A woman in a Halloween holds up her dog, also dressed in costume. — Photograph: By Ron Herman / Courtesy of Pier 57

Photograph: By Ron Herman / Courtesy of Pier 57

NYC's best Halloween dog costume events for 2025

Here's where to have a ball with your pup this Halloween season.

Thursday October 16 2025

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Written by Rossilynne Skena Culgan

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Contributor: Amy Ellison

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Sure, seeing New Yorkers walking around the city in costumes is a blast during the Halloween season. But seeing dogs in costumes takes the seasonal fun to a whole new level. From dogs dressed up like hot dog carts to pups pretending to be mythical creatures, the creativity knows no bounds.

We've got the full rundown of pup-friendly Halloween events across the five boroughs. They're presented here in chronological order, so you can mark your calendar for a totally paw-some Halloween season in NYC.

Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

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