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Pet-related events are preceded by a paw print.
Halloween activities are in
orange.
We will be adding items to the calendar as we become aware of events, so
check this space throughout the month. There will be
no
Halloween dog costume competition this year in
Marine Park, but there will be a pet-related event
at the Nature Center on October 28 (see below).
October 7
(Sun.)
Blessing of the Animals
Churches throughout the city -- of all denominations
-- are holding blessing ceremonies on
Sunday. Locally, you can participate at St.
Edmund Church.
All
well-behaved critters are invited, including stuffed
animals (if your child does not have a pet), or you
can bring a photo. Blessings take place rain or
shine beginning at 1:30 pm in the Grotto next to the
church (between East 19th St. and Ocean Ave.; enter
via driveway on Ave. T).
Info: 718-743-0102.
The biggest of all blessing ceremonies (including lions
and tigers and bears, oh my!, takes place, of
course, takes place at St. John the Divine
-- the second largest basilica in the world -- on
the Upper West Side. The blessings are part of an
all-day event that begins at 11 am.
For
the complete program schedule, see their website at
www.stjohndivine.org.
October 8 (Mon.)
A
Night of Jazz
A fundraising event
for North Shore Animal League. Performance by Judy
Carmichael and her quartet at Steinway Hall on West
57th Street in Manhattan. Tickets: $100. RSVP.
Info: 609-896-0008 or
www.nsal.org.
October 14 (Sun.)
Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC)
21st Annual Dog Show and Parade, 12-5 pm
Parade begins at noon
at the BARC shelter/BQE Pet Supply Store (see below)
and goes to McCarren Park. Everyone is encouraged to
be in costume.
The dog show runs from 1-5 in the park. The theme is
Super Pup & His Friends. Prizes include Best
Superhero costume ($500 for first place; $200,
second). Also prizes for Best Kisser, Best Trick,
etc. Food, music, and other entertainment.
Pre-registration for parade is not required.
Location: Williamsburg; 253 Wythe Ave. (at
North 1st St.).
Info: 718-486-7489 during store hours;
www.barcshelter.org.
October 20 (Sat.)
23rd Annual Halloween Walk, 1-3:30 pm
A howling good time
for kids and adults. Be prepared to be scared.
Sponsored by the Marine Park Civic Association and
Urban Park Rangers. There will be a puppet show at
the ends of the trail. Alas, pooches are not invited to
participate.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center; Ave. U
and East 36th St.
Info: 718-421-2021.
October 20, 21;
27, 28 (weekends); October 31 (Wed.)
Halloween at the Aquarium
Haunted Pavilion, 3D
Halloween ride, face painting, games, prizes, and
arts and crafts. Costumes encouraged.
Location: New York Aquarium (Surf Ave. at West 8th
St.)
Info, including admission fees:718-265-FISH;
www.nyaquarium.com.
October 21
(Sun.) – December
31
Nessie Comes to
Brooklyn
The Loch Ness Monster
will be visiting Gerritsen Creek (courtesy of artist
Cameron Gainer) close to the Nature Center. It's
part of the Art in the Parks program, which is
celebrating 40 years of exhibitions throughout city
parks.
The artist will speak about his work at the Nature
Center in November (date to be posted when
available).
Info: You can read more about Mr. Gainer and
see a photo of Nessie
here. Scroll down to the artist's name.
Location: Gerritsen Creek, Salt Marsh
Preserve.
October 21 (Sun.)
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival,
12-5 pm
Animals from New York
City's shelters will be available for adoption. A
steel drum band will provide music, and there will
be low-cost microchipping ($25) for dogs and cats.
Pet care professionals, including a vet, trainer,
and groomer will be on hand to answer questions.
Location: Manhattan: Union Square Park, North
Plaza (Broadway and 17th St.).
Info: 212-252-2350;
www.animalalliancenyc.org.
October 27
(Sat.), 11:30 am-1 pm; rain date: October 28
9th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
As in previous years,
the contest will feature dogs competing for prizes
in front of three judges.
Registration begins at 11:30 am; judging starts
promptly at 12.
Suggested donation:
$5 per entrant.
The event is sponsored by the Fort Greene dog owners
group Fort Greene PUPS.
Location:
Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene Park (top of the
hill, near the monument).
Info: email -- info@fortgreenepups.org;
www.fortgreenepups.org.
October 27, 28
(Sat., Sun.)
Halloween in Prospect Park
A cornucopia of
Halloween events is slated for Prospect Park,
including a haunted walk and carnival, a pumpkin
carving and decorating contest, a haunted carousel,
scary storytelling, and much more.
Info: For a complete schedule of events,
including times and locations, click
here.
October 27, 28
(Sat., Sun.)
Halloween at Greenwood
Tour of the cemetery,
including tales of murder, mayhem, spirits, and
ghosts.
Cost: $20; $10 for Historic Fund members.
Reservation not necessary.
Location: Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St.
Info: 718-768-7300,
email:
generalinfo@green-wood.com;
www.green-wood.com.
October 28 (Sun.)
Hoyt Lost and Found Pet Bulletin Board Dedication, 1
pm
Celebrate the launch of the new outdoor bulletin
board built by Nature Center volunteers to provide a
central location for posted information regarding
lost and found animals.
The Pet Adoption Mobile from Animal Care and Control
will be at the Center and low-cost ($25) animal
microchipping will be available. Information on pet
care and licensing will be on hand as well.
Gilbert the Magician and his Wonder Dog, Red will
perform and there will be clowns, pumpkin carving,
and a dress-as-an- Urban-Park-Ranger costume
contest.
The bulletin board was made possible by a donation
in honor of Jack and Ellen Hoyt. The event is
sponsored by the Urban Park Rangers.
Location: Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature
Center..
Info: 718-421-2021.
October 28 (Sun.),
12-5 pm; rain date: November 4
Narrows Botanical Gardens 12th Annual Harvest
Festival & Canine Costume Contest
Dogs must be
registered no later than October 26 in order to be
eligible to participate in the costume contest. Fee:
$10. Prizes will be awarded. A link to an
application can be found on the Narrows Botanical
Gardens website (see below). The form must be
presented to Paws 'N' Claws Grooming, 57 Bay Ridge
Ave, the competition's sponsor.
Forty vendors -- including artists, craftspeople,
and sellers from the local greenmarket -- will be
participating, and there will be food, music, square
dancing, pumpkin painting, and a plant sale.
Location: Bay Ridge; Narrows Botanical Gardens,
Shore Road Park (between Bay Ridge Avenue and 72nd
St.).
Info: Joan Regan, 718-748-9848;
email:
joan@narrowsbg.org;
www.narrowsbg.org/events.html
October 28 (Sun.),
12-2 pm (rain or shine)
K-9 Kostume Karnival
Prizes for best large and small dog costume;
low-cost microchipping will be available from the
Mayor's Alliance. Dog trainer Dawn Prentiss from
Semper Fido will answer questions.
Sponsored by ARF-ARF (Allied Rockaway Foundation for
Animal Recreation and Fitness) in partnership with
the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation.
Location: Rockaway Beach, Queens; Rockaway
Freeway Dog Park (Rockaway Freeway between Beach
81st St. and Beach 83rd St.).
Info:
www.arfarfrockawaybeach.org.
October 28 (Sun.),
12-6 pm
Ghouls
and Gourds
Activities and
entertainment all afternoon, including a variety of
unusual musical presentations and workshops. Giant
puppets, ghost-making, tattoo parlor, costume
parade. Children's book authors and illustrators
will read from their works.
Location: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, 1000
Washington Ave.
Info: For a complete list of activities and
participants, click
here; 718-623-7200.
October 28 (Sun.), 7
pm
Haunted NYC: Gravesend Cemetery
Tour one of the oldest (seventeenth century))
cemeteries in NYC with an Urban Park Ranger and hear
spooky tales. Bring a flashlight.
Location: Meet at gates at Gravesend Neck
Road and McDonald Ave.
Info: 718-421-2021.
October 31 (Wed.),
5-7
pm
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
AT 61st PRECINCT
Magic show, pumpkin painting, treats, and more.
Sponsored by the 61st Precinct Community Council,
61st Precinct Auxiliaries, and precinct police
officers.
Location: Coney Island Ave. at Ave. W.
October 31 (Wed.),
6:30
pm
18th
Annual Park Slope Halloween
Parade
Participants can join at any point
along the route. Dogs are welcome.
The family-oriented parade includes the Headless
Horseman (on a real horse) and many other creatures
scary and cute.
Marching music will be provided by Paprika as well
as The Eternal Buzz Brass Band and other
entertainers.
If you plan to attend with your pooch, FIDO
(Prospect Park's dog owners' group) reminds
paradegoers that dogs should be well-behaved around
children, crowds, and noise.
Location: Park Slope; from Seventh Ave. and
12th St. north to Union St.
Info: 718-832-8227;
www.parkslopeciviccouncil.org.
October 31 (Wed.),
6
pm
34th Annual Village Halloween Parade
(see
blog entry for details)
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