Dog Events in North Beach, 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.

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.

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.

Visitors are invited to bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens, with the exception of the Walled Garden. Advance tickets are required, and no entry tickets will be sold at the ticket booth. On Sunday, the festivities continue with the Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Prize categories include Best Overall, Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Person & Dog, and Funniest. Sunday's festivities will also include vendors.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll with you around the gardens! The costume contest begins at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance; there will be no on-site sales. This event is part of the Dog-Friendly Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens.

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.

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.

Visitors may bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens during this special weekend! Advance tickets are required for entry. Be sure to bring Fido in costume for Sunday's Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest. Please note that dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden.

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.

Celebrate fall with a lively Halloween-themed festival featuring parades, costumes, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy a grand costume parade, a costumed dog parade, trick-or-treating, craft and food vendors, live music, and festive games for kids. This long-running coastal tradition draws large crowds each year and offers a fun mix of spooky creativity, community spirit, and seasonal entertainment for all ages.