Lakewood Chocolate Walk 2025

The 2025 Lakewood Chocolate Walk–presented by LakewoodAlive and the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance (DLBA), sponsored by First Federal Lakewood–will be Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM.

The Chocolate Walk represents a popular autumn tradition with a devout following of chocolate fans from all over Northeast Ohio. Participants visit 20+ Sweet Stops (shops and eateries in Downtown Lakewood) throughout the night, each offering a unique chocolate themed treat. Limited to 350 attendees, this much-anticipated event will sell out very quickly.

A General Admission ($60 + payment processing fees) ticket gains you entrance to First Federal Lakewood (14806 Detroit Avenue) at 5:30 PM, where you’ll receive your Chocolate Walk supplies. Guided by a map and the signs and festive bows decorating participating merchants, you’ll take to the streets to visit the Sweet Stops, collecting something chocolate-themed at each location. You may visit the stops in any order you wish – the merchants eagerly await you.

The VIP ticket ($80 + payment processing fees) option exists for those seeking to elevate the joy of this chocolate experience. Hosted at Rozi’s Wine House, the Pre-Walk VIP Reception – limited to only 50 lucky attendees – takes place from 5:15 – 6:30 PM at Rozi’s Wine House in Downtown Lakewood (14900 Detroit Avenue), where guests will enjoy decadent treats and heavy hors d’óeuvres, be immersed in live entertainment and receive two drink tokens. VIP tickets will only be available for purchase online.

The evening ends for all attendees with the Final Stop at Rozi’s Wine House. You may stop here whenever you finish your walk, turn in your completed Golden Egg Hunt form, wet your whistle with a cash bar and grab a snack. The Final Stop will be your last chance to purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets, with the drawings held at 8:55 PM. You need not be present to win.

Proceeds from this event support LakewoodAlive and Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance, and our respective work in the community. All ticket sales are final, we do not offer refunds.

Learn more about Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance (DLBA), our partners in presenting this event or check out photos of Chocolate Walk memories over the years.