Art Show 8:00 am

Ronda Johnson: City Hall Art Show @ Albany City Hall
Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tickets

An enchanting surprise to delight both children and adults will be on display at City Hall during the month of December. The costumed squirrels of artist Ronda Johnson come to life in three-dimensional dioramas as well as fun... Read More

6

Sensory Friendly Ride 11:00 am

Sensory Friendly Ride @ The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR
Dec 6 @ 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.

9

Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel 8:00 am

Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
Dec 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Support the carousel and create some unforgettable Christmas memories by joining the Historic Albany Carousel staff and volunteers for Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Tickets are $25 per person and include: -A complete (and completely delicious) breakfast... Read More

16

Kids Create Art Classes 1:00 pm

Kids Create Art Classes @ Linn County Arts Guild
Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Tickets

The Kids Create classes are open to everyone in the community. They have limited space, so call and sign up as soon as possible at 541-497-0386. If a class fills up, there’s always a possibility that they will... Read More

22

Christmas Sing Along & Skating 7:00 pm

Christmas Sing Along & Skating @ Roller Dome
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tickets

Albany’s Roller Dome wants you to slip on your ugliest sweater and skate and sing Christmas songs, with the lyrics displayed on three large projection screens. 7:00m-9:00 pm ( All Ages )