EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2026

Sunday, September 27
Animal Blessing at the Sukkah
10a
With Rabbi Cohen in the Temple Sinai Sukkah.
Special guests, Donte’s Den.
Donations of dog toys and dog treats requested.
Photo ops, The New Barker will be covering, Arts & Crafts, Snacks.
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota.

Thursday, October 1
Blessing of the Animals
5:30p - 6:30p
Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Avenue, Tampa.
Hosted by Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Saturday, October 3
39th Annual Blessing of the Animals Celebration
10a - 3p
Blessing ceremony begins at 11:30a
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
706 W. 113th Ave., Tampa
Vendor space available. Contact stcpeopleandpets@gmail.com

Praisin Pooches Blessing of the Animals
10a - Noon
Chapel By The Sea, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach www.ChapelByTheSea.net

Make A Dog’s Day Adoption Event
11a - 2p
Featuring Runaways Animal Rescue.
Subaru of North Tampa,
11111 North Florida Ave., Tampa.

Saturday, October 10
Rescue Ball 2026 – A Decade of Chances
6p - 10p
Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, FL Hosted by Rescue Rebels By Cash 4 Canines
Live acoustic performance bt NBC’s The Voice Star, Jay Allen. www.RescueRebels.org

Pooch-O-Ween Is Back
5p registration
6p pet parade followed by costume contest with prizes.
Festive Photo Ops, and meet the team from SPCA Florida
Costume contest categories: Best Costume, Best Pet & Owner Costume Duo, Best Float $10 per pet, cash only.
100% of proceeds to benefit SPCA Florida.

Saturday, October 11

A Scoop, A Stroll and A Very Good Dog Day Out
2p - 4p

A self-guided tasting adventure with your dog through downtown Mount Dora. Includes the Pup Walk with dog treats from Earl’s Bakehouse and DogTuff.

Saturday, October 17
Pups & Pumpkin Fundaiser
5p - 8p
3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg.
A benefit for Safe Paws Rescue.

Halloween Party
6p
Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg, 4400 34th St. N., St. Petersburg. All dogs and their humans welcome. Costumes encouraged. Costume Parade. Treasts & Prizes. Fun Games & Activities. Pup Cup Station. Ice Cream Bar. Potluck.

Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18
4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza
World Equestrian Center, Expo Center 2
1598 NW 87th Court Road, Ocala.
Play, Shop, Learn, Adopt!
For vendor information, call 407.854.2111

Saturday, October 18
Dachstoberfest
9a-1p
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.
www.Dachstoberfest.com

Saturday, October 24
Franklin’s Friends Howl-O-Ween
A Dog Walk-A-Thon and Canine Costume Contest
9a - Noon
Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte
For more information to participate as a vendor or to register, email FranklinsFriends@gmail.comor call 260.693.7387

St. Pete Pier Dog Parade
4p - 8p
Parade begins at 6p.
800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.
A costumed dog parade.
Register your dog for $20 (plus tax and fees) to participate. You’ll receive a commemorative St. Pete Pier leash and numbered participant bib.
Prizes awarded: Best Human & Pet Duo; Most Original Pet Costume; People’s Choice.
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch will also be open for photo ops.
Details and register at this link.

34th Annual Furball Gala
5:30p
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
A benefit for Pet Alliance Orlando
Sponsorship and ticket info, email: bbfinck@petallianceorlando.org

Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest
5p - Parade
6:45 - Winners announced
World Equestrian Center.
Games. Photo Booth. Vendors.
Adoptable dogs from VOCAL.

16th Annual Halloweener Derby & Costume Contest
Scenic HWY 30A, Seaside.
For more information, click here...

Auction for Animals 2026:
Indiana Bones – Raiders of the Lost Bark
6p - 10p
A benefit for the SPCA Florida.
At the SPCA Florida Campus, 5850 Brannen Rd., S., Lakeland.
Contact Event Coordinator: Lisette Eljaiek: 863.577.4607 or 786.277.5773. Here is a fun promo teaser for the event.

Sunday, October 25
13th Annual Barktoberfest
Noon - 4p
Lake Eola Park, 100 North Eola Drive, Orlando.
Hosted by Orange County Animal Services.
Dozens of rescue pets available for adoption.
Free rabies vaccinations and microchipping, food trucks Click here for more information.

Saturday, October 31
Dog-A-Ween – Doggie (and Kittie) Costume Contest
9a sign in; 9:30 parade; 10a costume contest begins.
Sarasota Farmers Market, 1451 1st Street, Sarasota.
Contest in Paul Thorpe Park, 135 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.
Proceeds to benefit Donte’s Den Animal Sanctuary.
For more information, please email darcisrq@gmail.com
or call 941.266.5495.

Pet Day & Wiener Derby - Halloween Edition
11a - 3p
Wiener Races kick off at noon.
OCC Road House
10575 49th Street N., Clearwater.
Wiener Derby. Pet Halloween Contest. Pet Adoptions. Vendorrs for Shopping. Click this link for more information and to register for the Wiener Dog Derby.
Interested in being a vendor? Call Julie at 727.776.0709
or email Julie@OCCRoadhouse.com

NOVEMBER 2026

Sunday, November 1
9:30a - 4p
Christmas Pet & Family Photo Day
With Laura Allen Studios
Event held at Pet Styles by Jennifer, 1153 Main Street, Dunedin. Call 727.584.5040 to reserve your spot.

Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
9th Annual Jupiter Golden Jubilee
For more information or to register, visit: www.jupitergoldenjubilee.com

Saturday, November 7
20th Annual Doxapalooza – Red, White & Blue
10a - 4p
Keel Farms in Plant City.
More information & updates click here.
For Vendor participation: DAP@DareToRescue.org

Sunday, November 8
Fall Festival
10a - 3p
Harmony Vet Care of Brandon
3301 John Moore Rd., Brandon.
Live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, kids games with prizes. Dog-friendly. We are looking for vendors interested in participating. Contact Management@HarmonyVetCare.org

Saturday, November 14
Bark Back Benefit 11
Bryant Park Amphitheater, 100 S. Golfview Rd., Lake Worth. www.BarkBackBenefit.org

Sunday, November 15
Bauserween
Noon - 5p
Bauser’s Neighborhood Bar, 520 Douglas Ave.
Dunedin Theme: Nightmare Before Christmas.
Hosted by Rescue Not Retail Dunedin

DECEMBER 2026