Dog Events in Deerfield, NJ

Celebrate Halloween with MyDogTown for an evening of dog costumes, social bingo, Name That Tune and community connection. Enter your pup in the costume contest for a chance to win one of five awards: Most Creative Costume, Best Homemade Costume, Best Human + Dog Duo, Funniest Costume, or People’s Choice. Contestants must be present to win. Registration is required; see the event's Facebook page for details.

On select dates, guests can bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email a picture of your dog to Michele prior to attending.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the AKC Museum of the Dog with your furry companions! Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as these popular events often sell out in advance.

Bring Fido out for a fun-filled day to help raise funds for animals in need! This popular annual event includes the annual "Ready, Set, SNIFF!" 5K Run/Half-Mile Pet Parade, Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest, Barkin' Beer Garden, vendors, kids’ activities, and more!

BringFido in costume to enjoy this fun event! There will be snacks and soft drinks served and guests are welcome to BYOB. The Pet Costume Contest will begin at 1:00 PM. There will be prizes for funniest costume, most original, and best overall. Canidae will also be supplying samples and special offers.

Your leashed furry friend can tag along at the farm for a howling good time. Show off your vehicle, visit great vendors and take a chance on raffles to help raise money. A rain date is scheduled for October 25.

Bring Fido to this Halloween-themed gathering of costumed canines and their owners! Watch adorable pups strut their stuff in creative and charming outfits for a chance to win fantastic prizes for the most creative costumes. Note that this event is only open to Fair Lawn residents.

Guests and pups can enjoy a Halloween costume pet parade and Halloween pet photos! Prizes will be awarded. Photos are $15 and proceeds benefit Rescue Ridge.

This community music festival transforms neighborhood porches and outdoor spaces into live performance stages, creating a walkable celebration of local music, art, and connection. Guests and leashed pups can stroll through the area enjoying performances from a variety of musicians and bands while exploring local vendors, food, and neighborhood gathering spots along the way. The rain date is October 25th.

A free Bergen County pet festival featuring adoptable pets, a Halloween costume parade, contests, puppy yoga, local vendors, family activities and more!

Bring Fido out for a day packed with cold drinks, tasty bites, local vendors and plenty of tail wags. Please note: no more than two pups per person, and dogs aren't permitted inside.

This dog-friendly event features an annual pet costume contest, with prizes awarded to the top three costumes. Dogs can enjoy treats and pup cups while their humans indulge in brunch and bottomless drink options.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features craft beer, German-inspired food from a food truck, an outdoor beer garden, and Bavarian-style contests and games, including stein-holding challenges, relay races, barrel rolling, and a best-dressed competition. Dogs are welcome both indoors and outdoors but must remain leashed.

This family- and dog-friendly festival features glowing floats, handmade lanterns, live music, pop-up performances, a children’s costume contest, lantern-making workshops, an arts and crafts market, and food trucks. Guests can create a lantern and join thousands of community members in the illuminated nighttime parade. The rain date is Sunday, October 25th.

Step back in time at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, where costumed performers, jousting, live entertainment, artisan merchants, themed food and drinks, and interactive experiences bring the 16th century to life. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the festivities through the Faire's Dog Friendly Faire program. Dogs must be pre-approved, have a date-specific Royal Hound Ticket, and follow all event pet policies.

Bring Fido to this festive fall weekend event that welcomes leashed dogs onto the famous Boardwalk—a rare treat since pets are usually prohibited—along with their owners for two days of activities and fun. The celebration includes dog-specific vendors, photo stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s announcement of “Pet of the Year,” plus a spirited Howl-O-Ween Parade where costumed pups and people march together in support of the humane society.

Celebrate spooky season with Fido at this Halloween-themed event! There will be a 4-mile run or walk, kids' races and a costumed pet walk. Prizes will be awarded for best pet costume, best team costume and more!

Bring Fido to this annual weekend event on the boardwalk! Activities for Saturday include dog-friendly vendors along the boardwalk, photo-op stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” announcement.

This dog-friendly costume contest and parade raises awareness of pet food insecurity while supporting the HCC Pet Pantry. Guests can enter their pets in the costume contest, then enjoy a festive parade with music, prizes and other activities. The parade will begin at 3:00 PM, with judging at 3:30 PM.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features decorated trunks from local pet-friendly businesses offering treats to pups and their people. Guests can also enjoy a dog costume contest, pie-eating contest, raffles, games and more.