Check out these great events coming up in Georgia. There are fun Halloween activities, cocktail parties, horse parties and even reading events for kids!
HayDay 2009 and the Halloween Horse Rescue
Northwind Equestrian Center
Cumming, Georgia
October 31
This is a horse-themed Halloween festival, that also contains lots of fun family activities. It will feature hay rides, a petting zoo, barn tours, shopping, hay for sale, arts and crafts, raffles, food and beverages. There will also be a Halloween costume contest for kids. It will take place from 1:00-4:00 PM.
First Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Inman Park Pet Works
Atlanta, Georgia
October 31
Don’t have kids to have fun with on Halloween? Don’t worry! You can dress up your dog for a costume contest, and they will give it a free treat. This event will take place from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. The winner of the contest will receive a photo shoot with Seinen Photography and a $25 gift certificate to the store. Click here for information about Inman Park Pet Works.
K9 Reading Program
Foxtale Book Shop
Woodstock, Georgia
November 14 & 21
This is an event where children of all ages can come and read to specially trained service dogs. These sessions are open to the public, and are great if you want to encourage your kid to read and bond with animals. Click here for information about the new and used book shop.
Eighth Annual Paws for Cocktails
Park Tavern
Atlanta, Georgia
November 19
This will be a party to benefit dogs, from 5:30-9:00 PM. It is a $15 donation at the door, which includes complimentary food and drink. There will be a live auction, deals on holiday gifts, raffle, trivia, giveaway prizes and more. You can bring a picture of your pet and show it to a pet psychic too. Hundreds of people are expected to show up, so it will be a fun social occasion where you can meet other dog lovers. There will be celebrity hosts, such as Victoria Stilwell from Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog.”
This organization also often offers lost-cost microchip clinics, if you are interested in that. It costs $35, and usually takes place on Saturdays.
