2026 Summer Fun in Linn County
STAND Youth Council students share their favorite ideas for summer fun in Linn County.
Albany
Free, recurring events:
Albany Summer Passport Program: Take photos at various parks for a chance to win prizes. Begins June 11.
Albany Farmers Market: Saturdays, April 18 – Nov. 21; 9 am – 1:00 pm at Water & Ferry
Albany Public Library: Tween and Teen events offered throughout the month
First Fridays Downtown: Themed events throughout downtown Albany the First Friday of every month.
Planet Fitness: Teen Free Summer Pass, for ages 14-19.
River Rhythms: Thursdays at 7:00 pm in July & August at Monteith Riverpark
Talking Water Gardens: Miles of walking trails
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Albany Historic Carousel and Museum, Open 7 days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day
Cool! Pool opens June 20
Lakeshore Lanes and Mini Golf: Free bowling for kids, 2 free games per day
Regal Theatre Summer Movie Express – $1 family movies Monday – Thursday at 11:00 am
One-Time Events:
The Black Sheep Gathering 2025: June 26-28 at the Linn County Expo Center
Linn County Fair: July 16-18
Lumberjack Breakfast: July 2-5 at Timber Linn Park
Scottish Festival: August 15-16 at Timber Linn Park
NW Art and Air Festival: August 28-30 at Timber Linn Park
Lebanon & Sweet Home
Free, recurring events:
Lebanon Public Library: Events weekly
Lebanon Downtown Farmers Market: Thursdays 2:00 – 6:00 pm, May 7 to Oct 8, next to Ralston Park
Lebanon First Fridays Downtown: 1st Friday of the month, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Lebanon Movies at the Mill, July 24, 31 && August 14, 28 at dusk at Scroggin’s Mill
Free Concerts at Academy Square (Lebanon): Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sweet Home Farmers Market: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 6:00 pm, May 5 – October 8, Next to Sweet Home Public Library
Sweet Home Community Market: Saturdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Next to Sweet Home Public Libarary
Sweet Home – Tune it Up Tuesdays: Live music and classic cars, 5:30 – 9:00 pm
One-Time Events:
Strawberry Festival and Parades: June 4-7
Icebox Cut the Gut Car Cruise: Julie 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sportsman’s Holiday Weekend, July 10-12
Native American Cultural Encampment: Waterloo County Park, July 24-26
Annual Downtown Classic Car Show (Lebanon): August 8, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Halsey, Harrisburg & Brownsville
Brownsville Thursday Farmers Market: Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
4th of July Fireworks (Brownsville): Breakfast at Pioneer Park, fireworks at nigh
Linn County Pioneer Picnic (Brownsville): June 20, 10:00 am – June 22, 4:00 pm
Rally on the River (Brownsville): 3rd weekend in July, vintage trailers at Pioneer Park
Stand By Me Day (Brownsville): July 25
Antique Faire (Brownsville): August 1, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Pioneer Park
Summer BBQ and Movie Night (Halsey): September 6
Peace, Love and Fireworks (Harrisburg): July 4-6
Mill City & Scio
Native American Cultural Encampment: June 27 – 29, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at Roaring River County Park
Scio Saturday Market: Saturdays, May 23- September 26, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds
Mill City 4th of July Celebration: July 4, All Day
Free Food!
Check out multiple locations for free food and fun:
In addition, check out your local:
- Libraries
- Movie Theaters
- Pottery painting stores
- Parks
- Skateparks
- Swimming Pool
- Bowling alley
- National Night Out events (August 5)
Note: This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities available in Linn County.