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 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.