Halloween isn't just for kids dressed as cartoon characters and adults dressed as sexy barmaids. Our pets (mostly dogs) increasingly want to participate in Halloween-related activities. These are arranged primarily in date order. Of course, there are other ways to celebrate Halloween, and you'll find those here:
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- Halloween Festivals, Shows and Carnivals in Greater Phoenix
- Pick-a-Pumpkin, Harvest Festivals and Pumpkin Patch Farms
- Haunted Houses
- Halloween Parties at Restaurants and Bars
I update this list frequently, so check back often!
Dos Gringos Howl-O-Ween Dog Party
Dog-friendly, Halloween costume party with contests, prizes and lunch for dogs and people. $7 lunch specials for people; dog lunches (chicken & rice) $3; dog beer (non-alcoholic) $3; dog lunch & beer combo $5. Contests: pie eating & fastest tail wagging contests for dogs, costume contests (best dog costume, best owner & dog costume, looks most like owner contest). Dingo Bingo (no charge) with non-cash prizes. Onsite adoptions through MCACC’s New Hope Partners 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations for lunch recommended. All dogs must be sociable, on a leash, licensed and current on all vaccinations. All pets adopted during Dos Gringos Howl-O-Ween event will be spayed or neutered and vaccinated.In 2011: October 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1361 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
Cave Creek Wicked Pet Costume Contest & Parade
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Animal Health Services is the sponsor for the pet event which will be located in the East Windmill Lot of Frontier Town on the corner of Cave Creek Rd. & N. Linda Drive. Look for Buster the 15 ft Super Dog. Pet vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The parade and contest are from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Scariest Costume (1:30pm); Cutest Costume (2:00pm); Open Category (2:30pm). Part of the Cave Creek Wicked community Halloween. You can get details about the event here.
See a picture of contestants in the Halloween Howl!
Location: Cave Creek
In 2011: Saturday, October 29
See a picture of contestants in the Halloween Howl!
Location: Cave Creek
In 2011: Saturday, October 29
HAAWL-O-Ween Party
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The state’s oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter, Arizona Animal Welfare League, holds costume contests for you and your pet. Trick or treating, hay rides. Free admission, donations appreciated.
Location: AAWL Education Campus, 15 North 40th Place, Phoenix
In 2011: Saturday, October 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: AAWL Education Campus, 15 North 40th Place, Phoenix
In 2011: Saturday, October 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Halloween in the Hills
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Costume contest for dressed pets and pet owners starting at 4:15 p.m. Costume contest: $5 per pet per category befits local organizations, sign up at 3 p.m. Immediately following the costume contest more Halloween fun for humans will take place until about 8 p.m.
Location: Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills
In 2011: Saturday, October 29
Location: Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills
In 2011: Saturday, October 29
