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HOWL-O-WEEN DOG PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST 2023, DC

  • Hirshhorn Museum Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW Washington, D.C. 20560 (map)

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Deets: Is canine fashion your passion? If so, prep your pup for Howl-o-Ween, a parade and costume contest for well-behaved dogs and their humans, Sunday, Oct. 22,11 am–12:30 pm on our Plaza.

Join us for a morning of dress-up, art activities, and furry fun at Hirshhorn Howl-o-Ween, our annual costumed celebration for dogs and their whole family. The one time of the year when Hirshhorn visitors can share art encounters with their well-behaved pets, Hirshhorn Howl-o-Ween invites dog owners and dog lovers of all ages to the Museum’s Plaza for a pre-Halloween party, featuring:

  • Breakfast snacks, coffee, mimosa bar, and dog-friendly treats.

  • Halloween-themed art making for humans and peanut butter “paw-traits” for dogs

  • A seasonal family photo booth

Hint for the Average Socialite: Purchase tickets online for general admission ($35) or unlock benefits for Hirshhorn Insider members. Each ticket includes a puppy parade and contest, donuts, and mimosas, as well as art activities for kids and dogs. Proceeds support the Museum’s art-for-all education programs.

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