Howl-O-Ween 2026: Flagstaff's Pet Parade and Costume Contest

The Event

Flagstaff's pet parade comes back

Howl-O-Ween returns to downtown Flagstaff on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for its second year. Created and hosted by Freaky Foot Tours, it brings together a pet block party, a parade on a closed block of Aspen Avenue, and a costume contest with four categories. Watching is free and always will be.

Freaky Foot Tours has brought Flagstaff's strange, spirited stories to life since 2015. We created Howl-O-Ween to bring that same love of Halloween, local character, and community into the heart of downtown while supporting High Country Humane.

100% of profits benefit High Country Humane.

Last Year

More than 100 costumed pets

The first Howl-O-Ween drew more than 100 costumed pets to Heritage Square in October 2025 and ran without a single safety incident, corgi in a hot dog suit included.

More than 1,000 attendees came out. Two same-day pet adoptions happened at the event.

Read how the 2025 parade went

In The Papers

Last year's press

The first Howl-O-Ween made the Arizona Daily Sun, The Lumberjack, and NAZ Today. Every headline links to the source.

The Afternoon

How the day runs

1. 1
   3:00 PMThe pet block party opens in Heritage Square. Registration tent is open.
2. 2
   5:30 PMThe parade howls off on the closed block of Aspen Avenue.
3. 3
   By 7:00 PMCostume contest and awards wrap in the square.

Sunset is about 5:40 PM, so bring a layer and expect the contest to be judged under lights.

Registration

Walk for ten dollars

Watching the parade is free. A $10 registration allows one pet to walk in the parade and enter the costume contest. Registration is available online or at the Heritage Square tent through 5:30 PM on event day.

Registration packages with limited Howl-O-Ween merchandise are available in advance. Shirt and bandana packages close Thursday, October 8, so everything can be printed for pickup at the event.

One registration covers one pet. Sign up online, or at the registration tent in Heritage Square on the day of the event, right up until the parade howls off. Shirt and bandana packages close Thursday, October 8 and are picked up at the tent, so pick your size when you sign up. Nothing gets mailed. Want the shirt without walking? Shop the same design on Weird & Wild West.

Howl O Ween T-Shirt$29

Howl O Ween Long Sleeve Tee$30

Howl O Ween Embroidered Dad Hat$30

Howl O Ween Sticker$6

The Contest

Four categories

Judged in Heritage Square before the awards close out the evening.

Before You Go

Know before you go

• ✓Leashes are required. Keep pets leashed and under control at all times.
• ✓Waste bags are required. Bring them, and bring water and treats while you are at it.
• ✓Howl-O-Ween is photographed and filmed. Taking part means you are okay with appearing in event photos and video we may use afterward.
• ✓If your pet is reactive to crowds, other dogs, or noise this is not the event for them to attend. You're more than welcome to come enjoy the festivities and share the photos with them afterwards!

The Crew

Vendors and volunteers

Want a booth at Heritage Square, or want to help run the day? Vendor setup is 2 to 3 PM and teardown is 7 to 8 PM. We send booth details and pricing by email. Volunteers leave their own pets at home so they can run the event, and they end up closer to every costumed guest that shows up.