15 Halloween Pet Parades in New York and Long Island

15 Halloween Pet Parades in New York and Long Island

Nothing says Halloween like a pet parade! Dress up your pup in a cute Halloween costume, or just stop by to see dogs from around town in their Halloween best.

This year marks the return of NYC’s favorite Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, and we’re excited to get to some of our other adorable dog parades taking place across the city. This is where you can celebrate Halloween with furry friends this year!

Tompkins Placeregarding Halloween Dog Parade 2024

Tompkins Square

Saturday, October 19, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Don’t miss the return of the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Saturday, October 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy a day of adorable puppy costumes, cheer on local pups, and stick around to see what prizes will be awarded to the Best in Show. The route runs along Avenue B from E. 6th Street to E. 14th Street, with a stop at E. 7th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B.

Howl-O-Ween

Michael J. Tully dog ​​park

Saturday, October 27, 12 noon to 3 p.m

This Long Island favorite is back for another year! Howl-O-Ween is a free, family-friendly event with music, crafts, giveaways and, of course, a pet costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best dog costumes and the best human-dog duo costumes.

Dog Day Halloween Parade and Costume Contest

Dog run in Washington Square Park

Saturday October 26, 11am

The dog run in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village is open to dogs from all over the city, and that doesn’t change on Halloween. Don’t miss this year’s Halloween parade and costume contest. Keep an eye on their website for more information about pre-registration!

The Great Pupkin of 2024

Fort Greene Park

Saturday, October 26, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m

Registration for the 2024 Awesome PUPkinpresented by Fort Greene Pups, is now open! Now in its 26th year in Fort Greene Park, The Great PUPkin is Brooklyn’s largest and most outrageous dog costume contest. Dogs from across the community will compete for the coveted Large PUPkin Rosettes.

Halloween harvest festival

Socrates Sculpture Park

Saturday, October 26, 12 noon to 4 p.m

There’s fun for the whole family at the Halloween Harvest Festival! The event includes New York’s second largest dog costume contest.

Two-legged family members can enjoy the “Flight of the Gourds” pumpkin carving contest and compost catapult, workshops, performances, food vendors and more.

Halloween Dog Parade

Croton Landing Park

Saturday, October 26, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Head to Croton Landing Park for a Halloween dog parade! Enjoy a costume contest, prizes and a raffle. All dogs at this event must be vaccinated and able to play well with other dogs.

Halloween Shiba Costume Contest

Frisbee Hill in Central Park

40 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10019

Saturday, October 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Check out the second annual Howl-o-ween Shiba Costume Contest in Central Park! Dress up your Shibas for a chance to win prizes from sponsors like @ryokeninstinct, @ubae.co, @shoproam.co and @coolpoobags.

Treats on the street

Meatpacking District

Little W 12th St, New York, NY

Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m

Get ready for a Halloween party in the Meatpacking District. Head to Treats in the Streets, where the whole family (including your furry friend) can participate in fun fall activities. Enjoy candy, games, live music and the 6th Annual Doggie Costume Contest.

Howl-O-Ween Party

Irving Square Park

Saturday, October 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Don’t miss it the 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! Hosted by @pawsability_dog_club & @irvingsqpuppersthis event will be an afternoon of fun with dogs in costumes, fantastic prizes and giveaways for all attendees. By participating, you do the same be supportive Pawsability’s mission is to provide job training and employment to adults with autism.

2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Celebration

Puppy parade starting location: Pulaski Park, 100 Bruckner Blvd

Sunday, October 20, 12 noon to 3 p.m

Bring the whole family for a day of fun at the 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Pawty. There will be a DJ, vendors, a costume contest and more. Join the Pup Parade in Pulaski Park at 11am and join us as some of the cutest pups in New York make their way to the block party.

Howl-O-Ween Parade and Costume Contest

Austin’s Ale House, Austin Street, Queens

Saturday, October 26, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

We are the Kew Gardens, and The Forest Park Barking Lot is hosting their Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest, and this year the event will even be bigger with pop-ups and more.

Wagging witches

The Van Cortlandt House Museum, Broadway, the Bronx, NY

Sunday, October 27, 12 noon to 4 p.m

Van Cortlandt Park hosts a Halloween event called “Wags to Witches,” which is free and fun for the whole family. Enjoy activities such as spooky crafts, face painting and hair-raising stories. Don’t miss it the dog costume contest at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.

8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Celebration

Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg, Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

Sunday, October 20, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Korean K9 Rescue’s 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party will be packed with fun, including a costume contest, photo booth, free spooky donuts for dogs and vegan treats for humans. Tickets cost $35 each or two for $60, with proceeds going to the Critical Care Fund.

Seaport Halloween Block Party

The seaport

Saturday, October 26, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Seaport Kids x Halloween Block Party is NYC Halloween fun for every family. This event includes pumpkin and face painting, Halloween crafts and a live music performance. Families are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes, and there will be a special spooky activation by Dunkin at Seaport Square.

Little Lucy’s Annual Halloween Pet Parade 2024

Agawam Park, Pond Ln

Saturday, October 26, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join Little Lucy’s for the 23rd Annual Halloween Pet Parade at Agawam Park Southampton. Families can expect food, vendors, live music, raffle prizes, celebrity judges and more. All proceeds will go to the SPCA of Suffolk County.

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