Howl-O-Walkoween 2026

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is excited to host its annual Howl-O-Walkoween fundraising event at the Promenade Park Pavilion on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Howl-O-Walkoween benefits Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control's Humane Education programs, which teach youth about animal safety and responsible animal care.

Costume Contest Details:
Many participants choose to dress up with their pets, although this is not required to win or participate. Spectators are welcome to attend without a registration fee, but we encourage every guest to support our fundraising efforts in some way.

Costume Contest Categories:

• Best Homemade Costume
• Best Group-Themed Entry
• Spookiest Costume
• Best Overall

Have a paw-some pet costume, but can’t join the fun in-person? Register for our free, virtual People’s Choice Contest and participate in the online Silent Auction.

• Become a Sponsor – reach out to Sophia Myers at sophia.myers@cityoffortwayne.org or (260) 427-5548.
  • We are also accepting donations to the Raffle and Silent Auction. Reach out to Sophia to coordinate a donation!
• Donate to our Humane Education & Outreach Fund.
• Purchase a Howl-O-Walkoween event shirt.