Howl-O-Ween Event Planned at Doylestown Dog Park

Humans aren’t the only ones who celebrate Halloween in Doylestown.

Doylestown Township Parks & Recreation is hosting a Howl-O-Ween Canine Celebration on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doylestown Dog Park.

The event will feature pet exhibitors and rescues, a costume contest, raffles, activities for pets and more. It is free to attend; membership to the dog park is not required. The rain date is Oct. 26.

All dogs must be leashed, under control at all times and current on all vaccinations. Aggressive dogs are not permitted and must be removed at first sign of aggression, according to organizers.

Here is the full list of activities:

• Costume Contest (Funniest, Scariest, Most Creative, Homemade, family/group costumes and more)
• Lucky Doggie Raffle
• Pet Exhibitors and Rescue Organizations
• Microchipping Clinic Sponsored by Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic
• “Dog Style” Temporary Airbrush Designs by Holiday House Pet Resort
• Pet Portrait Sketches by Lauren Walsh
• Pet Psychic by Emerald DuCoeur
• Free “paw”dicures, courtesy of Pet Supplies Plus
• Canine Sports Activities
• Fun activities for pets, including trick for a treat, bobbing for weenies and musical hoops
• Parade of Champions (open to all rescued dogs and dogs looking for a forever home)
• Top Dog Award

If you have a pet-related business or are a rescue group or other dog related organization and would like to set up a booth, contact Kaitlyn at kfinley@doylestownpa.org.