Trick-or-treating doesn’t just happen on Halloween anymore and it’s not just for kids. Bring along your four-legged canine friend to these pet-friendly Halloween events in Kansas City.
Many of these Halloween dog events have costume contests so you have a great opportunity to show your pup dressed up spooky or adorable.
Be sure to read details carefully, as some of these Halloween dog events require reservations, even if they’re FREE.
Check back because some local places haven’t announced their Halloween events and activities. We’ll update this list as soon as we know what’s taking place.
If you’re a business or organization hosting a free or cheap Hallowing dog event in Kansas City, send us details at news@kansascityonthecheap.com and we’ll include you for FREE.
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Halloween Dog Events in Kansas City for 2021
Boos and Barks in the Park
Oct. 2, 2021
3-5 p.m.
E.H. Young Dog Park – Riverside, MO
Cost: $5
Dress up you and your dog to win prizes in the costume contest and enjoy an obstacle course, K9 Halloween treats and photo ops, all at Boos and Barks in the Park.
Growl-O-Ween – Leawood
Oct. 16, 2021
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Three Dog Bakery – 4322 W 119th St, Leawood, KS
Games, contests and treats are available for fur-kids at the Leawood Three Dog Bakery store.
Dogtober Fest
Oct. 17, 2021
10 a.m . -4 p.m.
Outdoor Recreation Education Center in Fleming Park, Blue Springs, MO
Bring your dog and experience outdoor fall fun in Kansas City. See more Dogtober Fest details here.
Free Halloween Photos for Kids & Pets
Oct. 18, 2021
3-7 p.m.
Melissa McGee Photography Studio – The Yellow Barn (3rd floor) – 11272 S. Ridgeview Rd. Olathe, KS
Melissa McGee Photography is hosting a FREE Halloween photo session for pets and kids from 3-7 p.m. on October 18. Come in costume to capture festive memories for your calendars, Christmas cards and scrapbooks.
Photos will be delivered by digital download. Pre-registration is required.
Photo: MMP
Tails and Trails Howl-o-ween Party
Oct. 23, 2021
10-11 a.m.
Tails and Trails Dog Park – Grandview, MO
Cost: FREE
Your furry friend can dress up, have fun and win prizes as this annual dog-friendly Halloween event.
Howl-O-Weenie
Oct. 23, 2021
Time: TBA
Tails and Trails Dog Park – Grandview, MO
Cost: TBA
Randi’s Rockin Dachshund Rescue is hosting weenie races, a bonfire, costume contest and more. We’ll share more details as soon as we can scare them up.
Growl-O-Ween Tricks for Treats – Plaza
Oct. 23, 2021
Noon
Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Enjoy trick-or-treating with your best friend at dog-friendly stores and Three Dog Bakery on the Country Club Plaza. There’s also a costume contest with prizes.
Bar K Halloween Party
Oct. 25 and 26, 2021
5 – 8 p.m.
Bar K – 501 Berkeley Parkway, Kansas City, MO
Bar K, Kansas City’s dog park and bar/restaurant destination, confirmed they are hosting a two-night Halloween party. Check out details for Bar K’s Annual Halloween Party.
Mission, KS Parks + Rec Howl-O-Ween
Oct. 30, 2021
9 – 11 a.m.
Mohawak Park, Mission, KD
It’s a morning of Howl-O-Ween fun in Mission, KS. There is a small registration fee, but you can save a couple bucks by signing up in advance.
Growl-O-Ween – BluHawk (Overland Park)
Oct. 30, 2021
Noon – 5 p.m.
Three Dog Bakery – 7951 W 160th Street, Overland Park, KS
Stop by Three Dog Baker in Overland Park in the afternoon for tennis ball bobbing, treats and a doggie costume contest.
Power & Light District – Tricks and Treats
Oct. 30, 2021
Kansas City Power & Light District
2 to 4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Dress up the kiddos, furry friends or squad and head to the Power & Light District on October 30th, from 2-4PM, for some trick-or-treating fun! Enjoy festivities around downtown and travel around to participating venues for some treats! Katie’s Kennel presents the cutest furry friend photo op and treats for the pups!
Historic Howl-o-Ween
Oct. 30, 2021
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
John Wornall House Museum
Historically speaking, dogs have always been family. You can include them in this FREE dog-friendly Halloween celebration over Halloween weekend.
Pups & Pumpkins
Oct. 31, 2021
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Faulkner’s Ranch
It’s a dog’s day at the ranch with games, treats and a costume contest.
Full Moon Pup-O’Lantern Sweepstakes
This year, Full Moon Pet, which provides dogs with high-quality treats that are made in the USA using 100% human-grade ingredients, is helping dog owners celebrate Halloween with its first-ever Full Moon Pup-O’-Lantern Sweepstakes. Winners will receive a custom, one-of-a-kind stencil of their dog’s face that they can use to carve or paint their pumpkin for Halloween this year, along with some tasty Full Moon treats for their pet.
Photo: Full Moon Pet
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 21 and running through Monday, Sept. 27, consumers can enter the Full Moon Pup-O’-Lantern Sweepstakes for a chance to win by posting a picture of their dog on Instagram, tagging @FullMoonPet and using the hashtags #FullMoonPetPumpkin and #sweepstakes. 100 lucky winners will receive a prize pack featuring a custom stencil of their dog, 12 oz. package of Full Moon Chicken Jerky and 14 oz. package of Full Moon Organic Beef Jerky.
The Full Moon Pup-O’-Lantern Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states & D.C., 18 & older, who possess a web-enabled mobile device as of Sept. 20, 2021 and have a public Instagram account. See full sweepstakes rules here.
