Summer events have wrapped up, but Halloween offers another opportunity to get out, enjoy the community, and have some fun with pets. Here, you’ll find a list of events (thanks to Gary Kudym- State Farm!) to take part in with ghoulish friends with both two and four legs! Happy Howl-o-ween!
All October long – MEOW-lloween at Town and Country Humane Society
Move over, goblins and ghouls — this October, we are celebrating MEOW-lloween! What better way to celebrate than by adopting one of our Spooktacular kittens!?
For the month of October, several of our “Halloween” colored kittens have reduced adoption fees to help make room in our Lincoln foster care program! Be sure to check out the kittens bios here to see who is included:(https://townandcountryhumanesociety.org/adopt/).
Email tac.lincoln@gmail.com for more information on adopting!
October 19, 2019 – Halloween Pet Pictures benefiting Heartland German Shepherd Rescue (HUGS)
On Saturday, Oct 19 from 11am to 5pm, you can come to Waggin’ Tailz Ranch for Halloween pictures! Bring your pets in costume, or feel free to look through the costume bin and borrow an accessory (provided by Waggin’Tailz). For $15, you will receive one high-res image (printable), and one low-res image (for web sharing), both by email. These are professional pictures taken by Em-Tee-Gee Photography. We will be set up in the spa area. All proceeds and donations go towards the HUGS rescue dogs and will allow us to save more lives! We hope to see you there!
October 4-6, 2019- Junkstock
Is Junkstock a Halloween event? The Oct. 4-6 edition is the “Harvest” installment, so close enough! What’s more, the event is always pet friendly. “We love your four legged bff’s, so bring them along,” the event’s site says. “Just don’t forget their leash and doggie bags!”
Click here for more details from HUGS.
October 20, 2019 – GROWL-O-WEEN
Save the Date for Woof & Whiskers’ largest fundraiser of the year!
Sunday, October 20, 2019
$10 donation required to enter, the best part, YOU PICK THE RECIPIENT!
Vendors, Costume Contests, Games, Prizes and TRICK OR TREATING FOR DOGS!
If you are interested in having a BOOTH at our event please contact Kendra at woofwhiskersinfo@gmail.com or 531-222-9100. Tag local businesses below to help get the word out!
October 26, 2019 – Midlands Humane Society Halloween Fun Run and Walk
Lace up those sneakers, grab a costume, if you’d like, and join MHS as we strut our stuff to support animals in need. There will be medals for ages 5 to 70+ with several age brackets. We recommend that you register through our website, www.midlandshumanesociety.org and if done prior by October 18, the cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt.
Registrations made from October 19 to October 26 will be $25 with no guarantee of a shirt. You can sign up in person prior to the event at MHS, 1020 Railroad Avenue. “Day-of� Registrations will begin at 8am.
The event will begin and end at New Horizon Presbyterian Church, 30 Valley View Drive in Council Bluffs. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join in the fun. We will provide light refreshments post-race as well as the chance to win some raffle prizes.
Sponsorships are still available and range from $100 to $500. Other donations are welcome too!
Iowa Western Veterinary Technician Program will set up a Fall Photo Booth at MHS for your enjoyment (donations appreciated).
October 27, 2019 – Old Market Fall Festival
Share the Season with Friends and Family!
Experience the bounty of the season with fun games, artisan creations, warm beverages, wonderful eats and special treats in Omaha’s original historic district. Free Parking available at meters on Sundays & in the Park Omaha garage at 11th & Jackson!
Fall Carnival 11 am – 2 pm
Celebrate the fall season with some fun as you visit our special activities and carnival games sponsored by local businesses. Dress up your pup and join our Dog Costume Contest. You can even say hello to a police officer and see inside their cruiser plus greet a firefighter to climb aboard their engine. Settle in on a Metro bus for story time from Metro Community College as well.
This Event Guide is brought to you thanks to Gary Kudym – State Farm