Press Release: Costumed canines, a Puppy Parade, and a Haunted Spelling Bee(r) bring Halloween fun to Downtown
Costumed canines, a Puppy Parade, and a Haunted Spelling Bee(r) bring Halloween fun to Downtown
Your Downtown Albany Fall Calendar
Downtown Albany is your fall destination for seasonal dining, shopping deals, and family-friendly fun. Celebrate autumn with Capital Region events like Hounds of Halloween, Trick-or-Treat at the Palace, and Oktoberfest, while enjoying everything from pumpkin spice treats to local shopping in the heart of Upstate NY.
PearlPalooza T-shirts are now available for pre-order
PearlPalooza is on Saturday, September 13, on Pearl Street in downtown Albany. Order this limited-edition T-shirt for PearlPalooza today.
Audit Services Request for Proposals
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is seeking an RFP for a contracted auditor.
Downtown Albany BID Announces New Slate of Officers, Board Members at 2025 Annual Meeting
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announced a new slate of officers for its Board of Directors during the 2025 Annual Meeting held on Thursday, August 7, at the Country Inn & Suites located at 300 Broadway
Mayor Kathy Sheehan and The Hollow Bar + Kitchen Owners Honored for Exceptional Contributions to Downtown Albany
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards. Honorees include Mayor Kathy Sheehan, who received the James M. DiNapoli Award, and Dora and Mike Philip, co-owners of The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, who received the Downtown Luminary Award.
PearlPalooza & YogaPalooza return Saturday, September 13
PearlPalooza returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in downtown Albany, featuring Rubblebucket and more.
Free things to do in Albany this summer: in and around Downtown
Whether you’re into health and wellness, history and art, music and culture, or just love a good free event, we’ve got you covered! 🌟 Downtown Albany is at the core of dozens of free events this summer, and this list is just the beginning.
We’ll keep it updated as more free happenings pop up in the Downtown District and surrounding areas, so check back often!
Something is Cooking on Madison Avenue in Downtown
Downtown's Madison Avenue is quietly thriving as longtime favorites and new restaurants come together to strengthen the neighborhood’s identity. Highlights include Hattie’s Restaurant, powered by Business for Good and launching a workforce training program; Café Capriccio, recently honored with the NYS Senate Empire Award for 43 years of service; and The Excelsior Pub, named 2025 Retailer of the Year. Local staples like Hill Street Café and newcomers like Suga Foots Soul Kitchen round out a food scene that’s as rooted in tradition as it is in community growth.
Your Downtown guide to Father’s Day gifts
Father's Day (June 15, 2025) is just around the corner, and downtown Albany restaurants and retailers are here to help you celebrate the amazing dads and father figures in your life. Check out these local businesses and get the perfect gift for the father or father figure in your life!
