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Virtual & In-Person Pet EVENTS!
(Always check with the event itself in case of inclement weather or cancellations.)
New York Area events:
Pups on Parade
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lindenhurst Village Square Park and Gazebo
116 N. Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Join the Lindenhurst Memorial Library for a community dog parade at Village Square Park. This is a free local event for dog lovers.
For more info: Lindenhurst Memorial Library event page
Little Lucy's Pet Parade
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 pm
Agawam Park (across from Little Lucy's)
Jobs Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
Little Lucy's Pet Parade is back! Saturday October 24th, 2026. Registration begins at 1:00 pm sharp. $20.00 cash per dog. All funds raised will go to the beneficiaries Suffolk County SPCA & Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. For more info click here.
24th Annual BPC Dogs Halloween Puppy Parade
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 pm
Wagner Park North Allée
near the Wagner Park Pavilion Battery Place, New York, NY
BPC Dogs and Le Pet Spa will co-host the 24th Annual Halloween Puppy Parade. Dogs and their people can show off their Halloween costumes and compete for prizes in categories including Best Costume for Large Breeds, Best Costume for Small Breeds, Best Owner & Dog Combo, and Best Dog Team Costume. The event will also feature a tail-wagging contest and raffle prizes. The rain date is Sunday, October 25. Battery Park City Dog Association
For more info: BPC Dogs Halloween Puppy Parade
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Riverside Park, Dinosaur Playground
96th Street 6681 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025
Riverside Park Conservancy presents its third annual Pup Halloween Parade. Dress your dog in a creative costume and parade through the park before finishing at Ellington's Cafe at 105th Street for the costume contest. All breeds, sizes and spooky styles are welcome. The rain date is Sunday, October 25. Riverside Park Conservancy
For more info: Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
Long Island Pet Expo
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026
11 am - 6 pm both days
Tanner Park
1 Tanner Park
Copiague, NY 11726
The 13th Annual Long Island Pet Expo in the Park will be held Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th in conjunction with the Long Island Family Festival at Tanner Park in Copiague, Long Island. The Pet Expo in the Park will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11am -6pm. There will be demonstrations in the dog ring, a Lure Course and Agility Run Throughs for your dog to participate in
There will be a pet fashion show and contest, a Parade of Pets, a Dachshund Derby (open to other small dogs as well) and a special dachshund fashion show and contest on Sunday. To enter these fun events check out the information on our website www.familypetshows.com under the LI Pet Expo special events page
There will be great vendors with pet related supplies and services.
Visit the rescue and adoption agencies participating offering the public information, education on responsible pet ownership and some will even have adoptable pets on site. Admission is free and leashed pets are welcome! For more info click here.
Old Westbury Gardens Dog Days
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026
10 am - 6pm both Days, Vendors/Costume Contest Sunday
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a relaxed autumn day at Old Westbury Gardens during Fall Dog Days Weekend—a special opportunity for visitors to explore the grounds alongside their dogs as the Gardens take on their fall color. Stroll winding tree-lined paths, take in the seasonal landscape, and enjoy the crisp air as you and your pup discover some of the most scenic corners of the estate. It’s a laid-back weekend designed for fresh air, fall foliage, and time well spent outdoors with the whole family—paws included. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout designated outdoor areas of the Gardens. Standard admission applies, and guests are encouraged to bring water, waste bags, and anything their dog might need for a comfortable visit.
As part of our celebration of everyone’s best friend this Fall “Dog Days” Weekend! We are pleased to once again host the Fall Dog Parade and Costume Contest, a fun and anticipated yearly event where pooches (and their parents) get to strut their stuff for a chance to win prizes! The contest begins at 3pm. Costume Contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:00pm.
Prize categories include: Best Overall; Prettiest; Most Handsome; Most Original; Best Person & Dog; Funniest
Included with admission. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden. Dog related vendors will be on site from 11am to 4pm. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. NO entry tickets will be sold onsite.
Nassau County SPCA's Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 25, 2026
12 pm - 3 pm
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, New York 11050
Join the Nassau County SPCA for the fourth annual Trunk or Treat for dogs at Sands Point Preserve. Come enjoy the beautiful dog-friendly grounds in your best costumes. Visit the trunks to trick or treat, play games, win prizes, stop by pet-related vendors, enter raffles, pick a pumpkin from the pup-kin patch, join the canine costume contest, and participate in their famous pup pie eating contest! Funds raised at this event help animals that have been victims of abuse and neglect. $35 per family (includes event admission, parking and access the preserve for the day).
For more information click here.
Nassau Barkfest
Sunday, October 25, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
Eisenhower Park
Field 6 and 6A
East Meadow, NY
Nassau Barkfest features a pet costume contest and parade, with judging at 2:00 pm. The event is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring unopened pet food or treats to donate to animals in need.
For more info: Nassau Barkfest details
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2026 Wooftober
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Noble Park Dog Parks
2800 Park Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
The Paducah Parks & Recreation Department hosts this Halloween-themed dog celebration featuring vendors from local animal shelters and businesses, a costume contest, pet photo opportunities, educational resources, and opportunities to meet veterinarians and animal health experts. Costume contest registration runs from 10:00 am until 11:50 am, with the contest beginning at noon. City of Paducah
For more info: 2026 Wooftober
Howl-o-ween Dog Egg Hunt
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Broad Ripple Park
1500 Broad Ripple
Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220
Get your pup dressed up for the Howl-o-ween Dog Egg Hunt! Dogs can sniff out eggs filled with Three Dog Bakery treats and prizes. A special prize will be awarded for the best-dressed dog. The egg hunt begins promptly at 2:15 pm, and preregistration is required.
For more info: Howl-o-ween Dog Egg Hunt
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ventura Harbor Village
Main Lawn
1583 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Calling all costumed canines! Ventura Harbor Village's annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest returns for an afternoon of creative costumes, prizes and four-legged fun by the sea. Dogs can compete in five costume categories, including Best in Show, Spookiest, Most Sea-Worthy, Most On-Trend and Most Creative. The contest is followed by a costumed pup parade along the waterfront promenade. Registered dogs also receive a goody bag and other treats.
For more info: HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest
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