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OMG It's a dog costume party!
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OMG It's a dog costume party! 🦴
About
Howl-O-Ween is a free, family friendly party which features a dog costume parade with local judges, a merch stand with custom shirts and stickers for sale, snacks, a photo booth and a market! The event takes place in Parkdale Park in Hintonburg October 17, 2026 from 12-4 PM.
Our goal is to bring the amazing Hintonburg community together, be festive, celebrate dogs and support local dog rescues.
Tricks and Treats
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Paws for a Cause
This event supports dog rescues! We are accepting physical donations for the dog rescues (food, pee pads, leashes, etc.) and they will receive the proceeds from the sale of the custom Howl-O-Ween merchandise.
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Costume Parade & Contest
Howl-O-Ween will feature a dog (& human) costume parade with judges and prizes! Don’t have a costume? Cheer them on in the crowd!
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The Pup-Up Market
Browse unique, dog-friendly stalls featuring handmade goods, pet accessories, local art, treats, and more — all while helping pups in need find their forever homes.
Schedule
12 pm
The Howl-O-Ween Market opens — shop local vendors, treats, and spooky seasonal goodies for you and your pup!
1:30 pm
Dog Parade & Costume Contest.
Walk (or strut!) through the park in your best costume — all dogs and humans welcome to join!
Prizes for:
🥇 Best Overall Costume
🥈 Cutest Costume
🥉 Most Unique Costume
12-4
Browse the market, grab a drink or snack, and enjoy the music and community vibes.
Visit the rescue and vendor booths to learn about local pet rescues and meet adoptable dogs.
Keep snapping pics at the photobooth and tag #HintonburgHowlOWeen to be featured!
FAQs
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Howl-O-Ween is for anyone that loves dogs, not just dog parents. There are vendors for everyone, and activities for everyone to take part in.
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All breeds and dog sizes welcome.
We want this to be a safe event for everyone. You know your pet best - if they are uncomfortable with noise, people, other dogs or children this may not be an event for them.
Dogs must be up to date on core vaccinations and not currently sick with a contagious illness. -
Entry is free! But we would love if you RSVP’d on the website.
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All dogs must be on leash at all times or in a suitable stroller/carrier. Parkdale Park is not a dog park and we have had special permission to host a dog event there.
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Proceeds from the sale of the Howl-O-Ween merchandise will go towards 2 local dog charities. We are also accepting physical donations for the dog rescues (food, pee pads, leashes, etc.)
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Get inspired by these amazing dog parades:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/puppy-costume-contesthttps://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/pictures/nyc-halloween-dog-parade-2024-photo-gallery/7/
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Street parking is available.
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We expect all participants to follow our event rules, which include leashing requirements, waste disposal, and respectful interactions with other dogs and attendees.
Water and extra poop bags will be available at the Howl-O-Ween merch table. -
We encourage you to dress appropriately and prepare for all conditions but there is a rain date Sunday October 19.
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There will be an on-site event photographer as well as a photo booth!
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