Tue, Oct 6
Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
Thu, October 22 | 5 PM - 7 PM
Join us in October for a Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour that’s sure to be a spook-tacular time for you and your furry friend.
Dress up in your most creative costumes, enjoy pet-friendly treats, and join in the ghostly fun! 
You and your furry friends can embark on a delightful stroll through Hilldale and enjoy activities plus specials from your favorite shops and restaurants.
HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE
- 🎁 The first 50 dogs to register AND donate $10 to Dane County Humane Society will fetch themselves a swag bag at the event. Pickup in The Plaza.
- 🗺️ Follow the Pup Crawl map for dog treats all around Hilldale. Pick up your map at the Hilldale counter in The Plaza. While supplies last.
- 🛍️ Stop by Petphoria’s tent on The Green to shop their pup products and find your dog’s new favorite thing.
- 🎶 Catch live music by Eric De Los Santos on The Green all evening long.
- 🎨 Get a one-of-a-kind caricature of you and your pup from Exaggerated Entertainment in The Plaza.
TREAT STOPS 🐾
Trick-or-treat your way through Hilldale for Halloween dog treats – Starting in The Plaza:
- Reformation
- Title Nine
- Kendra Scott + donating a portion of sales to Dane County Humane Society
- University Book Store
- [solidcore]
- FreshFin + donating 10% of sales to Dane County Humane Society
- Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
- Ulla Eyewear
- lululemon
- Indochino
- Anthropologie
- Long Weekend Golf Club + donating 10% of sales to Dane County Humane Society
- Morgan’s Shoes & Crew + donation drop-off for Dane County Humane Society (bring toys, treats, and supplies for pups in need)
- Café Hollander + special dog menu on the patio + $1 per dog meal donated to Dane County Humane Society
POP-UPS + ENTERTAINMENT
- Occupaws — Learn about their mission and how to get involved
- Petphoria Treats & Accessories — 15% off during the event
- Dane County Humane Society — On-site to accept donations and share their work
- PetFoodz Deer Antlers — Dog-friendly deer antler products available for purchase
- Eric De Los Santos — Live music 🎶
- Exaggerated Entertainment — Caricature artist
Did you know that many Hilldale shops and patios are pet friendly? Click here to see the full list and make plans to stop in with your pup!
MEET OUR CHARITY PARTNER
Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) provides refuge, healing, and new beginnings to thousands of companion animals, exotic species, farm animals, and injured or orphaned wild animals every year. DCHS is a private, non-profit, community-supported organization and is not affiliated with any government agency or national animal welfare organization. We are an open admission shelter accepting all animals that need assistance regardless of age, health status, or temperament. DCHS has an adoption guarantee, meaning all healthy or treatable animals can stay at DCHS as long as it takes to find a loving home.
YAPPY HOUR GUIDELINES
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- Dogs must behave properly; aggressive dogs will be asked to leave, whether they are aggressive toward people or dogs.
- You knowingly and voluntarily assume any risk of harm to yourself and your dog. Owners must remain with their dog at all times.
- Dog owners are liable for damage, injury or illness inflicted by their dogs. This means owners are financially and legally responsible for their dog’s behavior.
- Dog owners must prevent aggressive behavior including fighting, excessive barking, and biting.
- If an incident occurs and a person or dog is injured, the incident MUST be reported to event staff immediately.
- Dog excrement must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly by dog owner.
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Please note that by taking part in this event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from photography/video filming. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the staff and/or photographer know.