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Animal events in NYC

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Saturday Sep. 27, 2025

1 – 4 pm

Dog Day at Olly Olly Market

Animals
Free

Olly Olly MarketChelsea

Sunday Oct. 5

The Feast of Saint Francis_Event Banner Photo

10:30 am – 12:15 pm

The Feast of St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals

Ages: All
Animals
Family
Free

Cathedral of St. John the DivineManhattanville

Sunday Oct. 12

Rev. Dr. Michael Bos blesses a poodle

Noon – 1 pm

Peacocks to Poodles: Marble Collegiate Church’s Annual Blessing of the Animals

Marble Collegiate ChurchNOMAD

Monday Oct. 20

Paws Days

5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Family
Film

Hudson YardsManhattan

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art
Family

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

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6 – 10 pm

FetchPet Gala

Cafe CarlyleUpper East Side

Friday Oct. 31

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9 – 11 pm

Celebrate Meowloween with Catbaret: A Purr-fect Variety Show

Caveat NYCManhattan

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