The Olde English Pub & Pantry
683 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Congratulations to our Hounds of Halloween 2024 Canine Costume Contest Winners!
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. Click the red button above to register, and RSVP on Facebook
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 will be 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
Pet-friendly Vendors
Start your trick-or-treating adventure off on the right paw with pet-friendly vendors, including Camp Bow Wow, Celebrations of Albany, Jake's Jammin Bowties, Ruthie & The Misfits, and The Doggy Bag at Quackenbush Square, next to The Olde English Pub & Pantry.
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 photo booth 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 ticket to the photographer or event staff member present.
- Strike your best pose! Your photo will be sent to the ticket-holder's e-mail address. Please allow up to 5 full days for your photos to arrive.
- People's choice winners will be chosen by public voting at Facebook.com/albanybid. Be sure to RSVP on Facebook to receive a notification when voting opens! Guests will also receive an email when voting opens.
- The Judges will also select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Judge's choice winners will be announced at the same time as the People's Choice winners on Wednesday, October 30.
- 1st place winners in each category will receive a $100 Downtown Albany Gift Card, a mug from Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, complimentary tickets to Hounds of Halloween 2025, and the chance to be featured in next year’s event artwork.
- 2nd & 3rd place winners in each category will receive a $50 Downtown Albany Gift Card, a mug from Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, and complimentary tickets to Hounds of Halloween 2025
Meet the Judges!
- Abigail Quammen | Miss New York 2024
- Caitlin Davis | VP for Community Operations, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
- Georgette Steffens | Executive Director, Downtown Albany BID
Trick-or-treating stops
Use the Interactive Map to plan your adventure!
From 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, enjoy unique treats, specials, and experiences for costumed pups and people at these participating locations:
- The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
+ Goody bags for pups (includes treats and toy)
+ Candy bags for people - Discover Albany | 25 Quackenbush Square
+ Dog toys for the first 50 pups
+ 10% off dog-related merchandise for people - The Olde English Downtown Dog Park | Entrance near N Pearl Street & Orange Street
+ Can your clever canine conquer Camp Bow Wow's Haunted Agility Course? Head to the park to find out! - The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Ave
+ Dog treats for pups
+ Free Barksicle samples for first 10 pups
+ 10% off Barksickles for people
+ Photo ops with Bubba, the Barksickles Spokeshound and Molly Moo, the Boozy Moo! Spokescow! - Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe | 10 Sheridan Avenue
*Opens at 4:00 PM
+ Yappy Hour Only, see below for special - River Garden Studio | 39 Columbia Street
+ Dog treats for pups
+ 10% off same day or future purchases for people with a costumed dog - B. Lodge & Co. | 75 N Pearl Street
+ Special treats for pups and people - Banh Mi 47 | 74 N Pearl Street
+ Homemade treats for pups - Alias Coffee | 76 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups - Far Shot Albany | 69 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups and people
+ Game of Thrones-themed photo-op in lobby - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
+ Treats for pups
+ 10% discount on entire order for people with costumed dog(s)
+ $5 off dog collars all day - Mr. Good Vybz | 25 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups - Bombshell Hair & Beauty Studio | 488 Broadway
+ Treats for dogs
+ Goodie bag & champagne toast for humans (21+) - Stacks Espresso Bar | 488 Broadway
+ Pup cups and treats for dogs
+ Limited edition Zero's Candy Corn Latté special for people - Broadway Plaza Liquor | 420 Broadway
+ Treats for pups
+ Seasonal spirits tastings & 10% off special items for people - Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
+ Treats for pups - Fort Orange General Store | 412 Broadway
+ Free samples from Mugzy's Barkery (while supplies last) for pups
+ 10% store discount for people - The Bevy Vintage Collective | 412 Broadway
+ Treats for pups & people - Ophelia's on Broadway | 388 Broadway
*Opens at 3:00 PM
Yappy Hour only, see below for specials - The Vandy Thrift Shoppe | 412 Broadway
+ Treats for pups - City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
+ Treats for pups
+ Candy for people
+ 10% off coupons and $3 discount on bandanas - Fresh & Fly Clothing | 13 S Pearl Street
+ Treats for dogs - The Bull and Bee Meadery | 140 Hamilton Street
*Opens at 12:00 PM
+ Treats for pups
+ Free tastings for people
Yappy Hour locations
From 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, keep the paw-ty going with these Yappy Hour specials:
- Broadway Plaza Liquor | 420 Broadway
+ Dog treats
+ Seasonal spirits tastings
+ 10% off on special items - City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
+ $5 Narragansett Lager
+ $5 wine
+ $5 well drinks - Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe | 10 Sheridan Avenue
*Opens at 4:00 PM
+ Happy Hour pricing from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
+ Happy hour pricing from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM - Ophelia's on Broadway | 388 Broadway
+ Dog treats for pups in costume
+ $1 off drinks - The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
+ $5 Doggie Margarita (for the pups)
+ $6 Spooky Rum Punch (for the people)
+ $4 Domestic Beers in the Garden
+ $5 Specialty Beers in the Garden - The Bull and Bee Meadery | 140 Hamilton Street
+ Free tastings for people and treats for pups in costume - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
+ Free dog treats to all pups in costume
+ 10% discount on entire order for humans with costumed dog(s)
+ $5 off dog collars all day
+ $3 off draft beer for humans with costumed dog(s) - The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Ave
+ BOGO Drink Specials
+ 3 scoops of Boozy Moo! for the price of 2
+ Photo ops with Bubba, the Barksickles Spokeshound and Molly Moo, the Boozy Moo! Spokescow!
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.
