Admin PetSmart is throwing a free Halloween party for pets today — Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — and every store is participating. The Tricks for Treats event lets pets in costume walk the store collecting free treats at stations along the way, while families get coloring pages, sticker sheets, and a Halloween photo area with a festive backdrop and props.
The headline freebie: the first 50 attendees at each store get a free Halloween-themed PetSmart tote bag, first come, first served. Costumes are encouraged but not required — as PetSmart puts it, every pet is a star no matter what they wear. Can’t make today? The same event runs again Sunday, October 25, 10 AM–4 PM, and tomorrow (October 18, noon–2 PM) there’s a separate Meet the Spooky Pets event where families can meet snakes, spiders, and death-feigning beetles and learn how associates care for them.
There’s also a costume contest running alongside: share your pet’s costume photo on social media with #PetSmartHalloweenContest plus a category tag (#MainCharacter, #BooCrew, or #SpookyScene) for a shot at $500 grand prizes (three winners) or $250 runner-up prizes (nine winners). The contest ends October 26 and is open to ages 18+.
How to take part
- Head to any PetSmart store today, October 17, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM — no ticket or reservation needed, walk in at the door.
- Bring your pet (costume optional) and walk the treat stations for free pet treats.
- Arrive close to 10 AM if you want the free Halloween tote bag — only the first 50 attendees get one.
- Pose at the Halloween photo area, then enter the costume contest online with #PetSmartHalloweenContest.
Event verified
Event verified: 2026-10-17T17:35:00Z. Dates, hours, and tote-bag details confirmed in PetSmart’s own October 1, 2026 announcement: Tricks for Treats runs October 17 and 25 (10 AM–4 PM) at all stores, with the first 50 attendees receiving a Halloween tote bag while supplies last. Contest prizes and end date per the same announcement.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Completely free — treats, photo ops, and activities with no purchase required
- Pro: Every store is participating, so there’s likely one near you
- Pro: Free Halloween tote bag for the first 50 attendees
- Pro: Bonus costume contest with $500/$250 Treats Rewards prizes
- Con: Tote bags are first come, first served — late arrivals miss out
- Con: Today’s event ends at 4 PM sharp
Fine print: freebies are available while supplies last, and featured animals at the October 18 Meet the Spooky Pets event vary by store. If your store is crowded, the October 25 date is a second chance at the same event.
