Fun Pet Events and Pet Friendly Activities in NYC

Animal events in NYC

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Sunday Oct. 5, 2025

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10:30 am – 12:15 pm

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

Ages: All
Animals
Free

Cathedral of St. John the DivineManhattanville

Wednesday Oct. 8

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1 – 5 pm

Cat Chow Therapod

Ages: All
Animals
Free

High Line Gansevoort Plaza, 820 Washington St.Manhattan

Thursday Oct. 9

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10 am – 4 pm

Cat Chow Therapod

Ages: All
Animals
Free

100 Washington Square EastManhattan

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

Ages: All
Animals
Community

Marble Collegiate ChurchNOMAD

Monday Oct. 20

Paws Days

5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Film

Hudson YardsManhattan

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

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