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.

Rossilynne Skena Culgan
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.

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Halloween dog events in NYC

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Remember dearly departed dogs at AKC Museum of the Dog's Dia de Muertos ofrenda. The community altar will a collection of photos of dogs who have passed on, and you're welcome to contribute a photo of your own dog here until October 26. The ofrenda will be on display until November 2. 

Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a celebration to honor and commemorate the lives of the deceased and welcome the return of their spirits. Come to the museum to learn more about this meaningful day and celebration of loved ones, as well as its historical connection to dogs.

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