Chocolate Walk

Lakewood Chocolate Walk 2025
Get excited! Details for this year's LakewoodAlive Chocolate Walk are available on our Events Calendar. Click below to learn about sponsorship, registration, and donation opportunities!
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The Lakewood Chocolate Walk, which typically takes place on the fourth Thursday of October, represents a popular autumn tradition with a devout following of chocolate fans from all over Northeast Ohio. Participants visit 20+ shops and eateries in Downtown Lakewood, dubbed “Sweet Stops” on the Chocolate Walk. Chocolate is the happiness you can eat, and each Sweet Stop provides visitors a unique chocolate treat. Limited to 350 attendees, each year this much-anticipated event sells out very quickly.

In-person ticket sales typically take place in late September and are first come first served, with 100 General Admission tickets available and a purchasing limit of 4 tickets per person.

Online ticket sales usually begin in early October, with 50 VIP tickets and 200 General Admission tickets available. VIP tickets are available online only!

The VIP ticket option exists for those seeking to elevate the joy of their chocolate experience. The Pre-Walk VIP Reception – limited to only 50 lucky attendees – takes place from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, where guests will sample decadent treats, as well as appetizers, wine and beer. VIP tickets will only be available for purchase online.

Have questions regarding the Lakewood Chocolate Walk? Please reach out to Operations Manager Jo Higgins at (216) 521-0655 x3 or JHiggins@LakewoodAlive.org.

Volunteers at Rozi's Wine House Celebrating with Attendee
Chocolate Walk Attendees Posing at Lion and Blue Gift Shop
Volunteer at Aladdin's Eatery Ready to Hand out Chocolate Treats
Volunteer Serving Mini Chocolate Brookies at Geiger's
Willie Wonka with a Full Basket of Chocolate
Willie Wonka Ready to Greet Chocolate Walk Guests in Front of First Federal Lakewood
Willie Wonka Greats a Pair of Guests in Front of First Federal Lakewood
Woodwind Duo Performs at Rozi's Wine House for Guests
A Pair of Chocolate Walk Attendees Enjoying A Glass of Wine at Rozi's Wine House
Chocolate Walk Patrons Enjoying a Drink at Rozi's Wine House
Beautiful Christmas Displays Set Up at Hixon's During the Chocolate Walk
Chocolate Walk Patrons Enjoying Liquor Tasting in Local Shop
Holiday Gifts for Sale at Shops During the Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Lakewood Chocolate Walk Attendees Enjoy Fireside Chats
Volunteers Assembling Smores Kits at Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Drinks and Chocolatey Desserts Displayed for the Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Spooky Halloween Gifts on Sale During the Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Chocolate Walk Attendees Enjoying Some Down Time
Blossom Flower Bar Team Ready to Help Chocolate Walk Attendees
Geiger's Volunteer Ready to Hand Out Chocolate to Attendees
Melt Bar and Grilled and Bitchy Vegan Homo's Tables at Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Lakewood Chocolate Walk Attendees Enjoying Their Sweet Treats at Lion and Blue Gift Shop
Volunteers at Tease HairBody Parlor Ready to Serve Boozy Chocolate Drinks
First Federal Lakewood Volunteers Ready to Check In Chocolate Walk Guests
A Line of Chocolate Walk Attendees Down Detroit Avenue as They Await the Kickoff
Chocolate Walk Attendees Gather at First Federal of Lakewood for the Kickoff
Attendees Browsing Displays at Local Lakewood Shops
Volunteers Gather for the Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Chocolate Walk Attendees Roasting Marshmallows Outside
Fear's Confections Posing at Their Table for the Lakewood Chocolate Walk
The Tea Lab Team Ready to Hand Out Chocolates
Aladdin's Eatery Team Posing with a Pig in a Stroller
A Couple Eating their Chocolate at Forage Public House
Attendees Getting Their Treats at Geiger's
Melt Bar and Grilled Volunteers Handing Out Boozy Mexican Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Walk Attendees Enjoy a Cup of Hot Tea at The Tea Lab
Chocolate Walk Attendees Filing in to the Kickoff at First Federal Lakewood