Halloween Events for You and Your Spoopy Pupper

There’s never a shortage of fun things to do with your dog in Austin, and this town goes BIG when it comes to Halloween. From dog beard competitions and drag shows to canine costume contests, here are 15 frighteningly festive parties for your pup in October. (Don’t have a dog…yet? Meet adoptable pets at all of these events!)

Paws on Chicon Doggy Drag Show
Paws on Chicon (South Congress)
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10am-2pm

Dogs in drag strutting their paws on the catwalk – who says Austin isn’t weird anymore? Bust out your best looks and help raise funds for Out Youth and Love-a-Bull.

Dog Beard & Moustache Competition
The Little Darlin’
Saturday, Oct. 19, 1-5pm

Austin Facial Hair Club celebrates a decade of hairy pups with a competition that includes categories like Best Groomed, Gnarliest Beard, and Dog & Owner Look-a-Like. Benefiting Austin Pets Alive!.

All About Dogs Market
Jester King Brewery
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4pm

Bring your dog to the Hill Country for a themed vendor market and wide open spaces.

Barks & Bids
Smokey’s Cigar Lounge
Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4pm

Stop by a Halloween social and silent auction to support Hound Rescue.

Spooky Sip & Stroll
Music Lane South Congress
Thursday, Oct. 24, 4-7pm

Stroll Music Lane in costume with your pup and find treats, photo opps, and Lucky Dog Tarot readings (for dogs!) benefiting the TRAPRS.

Pitties and Pong: Beer Pong Tournament
Gin Bar
Friday, Oct. 25, 7-10pm

Find a partner and get ready for the ultimate beer pong tournament and costume contest, benefiting Love-A-Bull.

Pet-tober Fest
The Domain, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10am-4pm

This is a big one! Pet-tober Fest is the ultimate dog party at The Domain with over 20 pet-centric vendors, dog activities, live music, and several animal rescues onsite and ready to show off their adorable, adoptable pups.

The Great Pug-kin Festival
Work & Woof
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:30-4:30pm

A pug party is not to be missed and this one is no exception. One of the best pet costume contests in town, the Great Pug-kin Festival goes all out with Halloween spirit and helps raise money for Pug Rescue of Austin.

Howler Fest TX
Suds Monkey Brewing
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-6pm

Celebrating beer, music, and canine compassion, Howler Fest features over 15 brewers, ‘90s grunge tribute bands, and adoptable dogs from PAWS Shelter of Central Texas.

Bark-O-Ween Brunch Market
Pershing East
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10am-2pm

Meet adoptable pups from Austin Pets Alive! and enjoy brunch bites and drink specials.

Barktober Fest
Far Out Lounge & Stage
Sunday, Oct. 27, 11am-4pm

The dogs are taking over Far Out Lounge, with multiple rescue orgs on site including the Dogslanding House, Austin German Shepherd Rescue, Austin Boxer Rescue, and Final Frontier Rescue Project.

Jo’s Ugly Dog Contest
Jo’s Red River
Sunday, Oct. 27, 12-3pm

This Halloween, Jo’s celebrates the worst in show with their annual Ugly Dog Contest benefiting the Austin Humane Society. (Disclaimer: All dogs are adorable.)

Tacos & Dog-O-Ween
Central Machine Works
Sunday, Oct. 27, 11am-2pm

ZilkerBark is back with their infamous Halloween dog portrait event, featuring friends from the Austin Humane Society.

Werewolf Costume Contest and Dog Pawrty
Meanwhile Brewing
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6-10pm

If you’re pet obsessed, come out to the Werewolf Costume Contest with Happy Hearts Dog Rescue to see the cutest paws in town.

Howl-o-ween Pawty
MUTTS Canine Cantina
Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8:30pm

This tail-wagging good time features a meet and greet with UT football players, costume contest, live music, and pets from Austin Animal Center.