Hey there!
October in San Diego is looking really good for you and your pup and we put together all the best pet-friendly events happening around the city this month so you do not miss a single one!
Grab the leash, mark your calendar, and get ready for a great month of adventures with your fur baby.
Pumpkin Station
π September 25 - October 31
π 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
π Four locations: Rancho Bernardo Farm, Bonita Pumpkin Farm, Del Mar, Plaza Bonita
π FREE admission
Each spot offers something a little different, whether you want a full day at the farm or a quick neighborhood stop for pumpkins. The farm locations are pet-friendly, so leashed pups can join you as you browse the U-pick pumpkins and wander through the corn mazes.
Funny Bitches! | All-Female Stand-Up Comedy
π Fri, October 9
π 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
π Pure Pawsh 4045 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
π $20
This dog-friendly night out brings live comedy, audience participation, prizes, drinks, and plenty of very good pups, so feel free to bring your furry best friend along.
The Day Of The Dog
π Sun, October 11
π 12:00β―PM - 4:00β―PM
π 4933 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107-2100
π FREE admission
Pet-friendly festival is a true dog mecca packed with fun for pups and their people. Highlights include a haunted house for dogs, a costume contest, an 80 ft pool party with a DJ and canine cabanas, a foam party, a surf machine, photo booths, a Dogue Fashion Show, and a brand-new VIP area.
Halloween Costume Paw-ty
π Sun, October 11
π 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
π Pure Pawsh, 4045 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104
π Starts at $17
A dog-friendly afternoon of costumes, treats, drinks, and community with fellow San Diego dog lovers. Come dressed to impress with your pup's best Halloween look, or go all out with a matching duo costume for plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Barktoberfest 2026 β Riverside's Pet-Friendly Beer Festival
π Sat, October 24
π 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
π White Park, 3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA 92501
π Starts at $20
This dog-friendly celebration features beer tastings, a lively dog costume contest where pups can show off their best looks, and live music to keep the good vibes going all day long.
Haunted Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs
π Sat, October 24
π 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
π Wag Hotels, 2120 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
π Starts at $12
This dog-friendly and family-friendly celebration features trick-or-treating, photos with Cruella de Vil, a DIY Puppuccino bar, temporary pet tattoos, local vendors, and Halloween activities for both pups and kids.
Barks & Boos Yappy Hour
π Sat, October 24
π 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
π Wild Hare Bar Garden, 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
π FREE admission
Where pups are invited to show off their best Halloween looks. This dog-friendly patio event features seasonal sips, happy hour food and drink specials, a pup-friendly menu, and plenty of spooky fun for pets and their people.
13th Annual Howl-o-Ween Mutt Run 5k Run/Walk
π Sat, October 24
π 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
π Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, 92111
π $5.00 β $60.00
This dog-friendly event is more than a race, it's a mission in motion that helps provide lifesaving care for the 900 dogs rescued each year from overcrowded Southern California shelters.
Howl-o-ween Pawty!
π Fri, October 30
π 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
π 5361 Roswell St, San Diego, CA 92114, United States
π Book a full day of daycare for $69
This celebration includes Halloween-themed treats and snacks, a pup costume contest, and plenty of cuddles and playtime all day long. You'll also receive spooky photos and videos of your pup's festive adventures so that you won't miss a single tail wag.
Spooky Halloween Market & Kids Costume Contest
π Sat, October 31
π 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
π The Village Walkway, 8270 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
π FREE admission
This pet-friendly event welcomes furry friends to join in the fun, with a pet costume contest added this year alongside the Kids Costume Contest. Bring the little ghouls and goblins dressed in their coolest costumes, then enjoy awesome treats, cool finds from local vendors, and plenty of Halloween vibes throughout the day.
Howl-o-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade
π Sat, October 31
π 1:00 PM
π Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
π FREE admission
Bring your dog in their favorite costume to enjoy the pumpkin patch and compete in the contest.
Where pups are invited to show off their best Halloween looks. This dog-friendly patio event features seasonal sips, happy hour food and drink specials, a pup-friendly menu, and plenty of spooky fun for pets and their people.
2026 Halloween
π Sat, October 31
π 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
π Downtown La Mesa, 8400 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
π FREE admission
Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat, and don't forget to bring your own treat bag. This pet-friendly event also features the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
BONUS:
5 Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches Near San Diego
Discover the best dog-friendly pumpkin patches near San Diego. These spots let you and your furry friend enjoy seasonal fun, like pumpkin picking and fall farm activities, all within a short drive from the city.
Bates Nut Farm
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center
Summers Past Farm
Location: 15602 Olde Highway 80, Flinn Springs
Mountain Valley Ranch
Location: 842 Highway 78, Ramona
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Location: 1050 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
Goff Family Pumpkin Patch
Location: 2830 Perry Road, San Diego
As always, if you spot an event we missed or want to share one with our community, send it our way! We love keeping this list as complete as possible for all of our pet families. π₯°
Have a wonderful October, and we hope to see you and your pup out and about around the city!
If you attend any of these, tag usΒ @preciouspetcaresd, we'd love to see!
Love,
YourΒ Precious Petcare family.