Dog Events in Hancock, NY

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 Michele a picture of your dog before attending.

You and your pup won't want to miss out on this fun-filled family day! This event will have gourmet food trucks, music and beer. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Bring Fido out for a weekend filled with exciting activities for you and your pooch! During your visit, sign up your pup for Dock Dogs or watch the competition from the sidelines, visit various local pet-related businesses and animal shelters, shop from a range of vendors, or participate in special activities and treats throughout the center.

Visitors and leashed dogs are welcome each weekend to watch thrilling flight demonstrations featuring authentic historic aircraft, and enjoy educational exhibits. Bench and bleacher seating are available, and a limited number of camp chair rentals. Concessions are also available for purchase. Please note that the airplanes can be very noisy, and there could be an occasional gunshot or explosion.

Bring your pup for a festive fall outing featuring complimentary pumpkin treats and pup lattes for four-legged visitors, plus seasonal treats for their humans. Enjoy a little autumn fun while browsing Maxwell & Molly’s Closet pet boutique!

Participants can run or walk the scenic trails of Lacawac Sanctuary, exploring over 400 acres of natural beauty and biodiversity. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to join the woods walk.

This fun Halloween and fall event invites dogs and their owners to show off their Halloween looks in three categories: Funniest Costume, Most Creative Costume, and Best Matching Duo. The contest includes a mini costume parade outside the venue, with prizes awarded to one winner in each category. The event will also feature vendors and the grand opening of The Wolfie Lounge.

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 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.

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.

Bring your pup for an indoor Halloween celebration featuring a trick-or-treat trail with free goodies for dogs! Enjoy a relaxed setting with room to spread out, while Breaker Brewing serves drinks for the humans. Costumes and reservations aren’t required, and you’re welcome to stop by with or without your dog.

This dog-friendly Halloween event at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter invites families to dress up their kids and leashed pups for a festive trunk-or-treat. Guests can collect candy from creatively decorated vehicles while enjoying a safe, spooky evening and supporting the shelter. Individuals, families, businesses, and community groups are also welcome to participate by decorating a vehicle and handing out treats. Send an email to sherry@griffinpondanimalshelter.com if you'd like to participate with a trunk!

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 celebration invites pups to dress up for a costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed dogs, judged by local Williamsburg dog lovers. Guests can enjoy free family and pet portraits, pup treats, opportunities to socialize and festive entertainment, with prizes for both dogs and their people.

Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers for a free afternoon of family and dog-friendly fun! Enjoy creepy crafts, face painting, and spine-tingling stories with LINC on the museum lawn. At 3:00 PM, don’t miss the Annual Pup Parade & Canine Costume Contest. Pups can be registered from 2:00–2:45 PM or pre-register online. Cap off the evening with a Nocturnal Creatures and Wildlife Hike led by the Urban Park Rangers from 6:00–7:30 PM.

Bring your furry friend for a fun Tuesday evening! Enjoy treats, local pet-themed vendors and a free pup-cake for your dog with any purchase (while supplies last). Make sure your pup stays leashed and on the lawn or terrace for a safe and enjoyable outing.

Gather for a relaxed community dog walk designed for both people and their pups to connect, socialize, and enjoy an easy evening together. Pets are welcome to join their owners as participants stroll, meet new friends, and occasionally wrap up the walk with a visit to nearby pet-friendly spots for a treat or drink.

Dress your pup in their best costume for the contest, and enjoy dog-friendly games and activities! Shoppers can take advantage of one-night-only sales, grab bites from local food trucks, and sip wine from Blue Mountain Vineyards.

Hang out with Fido weekends in October at this popular fall festival! Indulge in food and drink, watch live entertainment, enjoy a ride, or play your favorite game. This event is perfect for the whole family! Be sure to keep your pup leashed at all times and don't forget water and waste bags. Fido is welcome on select rides when operating, like the antique cars and train!