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Photo of a deputy dog taking a break at Passaic County Paws in the Park, a dog-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ.
A demonstration by the Sherriff's K-9 Unit at the Passaic County Paws in the Park, a pet-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
A dog dressed up at the pet-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
Picture of a black and white dog in costume for Passaic County Paws in the Park, a pet-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ.
A photo of the dog costume parade at Passaic County Paws in the Park, held annually in Hawthorne, NJ.
A picture of a fluffy dog dressed up for the costume contest at the pet-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ.
A K-9 demonstration at the dog-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ.
A Dalmatian having fun with other pups at the annual, dog-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
Photo of a deputy dog taking a break at Passaic County Paws in the Park, a dog-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ.
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A demonstration by the Sherriff's K-9 Unit at the Passaic County Paws in the Park, a pet-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
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A dog dressed up at the pet-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
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Picture of a black and white dog in costume for Passaic County Paws in the Park, a pet-friendly event in Hawthorne, NJ.
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A photo of the dog costume parade at Passaic County Paws in the Park, held annually in Hawthorne, NJ.
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A picture of a fluffy dog dressed up for the costume contest at the pet-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ.
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A K-9 demonstration at the dog-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne, NJ.
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A Dalmatian having fun with other pups at the annual, dog-friendly Passaic County Paws in the Park event in Hawthorne. Photo by @PassaicPawsInThePark.
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Passaic County Paws in the Park

Mark your calendars for Passaic County Paws in the Park! This dog-friendly event will be held from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM on October 10, 2026 at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, NJ. Admission is free. Visit Website

Or call (973) 881-4833 or email pawsinthepark@passaiccountynj.org for more information.

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Description

This dog-friendly community event brings together pet lovers for a day of fun, education and animal advocacy. Highlights include pet contests, demonstrations from the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and Mounted Patrol, adoptable pets from local rescues, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities. Funds raised support local animal advocacy initiatives, including the Sheriff’s K-9 and Mounted Patrol Units.

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Passaic County Paws in the Park is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 8 canine critics on BringFido.

Visitors rave about the Paws in the Park event, calling it an amazing, fun, and educational experience for both people and their pets. They particularly enjoy the vendor booths, demonstrations from the Sheriff's K-9 officers, costume contests, and the ability to support local animal rescue organizations.

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