5 Dog-Friendly Twin Cities Halloween Costume Parties
From spooky spaniels to wicked Whippets, the Twin Cities is chock-full of wag-worthy Halloween events. Here are five spots to costume up with your pup.
From spooky spaniels to wicked Whippets, the Twin Cities is chock-full of wag-worthy Halloween events this month (and we know you couldn't resist that dog costume at Target). Here are five spots to costume up with your pup.
Howl-O-Ween at Bent Brewstillery
Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 to 6 p.m.
Tip one back with Sidewalk Dog at Bent Brewstillery in Roseville for the brewery's second annual Howl-O-Ween. Bent and Chuck & Don's are hosting a dog-centric pop up market with all the stops and we are so here for it. Pumpkin decorating, apple-bobbing, and meeting adoptable dogs are just some of the fun things lined up for hounds and their hoomans. Be doggone ready: all pups who come in costume will be entered in a contest.
Canine Carnival at Modist Brewing Company
Sunday, Oct. 21, 12 to 5 p.m.
My Pit Bull is Family's third annual Canine Carnival at Modist Brewing Company features dog costumes, food truck fare, face painting, a DJ, a silent auction, and fresh brews, with proceeds benefiting the non-profit org.
Pug-O-Ween at Twin Cities Obedience Training Club
Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Calling all pug-lovers! Pugs in the City's 13th Annual Pug-O-Ween at TCOTC is the ultimate pugs-in-costume meetup, with raffle baskets, T-R-E-A-T-S, and a costume contest. Sounds like a tail-curling good time to us.
Trick or Treat at Chuck & Don's
Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 to 3 p.m.
Tricks and treats aren't just for kids. Costume up your pup and bark for free treats from Chuck & Don's pup-lovin' team members. Stick around to pose in a social media photo frame for the chance to win a goodie basket.
Halloween Costume Paw-rty at Lowertown Dog Park
Sunday, Oct. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
St. Paul's Lowertown Dog Park is gonna have more costumed pups than you can shake a stick at during its second annual Halloween Costume Paw-rty. Make a donation to Secondhand Hounds for raffle tickets to win more than $1,000 in prizes from local vendors including Bubbly Paws, Chuck & Don's, Dog Days St Paul, The Dog House Café, Cafe Latte, Northland Natural Pet, the Saint Paul Saints, and many more.
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