TICK OR TREAT! Looking for a spooky good time for your dogloweener? Look no further...we have compiled a list of all the best places to visit with your dog dressed in his Halloween best! Saturday, October 11th
BARktoberfest!
Join the Providence Animal Rescue League at What Cheer Tavern on Saturday, October 11th from 3pm to 8pm for our first BARktoberfest! (please note 21+ event!) $5 donation cover for the night. Hang out with PARL and What Cheer Tavern and play some Cornhole, buy some raffle tickets and enjoy some great local and national craft beer! $1 from each pint sold will be donated to PARL! Did we mention we were raffling off tickets to Beervana Fest?! Dogs are welcome on the back patio. Dress your pup up and win prizes! Costumes will be judged from 3pm to 4:30pm. For more info visit www.parl.org Saturday, October 11th
Nocturne - Creatures of the Night
Learn about creatures of the night with Jane Deming from educateHumane!, who will introduce a variety of nocturnal animals at 2:15 and 3:15 and then author/photographer Traer Scott returns to Books on the Square with Nocturne: Creatures of the Night, her newest collection of stunning photographs of the elusive creatures of the night. Nocturnal animals are mysterious, sometimes startling, and always fascinating. Scott accompanies each photograph with descriptions of each of these remarkable animal’s habits and habitats. Books on the Square 471 Angel St., Providence, RI. Sunday, October 19th
HALLOWOOF!
WOOF! WOOF! is hosting their 3rd annual Hallowoof from12pm-3pm. Hallowoof is a dog friendly event including a dog and owner costume contests and a dog trick for a treats contests with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. There will be also be local rescues and shelters along with pet food vendors. WOOF! WOOF! will also be offering treats for people & the pups. Paw Prints Photography will be taking photos and the first 100 dogs and kids will get special treat bags! The trick for a treat contest starts at 1pm followed by the costume contest at 2pm (check website for categories). Special edition HALLOWOOF long sleeve t-shirts will available for sale in kids and adults sizes (they sold out last year) and can be pre-ordered by calling 401.289.2341. They are $20 and all proceeds go to local rescues/shelters! Woof! Woof! 458 Main St. Warren, RI www.woofwoofboutique.com
Saturday, October 25
Howlapalooza:
A Halloween Event for You and Your Dog
1:00 – 3:00 pm, $10 per family at the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI. Join fellow dog lovers and dogs for this festive fall event. Dogs of all sizes and ages are welcome to show off their cool costumes as they parade around the Potter League grounds. The event includes a parade that kicks off at 1:30 pm, door prizes, photos, costume awards, obstacle and agility course as well as Tricks and Treats, of course! Dogs must be dog and people friendly and must be leashed. Dog-safe and comfortable costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. The event is held rain or shine. Pre-registration is not required. For information, visit our website www.PotterLeague.org or call 401.846.0592 ext 122 Saturday, October 25th
Paws and More Costume Contest
Join the Pawtucket dog park for their annual canine costume contest, free to enter and from 12-4pm. Visit their website at www.pawtucketdogpark.com and go to the October Happenings page where you can register right there online. Deadline for entries is Friday, October 17th. Saturday, October 25th
Hallween Party/Fundraiser
Join the Warwick Animal Shelter for a “Wicked” good time at our annual Halloween party, (sorry, no dogs allowed) costumes are optional, there will be a DJ, dinner, raffles and costume contest. Adults only. Tickets $20 can be purchased at the shelter or can be held at the door. All proceeds benefit the Warwick Animal Shelter animals directly. Party is at Knights of Columbus 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI and the shelter is located at 101 Arthur W Devine Blvd., Warwick, RI. Sunday, October 26th
5th Annual Open House & Fudraiser for the RISPCA
Join the West Greenwich Animal Hospital for their open house that includes a pet costume contest, kids corner with crafts, Whiskers Pet Portraits, raffles, food and more! Located at 14 Victory Hwy., West Greenwich, RI www.wgah.net