Bring your pups and their spookiest costumes to Riverside on Sunday, October 25th for the Riverside Dog Costume Party, taking place at Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) from 12-2pm!
Register your dog for the Dog Costume Party (see below), or just come and watch the fun!
Happening as part of the annual Riverside Halloween Fest, the Dog Costume Party is a Riverside Halloween tradition where dogs get to show off their adorable costumes and have fun!
Who’s up for the barkin’ good time in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood? Here’s everything you need to know about the Dog Costume Party:
Registration Details
To join the Dog Costume Party, registration is required prior to the event or on site by noon. All dogs are welcome to participate in the parade, however, only the top 3 finalists will be voted on by our judging panel. Register your dog for the Dog Costume Party HERE.
Event Program
See schedule for the Dog Costume Party below. Please be guided accordingly:
12pm – Check-in begins for registrants
1pm – Start of costume contest and dog parade
2pm – Finalists and winners are announced; group photo and acknowledgements
Awards & Prizes
There will be two awards to be given away for the Dog Costume Party:
- Best Costume – show us why your pup is the top dog
- Best Pair – dog + human(s) costumes
Winners will win doggy prize packs from local businesses — and barking rights!
Free Dog Treats
We’ll be giving away free treats to all the doggos. Best to arrive early as they come in limited quantities.
Free Photo Booth
Have a photo taken by Pawelec Photo and immortalize your 2026 Riverside Halloween Fest experience with your dog at our free photo booth.
Robot Dog Activation
If you love robotics, check out the Robot Dog demo (inside the basketball courts) and see it do fun tricks!
With a stacked agenda, this year’s Riverside Halloween Fest is shaping up to be quite the event. For a preview of all the exciting activities, read the blog post linked below!
BLOG: Riverside Halloween Fest is back October 25th! What’s Happening This Year?
Don’t forget to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly so you don’t miss updates on our events!
In the meantime, get your FREE tickets to the 2026 Riverside Halloween Fest by clicking on the RSVP button below!
This programming is made possible thanks to funding support from the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund of the City of Toronto and Fed Dev Ontario. This programming is also funded and coordinated by the Riverside BIA.