Bring your dog to Paws with Claus for a FREE picture with Santa at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar. Enjoy a festive setting while your dogs meet Santa. In addition to complimentary photos with Santa, you can choose to have a holiday photo session with … [Read more...] about Paws with Claus: Photos of your dog with Santa at Downtown Cary Park Dec. 14
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Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Bring your pup in its favorite costume to enjoy Spooky Tail on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, and you don't need to register, but dogs must be leashed. More info here. Spooky Trails features: The event also features a donation drive for Wake County Animal Shelters. All … [Read more...] about Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Trick or Treat with your pet at PetSmart Oct. 26
PetSmart announced on Instagram and on Facebook that all PetSmart stores will be hosting Trick or Treat for pets on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dress your pet (and yourself!) in costume and stop at treat stations throughout the store. There will even be a fresh “Spritz Station” to keep your pet smelling fresh! Come celebrate Halloween with tail wags, treats, and lots of … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat with your pet at PetSmart Oct. 26
Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 25
Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's being presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences. Features of Barktoberfest … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 25
Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
South Durham Farmers' Market, at 500 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Howl-Ween Market on October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market will be joined by the Triangle Canine Club, and there will be both a dog and a children's costume contest with different prizes. There will be free activities for the community, like painting a pumpkin and touch-a-truck. Come in … [Read more...] about Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Chatham Animal Rescue & Education is presenting a Halloween Yappy Hour on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Brewery and Grill, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is $10 which includes two drink tickets and snacks. Bring your pups, your people, and your best costumes for a dog-friendly night of fun, food, and fundraising. There will be a … [Read more...] about Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
4th Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest Oct. 18
Positively Apex, SportHQ, Peak City Veterinary Hospital, and K9 Resorts of Apex are presenting the 4th Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This FREE event takes place at SportHQ, 107 Edinburgh Drive South, Cary, North Carolina. It takes place on the back fields behind the shopping center. All dogs should be on a leash, and should be comfortable in … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest Oct. 18
Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church, including pet parade, photo station and more
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1128 S Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church, including pet parade, photo station and more
Grand Opening Celebration of Youngsville Animal Hospital, including free food and giveaways
Youngsville Animal Hospital is celebrating the grand opening of their new location, at 5096 NC 96 Hwy W, Youngsville, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features: Youngsville Animal Hospital has served families for 10 years. The new facility includes: … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Celebration of Youngsville Animal Hospital, including free food and giveaways
12 Blessing of the Animals events at Churches in the Triangle
Many churches invite people to bring their pets for the Blessing of the Animals in early October. This special event has become a much-loved part of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which takes place October 4. The events take place on different dates this time of year. Saint Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar in the 12th and 13th centuries who founded the religious order of the … [Read more...] about 12 Blessing of the Animals events at Churches in the Triangle
