Looking for a Halloween party where you can show off your furry friend’s best-of-them-all costume? Check out these events in San Diego that welcome four legged friends, from the Barks & Boos Yappy Hour in the Gaslamp Quarter to the Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest in La Mesa.
CARLSBAD
Halloween dog costume contest: Locals can dress up pups in their funniest costume and join other dog lovers for a Halloween dog costume contest yappy hour from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Windmill Food Hall, 890 Palomar Airport Road, which features more than a dozen food vendors and a patio bar. The outdoor patio welcomes dogs. Visit windmillfoodhall.com/calendarwfh/halloween-dog-costume-contest-yappy-hour.
HILLCREST
Howl-O-Ween costume party: Bring a four-legged friend to this costume party presented by the Animal Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the pet-friendly VIP area of Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave. There will be prizes for the best and most creative looks and bonus points for coordinating your costume with your dog or cat. Donations will be collected to support the nonprofit Open Barn animal sanctuary in Ramona. Register at sdcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=350014&evSubAction=listMonth&calmonth=202610.
LA JOLLA
Howl-O-Ween celebration: The Shores Restaurant welcomes guests and their four-legged friends all day Oct. 31 for oceanfront dining, doggie treat and toys on the outdoor patio and lawn. Guests who dine and bring their pups dressed in a Halloween costume get a free wag bag filled with goodies from local pet brands. Reserve at ljshoreshotel.com/dining/the-shores-restaurant/.
LA MESA
Howl-o-Ween pet costume contest: The La Mesa Village Association will host a trick-or-treating event from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 between Grant Avenue and Acacia Avenue and adjoining streets at participating businesses. There will be a Howl-o-Ween pet costume contest with check-in from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fountain Courtyard. Visit lamesavillageassociation.org.
MISSION BAY
Howl-oween at Campland: Halloween festivities are slated Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Campland on the Bay, ranging from costume contests, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and a pet costume contest to a DJ Spooky dance party and RV decorating contest. Visit Campland.com/halloween-at-campland.
POINT LOMA
Halloween at the Station: Liberty Station puts on its annual free, family-friendly Halloween celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2751 Dewey Road. Highlights include a costume contest with prizes for all ages and for pets along with a Hollywood car show, trick-or-treating at Ingram Plaza, live DJ entertainment, inflatable obstacle courses and crafts. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for Feeding San Diego to help military families and veterans in need. Visit libertystation.com/events/halloween-at-the-station.
A visitor to one of the Barks & Boos Yappy Hour events at Wild Hare Bar Garden. (Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter)
SAN DIEGO
Barks & Boos yappy hour: This event will celebrate a dog-friendly afternoon with a Halloween pup costume contest, prizes and happy hour food and drink from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter’s Wild Hare Bar Garden. Costumes are encouraged. Visit wildharebargarden.com/event/barks-boos-yappy-hour-oct-24.
Dog-friendly Halloween party: This dog-friendly costume party on the outdoor patio of The Cordova Bar, 1319 Morena Blvd. is from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 with prizes for the best dog costumes, giveaways, beer specials and raffle prizes for ages 21 and older. Dogs and their owners are welcome to dress up. Visit cordovabar.com.
A participant in last year’s pet costume contest.
(Faye Schultz)
Pet Costume contest party: This annual pet costume contest and yappy hour with cider, prizes and treats for pets is from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Bivouac Ciderworks, 3980 30th St. in Midtown San Diego. Visit bivouaccider.com.
Howl-O-Ween yappy hour: Dog lovers can bring their pups for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including a dog costume contest, Halloween pup parade and treats from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar at the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter. The pet costume contest will kick off around 5:30 p.m. Visit margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/eat-drink/5-oclock-somewhere-rooftop-bar.