Brooklyn Events
Saturday, October 30th, Registration begins 11:30 -- 12 noon to 3 pm
(raindate Sunday, Oct. 31st)
The 12th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest!
At Fort Green Park, located between Dekalb and Myrtle Avenues
. Register by 11:30 at Momument Plaza near the stairs.
Suggested entry fee is $5.00 per dog and will go to buy refill bags for dispensers in Fort Greene Park. Prizes for the top six winners of this year's Great PUPkin contest were donated by: Who's Your Doggy, Green Pets, TheaterMania, Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital, Green in BKLYN, Square Root Cafe, ScooterFood LLC, Chez Oskar, Bittersweet, Thirst Wine Merchants, Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Clinic, Madiba Restaurant and more TBA. The official Westminster Dog Show photographers, Wild Coyote Studios, will be at the event to take dog portrait photography (in or out of costume). If you are interested, the suggested donation for a portrait is $25 (normally $475). Wild Coyote Studios is donating all proceeds from donations to Fort Greene PUPS.
Closest trains are the 4/5 at Nevins Street or the B/D/N/Q/R at Dekalb Ave. The contest will take place on the stairs leading to the Martyrs' Monument.
Visit fortgreenpups.org for more info.
Sunday, October 31st, 12 noon to 5 pm
Sean Casey Animal Rescue Halloween Block Party!
Sean Casey Animal Rescue, 153 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn
This fun-filled adoption event and block party will feature a five-piece band, games, activities, costume contest, and parade for kids and dogs, raffles, food, and beverages. Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies (and maybe some exotic animals) will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van. We hope you will join us for this special occasion and bring your family, friends, co-workers and dogs. Costumes optional, but very welcome!
For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-5163, charles.seancaseyanimalrescue@gmail.com.
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Bronx Events
Sunday, October 31st, starts 12 noon
Howl-O-Ween at Van Cortlandt's Canine Court!
Location: Canine Court (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx, Broadway and 252nd Street
Bring your dog all dressed up for this costume competition, or just observe unleashed cuteness
Cost: Registration: $10 per dog, $5 each additional dog to benefit the dog run.
Event Organizer: Paws Across America
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Long Island Events
Sat, Oct 23, Starts 1 pm
(raindate Sun, October 24)
Howl-ween: Corky's Canine Costume Parade
At Main St, Cold Spring Harbor
Canines from all over are planning to participate in the chic canine costume parade considered a Paws for A Cause celebration. Spectators will line Main Street to see canines model their finest costumes as they march to the tune Who Let the Dogs Out! The parade will begin at the corner of Main Street (Route 25A) and Shore Road at 1 pm. Canines will parade their beautiful Howl-ween costumes down Main Street (which will become the official Cat Walk for the Parade throughout the Village). The Parade will end with a local Sidewalk Street Sale where the canine celebrities will be warmly greeted by pupparazzi throughout the afternoon. In addition, Cold Spring Harbor Village will be declared Corky s Canine Friendly Town for the day and canines and their owners will be welcomed with open paws to browse the shops and experience the beauty of this charming village.
Call 631-367-2565 for more info.
Thursday, October 28, from 6:00-11:00 pm
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center: Halloween Party and Casino Night
Chateau La Mer, 845 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, Long Island
Join Little Shelter for a frightfully fun evening at the hauntingly beautiful Chateau La Mer on the Great South Bay. Enjoy faboolous food, fangtastic casino games, transylvanian twisting, a spooktacular silent auction, and awards for the most bewitching costumes. Costumes are encouraged by not required.
Tickets are $100 each, with discounts available for tables of 5 or 10 people.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center at (631) 368-8770 or the Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center website at www.littleshelter.com/events.htm.
Saturday, october 30, 3 pm (arrive 15 minutes early to line up)
Halloween costumed family pet parade to benifit the hungry people and pets
Location: 5 star kennel 1872 Grand Ave., Baldwin, LI
This is a costumed pet and family parade hosted by 5 star kennel to benefit the hungry pets and people on long island. We will be collecting nonperishable food donations to give to Island Harvest which will distribute it to the needy people and pets. We will march along Grand Ave. which will be closed for this event. We will give away free refreshments, gifts and face painting. There will be raffles
trophies and baskets gift certificates for best pet costumes, 1st to 5 place and more. We are accepting raffle donatios for the event.
Contact Francine at 516-546-1258 for additional information.
Saturday, October 30, 3 pm - 4:30 pm
HOWL-O-WEEN AT THE BIDEAWEE DOG PARK
118 Old Country Road, Westhampton, NY 11977
Dress up your pets in costume and show off their Halloween spirit! Special prizes for the best costumes will be awarded by a panel of Bideawee judges. Dog Park members as well as non-members are invited to enjoy a day outdoors with their pets at an exclusive one-day event at the Bideawee Dog Park. Guests will enjoy treats and refreshments.
All non-members of the Dog Park must bring a copy of their dog's up-to-date vaccinations. Food and activities will be available for a small donation that helps provide daily care for Bideawee s resident homeless animals.
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Manhattan Events
Saturday, October 23rd, 12 noon to 3 pm
Raindate: Sunday, October 24th.
Tompkins Square Park 20th Annual Halloween Dog Parade!
At the Tompkins Square Park Dog Run, East 9th Street between Avenues A and B
Yes, this is the BIG one. Competition is fun but fierce, so think about the most outrageous dog costume you can conjure up and then take it one step further! Lots of raffles and prizes at stake, including iPods!
Visit www.dogster.org for pictures from last year's parade to see what you're up against!
Saturday, October 23rd, 1 pm to 2 pm
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
(various PETCO locations; check your local PETCO)
Dress up your pet and enter to win a prize at PETCO's Annual Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest! Free; registration begins 15 minutes before contest starts.
Sunday, October 24th, noon to 3 pm
East 63 Howloween Party
Pooch Parade on the Esplanade at 1 pm from the run.
Tricks and treats for al dogs in costume. Candy and homemade baked goodies for children and adults. Humans welcome to come in costume!
Sunday, October 24th, 1 pm - 3 pm
rain date October 31
The Annual Halloween Howl! Annual CARL SCHURZ PARK CONSERVANCY dog costume event
Free your and your dog's creativity and dress your pet in costume to compete in the annual CARL SCHURZ PARK CONSERVANCY dog costume event.
www.carlschurzparknyc.org/events.html
At the hockey and basketball courts in the southern end of the Park along the John Finley esplanade.
THIS YEAR!: For the FIRST TIME the CONSERVANCY presents THE HALLOWEEN HOWL HEALTHY HOUND Fair.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor and marketing your healthy dog treats, foods and services please call the CONSERVANCY general number at 212-459-4455
Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 am to 4 pm
The New York Dog Shop: Howlin' Halloween Party and Sale
At The New York Dog Shop, 46 West 73rd Street
Join us for Halloween fun with goodies for both humans and their doggies! $5 and $10 clearance tables with collars, leashes, treats, and grooming supplies. Don't forget to dress up - free gifts for pups dressed in costumes. Free goody bags with purchases over $50, and other promotions throughout the store! Certified trainer and Parenting with Pets author Chris Hamer will be in the store to sign her book and offer a short training seminar.
Saturday, Oct. 30th, 1 pm to 6 pm
Anjellicle Cats Rescue: Adoption Van at the Tucker Square Greenmarket
Tucker Square Greenmarket, Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption Van at the Tucker Square Greenmarket. Please stop by our spooky Halloween theme adoption event and check out our kitties! Treats for our rescued cats are welcomed!
For more information, contact Anjellicle Cats Rescue at (646) 457-2130.
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New Jersey Events
Sunday, October 24th, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
(rain date October 30th.)
New York's own pet-tastic radio host, Maria Milito of Q104.3 is the rockin' hostess of "October Tails", a Halloween event for dogs and their humans!
At Verona Park, Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue in Verona, NJ
Doggie costume contest, agility demos, children's activities and lots more! Proceeds from fundraising of $50.00 or more are eligible for great prizes, including a Netbook! Donations help St. Barnabas "Paws for Patients" hospice program.
Visit www.saintbarnabas.com/hospitals/hospice/acrobat/octobertails_factsheet2010.pdf for more information.
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Queens Events
Thursday, October 28th, 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Bobbie and The Strays Halloween Masquerade Ball (NOTE: NO DOGS ALLOWED)
Dance and party while MRG productions spins all night long in this elegant banquet hall on the water! Enjoy a fun evening of music, dancing, costume contest, full white-glove dinner, and unlimited beer, wine, and soda. Costumes are optional - but don't forget that there will be a costume contest with prizes awarded. Raffles and silent and live auctions will give you the chance to win some wonderful items. Attendees can also bid on fabulous items during our silent and live auctions.
Admission is $100 for adults, $50 for children (12 and under)
For more information or to reserve tickets or tables, contact Bobbi and the Strays at (718) 845-0779, events@bobbicares.org, or visit the Bobbi and the Strays website at www.bobbiandthestrays.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=50.
Sat, October 30, 2010 11AM - 1PM
Canine Costume Carnival
Rockaway Freeway Dog Park
All dogs and puppies from Rockaway and surrounding areas of Queens and Brooklyn are invited to the Freeway Dog Park to strut their costumes between 11 and 1 on October 30. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place costumes in big and small dog categories. There will be music and give-away bags.
North Shore Animal League mobil adoption unit will be present with puppies and adult dogs available for adoption.
For additional information, contqact zina@arfarfrockaway.org.
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Staten Island Events
Sunday, Oct. 24th, 11:00 - 1:00
Pup Hollywood Howl'o ween Pup Party
3479 Richmond Road Staten Island NY 10306
Hosted by Pup Hollywood (718) 979-9274 www.puphollywood.com
Fun and Prizes! Treats for tricks! Shop by our BOO'tique today for a great selection of costumes! Free gifts to the first 20 pups!
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Westchester/ Connecticut & Beyond Events
Sarturday, October 23, 2010, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Howl-oween Charity Canine Event
Location: The Riverwalk and Veteran's Memorial Park, 40 Canal Street in Shelton, CT
Bring your dog and join us for a howling good time; activities include: doggie costume contests and dog fun matches, vendors, animal rescue groups, Silent Auction, refreshments, DJ, face painting, police K-9 display, petcare workshops, kids activities and more.
Adults, $5; youth under 203-922-2643 or visit www.howloweenct.org.
Saturday, October 30, 10 am to 2 pm
New Rochelle Humane Society: Howl-O-Ween Open House at New Rochelle Humane Society
70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, NY
Meet our dogs and cats, tour the shelter, enjoy complimentary baked goods, shop for shelter merchandise, and have your pet microchipped at this Halloween-themed open house! Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact New Rochelle Humane Society at (914) 632-2925 or visit the New Rochelle Humane Society website at www.newrochellehumanesociety.org/category/news-events/.
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For even more events, be sure to visit the Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animal's site at http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/events/other.htm.
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