Albany has a fun mix of local events happening this weekend, from live music and art to fall festivities, gardening, wellness, and a little spooky history.
Composing Futures: A Benefit Concert
Mennonite Village invites the community to an intimate benefit recital featuring internationally celebrated Filipino-American pianist Jim-Isaac Chua at the Lakeside Center. Known for pairing classical performances with engaging spoken introductions, Chua creates an approachable and personal concert experience. Proceeds from the event will support the Mennonite Village Scholarship Fund, helping provide educational opportunities for employees.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Center // 2180 54th Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97322
Cost: $50 (view ticket information)
Gallery Calapooia Artist Reception
Gallery Calapooia invites the community to its monthly First Friday artist reception, featuring ceramic artist Dennis Johanson and watercolor painter Susan Bourdet. Guests can enjoy wine and refreshments while browsing the gallery, meeting the featured artists, and taking in their latest work.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Gallery Calapooia // 222 1st Ave. W, Albany, OR 97321
Cost: FREE
Carriage of Shadows
Take a spooky ride through Albany’s haunted history during Carriage of Shadows at the Monteith House. With Chafin Farms providing horse-drawn wagons, guests can travel through shadowy streets while hearing eerie local stories, passing haunted landmarks, and discovering some of the city’s chilling legends.
Date: October 2 – 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM
Location: Monteith House // 518 2nd Ave. SW, Albany, OR 97321
Cost: $20 – $25 (view ticket information)
Bose Family Farm Hot Air Balloon Rides
Start Saturday morning with a unique fall experience at Bose Family Farm, where the “Just in Kace” Hot Air Balloon will offer tethered rides during the farm’s Harvest Festival. Guests can take in the crisp autumn atmosphere and enjoy a family-friendly morning just outside Albany. Payment for rides is available by cash or Venmo.
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: Bose Family Farm // 35765 Cyrus Rd. NE, Albany, OR 97322
Cost: $5 (Cash & Venmo only)
RaSani Fair
Explore a weekend focused on wellness, creativity, and connection at the RaSani Fair at the Linn County Expo Center. The event brings together holistic practitioners, artisans, craftspeople, and metaphysical vendors for an inspiring experience centered on body, mind, and spirit. Admission is available at the door, with children under 13 admitted free.
Date: October 3 – 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Linn County Expo Center // 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E, Albany, OR 97322
Cost: $5 per person, per day; children under 13 are FREE
Fall Seed Swap
Gardeners are invited to connect and share at the Fall Seed Swap at Albany Main Library. Guests can bring labeled seeds and wrapped transplants or starts to exchange with others, while OSU Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions and offer helpful advice.
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Albany Main Library // 2450 14th Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97321
Cost: FREE
Whether the weekend calls for fall fun, live music, local art, or a chance to connect with the community, Albany has plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
