Halloween fun and Trick or Treat for the Dogs

Trick or Treat isn’t just for the kids – it’s for the dogs too! Dog lovers LOVE dressing up their pets, and some pets love it too (and the others tolerate it).  Take those adorable dog costumes out for a spin with these fun Halloween events for dogs! 

 

Trick or Treat for the Dogs by RESCUEDohio and Hollywood Feed New Albany

Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11 am – 1 pm Bring your pups to visit the local businesses participating in this doggy trick-or-treat event. Check in will begin at 11am at Hollywood Feed New Albany where you will receive your map and bag to collect your goodies. The entire route is just under a mile starting at Johnson’s Ice Cream and moving around the downtown New Albany area.  Tickets are $10; available at the event. 

Howl-O-Ween Happy Hour + Costume Contest on Scioto Mile

Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5 to 8 pm . Show off your pups at a bewitching Howl-O-Ween happy hour for pets and their parents! The party is at Coleman’s Pointe (67 S Civic Center Drive) on the Scioto Mile. Read more here.

Barktoberfest at Rocky Fork Metro Park

Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 5-7pm at Rocky Fork Metro Park, 7180 Walnut St. New Albany. Enjoy great food, a doggy costume contest (Registration starts at 5:00), and meet some pups who need a good home. Details. 

Puppy Trick or Treat at Scioto Audubon Dog Park

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9 – 11am Enjoy a pawsome event at Scioto Audubon Dog Park, 400 West Whittier Street. Dress up your furry friends in their cutest costumes and get ready for a tail-wagging good time. Let them show off their tricks and enjoy a spooktacular day. Please bring treats/ feel free to bring toys and lots of wagging tails. Details. 

Trick-or-Treat with the Pups at Franklin County Dog Shelter

Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10 am – noon Treat stations for the kids are located throughout the shelter, along with crafts, games, holiday activities, as well as meet and greet and photo opportunities with The 501st Legion characters. There’s also a REVERSE Trick-or-Treat, where guests can give dog treats to the adoptable dogs and they walk through the shelter. Read more here!

The Easton Halloween Pet Contest and Fall Festival

Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 12 – 3 p.m. on Town Square. Costumes will be judged and awards given based on the following categories: Best Group, Best Duo, Cutest, Funniest, Most Creative, and Scariest. Read more about the festival here. https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/halloween-pet-parade-and-fall-festival-at-easton/

Howl-O-Ween at Infirmary Park in Granville

Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 am – 12 pm Join us at the Paws 2 Play Dog Park for a fun afternoon celebrating Howl-o-ween with our canine pals. There will be fun for the whole family! The highlight of the event is the costume contest! Costume contest entries are encouraged to register through our website prior to the event. Polite, leashed dogs welcome. Costume contest entries are encouraged to register prior to the event.

Howlin’ Hound Trick-or-Treat

Sunday, October 29, 2023 from noon – 3 pm
Join the German Village Fun Bunch, Cakehound and Stop the Suffering for a pup Trick or Treat in German Village. 

Check in and pickup your trick or treat map in Schiller Park, and then head out to collect the dog treats a various businesses on the 2 mile route. Dogs must be on leash, no retractable leashes! Details and sign up on Facebook. 

Costumes encouraged, and there’s a costume contest via social media with 3 prize categories.

$10 per dog. Select local pickup at checkout if prompted. You will use your order number or name at time of check in- there are no physical tickets. $3 from each ticket will be donated to Stop the Suffering on your behalf.

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