Things to do in Albany, Oregon // January 30 – February 1, 2026
Warm up your weekend with local events in Albany! From chili tastings to creative art, archery, and yoga—here’s what’s happening Jan 30 – Feb 1
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Warm up your weekend with local events in Albany! From chili tastings to creative art, archery, and yoga—here’s what’s happening Jan 30 – Feb 1
Huge Shout Out to Our Park Heroes! 🌳✨ We are so incredibly grateful for the 25 amazing volunteers from Target and JustServe who joined our Parks & Recreation team this past Friday! Check out the full story of our "Graffiti Chasers" and see how you can get involved in our 2026 Parks Initiative! 👇
From live performances to downtown scavenger hunts and fun fundraisers, check out this weekend's line-up of local events in Albany, OR!
History rang out in Albany this week as the 1,500-pound Cumberland bell was hoisted back into its tower for the first time since 2013. The Jan 16 installation marks a major victory for local preservationists and the near-completion of the Cumberland Community Event Center’s decades-long restoration journey.
There’s a great lineup of local events happening this weekend in Albany—from live comedy and community art to vintage rides and more! Take a look👇
Huge shout-out to Thor Halchishick of Scout Troop 100 for leading this project. Thanks to a successful community fundraiser that hit its $2,100 goal, these professional-grade "Fixit" stands are now open for public use! Whether you need to pump up a tire or make a quick adjustment mid-ride, these stations have the tools you need for free.
From craft nights to Arenacross races, there’s a great lineup of events happening in Albany this weekend! Check out what’s going on January 9–11.
Indoor motocross returns to Albany as the 2026 Arenacross Series kicks off at the Linn County Expo Center this Wednesday, January 7. Featuring a mix of high-stakes professional racing, a motorcycle raffle, and special free practice opportunities for youth riders, this event marks the long-awaited comeback of a premier regional winter tradition.
From NYE celebrations to live music and local fun, here’s what’s happening this week in Albany! Check out the full list of events.
👟 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 iRun for Kids! 👟 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14th at West Albany High School! Support our local schools while tackling a 10-miler, 5K, or the Little Leprechaun Dash. 🍀 💰 SAVE $10: Register by Jan 31st for Early Bird pricing! 🍎 IMPACT: All proceeds fund grants for Albany teachers and students. 🏆 CHALLENGE: Help your school win the $500 participation prize!
Here’s a lineup of local events happening this weekend in Albany—from live blues and bingo to exhibits and extended carousel hours!
What do you want Albany to look like in 2026? The City is currently updating its Strategic Plan—the roadmap for everything from public safety to local business support—and they need YOUR input!
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