When we say Halloween in Riverside is for everyone, we mean EVERYONE — not including the furrier members of the family we consider our babies too.
Bring your pups over to Joel Weeks Park at 10 Thompson Street on Sunday, October 26th (11am-3pm) for the Riverside Family Halloween Fest and let’s have a barkin’ good time!
From free treats to the much anticipated annual Dog Costume Party, here’s everything happening for the doggos at this year’s Riverside Family Halloween Fest:
Dog Costume Contest
Show off your dog’s best Halloween costume and get a chance to win prizes from local vendors and businesses. The contest starts at 12pm. Register your pet HERE.
Free Dog Treats
We’ll be giving away free treats to all the doggos. You better come early though as they come in limited quantities.
Local Dog Vendors
If you missed the Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market last month, here’s your chance to shop delicious treats and cute dog accessories while supporting small businesses.
Photo credit: Fetch’n Pet Photography
Free Photo Booth
Immortalize your Riverside Family Halloween Fest experience with your pooch by snapping a pic at the free photo booth by Fetch’n Pet Photography.
Doggy Donative Drive
The event is free to attend but feel free to bring new or gently used dog toys and supplies to be donated to Toronto Humane Society!
All these fun activities and more surprises await you, your pooch and the whole family at the Riverside Family Halloween Fest and Dog Costume Party on Sunday, October 26th!
We’ve got an exciting lineup of events happening in the neighbourhood this Halloween so be sure to check @riverside_bia on Instagram and the Riverside Blog for updates!
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We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.