October(2021) is a great time to get outside with your dog and try new things to do. I will provide you with a monthly list of things to do and some that are season-related. I will try to update it as regularly as possible so always come back to this page to check for updates. Also, if you decide to try out one of these activities, do me a favor and use the hashtag #tourwithteddy on Instagram so we can keep up with all the fun things you are doing.
Broward
Kimpton Goodland Fort Lauderdale – Yappy Hour
Date: October 28th
Offering: $5 House Wine, $5 Domestic Beers and House made peanut butter dog treats.
http://www.instagram.com/thegoodlandftl
Friday Night Sound Waves – free beachside concert series.
Dates: October 15th, 22nd, 29th
http://www.myfortlauderdalebeach.com
Fall Plant & Vintage Market at the Historic Stranahan House- by Sunny Side Up Market
Date: October 23rd
Time: 4 PM until 8 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-plant-vintage-market-tickets-172264416507?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Las Olas Oceanside Park Market – every Saturday
Time: 9 AM until 4 PM
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 6 PM until 11 PM
visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, murals and more.
Mural Tour at 6 PM
Gallery Tour at 7 PM
Impulse Art at 8 PM
Live Music at 6 PM until 11 PM
http://www.floridashollywood.org
Family Farms
Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin painting, hayrides, pony rides, and petting zoo. Saturday Bonfire party starts at 5:30 PM
Saturdays open 10 AM until 10:30 PM
Sundays open from 10 AM until 6:30 PM
Location: 14950 SW 14th Street, Davie
Barkyard N’ Brew – October  30th from 4 PM until 8 PM
817 NW 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale
Howl-0-Ween Spooktacular Costume Contest, Raffle & More. $13 dogs must be spray or neutered. 40% of all profits go to United Dog Rescue.Â
Ruff House – Fall Photo Shoot
4834 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
They have a great fall display that they are allowing people to come in and take photos and best part its complimentary.Â
Miami-Dade
Fairchild Garden – Dog Date Stroll
October Dates: 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st has a Halloween edition.
Time: 8 AM until 10 AM
Price: Adults: $16.95 Child (6-17) $7.95 Child (0-6) Free
https://fairchildgarden.org/events/dog-dates/
Doggizen – Monsters & Ghouls
Location: Cielito Artisan Pops, Wynwood
Date: October 23rd
Time: 4-7 PM
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Date: October 16th
Time: 5 PM until 7 PM
Location: Trails & Tails Dog Park – 11645 NW 50th Street, Doral
Phone Number: 305- 593-6725
http://www.southfloridafamilylife.com
Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
Over 2,500 pumpkins to choose from at their pumpkin patch priced from $1-$15 each depending on size. They will have a pumpkin-inspired food garden, decorating stations, cornstalk mazes, and photo ops.
Location: 3400 Pan American Dr. Coral Gables
http://www.coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com
Experience Coral Gables
Pumpkin Arch – Stop by the plaza at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus and pose for the perfect picture under the pumpkin arch.
Dates: October 1 – November 30, 2021
Halloween on the Mile – fun activities, tricks and treats
Date: October 30th
Time: 11 AM until 8 PM
http://www.experiencecoralgables.com
Hal-Glo-Ween Pup Parade & Costume Contest
Date: October 30th
Time: 3 PM until 6 PM
Location: Woof Gang Doral – Doral Yard
Dia de los Muertos Celebration at The Yard
Date: October 31
Time: 5 PM
Location: 8455 Northwest 53rd Street Suite G106, Doral
The Berry Farms
1st Annual Halloween Harvest Night – October 30 & 31
http://www.visittheberryfarm.com
Palm Beach
Mizner Park – Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival
Mizner Park’s pumpkin patch is featuring 2,500 pumpkins along side carnival rides, cornstalk maze and sweet pumpkin treats.
Dates: October 30 & 31.
Location: 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
http://www.bocapumpkinpatch.com
Rosemary Square – Live Music Series
Dates: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24th
Times: Saturdays: 1-3 PM & 6 -9 PM
Sundays: 1-3 PM
http://www.rosemarysquarewpb.com
Fall Pumpkin Patch – Rosemary Square
The Garden Shoppe & Birdie Floral Truck are hosting this fall pumpkin patch festival that will be Instagram-worthy
Have your pumpkin customized by calligrapher Carla Hagan on October 23rd from 1-4 PM and October 29th from 5 PM until 8 PM.
Date & Times
Thursday & Friday 5 PM -8 PM
Saturday 1 PM until 8 PM
Sunday 1 PM – 6 PM
October 14- 17 / October 21 -24 / October 28 – 30
http://www.rosemarysquarewpb.com
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
Check out their iconic pink pumpkin patch created by Flower Love Palm Beach. Â You can take pictures there until HalloweenÂ
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Orlando
Visit Florida has a section on their website
https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/dog-friendly-activities-orlando-florida/
Boxi Park Lake Nona
6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando
Open Thursday-Friday 5 PM until 10 PM
Saturday 11 AM until 10 PM
Sunday 12 PM until 8 PM
They have great food & drinks, music and photo opportunities.
Orlando Bark Blues & BBQ
Date: October 23rd
Time: 12 PM until 6 PM
Address: 5165 Metrowest Blvd. Orlando
Farmers’ Market – Central Orlando
Date: Saturday Morning from 8 AM until 1 PM
Location: Corner of New York Avenue & Morse Blvd.
Bark Park – Howl-O-Ween – doggie costume contest, doggie treats, a variety of dog vendors, food trucks and more.
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 4 PM until 6 PM
Location: Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park – 499 Waggin Trail, Oviedo, FL
https://mycentralfloridafamily.com/event/oviedo-howl-o-ween-at-the-bark-park/
Halloween Pet Photo Day at Woof Gang Bakery Hamlin
Date: October 24, 2021
Time: 12 PM until 4 PM
Location- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Hamlin – 14416 Shoreside Way # Suite 120, Winter Park
Tickets: $25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-pet-photo-day-woof-gang-bakery-hamlin-tickets-172652808197
Food Truck Thursday & Jeep O-Ween
Date: October 28th
Time: 5 PM until 9 PM
Location: Center Lake Lane – 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-truck-thursday-jeep-o-ween-tickets-182909105057
Naples
Bark on the Ark – Pure Florida. OCTOBER 9TH – A dog friendly cruise becomes a monthly event all year. The fun cruise takes guests and their pups aboard the M/V Edison Explorer for a sightseeing eco cruise along Naples Bay to Keewaydin Island. Cruises depart from Tin City, located at 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $49 per person includes one dog per ticket. https://www.purefl.com/bark-ark-naples/ Happening on November 13th & December 11th
Don’t forget to come back to check out what is in store next month. In the meantime if you want to read some of our travel guides take a look at them here: https://www.livingafairytail.com/?cat=10
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