Calendar of Dog Events in Phoenix
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Oct. 6 — Wag and Walk — Mesa9:00 am – 10:30 am
Don’t have a dog? No problem! Maricopa County’s Animal Care & Control and Parks and Recreation Departments have united to bring you this program. You can “test drive” potential canine hiking partners to see how they behave on leash and get along with other dogs, while learning about trail etiquette and safety. Owned, friendly, leashed dogs that are at least six months old and current on their vaccinations are welcome to join this one-mile trek on our scenic, groomed, Merkle Trail. Please bring water, closed-toe shoes, and an open heart for a possible new best friend, or two. This program will be held on the first Saturday of each month from October through March. Location: Area 6.
9:00 amOct. 6 — Wag and Walk — Mesa
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Oct7Sun
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Oct. 7 –Running for the Bulls — Peoria7:00 am – 8:30 am
Bring out your four-legged friend as this race truly is “for the dogs”. This year’s event will feature a 10k, 4 Mile and 1.7 Mile distances and will take place at Rio Vista Park to benefit the Lost Paws Sterilization, Education, and Rescue Organization and AZK9. This event is completely dog friendly, complete with doggy pools at each aid station! This race will also feature a virtual option!
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7:00am at Rio Vista Park (map).
We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race dayCost of registration on race day will be:
10K – $50
4 Mile – $40
1.7 Mile – $25Leashed pet and stroller friendly!
All Participants Receive:
Custom Event Medal
Custom Event Tech shirt
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 4 Mile distances (Race day participants only)
Pre- and Post-Race “Runner’s Brunch” (bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc) (Race day participants only)
Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Course set/marked by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!
Packet Pick-up is on Saturday, October 6th from 2-5pm at Choice Pet Market in Glendale.
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Oct. 7 — Blessing of the Animals — Phoenix1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join the Franciscan Friars, dogs, cats, fish, snakes, birds, reptiles, and their owners for our annual Blessing of the Animals. The blessing is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi patron saint of animals and the environment. Each animal will receive a certificate of blessing and an opportunity to get a selfie with a Franciscan Friar.
Invite your neighbors, friends and families to bring their pets and service animals. We ask that you bring a donation of pet food. Pet food will be distributed to pet owners in need of assistance by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In addition, Liberty Wildlife will be present with rescued birds of prey. They will provide opportunities to reflect on how to create wildlife corridors within our own backyards and neighborhoods to support local wildlife.
1:00 pmOct. 7 — Blessing of the Animals — Phoenix
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Oct11Thu
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Oct. 11 — Oktoberfest — Scottsdale5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Willkommen to the valley’s most dog friendly Oktoberfest! Don your lederhosen or Dirndl to enjoy an amazing selection of authentic German food and locally crafted beers from O.H.S.O, while relaxing on their dog friendly patio with your best friend(four-legged or two-legged). With gracious support and donations from O.H.S.O., 100% of the proceeds will go to AAWL, helping us save over 4,000 homeless animals every year. Prost!
Your ticket includes:
- Music by Chicks with Picks
- O.H.S.O event beer “Panting Puppy Pale Ale” or one cocktail/wine
- Soft drink, Brats or Sliders*, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad, and Pretzel
- Pet goody bags to the first 100 guests
- Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle
*Vegan option available upon request
5:00 pmOct. 11 — Oktoberfest — Scottsdale
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Oct13Sat
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Oct. 13 — BARKtoberfest — Gilbert8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for our 20th Annual BARKtoberfest – a huge celebration of all things DOG! Voted one of Gilbert’s Best Events by “Best of 2017”.
8:30 amOct. 13 — BARKtoberfest — Gilbert
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Oct20Sat
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Oct. 20 — Strut your Mutt — Phoenix9:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Best Friends Animal Society and partner rescue groups, shelters and animal welfare organizations for Strut Your Mutt in Phoenix!
You can fundraise as an individual or a team it’s up to you. The family friendly festival features a leisurely walk (with or without your dog) with fellow animal lovers and includes food trucks, vendors and lots of fun activities.
9:00 amOct. 20 — Strut your Mutt — Phoenix
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Oct24Wed
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Oct. 24 — HOWL – a- ween — Scottsdale5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Dress up both you and your “best friend” in matching themed costumes. The winner of the “best dressed” will receive a Harry Barker Box filled with lots of goodies to pamper your pet.
This is part of Montelucia’s Yappy Hour, which is a great time to meet and mingle with like-minded dog lovers and their canine companions. Sip on a glass of wine and shop the specialty pet boutique all in support of various local pet shelters and adoption organizations.
5:30 pmOct. 24 — HOWL – a- ween — Scottsdale
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Oct28Sun
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Oct. 28 — HOWL- a-ween — Phoenix2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Howl-o-Ween: A Dog Costume Parade is a walking costume parade for you and your pooch along with Mariachi & New Orleans brass bands, stilt walkers, a second line and more – all in the beautiful setting of the west side of Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix.
*FREE to attend the parade and party but there is a registration fee for your dog to be in the parade. (Registration proceeds to benefit three great non-profits; One Community, Arizona Animal Welfare League and 100 Club.)
The post-parade party will include:
• Live music – R&B/Motown set by “Southside Soul” featuring Kenny Gilmore – Bars serving beer, wine, and craft cocktails by Rattle & Rum, Food trucks,Ice cream stand, Costume awards ceremony, Game zone, Vendor village, Pet adoption area, Live Screen Printing by Hamster Labs, Face painting(All dogs attending must register online)
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Oct. 28 — Pet Costume Contest -Carefree2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dress to impress with your dog’s Halloween finest and join the folks in Carefree for their annual Costume Contests!
The audience and a team of judges will determine which goblins and ghosts have “scared-up” a worthy costume for themselves this year.
2:00 pmOct. 28 — Pet Costume Contest -Carefree
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Oct. 31 –Halloween in the Hills — Fountain Hills4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come one, come all! This Halloween hit the streets of Fountain Hills, for a Halloween carnival like no other. For those of you who don’t know, the community of Fountain Hills puts together the most “SPOOK-TACULAR” Halloween event in the entire valley! With over 10 years running, Halloween in the Hills offers fun and safety for the entire family…including your pets!
Check out the “Pets and Their People”. This contest is fun to watch. Every kind of animal you can imagine can be entered in the contest. From dogs, pigs, bunnies, and birds, this event is very entertaining! This year, the contest starts at 5:45pm (Registration starts at 5:15pm). Participation is completely FREE and prizes are sponsored by local businesses.
4:00 pmOct. 31 –Halloween in the Hills — Fountain Hills
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