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Nancie CainFrom Hobbyist to Hero: Turn Your Passion into a Youth Program with Albany Parks & RecFeb. 9th, 2026

From Hobbyist to Hero: Turn Your Passion into a Youth Program with Albany Parks & Rec

Do you have a knack for teaching kids how to kick a soccer ball, whip up a healthy snack, or master a paintbrush? Albany Parks & Recreation is officially looking for you. In an effor…
Nancie CainThings to do in Albany, OR // February 6 - 8, 2026Feb. 5th, 2026

Things to do in Albany, OR // February 6 - 8, 2026

Here’s a look at what’s going on around Albany this weekend! Valentine’s at The Roost Celebrate the season of love at The Vintage Roost, open Fridays and Saturdays leading up …
Nancie CainA New Era for Oregon’s Finest: First Taste Oregon Debuts in AlbanyFeb. 3rd, 2026

A New Era for Oregon’s Finest: First Taste Oregon Debuts in Albany

Albany is officially the “heart of the Willamette Valley” this weekend. On Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Linn County Expo Center will host First Taste Oregon�…
Nancie CainAdventure Awaits: Camp Albany Spring Break 2026 is Calling!Jan. 30th, 2026

Adventure Awaits: Camp Albany Spring Break 2026 is Calling!

As spring approaches, the City of Albany is preparing for Camp Albany Spring Break Day Camp 2026. Designed to turn a week out of school into a week of discovery, the camp offers a vibrant mix of…
Nancie CainThings to do in Albany, Oregon // January 30 – February 1, 2026Jan. 29th, 2026

Things to do in Albany, Oregon // January 30 – February 1, 2026

From chili cook-offs to archery competitions and meaningful community gatherings, there’s plenty to check out around Albany this weekend! Oregon State Indoor Archery Championships …
Nancie CainRestoring the View: Albany’s 2026 Parks Initiative in ActionJan. 26th, 2026

Restoring the View: Albany’s 2026 Parks Initiative in Action

The City of Albany has entered 2026 with a clear mission: protecting the “natural beauty, cleanliness, and safety” of its 36 parks and nearly 900 acres of green space. Central to this eff…
Nancie CainThings to do in Albany, OR // January 23 - 25, 2026Jan. 22nd, 2026

Things to do in Albany, OR // January 23 - 25, 2026

Start your weekend in Albany with fun, creativity, and community connection. Albany Civic Theater Presents: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Albany Civic Theater brings a gripping adaptati…
Nancie CainThe Sound of Resilience: Historic 1,500-Pound Bell Returns to Cumberland TowerJan. 19th, 2026

The Sound of Resilience: Historic 1,500-Pound Bell Returns to Cumberland Tower

For the first time in thirteen years, the skyline of eastern Albany looks—and will soon sound—whole again. On the morning of Friday, January 16, a crane carefully hoisted a 1,500-pound historic b…
Nancie CainThings to do in Albany, OR // January 16–18, 2026Jan. 15th, 2026

Things to do in Albany, OR // January 16–18, 2026

From hands-on art events to local history tours and community celebrations, here’s what’s happening around Albany this weekend, January 16–18. Cumberland Bell Installation Be part…
Nancie CainNew Public Bike Repair Stations Land in Albany ParksJan. 12th, 2026

New Public Bike Repair Stations Land in Albany Parks

Albany cyclists just got a major infrastructure boost thanks to the initiative of a local teen. Two permanent, public-use bike repair stations were officially installed this month at Hender…