Saturday, October 29

Boos & Barks Halloween Parade, 10 a.m. to noon
Parade for children and dogs under 20 lbs. Awards for best costumes. Downtown trick-or-treating after parade.
City Hall Plaza, 220 SE Green St., Lee's Summit, MO

Bow Wow Ween Costume Party, noon–2 p.m.
Pet supplies donations welcome. Presented by Queen of Paws and the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation.
Queen of Paws Boutique, 5405 W. 151st St., Leawood, KS

Happy "Howl"oween Pet Reunion & Open House, 1–4 p.m.
Pet costume contest begins at 2 p.m. Bring pet toy to receive free photo with your pet.
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS

Hawthorne Howl, 2–4 p.m.
Costumed-dog parade. Treats from Wayside Waifs.
Hawthorne Animal Hospital, 11966 Roe Ave., Overland Park, KS

Barktober Bash, 3–6 p.m.
Pet costume contest with emcee Gary Lezak. Food, wine tasting, silent auction. $5 entry fee benefits Chain of Hope.
Sydney's Pet Spa, 13656 Roe Blvd., Leawood, KS Monday, October 31

Dog costume cotest, 5:30 p.m.
Part of the Liberty Square Spooktacular.
City Hall, 101 E Kansas St., Liberty, MO

Howl-a-ween Celebration, 6–10 p.m.
Costume celebration for vaccinated pet visitors, goody bags for kids.
Independence Animal Shelter, 875 Vista Avenue, Independence, MO

NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 6

Puppy Up! Walk, 1–4 p.m.
Two-mile walk. Live music, children's activities, art/craft vendors, pet food drive. $20/person in advance; day of event $25/person. Register by Nov. 1 to receive goody bag.
Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty, MO

Monday, November 7

Treats for Your Canine, 2–7 p.m.
Learn 10 recipes. Intended for 50+ audience, but under-50 may attend if space available. $45/Johnson County resident; $48/nonresident. Registration required.
Olathe 50 Plus office, 300 North Chestnut, Olathe, KS

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