Hocus Pocus at the Park: Dog Walk & Costume Contest

Mark your calendars, Tacoma — Halloween is going to the dogs this year! Join us for Hocus Pocus at the Park, a spook-tacular afternoon of tail-wagging fun benefiting Toby's Hope.

Grab your leash, dust off last year's costume (or dream up a brand-new one), and bring the whole family — kids, dogs, and all — for a howling good time at Wapato Park.

What's Happening

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Wapato Park, Tacoma

11:30 AM - Check in opens, vendors on-site. Check out our Pet Memorial Wall, Pumpkin decorating, and Photo "booth".
12:30 PM – Dog Walk around Wapato Lake
1:30 PM – Costume Contest, with prizes in multiple categories!

Take a leisurely lap around the lake with your best-dressed pup, browse local vendor booths, and stick around for the main event: a costume contest that's sure to bring out everyone's creative side. Whether your dog is a pint-sized pumpkin or a full-blown witch's familiar, costumes and creativity are highly encouraged.

This is a laid-back, family-friendly afternoon — leashes required.

Let's Honor the Pets We've Lost to Cancer

This walk is also your opportunity to honor your pet's memory. 1 in 3 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. If you would like to have your Pet be featured in our Pet Memorial Wall at the Walk, please email a photo and biography to suman@tobyshope.org by October 20.

Every Step Helps a Dog in Need

Hocus Pocus at the Park isn't just about candy and costumes — it's a fundraiser with a purpose. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support two vital Toby's Hope programs:

Financial assistance for canine lymphoma treatment, helping families afford life-saving care for their dogs
Grief counseling, supporting pet parents through the loss of a beloved companion

Every registration makes a real difference — and every walker included gets an event t-shirt to wear proudly.

Form a Team and Raise Even More

Want to make an even bigger impact? Start a fundraising team! Rally your friends, family, coworkers, or fellow dog-park regulars, set a team goal, and see how much you can raise together before the big day. Team fundraising is one of the best ways to multiply your impact — plus it's more fun to walk with a crew (and more costumes to admire along the way).

Ready to Join the Pack?

Whether you're walking solo, bringing the family, or building a fundraising team, we can't wait to see you — and your costumed companions — at Wapato Park this Halloween.

👉 Scan the QR code or register today to reserve your spot, claim your t-shirt, and start your fundraising page.

Hocus Pocus at the Park is presented with thanks to our sponsors, Pet Butler of Tacoma and Summit Veterinary Referral Center.

Hocus Pocus at the Park

Halloween Walk, Festivities, Vendors and a Costume Contest with Prizes! Join us to help raise funds for Toby's Hope for Canine Cancer Care. Sponsored by Summit Veterinary Referral Center and Pet Butler