The fall season isn't just awesome for people.Β
From walks and runs to festivals and expos, there are plenty of opportunities to take your fur babies and your human babies out for some fun together.
So, go ahead. Grab the kids and your canines and enjoy a day of walking, running and playing. You'll even have the chance to support a good cause.
P.S. Don't forget the leash for your four-legged kids!
Sweat for Pets: Walk, Run and Roll
Benefits the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Bring your well-behaved pooch (with a leash), your family or friends and walk in this 3k non-competitive event. There's also a pet Halloween costume contest.Β
Where: University of Arizona Mall
When: Oct. 23
Walk to benefit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. There's also a KidZone and pet Halloween costume contest.Β
Schedule of events
7:30 a.m.: Registration and team photos
8-11:30 a.m.: Kids FunZone
9 a.m.: Opening ceremony and awards
9:15 a.m.: Line up and warm up
9:30 a.m.: Start
10:15 a.m.: Cool pet demonstrations
10:45 a.m.: Pet halloween costume contest
Click here to register.
Dogtoberfest
Benefits Handi-Dogs.Β Dogtoberfest is described as a carnival for dogs and their people. There will be games, contests, raffles, vendors, live music, food and a beer garden.
All well-mannered dogs on a six foot or shorter leash are welcome. They can enter a peanut butter licking contest or bob for hot dogs in a bucket of water, paint with their paws or try out an obstacle course. And, you can take a selfie in the selfie kissing booth.Β
Where: The Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Road
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23
Cost: It's free to attend, but it costs $5 per dog to enter all morning or afternoon contests. And you'll need money for raffle tickets.
Click here for more info.Β
It's free to go, but there's a $5 entry fee per dog for all morning or afternoon contests.
Hershey, a chocolate Labrador, runs through a chute while Amanda Spaffordy, a volunteer, holds a treat for the dog at the end of the chute during the Dogtoberfest for Handi-Dogs at The Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 in Tucson, Ariz.Β
Doggie Dash 'n Dawdle
Hosted by the Town of Oro Valley, the Doggie Dash 'n Dawdle is a run/walk event and dog festival for the whole family. The festival will have prizes, dog costume contest, dog crafts, training demos, free dog stuff and info from local dog organizations.Β
There is a two mile Doggie Dash run/walk and a one mile Dawdle run/walk.
Where: Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park, 551 W. Lambert Lane
When: 8:45 a.m. to noon October 29
Festival and run/walk.
Cost: $20 to register for the walk. Festival is free.Β
Click here for more info.Β
Tucson Pet Expo
There will be lots of free info, free nail trims for Fido, pet demos, prizes (for you and your dog), live entertainment, obedience demos, author signings, discounted vaccinations and microchipping, pet costume contest and more.Β
Bring your pet. If you don't have one, you can adopt one there.Β
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.Β
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29
Vendors, entertainment, activities, prizes and free stuff.
Cost: Free
Jingle Bell Run
Benefits the Arthritis Foundation. While it's not a dog-themed event, dogs are welcome. Wear a holiday-themed costume, put antlers or jingles bells on your dog, wear an ugly sweater and spread good cheer while completing a 5k walk or run.Β
Where: Reid Park, 900 Β S. Randolph Way
When: 8 a.m. Dec. 3
Walk or run a 5k with your family and your dog if you want.Β
Cost: $20-40
Click here to register.Β
Bark for Life
It's a fundraising event that honors the life-long contributions of canine caregivers and benefits the American Cancer Society.
It's described as being like Relay for Life, but for dogs. There's a walk, doggie games, demonstrations, paw printing, doggie kissing booth and more.
There's also a dress up contest and look alike contest.Β
Where: Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10
Cost: $15 includes participant and dog. There is a fee for an additional dog and a limit of two dogs per person.
Jan and Dave Allen's dog Sarge, left, wears a cowboy hat as he meets another dog at the Bark for Life event at Yokuts Park, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 in Bakersfield, Calif. that benefits the American Cancer Society. (AP photo/The Bakersfield Californian, Casey Christie)
