Howl-O-Ween

  • EHS Events Onsite

Date

October 25, 2025

Time

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Edmonton Humane Society & City of Edmonton, Animal Care & Control Centre Shared Campus

A Day of Spooky Fun for People & Pets

Join us at the Edmonton Humane Society and the City of Edmonton’s Animal Care & Control Centre (ACCC) shared campus for a family and pet-friendly Halloween celebration! This is more than just a Halloween event — it’s a time to highlight community, compassion and the joy animals bring into our lives.

This event is free to attend! Consider bringing an item such as toys and non-perishable pet-related items to help us “Stuff-A-Van” for animals in our care. For details on supplies that we can and can’t accept, visit our Gift in Kind Item Wish List.

Activities to Look Forward To

Plus…

  • Pet psychic
  • Face painting for kids
  • Digital photo booth
  • Trick or treat stations
  • Firepits with s’mores
  • Costume contests (for people & pets)
  • Humane Education sessions
  • Junior Animal Control Officer Investigations
  • Licence Your Stuffie activity
  • Behind-the-scenes tours of EHS and ACCC
  • Tasty treats for people and pets
  • … And so many more spooky things brewing!

Planning on dressing up your fur-iend for this event? Costumes may be fun for us, but they’re not always comfortable for our pets. If you dress up your pet, make sure the costume fits well, doesn’t restrict movement or vision and is free from choking hazards. Learn more by reading our Costumes & Pets Guide.

Event Schedule

TimeActivity
11:15 a.m.Educational Talk: Dog Bite Prevention
11:30 a.m.Costume Contest #1
12:00 p.m.Live Music by the Fire: Grace Forestier
12:15 p.m.Educational Talk: Halloween Pet Safety
1:00 p.m.Howl-O-Weenie Races
2:00 p.m.Educational Talk: Dog Bite Prevention
2:30 p.m.Costume Contest #2
3:00 p.m.Educational Talk: Halloween Pet Safety

Plan A Safe Visit with Your Pet with Our Checklist!

Pets who are comfortable with other people and animals are welcome to join, provided they remain on-leash at all times.

  • My pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date.
  • My pet is sociable with other animals and people (including children).
  • My pet will be on a non-retractable leash at all times.
  • I will not leave my pet unattended in a vehicle.
  • I will pick up after my pet.

Paws up to NUDE Beverages, Team Liquor St. Albert and Sysco for donating items to make Howl-O-Ween a spooktacular success!

Thank You to Our Sponsor