The following are Cincinnati fall fun events for dogs that I found, but if you know of one not listed, please leave me a comment with all the details. Also, you’ll want to visit each event for more information, including which ones have costume themes, contests, and fees so you can plan and prepare. Lastly, follow Vince on Facebook for event reminders.
DogFest Walk ‘n Roll
Sunday October 8, 2017
1pm
Voice of America Park West Chester
Supporting Canine Companions for Independence
Highlight: walk on a paved 1.5 mile path
Howl’Oween Pooch Parade
Saturday October 14, 2017
10:30am to 1:30pm
Downtown Lebanon
Highlight: free admission but small fee to enter the contests
The Spooky Pooch
Saturday October 14, 2017
11am to 4pm
Glendale
Benefits local dog rescues
Highlight: lure course for a small fee
Paw Joggers Rescue Run 2017
Sunday October 15, 2017
8:30am to 12pm
Sharon Woods
Benefits a variety of charities
Highlight: 2k and 5k options
Pugfair presents Pug Bug Crawl
Saturday October 21, 2017
11am to 3pm
Red Dog Pet Resorts & Spa
Highlight: lots of activities for kids
Bark and Brew at the Barn 2017
Saturday October 21, 2017
12pm to 5pm
Organized by Franciscan Ministries
Highlight: event starts with a pet blessing
Hillside Halloween
Saturday October 21, 2017
2pm to 10pm
Hillside Small Animal Hospital – Batavia
Highlight: drop in to get your pet’s costumed photo taken and they will upload it to Facebook for voting of best dressed
Dog Pawrade
Sunday October 22, 2017
12:30pm to 3:30 (parade starts about 2:30pm)
Covington Mainstrasse
Highlight: Braxton and Boone County Distilling will be vending
Happy Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
Thursday October 26, 2017
7pm to 9pm
Tap & Screw Brewery Oakley
$5 donation benefits National Canine Cancer Foundation
Highlight: costumed dogs and beer
HOWLoween at Kennel Resorts
Saturday October 28, 2017
1pm to 3pm
Kennel Resorts Milford
Highlight: adoptable pets from Ohio Pet Sanctuary and Queen City Bulldog Rescue and unopened food and products can be donated to Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry
Howlaween Parade
Sunday October 29, 2017
Event check-in 11:30am to 12:30pm with parade from 1pm to 2pm
Beech Acres Park Anderson
*Registration until October 25 or until event sells out
If you’re really into pet costume contests, I’m sure your local pet store will do something so ask next time you visit (they may just humor you and say bring in your pup dressed up).