31st Annual Dogtober Fest

Sunday, October 19, 2025; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kemper Outdoor Education Center
8201 S. Jasper Bell Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
in Fleming Park

"Who Let the Dogs out?! Join Summit Zoo Pets at Dogtober Fest! It's fun for your dogs, fun for you...and fun for all! Come join the activities for the day and come by and see us.

More info here: https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Event-Calendar/31st-Annual-Dogtober-Fest

Halloweenie Races (Dachshund Races)

Date & Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Summit Zoo & Pets – 261 SW Greenwich Dr., Lee’s Summit, M

Join us for our 2nd annual Halloweenie Races!

Activities & Highlights

• Halloween photo booth inside the store 🎃
• Doggy play yard (outdoors, unfenced) 🐾
• Howliday Inn Tail Wagon (dog treat food truck) 🐕‍🦴
• Lunch available for purchase 🌭
• In-store sales on select products 🛒

Rules: each racer must have 2 adult handlers, only dachshunds & dachshund mixes under 20 lbs may race, All dogs attending must be vaccinated, leashed, and under control, play yard is unfenced; strollers allowed but not in race lanes

Attendee Notes

• Bring lawn chairs
• Outdoor event (indoor backup if bad weather)
• Family-friendly, all dogs welcome to watch