Events
1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany
Description
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 |