Hounds of Halloween

About

On Saturday, October 19, ghoulish golden retrievers, devilish dachshunds, and terrifying terriers will return to roam the streets of downtown Albany for the BID's annual dog trick-or-treating event: Hounds of Halloween! This paw-some annual event features a Canine Costume Contest with prizes for the winners, dog trick-or-treating at dozens of Downtown Albany businesses, and Yappy Hour specials at participating bars and restaurants.

Schedule

10:30 AM | Check-in and day-of registration starts at The Olde English Pub & Pantry's dog-friendly patio

11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating & Canine Costume Contest

3:00 PM-6:00 PM | Yappy Hour at participating bars & restaurants

Registration 

Registration is per dog, and $20 in advance through Eventbrite or $25 cash, credit, or Venmo at the event. Register here

Advance ticket sales end at 12:00 PM on October 18. There may be a limited supply of tickets available at the registration booth next to The Olde English Pub & Pantry (683 Broadway in downtown Albany, NY) on the day of the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. 

Your registration includes:

• Entry for you and your dog into the Canine Costume Contest, with great prizes for the winners!
• The official Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating map guide with all the participating stops throughout Downtown Albany
• Exclusive Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating tote bag and giveaways
• Access to great Yappy Hour specials at participating bars and restaurants
   

Canine Costume Contest Info & Guidelines:

*Costumes a must for dogs, and highly encouraged for humans too!
 

• When completing your registration, you will choose from the available time blocks to have your Canine Costume Contest photo taken. Please arrive at the entrance to the The Olde English Pub and Pantry (683 Broadway) at the start of your time block to get in line to have your photo taken.
• When you arrive at the photo area, show your numbered registration ticket to the photographer or event staff member present.
• Strike your best pose!
• The top three best-dressed pets in the Judge's Choice and People's Choice categories will receive Downtown Albany Gift Cards, special surprises and bragging rights. Winners will be announced several days after the event on social media.
• The Judge's Choice overall winner may be featured in next year’s Hounds of Halloween designs.
   

Participating Businesses

From 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, score unique treats for costumed pups and people at these participating locations:
 

Coming Soon!

From 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, keep the paw-ty going with these Yappy Hour specials:
 

Coming Soon!

Please ask before bringing your dog inside a business. While some businesses have dog-friendly spaces, this varies on a case-by-case basis.

Parking

Free parking in on-street spaces; $5 parking available all day in ParkAlbany garages. Visit parkalbany.com for more information.

Hounds of Halloween is brought to you by the Downtown Albany BID, with support from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Community Bank, Benson's Pet Center, Camp Bow Wow, The Olde English Pub & Pantry, ParkAlbany, and the City of Albany.