1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany

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1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany

  • February 7

Description

Mark your calendar for Downtown Albany’s monthly 1st Friday celebration. This month’s theme is Chocolate Walk, talk about something sweet to look forward to! Look for sales, fun and music. We’ve got a great lineup this month and want to share a sneak peak with you!

Downtown Chocolate Walk:

~ Beloved Cheesecakes: New seasonal, Strawberries and Cream with a cinnamon graham crust! Our local winery, One Love Pinot, pairs very well with our seasonal and our Chocolate Cheesecake with a fudge ganache. (10:00 am – 7:00 pm)

~ Calapooia Brewing Co.: Boozy hot chocolate with Vivacity Spirits’ Turkish Coffee Liquor. (11:30 am – 10:00 pm)

~ City of Albany: The Albany Arts Commission presents the work of artists Jennifer Deily and Martha Lewis in the gallery at City Hall. A reception for the artists will be held. Light refreshments will be served. (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

~ Gallery Calapooia: The 7th annual 8×8 “Big Show of Little Art” by Gallery Calapooia will have its artist reception tonight for First Friday from 6 to 8 pm!

~Historic Carousel and Museum: Our first 20 guests will get a free hot chocolate ticket to use in our cafe! Also – for every $20 you spend in our gift shop (not including entry fee) get $5 off in our cafe! The $5 off special will be retired in March, so don’t miss out! See you there! (5:30 – 8:00 pm)

~La Belle Boutique: Chocolate and wine (5:00 – 7:00 pm)

~ Loafers Station: Come enjoy this delicious Snickers Martini anytime this week. Made with Screwball Whiskey, Chocolate Liqueur, Irish Cream, and Butterscotch Liqueur (11:00 am – 9:00 pm)

~ The Natty Dresser: Live music with singer-songwriter Patrick Anderson, conversational brownies, chocolate martinis, in-store specials and great Valentine’s gift ideas. Complimentary gift wrapping. (5:00 – 7:00 pm)

~ Sidekicks Cafe: $1 off all slices of chocolate cake and $1 off all chocolate espresso drinks of any size all day long. (7:00 am – 4:00 pm)

~ Sugarheroes Candybar: Delicious truffles and fudge (limited quantities—grab yours early!). A fun chocolate guessing game—win a $10 store credit! Snap a pic with our superhero photo wall—tag us to win a sweet prize! Double Loyalty Power Pop stamps on chocolate purchases! (12:00 – 8:00 pm)

Sweet Red Bistro: Featured chocolate berry cocktail, Berry Kissed – Vodka, Chocolate Liqueur, Berries, Cream and a Chocolate Swirl (4:00 – 10 ish)

~ Urban on 1st: Come celebrate our 1-year anniversary with chocolate cupcakes, chocolates, Forever Jewelry By Emma, and a raffle! (4:00 – 7:00 pm)

~ Weathered Together Market: ‘Sweet Giveaway’ that will run until Friday, February 14th. Gift basket will be a combination of goods contributed by our wonderful vendors. No purchase necessary, but must be present to enter. (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Albany 1st Fridays 2025

Jan 3rd | Happy New Year!
February 7th | Chocolate Walk – special event
March 7th | Pot o’ Gold
April 4th | Spring Fling
May 2nd | Wine Walk – special event
June 7th | Summer Vacation
July 4th | [no event]
August 1st | Art & Artists
September 5th | Team Spirit
October 3rd | Pumpkins & Spice
November 7th | Whiskey Walk – special event
December 5th | Holiday Sweater Party – special event

Visit the 1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany webpage for more information.

 

Details

Date February 7, 4:00pm February 7, 8:00pm
Location Downtown Albany
Family-Friendly Event Yes