Quackenbush Square
25 Orange Street
About
On Saturday, October 18, 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. New this year: Join us for our Puppy Parade at Clinton Market Collective (11 Clinton Ave)!
Schedule
12:00 PM | Check-in and day-of registration starts at The Olde English Pub & Pantry's dog-friendly patio
12:00 PM-4:00 PM | Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating & Canine Costume Contest
3:00 PM I Puppy Parade at Clinton Market Collective (step off at 3:30 PM)
4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Yappy Hour at participating bars & restaurants
Registration
Registration is per dog, and $15in advance through Eventeny or $20 at the event. Register in advance here or at the link above.
Your registration includes:
- Entry for you and your dog into the Canine Costume Contest, with great prizes for the winners
- Participation in downtown Albany's first Puppy Parade at Clinton Market Collective
- 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
2025 Judges
Henry Bellagnome | Capital District Tourism Gnome
Angelo Maddox | Founder of Dapper Dogs Fashion Show
Georgette Steffens | Executive Director, Downtown Albany BID
Trick-or-treating locations
Use the Interactive Map to plan your trick-or-treating adventure!
- The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
• Dog goody bags (includes treats and toy)
• Candy bags for people - Discover Albany | 25 Quackenbush Square
• Dog toys & treats - The Olde English Downtown Dog Park | Entrance near N Pearl Street & Orange Street
• Can your clever canine conquer the Dapper Dog's Haunted Agility Course? Head to the park to find out! - River Garden Studio | 39 Columbia Street
• Dog treats, 10% off same day or future purchases for anyone with a costumed dog - B. Lodge & Co. | 75 N Pearl Street
• Treats for dogs
• FREE Halloween dog bandanas! - Far Shot Albany | 69 N Pearl Street
• Treats for pups and people
• Themed photo op in lobby
• Coupons for activities - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
• Treats for dogs
• 10% discount on entire order with costumed dog
• $5 off dog collars - Albany Center Gallery | 488 Broadway, entrance on Maiden Ln
• Treats for pups - Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
• Treats for pups - Fort Orange General Store | 412 Broadway
• FOGS Locally baked dog biscuits
• Check out our Photo Booth Station and take a Selfie with our FOGS Nipper, "Tail of the City"
• Receive 15% off your total purchase during the event with costumed pup-in-tow - The Vandy Thrift Shoppe | 412 Broadway
• Special treats for costumed canines - City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
• Treats for dogs
• Candy for humans
The Puppy Parade
Calling all costumed canines and paw-rents! At 3:00 PM, it's time to gather in Clinton Market Collective (11 Clinton Ave) and get ready to march in the first ever Hounds of Halloween Puppy Parade! Enjoy beverages by Common Roots Brewing and bites from Mr. Delicious. The parade will step off at ruff-ly 3:30 PM.
Yappy Hour Locations
From 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, keep the paw-ty going on pet-friendly patios at the following locations. Reminder: most food establishments can only allow dogs on the patio due, due to health codes. Please respect the rules of each business and only bring dogs inside if invited to do so.
- Common Roots Brewing | 11 Clinton Ave
+ Enjoy beverages by Common Roots Brewing, hydration stations for pups, and snacks for humans with Mr. Delicious! - Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe | 10 Sheridan Avenue
- Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
- McGeary's Irish Pub | 4 Clinton Sq
- Ophelia's on Broadway | 388 Broadway
- City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
- The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
+ Special cocktails & mocktails for Yappy Hour! - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
+ 10% off 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)
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. 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.
Sponsors
Hounds of Halloween is sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, The Olde English Pub, The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Dapper Dogs Fashion Show by Fresh & Fly Clothing, and ParkAlbany.
