Dog Halloween Events Around Baltimore

Dogs of Charm City
Oct 2
4 min read

From spooky yappy hours and doggie costume contests, to dog-dedicated days at a farm, and MORE...keep reading for a MEGA list of all the 2025 Halloween events for dogs in & around Baltimore! 👻🎃🐶

Saturday, October 4th

Pitties & Pumpkins

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236, USA

Shop for pumpkins and adopt a new best friend at this event! This will be an autumn-filled fun featuring activities for the family, vendors showcasing a variety of Fall favorites, and of course adoptable dogs. MORE

Saturday, October 4th

9th Annual Dog Days at Sharp's Farm

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

4003 Jennings Chapel Rd, Brookeville, MD 20833

Sharp's Farm is always dog-friendly (check out our guide to all the dog-friendly pumpkin patches in MD here)! Every Saturday in October there is an event happening. From a free hayride to the pumpkin fields to seeing inside of fire trucks and police cars, there is fun for all dogs and humans! J.Z.’s Brick Oven Pizza Food Truck & Waredaca Brewery will be there from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M MORE

Friday, October 10th-October 12th

Fell's Point Fun Festival

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

812 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

Come join us! DOCC's tent has water, treats and a First Aid Kit. Our annual Pet Parade & Costume Contest will be back again this year on Sunday! MORE

Saturday, October 11th

Dog Costume Contest

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

2921 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States

It’s time to dress up all your furry friends for the annual Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest!

Top 3 best dog costumes get a prize! There will be giveaways, Tito’s special drink menu, dog treats & pupper suppers, and a human menu (can’t forget you guys!) MORE

Saturday, October 18th

Oktoberfest at Brewers’ Haven

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

1 N. Haven Street Baltimore, MD, 21224

Expect plenty of crisp lagers, hearty German-inspired eats, stein-holding showdowns, lawn games, and of course the Best Dressed Contest. Grab your friends, grab your pups, raise a glass, and help close out Oktoberfest season with one final prost to fall! MORE

Saturday, October 25th

The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade Día de los Muertos Festival

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, USA

Kick off the season at the family festival, featuring a kids costume contest, lantern making, pop-up performances, an arts & crafts market, and more. There will be music, food trucks and fantastic costumes! MORE

Saturday, October 25th

Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

AVAM invites all furry, feathered, slithery, and scaly friends and their people, to do their best creative, cute and creepy costumes for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade and Pet Talent Show! MORE

Saturday, October 25th

BARCStoberfest

8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Patterson Park, Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, USA

BARCStoberfest is an annual, large-scale, pet-friendly festival and fundraiser that benefits the lifesaving programs and animal care at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The Patterson Park festival 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! Fundraising leading up to BARCStoberfest raises critical funding for Maryland’s highest volume, an open-admission shelter serving 12,000 animals per year. MORE

Sunday, October 26th

Tails on the Rails

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Show up dressed in your best Pups & Pals costumes to the B&O for the biggest puppy playdate of the year! Celebrate Halloween with your furry friends with an afternoon of activities under the pavilion, a train excursion to Carroll Park, a costume contest, and a “Yappy Hour” for all the adults! MORE

Saturday, October 25th

Halloween Costume PAW-ty

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

1640 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, Maryland 21231

Calling all good boys and girls! The Annual Costume PAWty returns to The Choptank. Mark your calendars for a tail-waggin’ good time! MORE

Sunday, October 26th

4th Annual Crown Farm Puppy Parade

3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Rubens Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 United States

Celebrate the 4th Annual Crown Farm Puppy Parade, where pups of all shapes and sizes strut their stuff down the street! Whether you’re bringing your own four-legged friend or just going to enjoy the cuteness, this event is a must for every dog lover. You won’t want to miss the tail-wagging fun! MORE

Thursday, October 30th

Paws on the Patio: Costume Contest!

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

1500 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States

Get ready for wagging tails and spooky (or silly!) styles at the Paws on the Patio Costume Contest! Bring your furry friend in their most creative costume for a howlin’ good time on the patio. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most creative, and the crowd favorite! MORE

Thursday, October 30th

Bark-or-treat Doggie Parade

6:30 pm

Parking lot on Albemarle & Trinity (across from Dalesio's)

Why should humans have all the fun?! Bring your pup all dressed up for a trick-or-treat stroll through Little Italy. This friendly Halloween walk will be full of treats stops, mingling with neighbors, and lots of family fun! All dogs are welcome and must be leashed. MORE