Boo Bark - Halloween Party for Dogs

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to dress up, grab a leash, and bring their humans to Springfield's only Halloween party for dogs.  Formerly held at Stuart Park, this year the event is Saturday October 18th , from 11am-2pm on the front lawn at APL, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield. Admission to this family/dog friendly event is $3 for one dog and $5 for two dogs, with all the proceeds going to benefit the animals in APL’s care.

Boo Bark in the Park will feature a variety of activities for dogs and kids including: ● Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Capital City Music and Wade Ebert / Winchester Group - The Real Estate Team. The contest costs $2 per dog and will take place at 1:30 (signup by 1pm) with prizes awarded for Best Costume Overall, Funniest, and Most Creative. ● Trick or Treat path with pet themed vendors offering candy and goodies for kids and dogs. ● PAW-casso booth where dogs can release their inner creativity with paw painting for a fee. Small sized paintings for $3, medium for $5, and large for $10. ● A Kids Zone sponsored by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Pumpkin Painting provided by Wolf Creek Farm ● Dog Games and Activities For the fun and safety of all attendees: ● All dogs must be well behaved and comfortable in large crowds of people and other animals ● All dogs MUST be on a leash (preferably non-retractable leashes) ● No puppies under 6 months of age ● No more than 2 dogs per person ● All dogs must be healthy to the best of the owner's knowledge, be current on all shots and have proof of a current rabies vaccine.