Dallas and Fort Worth have many exciting dog-friendly events this fall, from Howl-a-ween at Fort Worth, a dog costume party in Richardson, and a 5k fun run in Dallas. These events are not just about fun and training, but also about building a community of dog lovers who come together to socialize with their pets.
Wag’s Hotels Annual Haunted Howl-o-ween Party
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Wag’s Hotel, 751 Central Expressway, Richardson, TX, 75080
Wag’s Hotels’ 9th Annual Halloween Party promises to deliver an exciting night with dog costume competitions, kid-friendly games, auctions, and even photo opportunities with Cruella de Vil with your dog. All proceeds will go towards the Frosted Faces Foundation. For more information, please click the link here.
Mutt’s Howl-o-ween
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am – 4 pm
Where: 2889 Cityplace West Boulevard, Dallas, and 5317 Clearfork Main Street, Fort Worth.
Mutt’s Canine Cantina hosts a spooktacular Halloween party with costume contests, local vendors, photo ops, and even a DJ. Mutt’s Cantine Cantina’s in both Dallas and Fort Worth are hosting Howl-o-ween events. For more information, visit the link here.
Birdie’s Spooky Howl-o-ween and Pumpkin Patch
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 4 pm
Where: Birdie’s Social Club, 2736 West 6th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
This event offers spooky treats and drinks, costume contests, local vendors, and pet-friendly activities. It is an all-ages event in a pumpkin patch with a bar and Halloween-themed cocktails. You can find more information about this event at the link here.
Halloween 5K and 1M Fun Run and Dog Walk
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5:35 pm
Where: 7331 Gaston Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75214
This event begins at the beautiful Santa Fe Trail and ends at the White Rock Alehouse and Brewery. It includes a Canine costume contest, and a virtual race option is also available if you cannot attend the event. You can find more information about this dog-friendly event here.
If you need to improve your dog’s obedience before an event or enjoy a nice walk down the Katy Trail more, you can schedule a free training consultation with one of our behavior consultants, who can take your dog to any local Dallas park to help with your training needs.
If you’d like to enjoy Dallas and Fort Worth’s best dog-friendly trails further, we have published a list of our favorites here.