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Howl-O-Weenie 5: Milwaukee Pet Costume Contest & Dog-Friendly Halloween Event

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Friday, October 31 | 5–8 PM | Boone & Crockett 818 S Water St

Get ready for a spooky good time at Howl-O-Weenie 5, Milwaukee’s ultimate dog-friendly Halloween party!

Hosted by Off Leash MKE with support from our friends Skilos, Canni, Tuff Bones Pet Supply, and Milwaukee Vet Clinic, this tail-wagging event is packed with fun, fur, and festivities for pets and their people!

Pet Costume Contest

 Strut your stuff on the pet parade runway and compete in fang-tastic categories:

  • Best Overall Costume

  • Best Pop Culture

  • Best Pet & Their Person

How to Enter

$20 in advance (all proceeds benefit rescue)

Limited to 30 contestants

Register by October 30th to secure your spot!

Voting

 The crowd decides the winners!

📅 Event Schedule

5:00 PM – Raffles open & festivities begin

6:30 PM – Costume contest & pet parade

7:30 PM – Voting ends, winners & raffle prizes announced

✨ Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

  • Dress up your pup and show off their spooky (or silly!) side

  • Win pawsome prizes while enjoying Milwaukee’s most pet-friendly Halloween party

  • Support local rescue animals

  • Bring your dog, bring your costume, and bring your Halloween spirit. This is Milwaukee’s can’t-miss pet event of the season!

Register now below!

Howl-O-Weenie Pet Costume Contest Sign Up