Happy Howl-o-ween! On Saturday, October 19, ghostly Great Danes, creepy collies, and terrifying terriers will return to roam the streets of downtown Albany for the BID's third annual puppy trick-or-treating event: Hounds of Halloween!

Dress up your doggo for the Costumed Canine Contest and stop by local businesses for unique Halloween treats for pups and people. The winner of the costume contest will be determined by public vote via a Facebook photo album. The top three best-dressed pets will receive special prizes (and bragging rights)!

Trick-or-treating will start at The Olde English Pub, home to one of the neighborhood's most dog-friendly patios.

A $5.00 suggested donation to benefit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will get you your limited edition Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating bag (while supplies last) and a guide to all the stops! Pre-register via Eventbrite by October 18 to guarantee that you'll receive a bag. Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hounds-of-halloween-3-tickets-74099972011

Paw-ticipating businesses include:
• Albany Center Gallery (Opens at Noon)
• Albany Symphony
• Ama cocina
• Bombshell Hair And Beauty Studio
• Broadway Plaza Liquor
• Capital Repertory Theatre
• C.H. Evans Brewing Albany Pump Station (Opens at 11:30 AM)
• Cider Belly Doughnuts (Open until Noon)
• Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe (Opens at Noon)
• Discover Albany Visitors Center
• The Enchanted Florist of Albany
• Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown
• Far Shot Albany
• The Fifth Tier Baking Studio
• Fort Orange General Store
• The Hollow Bar + Kitchen (Opens at Noon)
• The Knick Apartments (Live In Albany)
• Loch & Quay(Opens at 11:30 AM)
• McGeary's Irish Pub
• Parish Public House
• Pearl Street Pub (Opens at Noon)
• Stacks Espresso Bar
• Steuben Street Market

The Olde English Downtown Dog Park will be open throughout the day, with special giveaways available from the Downtown Albany BID and plenty of room for Rover to run in between trick-or-treat stops. Hounds of Halloween is part of Downtown Dog Days, a series of pet-friendly events taking place in and around the Dog Park.

FREE PARKING is available at the Quackenbush Garage (25 Quackenbush Square).