December 7 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Union Station

575 Broadway

About

The fifth Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll, presented by Pioneer takes place Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Tickets $20-$30. The Hot Chocolate Stroll is held in conjunction with day two of the Holiday Market at Union Station. *This event is rain or shine, and refunds will not be issued except in the event of emergency cancellation.


With ticket purchase, you'll receive:

  • A passport allowing you to try gourmet beverages from participating locations and vote for your favorite hot chocolate! (For an additional cost, various locations may offer grown-up hot chocolate cocktails as well) 
  • A commemorative Downtown Albany x Upstate of Mind hot chocolate mug designed by CompasLife!

 

HOW THE STROLL WORKS:

  1. Check in at the registration table located inside Union Station (575 Broadway) between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Those who purchased tickets in advance must check in here to receive their passport map and commemorative mug. Day-of tickets and additional mugs may also be purchased here, while supplies last. Now it's time to start your stroll!
  2. Show your passport when you arrive at each business to receive your hot chocolate serving. You will receive a stamp or check mark for visiting that business.
  3. Collect stamps or check marks from each stop to receive chances to win a $50 Downtown Albany Gift Card.
  4. Vote! When you are done sampling and strolling, return to the registration area to vote for your favorite hot chocolate. 

 

Participating Locations

Interactive Map
  1. The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
  2. Discover Albany | 25 Quackenbush Sq
  3. The Yard Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Ave
  4. Dawn's Victory Sports Café | 10 Sheridan Ave
  5. The Hollow Bar + Kitchen | 79 N Pearl St
  6. B. Lodge & Co. | 75 N Pearl St
  7. Banh Mi 47 | 74 N Pearl St
  8. Alias Coffee | 76 N Pearl St
  9. The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Pl
  10. Downtown Nutrition | 27 N Pearl St
  11. Hilton Albany | 40 Lodge St
  12. St. Peter's Church | 107 State St
  13. The City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
  14. Motor Oil Coffee | 136 State St
  15. Wellington's | 144 State St
  16. Albany War Room Tavern | 42 Eagle St
  17. Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen | 165 Madison Ave
  18. Hattie's Restaurant | 121 Madison Ave
  19. Historic Albany Foundation | 48 Hudson Ave
  20. Ophelia's | 388 Broadway
  21. Fort Orange General Store | 412 Broadway
  22. The Vandy Thrift Shoppe | 412 Broadway
  23. Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
  24. Broadway Plaza Liquor | 418 Broadway
  25. Stacks Espresso Bar | 488 Broadway

 

Live Music

♪ = Performance brought to you by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Albany Musician’s Association Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians.

 

11:00 AM | Sax-O-Claus!
11:30 AM | ♪ Melanie Chirignan & Paul Quigley (Flute & guitar duo)
2:00 PM | ♪ Peter Cannistraci and Jackie Wright (Violin & flute duo)

 

Parking

$5 event parking is available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at ParkAlbany's Riverfront Garage, located at 2 Columbia Street, directly adjacent to Union Station. On-street parking in downtown Albany is free on weekends. Find more parking options at ParkAlbany.com.


Sponsors

The Downtown Albany BID thanks Pioneer and Wainschaf Associates for their generous sponsorship of the Hot Chocolate Stroll. The Hot Chocolate Stroll would not be possible without additional support from Community BankParkAlbany, and the City of Albany.

 

To explore sponsorship opportunities for the Hot Chocolate Stroll and other Downtown Albany special events, go to downtownalbany.org/sponsorships.