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Chewy deal: Get $25 eGift Card with $100+ order

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Tricks for Treats at PetSmart Oct. 25

PetSmart announced on Facebook that all PetSmart stores will be hosting Tricks for Treats on October 17, and October 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Dress your pet (and yourself!) in costume and stop at treat stations throughout the store. Come celebrate Halloween with FREE swag, treats and a selfie station. In addition, meet the "spooky" pets (that creep, slither and crawl) on … [Read more...] about Tricks for Treats at PetSmart Oct. 25

Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Pupalooza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Spend the day enjoying live music, creative activities, local vendors, food and plenty of opportunities to let your pup steal the show. Have your dog wear their favorite costume! … [Read more...] about Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Pup-kin Fall Event at Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Oct. 24

Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue, at 4012 Mitchell Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Pup-kin Fall Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. It's free to attend. Meet some costumed pups who are available for adoption. Also, enjoy game, prizes and trunk or treat fun. … [Read more...] about Pup-kin Fall Event at Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Oct. 24

Barktoberfest at Boxyard RTP Oct. 24

Barktoberfest is a free event at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. It's being presented by Beyond Fences and Triangle Canine Club. Features of Barktoberfest Barktoberfest features: … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest at Boxyard RTP Oct. 24

Pets and Pumpkins at Moore Square Oct. 17

Enjoy an afternoon of fall-theme activities at Pets and Pumpkins on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate the official grand opening of Moore Square's new permanent dog park. Festivities include a pet parade, pumpkin patch, local vendors, food trucks, and more. This free, … [Read more...] about Pets and Pumpkins at Moore Square Oct. 17

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Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10

Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind design competition that has architects, designers, students and creative minds creating unique, pet-inspired architecture. Triangle Barkitecture takes place October 10, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., and is free to attend. This pet architecture competition features over 20 unique builds … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10

Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church on Oct. 10, including food trucks, face painting 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 10, 2026, 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 on Oct. 10, including food trucks, face painting and more

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 Blessing of the Animals events at Churches in the Triangle

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