2026 HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-thon and Canine Costume Contest

A short dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, vendors, raffles & food trucks! Benefits Franklin’s Friends & local animal welfare Join Franklin's Friends for the 13th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon & Canine Costume Contest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Cranes Roost Park, Uptown Altamonte. This family and dog-friendly event features a short dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, raffles, food trucks, music, and more! Registration is $20 per person in advance and $25 at the event. Children ages 5 and under are free. Prizes will be awarded for top fundraisers and best canine costumes. All proceeds benefit Franklin's Friends, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving animal welfare in Central Florida by awarding grants to nonprofit and government agencies supporting Shelter & Rescue, Spay/Neuter, Community Education, and Pet Retention programs. For more information or to register, visit TinyUrl.com/HOWLOWEEN2026, email [email protected], or call (260) 693-7387.