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October is here, and the veil between worlds is getting thin. It might explain why your dog keeps staring at that one corner of the room.
Halloween is starting to trickle onto the calendar, and the rest of the week belongs to the mat.
Thursday's Divination Exchange Party at Barrow's Intense Tasting Room in Industry City brings tarot readers, palm readers, and intuitives. Friday's Howl-O-Ween Pawty at The Ale House Hoboken has pet-psychic readings, and the Pet Psychic Pop-Up at Hound About Town in Jersey City takes private bookings on Monday.
For the mat, The Puppy Sphere in Flatiron runs Puppy Pilates and Puppy Yoga this weekend. If you want your own dog beside you in costume, Pups, Poses & Pumpkins on the Upper East Side on Sunday pairs yoga with a Howl-o-ween costume contest.
And if you're leaning into cuffing season, Dog Date Afternoon Speed Dating at Boris & Horton on Friday matches you partly on how well your dogs get along.
October starts with a strong core and a better read on your dog.
Wednesday September 30th
Dungeons & Drafts One-Shots @ Fifth Hammer Brewing, on Wed, 30 Sep, 18:30–22:00
A beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons one-shot in an LIC brewery, where the characters are ready-made and all you bring is yourself. Your dog gets a seat at the table while you roll for initiative with a room full of new faces.
Domino Park Trivia @ Other Half Brewing, on Wed, 30 Sep, 19:00–20:00
Weekly trivia at Other Half's taproom, a few steps from the East River. Your dog is part of the team, and the series openly welcomes fur babies.
Wagular Wednesdays @ Sojourn Social, on Wed, 30 Sep, from 12:00
Sojourn Social's standing midweek yappy hour runs on an enclosed back patio, with yappy-hour prices for you. Your dog gets a "barkcuterie" board of their own, so nobody at the table is left just watching.
Thursday October 1st
Pumpkin Pup Cup Launch Party @ Boris & Horton, on Thu, 1 Oct, 10:00–12:00
Finn and Boris & Horton kick off pumpkin season with a limited-edition Pumpkin Plus Pup Cup and free Finn goodies. The first 50 dogs get their pup cup on the house with no purchase needed, so arrive early and let your dog have the first taste.
Divination Exchange Party @ Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, on Thu, 1 Oct, 19:00–22:00
Tarot readers, palm readers and intuitives trade readings over craft cocktails in an Industry City tasting room. Give two readings, get two, and see whether the cards have anything to say about your dog.
Friday October 2nd
Howl-O-Ween Pawty @ The Ale House Hoboken, on Fri, 2 Oct, 18:00–20:30
Spooky season opens in Hoboken with a dog-treat truck, pet-psychic readings and part of the proceeds going to AHS Newark. Costumes are optional for you, but everyone wants to see what your dog shows up as.
Dog Date Afternoon Speed Dating @ Boris & Horton, on Fri, 2 Oct, 19:00–21:00
Three curated speed dates, matched on your interests, neighborhood, lifestyle and how well your dogs get along. Your dog is the best icebreaker in the room and part of how you get matched.
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2 @ Van Cortlandt Park, on Fri, 2 Oct, 17:30
The Four-Legged Friends outdoor movie series ends with music and crafts from 17:30, then Paddington 2 once the sun goes down. Spread a blanket on the Parade Ground and your dog has plenty of space to settle in for the whole film.
Sip and Paint Pet Portrait Fun @ Barking Dog UES, on Fri, 2 Oct, 17:30–19:30
Artist Michele Cahill pre-sketches your dog from a photo, then walks you through painting the watercolor over a drink. Your model sits right beside you, which makes checking the details easy.
Paws and Pints @ Sixpoint Brewery Brookfield Place, on Fri, 2 Oct, from 17:00
Sixpoint's Friday night beer garden, with the Hudson a short walk away. Free pup cups and treats make it a social setting where your dog is part of the mix.
Saturday October 3rd
5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade @ Beach 94th St Amphitheater, on Sat, 3 Oct, 12:00–14:00
An Under the Sea costume parade on the boardwalk, with vendors, live music and prizes benefiting Zion's Mission Animal Rescue. Your dog in a mermaid tail or sailor's cap is one of the best parade looks of the fall.
October Coffee Bark @ The Picnic House, Prospect Park, on Sat, 3 Oct, 07:30–08:30
FIDO's first-Saturday table brings free coffee and pastries to the park during off-leash hours. Your dog gets a biscuit and a run with the regulars, and you get the latest on off-leash news.
NYC Coffee Festival @ The Post BK, on Sat, 3 Oct, 09:00–16:30
Local roasters, rare beans and live music fill a Greenpoint venue for a full day of tastings. Take your time between cups while your dog takes in a room full of new smells and new friends.
Puppy Pilates @ The Puppy Sphere Flatiron, on Sat, 3 Oct, 09:00 & 10:30
Forty-five minutes of mat Pilates, then thirty minutes on the floor with a room full of puppies. The studio provides the puppies, so your own dog stays home for this one and gets the full report when you're back.
Puppy Yoga @ The Puppy Sphere Flatiron, on Sat, 3 Oct & Sun, 4 Oct, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
A beginner yoga flow with sparkling drinks, then half an hour of puppy social time, with the week's breeds revealed on Instagram Stories three days ahead. The puppies are provided, so leave your own dog at home and expect a very thorough sniff inspection when you walk back in.
Social Tees Animal Rescue Grad Block Party @ Les Enfants de Bohème, on Sat, 3 Oct, 13:00–16:00
Social Tees throws its first block party for its rescue alumni, with pet portraits, tarot readings, a raffle and vendors. Your dog gets to meet the rest of the class, and non-adopters are welcome too.
Sunday October 4th
Pups, Poses & Pumpkins @ Upper East Side, on Sun, 4 Oct, 11:00–12:30
Cavapoo Friends NYC pairs yoga with a sound bath and a Howl-o-ween costume contest with prizes. It's open to Cavapoos and dogs 25 lbs or under, so you come dressed for yoga and your dog comes dressed for Halloween.
Paddle Pups Kayak Tour @ Urban Paddle, on Sun, 4 Oct, 12:00 & 15:00
A guided kayak tour on New York Harbor, with the Manhattan skyline across the water. Your dog paddles free and shares the boat with you, and dogs over 30 lbs need two adults on board.
Pawp-Up in the Lot @ Culture Lab LIC, on Sun, 4 Oct, 13:00–16:00
The season's last first-Sunday pop-up brings local rescues, adoptable dogs and cats, and pet vendors to an LIC art space. The gallery welcomes your dog too, and there are free treats at the front desk.
Monday October 5th
Pet Psychic Pop-Up @ Hound About Town Jersey City, on Mon, 5 Oct, 16:00–20:00
Pet psychic Cynthia Okimoto takes bookings at a Jersey City pet boutique for private readings. Ask your dog anything, from their favorite part of the day to what they really think of the people at home.
Tuesday October 6th
Spritzing with the Stars: DWTS Watch Party @ Sojourn Social, on Tue, 6 Oct, 19:30
Sojourn Social's weekly Dancing with the Stars watch party comes with themed spritzes and food to match. Score every routine with a room full of fellow fans, with your dog right there cheering along.
National Taco Day @ Avoca, on Tue, 6 Oct, from 11:00
An Upper East Side bar marks National Taco Day with specials starting at 11:00. A long Tuesday lunch works better when your dog is at the table with you.
Tarot readings, pet psychics, a Howl-O-Ween party in Hoboken, puppy yoga, a costume contest on the mat, and speed dating with your dog. Your dog has a full week ahead, so get out there and see what the cards say.
See you out there 🐾
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