Calendar | Visit Albany Georgia | Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau

Apr 3

Featured

Snickers Marathon and Half Marathon

Apr. 3, 12:00AM – Apr 17, 12:00PM

To prioritize health and safety, the 15th annual SNICKERS® Marathon and Half Marathon events are moving to a virtual format to avoid the potential spread of COVID-19 and allow runners to safely participate while achieving their personal goals. The virtual event time frame will be April 3-17, 2021 and it will include the SNICKERS® Marathon and Half Marathon. Participants will be able to upload their results via the SNICKERS® Marathon and Half Marathon website in partnership with Race Day Events and RunSignup®. Once registrants complete their run or walk at their preferred location and we receive their results, we will mail their race bags which will include a race medal, running shirt, SNICKERS®, Combos®, and other swag. We do need all runners to make their decision by February 25, 2021, to give us time to put together all of the virtual race packets and order the proper mailing boxes. Go >

Apr 16

Featured

Wetherbee Planetarium

On multiple days

The Wetherbee Planetarium is proud to be considered a valuable educational resource in South Georgia, sharing not just fulldome educational films, but also producing live presentations on a wide variety of astronomy topics. Go >

Apr 16

Featured

Tricera-Tots

On multiple days

Tricera-Tots will include a story, a craft, and a special science lesson/exhibit visit geared toward 3-4 year-olds, although all ages are welcome to join in! Future Tricera-Tots programs are planned for the third Friday of the month, so mark your calendars! Program Cost: $3 per person for ages 4 & up/FREE for members Ages 3 and under FREE Go >

Apr 16

Featured

Imagination Theater

On multiple days

The Flint Riverquarium is currently running these shows at the Imagination Theater: Fire Ants, MicroPlanet, Sea Lion Rescue, Kings of Baja, Wild Pacific and Alligator Kingdom. The theater is open from Tuesday-Sunday! Click here for showtimes and descriptions. Go >

Apr 16

Featured

Board & Brush Workshop

On multiple days

Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood project! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. We look forward to seeing you soon! ALL SIGNS WILL BE ON ONE 12X48 BOARD. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $88 and pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon! * WHEN REGISTERING FOR DOUBLE SIDED PORCH SIGN PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SIDE YOU WILL GET AN EMAIL ASKING FOR THE SECOND SIDE CHOICE....NO DISCOUNTS CODES ALLOWED-PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS! Go >

Apr 16

Featured

Visual Verbal Journal Workshop

On multiple days

Noelle Petersen, art teacher at Deerfield-Windsor School, will instruct a pair of workshops on Visual Verbal Journals from 5:30-7:30 pm on two consecutive Fridays, April 16 and 23, 2021 at the Albany Museum of Art. Attend one or both sessions. Cost per session: $15, AMA members; $20, future members. Register: annie.vanoteghem@albnymuseum.com Go >

Apr 17

Featured

April Story & Paint Time @ The Clay Spot

On multiple days

Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business... but Piggie is just as determined to have serious fun. We will be getting your child's handprint on a plate & turning it into a pig! This event is geared towards children ages 3-6. Cost is $18 per child. Dates & times are Saturday, April 10th & Saturday, April 17th..both 9:30-10:30 am Go >

Apr 17

Featured

Presidential Flyer Excursion Train

On multiple days

Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel from Georgia Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear to Plains, Archery and back. Go >

Apr 17

Featured

AMA Big Print Family Day

Apr. 17, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Muralist and printmaker Chris Johnson and his Andrew College students will create woodblock prints with a steamroller. There also will be art and activities for the entire family. Cost: Free for AMA members, $5 per future member. Please RSVP to annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com. Go >

Apr 17

Featured

Dive Shows

On multiple days

Dive Shows take place at the Blue Hole viewing window and are included with general admission. This event is weather permitting. Go >

Apr 17

Featured

Albany Summer Showcase

Apr. 17, 5:00PM

Albany Recreation & Parks will be hosting the Albany 2021 Summer Showcase on Saturday April 17th @ 5:00PM Go >

Apr 17

Featured

Grand Opening Event

Apr. 17, 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Join us for our Grand Opening Event at Pretoria Fields!! Gather + Graze is so excited to get to introduce our Pop Up Picnic Services to you! Custom charcuterie boards by Cheese + Friends and cookies by The Broken Heart Bakery will be served as well! The first 30 people to RSVP "going" to the event will get a beer voucher that can be redeemed at the event; just check in at the t-shirt table! Come enjoy some food and beer and learn more about Gather + Graze! I hope to see you there! Go >

Apr 17

Featured

The Broken Heart Bakery

Apr. 17, 5:00PM

There will be Live Music by BoDean & The Poachers, also a cash bar provided by Stewbos and the Bakery will be staying open as well! When: Saturday, 5pm Where: BHB Upstairs Cover: $5 Go >

Apr 21

Featured

Brews & Bingo

On multiple days

Pretoria Fields is hosting Brews & Bingo every Wednesday! Enjoy games of bingo, cold brews, and fun prizes. Don't miss it! Go >

Apr 22

Featured

Work, Worship & Community: Artist Panel Discussion

Apr. 22, 5:30PM

With the Paul Kwilecki exhibition at the Albany Museum of Art as the backdrop, a panel including documentary photographer Jimmy Nicholson and photographer/publisher Bill Boling will discuss race and community. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please RSVP to annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com. Go >

Apr 22

Featured

Work, Worship & Community Panel Discussion

Apr. 22, 5:30PM

With the photography of Paul Kwilecki as the setting, two photographers who knew him well--Jimmy Nicholson and William Boling--will be in the Albany Museum of Art East Gallery with Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf for a panel discussion on Work, Worship & Community. The event is at 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 22 and is free to the public. Seating is limited, so reserve your space by emailing annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com or calling 229.439.8400. Go >

Apr 22

Featured

Trivia at Pretoria Fields

On multiple days

Come out and play trivia and grab your favorite favorite pint of beer made from ingredients grown in South Georgia soil! Go >

Apr 23

Featured

Comin’ Home to Pretoria Fields Collective Brewing

Apr. 23, 6:00PM – 9:00PM

We're very excited to be Rollin' through Georgia! Come join us at Pretoria Fields Collective in Albany for an intimate, acoustic performance you won't soon forget. We play from 6-9. See you there! Go >

Apr 24

Featured

Science Saturday

On multiple days

This month's Science Saturday is All Heart! Learn more about this vital organ and how it works. Join us as we create a fun take-home model using buttons to show the path of blood as it circulates through the heart and the body. Afterward, visit the All My Babies exhibit in the historic train depot, explore the Science Museum, or enjoy a planetarium show (additional fee). Science Saturday is geared toward ages 7-10, but all ages are welcome! $3 per person for ages 4 & up/FREE for members / Ages 3 and under FREE Go >

Apr 24

Featured

Party for the Planet

Apr. 24, 10:00AM – 2:00PM

It's a Party for the Planet and you're invited! Join us from 10-2 in the Plaza for games, crafts, and activities focused on how you can make an impact and change your world. A few activities include: - Seed planting (take it home and start your own pollinator garden) - Recycled crafts - Animals painting in the plaza - Chalk art - Celebrate Bogart’s birthday in the plaza All included in Zoo admission! Go >

May 1

Featured

First Annual Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale

May. 1, 10:00AM – 5:00PM

The City of Albany's Downtown Manager's Office, along with Downtown business partners, are proud to announce the First Annual Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale. The Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale will take place within the Central Business District Boundaries. The purpose of this sale is to encourage the public to shop local and to discover all that Downtown Albany has to offer. The First Annual Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on this event or learn how to become a vendor, please contact the Downtown Manager's Office at 229-483-7665 or follow the link to learn more. https://downtown.albanyga.gov/.../downtown-albany-s... Go >

May 1

Featured

AMA Friends Garden Tour

On multiple days

Save the dates! Tour details and times will be announced soon! Contact the Albany Museum of Art at 229.439.8400. Cost for AMA members is $40 for one day or $65 for both days. Cost for future AMA members is $50 for one day or $75 for both. Go >

May 2

Featured

Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run & Beer Relay 2021

May. 2, 1:00PM – 6:00PM

** Registration to open SOON** 5K, Fun Run, Beer Relay Race, Live Music and more. Join us for a fun event for a great cause in Downtown Albany! Love to run/walk for 3.14 miles? Register for our 5K! Love to run/walk for 1 mile? Register for our Fun Run! Love to run, drink cold beer and have a sharp mind for trivia? Register for our Beer Relay! Don't want to run or walk? Come hang out at Pretoria Fields to enjoy great music, delicious food and more! Bring the whole family to help us raise money for local cancer patients and their families. 1:00 pm- Event and Pretoria Fields Taproom Opens 1:00 pm- Registration opens for the 5K, Fun Run and Beer Relay 2:00 pm- 5K begins 2:15 pm- Fun Run begins at Flint Riverwalk 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm- LIVE MUSICE: BoDean and the Poachers 4:00 pm- Beer Relay begins at Riverfront Plaza 6:00 pm- Event Concludes Go >

May 4

Featured

Toddler Takeover

On multiple days

Toddler Takeover is a 30-minute program for toddlers, and their caregivers and siblings. It begins at 10:30 am on the first Tuesday of the month from September through May. Toddler Takeover is free for AMA members and $5 per toddler for future members. Families may drop in for the program or contact Vanoteghem at annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com to secure a space. Go >

May 6

Featured

Yoga in the Gallery

On multiple days

In partnership with Albany Yoga Project, Yoga in the Gallery comes to the Albany Museum of Art at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month. Bring your mat and join in! The event is free, but a $7 donations is suggested. Go >

May 7

Featured

Chehaw Cubs Program

On multiple days

Every First Friday of Each Month Cubs Programs are specifically targeted for children ages 3 and 4. Join us in the Zoo with your little one from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cubs Programs are free with Zoo admission, and as always, free for members. These programs are specially tailored to fit the interests and attention span of children ages 3 and 4. Each program includes a hands-on animal experience, a craft, and an animal related story. Go >

May 7

Featured

Fridays On The Flint

May. 7, 6:00PM

Join us for the second #FridaysOnTheFlint of the season Friday, May 7 at 6pm!!!! Enjoy live music by The Bo Henry Band, and participate in various arts & craft activities presented by Albany Museum of Arts! **We'll also have a special Brush Strokes & Buzzed Folks painting experience for $25. This experience will be an hour long, and the canvas size will be 11×14. Click the on the LINK to reserve you spot in advance!! Sign Up Link>>https://bit.ly/3tnFo7t There will also be kids zone. An event you won’t want to miss with fun for all ages! Go >

May 8

Featured

Mother’s Day Succulents Workshop

May. 8, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Hunter Anderson, owner of The Succulent Hunter, teaches about succulent plants and how to choose them while you paint your planter. Cost: $20, AMA members; $25, future members. Registration opens soon. Go >

May 13

Featured

Homeschool Day

On multiple days

Homeschool Day is a 90-minute program designed for students in K-5th grade. It starts at 11 am and is conducted on the second Thursday of the month from September through May. Each month’s session incorporates a current AMA art exhibition and includes an art project that connects with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education, gallery tours and more. The cost for Homeschool Day is $5 per student for AMA members and $10 per student for future members. Students who participate in Homeschool Day will be asked to comply with AMA visitation policies, including the wearing of masks for the protection of other students and AMA staff. Parents can register their child by emailing Vanoteghem at annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com. Go >

May 14

Featured

Tadpole Time

On multiple days

Every month at Tadpole Time we'll be exploring a different environmental theme for our youngest visitors! Tadpole Time includes a story, songs and activities with time to enjoy the Flint RiverQuarium on your own after our time together. Tadpole Time is designed especially for parents and pre-schoolers. It's FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission. Please be assured that the Flint RiverQuarium is following all recommended CDC guideline for cleaning, sanitizing and social distancing. Go >

May 14

Featured

Deana Carter (Acoustic)

May. 14, 7:30PM

Don't miss country music singer-songwriter Deana Carter with special guest Faren Rachels perform a live acoustic show at Albany Municipal Auditorium in Albany, GA on Fri, May 14! $42.50 reserved seat tickets are ON SALE NOW at ticketmaster.com *** Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Deana Carter didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did, undeniably taking the industry and fans by storm with her wildly successful multi-platinum international debut “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” more than a decade ago. Anchored by the dreamy super hit ” Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Deana Carter well-deserved respect and wild acclaim. Go >

May 15

Featured

Courageous Conversations About Race 4

May. 15, 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Open to teens and adults the community, the 4th conversation session again will be facilitated by Gloria J. Wilson, Ph.D., assistant professor, University of Arizona, and Sara Scott Shields, Ph.D., associate professor, Florida State University. Free registration, but a $10 donation is suggested. Event is limited to 32 participants and COVID guidelines will be observed. Info and registration link at albanymuseum.com/courageous-conversations. Go >

May 20

Featured

Butch Anthony Cabinet of Curiosities Tour

May. 20, 5:30PM – 6:30AM

Artist Butch Anthony, who created the Museum of Wonder in Seale, Ala., takes you on a guided tour of his Albany Museum of Art exhibition "Art, Nature, and Intertwangleism." Event is free for AMA members; $5 for future members. Space is limited, so RSVP to annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com #MuseumofWonder See Go >

May 24

Featured

AMA SUMMER ART CAMPS

On multiple days

Keep your child busy, having fun and creating while school's out with Albany Museum of Art Summer Camps! There's a camp (likely more than one) that will fit your child's age and interests. Discounts are available for a camper's sibling(s) attending the same camp. You also can sign up for lunch or bring a brown bag lunch. Sign up by April 30 and take advantage of early bird discount pricing! We will follow health safety guidelines that are in place at the time of each camp. Go >

Jul 21

Featured

AMA Art Lovers Book Club - Season 2

On multiple days

The 2nd series of AMA Art Lovers Book Club concludes Tuesday, May 18 with a discussion of "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. The novelist imagines the story of Mamah Borthwick, who had a love affair with architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. The meeting is at 6 pm at the museum. There's no cost to participate, but seating is limited to 12 people, so we are asking participants to register. Call 229.439.8400 or email annie.vanoteghem@albanymuseum.com. Go >

Oct 9

Featured

Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series

On multiple days

Ambetter by Peach Sate Health Plan and Michelob Ultra presents the Second Annual Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series hosted at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre in Downtown Albany. The Flint River Entertainment Complex Race Series is set to return this fall with two registration options. Runners who only wish to participate in a single 5K Event should choose their race of choice, and pay a $30 registration fee. Single race registration fees will include; entry to the race, and a 5K race t-shirt. Runners who wish to participate in the complete race series (all three races) should choose the FREC 5K Race Series – All 3 Races option, and pay a $75 registration fee. Series race registration fees will include; entry to all three 5K race events, a 5K race t-shirt, and a (1) complementary drink option. There will also be a 1-Mile Fun Run open to all ages, available for $10. *Each race will start and finish at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Each event will have its own unique course. RACE SCHEDULE October 9th, 2021 9AM – Breast Cancer Awareness Pink presented by Phoebe Putnam Health System October 30th, 2021 9AM – Monster Dash presented by Albany Museum of Art November 20th, 2021 9AM – Turkey Trott presented by South Georgia Television Runners will be able to pick up race packets on race day during registration time, prior to the start of each race. There will be an awards ceremony following each individual 5K event and a Grand Prize will be presented at the end of the final 5K event. Runners must participate in all 3 races to be considered for Grand Prize. Good luck and let’s have fun! Go >

Oct 15

Featured

Three Dog Night

Oct. 15, 7:30PM

Grammy nominated music icons, THREE DOG NIGHT return to the Albany Municipal Auditorium on Friday October 15, 2021. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, March 26 at 10 AM at Ticketmaster.com. Go >

Oct 29

Featured

Casting Crowns at Albany Civic Center

Oct. 29, 7:00PM – 10:00PM

The Casting Crowns' Only Jesus Tour originally scheduled for Friday, April 10 at the Albany Civic Center has been rescheduled for Friday October 29, 2021.Tickets for the original April 10 date will be honored for the new October 29, 2021 date. With ongoing restrictions continuing across the country, and the desire to keep everyone safe, we are faced with the hard decision of having to postpone the Spring leg of our Only Jesus Tour with Matthew West to the Fall of 2021. All current ticket holders, unless otherwise notified, should retain their tickets to the original date as all tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date. If you are unable to attend the new date in the fall, a refund will be granted for the next 30 days. **The last day to request a refund is Monday, February 8, 2021. Please contact your initial point of purchase for any refunds. For those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster.com you can access information through your TM account. For those who purchased tickets at the Civic Center Box Office, please email david.sanford@spectraxp.com. We continue to pray for you and your families. We know that God is guiding us through this continued difficult time. We truly look forward to the day when we get to worship together again! Casting Crowns Go >

Nov 3

Featured

The Price is Right Live!

Nov. 3, 6:30PM

The Price Is Right Live! originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Albany Civic Center has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Go >

Dec 10

Featured

Jeanne Robertson LIVE in Albany

Dec. 10, 7:00PM – 8:30PM

With ongoing restrictions continuing across the country, and the desire to keep everyone safe, Jeanne Robertson currently scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Albany Municipal Auditorium has been rescheduled to Friday, December 10, 2021. Please note that this event is no longer a matinee. The new show time is 7:00PM. All current ticket holders, unless otherwise notified, should retain their tickets to the original date as all tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date. If you are unable to attend the new event date, a refund will be granted for the next 30 days. Please contact your initial point of purchase for any refunds. For those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster.com, you can access refund information and request a refund through your TM account. For those who purchased tickets at the Civic Center Box Office, please email david.sanford@spectraxp.com. See Less Go >