EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2026

Monday, September 7
Bark at the Park
6:40 - game starts
Miami Marlins LOAN DEPOT PARK
501 Marlins Way, Miami.
Purchase tickets here...

Tuesday, September 8
Orlando Cat Cafe 10th Anniversary Celebration
Noon: Cake Cutting
Orlando Cat Cafe, 532 Cagan Park Avenue, Suite 201-203, Clermont. OrlandoCatCafe.com

Sunday, September 13
Dog Day at the Rays
1:40 - game starts
TROPICANA FIELD
One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg.
Purchase tickets here...

Saturday, September 19
PawToberFest
Pinellas Ale Works, 1962 1st Ave., S., St. Petersburg.

OCTOBER 2026

Saturday, October 3
39th Annual Blessing of the Animals Celebration
11a - 2p
Blessing ceremony begins at 11:30a
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
706 W. 113th Ave., Tampa
Vendor space available. Contact stcpeopleandpets@gmail.com

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.

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

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...

Saturday, October 31
Pet Day & Wiener Dog Races & Halloween Costume Contest
11a - 3p
Wiener Races kick off at noon
OCC Road House
10575 49th Street N., Clearwater.
Petting zoo, pet adoptions; raffles and local vendors.
Pet-friendly patio serving food and beverages.
Interested in being a vendor? Call Julie at 727.776.0709
or email Julie@OCCRoadhouse.com

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.

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

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