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About the event
Ghoulish golden retrievers, devilish dachshunds, and terrifying terriers roam the streets of downtown Albany at this annual dog trick-or-treating event. Hounds of Halloween 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.
Dates
Oct 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM - Oct 18, 2025 · 4:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
On-street parking is free in downtown Albany on weekends. Flat-rate event parking is also available in the ParkAlbany Quackenbush and Riverfront Garages. Go to for more information.
Health & safety
1. Dogs must remain on-leash at all times during Hounds of Halloween.
2. Before bringing your pet inside a restaurant or other business, please ask, as not all participating businesses may allow pets indoors.
3. Pet parents, please be mindful of your dog's demeanor at all times to avoid uncomfortable encounters and ensure the safety of your pet.
4. Use pedestrian crossing signals and stay alert when navigating busy streets.
5. Remember to keep your pup hydrated throughout the day.
6. Be mindful and respectful of boundaries for other people and pets, and remember to clearly communicate your own boundaries when it comes to personal space, petting, and interacting with other animals.
7. Bring poop bags, and please clean up after your pet!
Tickets
Price: $20.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
General Admission (per dog)
$21.58
Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Oct 22, 2025
The Downtown Albany BID is accepting applications from vendors offering dog and pet-related merchandise and experiences. Applications are subject to approval, but there is no fee to vend.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Pop-up tent(s) including weights. We recommend at least 25lbs. of weight per leg.
- Table(s) and chairs, if using
- Table linens (or other signage). Please keep signage limited to the area within and immediately adjacent to your booth space. Do NOT set up sandwich board signs or large displays in other areas of the event.
- Garbage can (required to take out any trash you produce)
Load-in | 10:30 AM
*Load-in time may be subject to change, or vendors may be assigned staggered load-in time slots.
Event | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM (soft close)
Hosted by Downtown Albany BID
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Albany, New York, United States 
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