Name: Blessing of the Pets
Start: 2026-10-04T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Algonkian Regional Park

Algonkian Regional Park

Blessing of the Pets 
Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM | Algonkian Regional Park | Shelter 4
Bring your furry, fuzzy, feathered, scaly, or shell-bound companions for a special afternoon at Algonkian Park as we celebrate the animals we love and ask God’s blessing on all creatures great and small.
Pets of all kinds are welcome, along with their people! Come enjoy the outdoors, meet some fellow animal lovers, and have your pet blessed.
No pet? No problem. You’re welcome to join us, too

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