The most wonderful season of the year – Halloween! – started early for pet people this year. Check out this awesome lion look here. (affiliate link)
Barkfest of Campbellville on September 29, 2019 took over the Mohawk Inn and Conference Centre’s backyard. Vendors and fun filled the grass creating a compact fundraiser for Northern Reach Rescue Network Southern Connection. This non-profit dog rescue addresses over population in remote Northern Ontario communities by providing vet care and transporting pets to homes in Southern Ontario.
Travel Guide: The Mohawk Inn and Conference Center, located west of Toronto and beside the Mohawk Racetrack and Casino, is pet-friendly in select rooms for $30 extra per night. The KOA Campground is beside the 30-room motel, and its dog-friendly Deluxe Cabins are open year round.
A highlight of Barkfest’s afternoon events was the pet costume contest (providing costume inspiration for events to come):
Looking for more Halloween fun for you and your pup in Southern Ontario, Canada?
There’s a lot of options this weekend – some close to home or fun for those willing to roam. So, suit up your pup for pics or a parade … many events are fundraisers for worthy rescues.
Halloween Pet Events in Southern Ontario 2019
OCTOBER 26, 2019
What: Halloween Photoshoot
Where: Ren’s Pet Depot, 400-3 The Boardwalk, WATERLOO
When: Oct 26, 11 am to 4 pm, 2019
Who: For Homeward Bound Rescue
$10
What: 6th Annual Howl-O—Ween Parade
Where: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street, KITCHENER
When: Oct 26, 1 to 2 pm, 2019
Free
What: Halloween PAWrade
Where: Paws Evolution Inc, 191 King Street S., Unit 104, WATERLOO
When: Oct 26, 10 am to 1 pm, 2019
Who: Sponsored by Paws Evolution and Complete K9
Free
What: Fall/Halloween Photoshoot (with props)
Where: Bring Your DogCafe, 9 Richwill Road, HAMILTON
When: Oct. 26, 2019, 11 am – 4pm
Who: Furry Family Animal Rescue
$30
What: Halloween Photos with Your Dog’s Photographer
Where: Pet Valu, 1240 Commissioner Road, LONDON
When: Oct 26, 1 to 5 pm, 2019
Who: Sponsored by Happy’s Place Retirement Home for Dogs and Your Dog’s Coach
$10
What: Halloween Photos for Pets
Where: 8420 Wyandotte St., E, WINDSOR
When: Oct 26, 11 am to 3 pm, 2019
Who: Charlotte’s Freedom Farm
What: Calling All Fur Models – Fall-themed photo shoot
Where: 11 Ebenezer St W., Unit 4, RIDGETOWN
When: Oct. 26, 1 to 4 pm, 2019
Who: CK Animal Rescue with Fur Babes & You
$10
What: Trick and Treats – Pet Costume Contest and Halloween Fun
Where: 20 Brock Road N., GUELPH
When: Oct 26, 11 am to 3 pm, 2019
Who: Canadian Dachshund Rescue
$10
What: 2nd Annual Costume Dog Parade
Where: Garden Square, 12 Main Street N, BRAMPTON
When: Oct 26, 1 to 1:30 pm, 2019
Free
What: Howl’oween
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, TORONTO
When: Oct 26, 1 to 4 pm, 2019
Who: Sponsored by The Bentway and PetSmart
Free
What: Very SPOOKY (but fun) Halloween Pet Photo Shoot
Where: Rovili Pet World, 9 Nixon Road, CALEDON
When: Oct 26, 10 am to 4 pm, 2019
Who: Procyon Wildlife
$15
What: Halloween Photo Shoot and Dog Sports ‘Give it a Try’
Where: Red Barn Event Centre, 8464 Simcoe County Road 27, BARRIE
When: Oct 26, 3 to 6 pm, 2019
Who: Sponsored by GAAP
$10
What: Halloween Pet Photos
Where: Pet Valu, 197 Hill St., CORUNNA
When: Oct 26, 11 am to 3:00 pm, 2019
Who: Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue
$5
What: Halloween Photo Shoot and Bake Sale
Where: The Pampered Pet, 2446 Bank Street, OTTAWA
When: Oct 26, 10 am to 4 pm, 2019
Who: Minpinerie Dog Rescue
OCTOBER 27, 2019
What: Howl-o-ween Pet Portraits
Loot bags and costumes available for dress up
Where: Dirty Pawz, 804 Queen St., E., TORONTO
When: Oct 27, 1 to 4 pm, 2019
$20
What: Boston Terror Howloween Party
Where: Barks ‘n Rec, 1590 Matheson Blvd, Unit 8, MISSISSAUGA
When: Oct. 27, 1 to 4 pm, 2019
Who: Hosted by Boston Terrier Meetup
$10
What: Howl-o-Ween Pet fun and Pumpkin Carving
Where: Brunswick Bierworks,, 25 Curity Ave, TORONTO
When: Oct. 27, 2019, 1 to 5pm (advanced tickets required)
Who: Sponsored by Dog Moms
OCTOBER 31, 2019
What: Spooktacular Dog Walk 2019
Where: Liberty Village Park, 70 E Liberty St., TORONTO
When: Oct. 31, 2019, 6:30 to 8 pm
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
What: 1st Annual Ghost Walk (and dog costume parade)
Where: Spoil the Dog Bakery, 4 Hachborn St.W., ST. JACOBS
When: November 3, 2019, 11 am
Who: Spoil the Dog Bakery
November 3rd First Annual Ghost Walk, St. Jacobs ON Free Walk through historic St. Jacobs and hear the tales of days past. Bring your pet along in costume if you like, there will be treats back at Spoil the Dog Bakery for pets and their people. Prizes for best costume, small and large dog. Save the tax on all bakery & boutique products. Percentage of sales going to Busy Busy Lions Club in support of the Guide Dogs. Poster on FB and Instagram.
Thanks so much! I’ll add it to the Events page. Looking forward to it.