PetSmart Celebrates Halloween with Free In-Store Events, Including New Meet the Spooky Pets Experience

Trick-or-treating, photo opportunities and encounters with spooky critters are coming to PetSmart stores nationwide this October

PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PetSmart's Halloween events are back and spookier than ever. As Halloween celebrations increasingly include pets, PetSmart is inviting pets and pet parents to enjoy free in-store festivities, with pet trick-or-treating events and a new Meet the Spooky Pets experience where families can learn more about creepy crawler companions.*

With all stores participating, pet parents can get in the Halloween spirit throughout the month of October.

PetSmart's In-Store Halloween Events:

• Tricks for Treats Event, Oct. 17 and 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pets can show off their costumes and receive complimentary treats at stations throughout the store, in addition to coloring pages and festive sticker sheets for their families. Pet parents can create sharable memories with their pets as the event will feature a photo area with a festive Halloween backdrop and props. Additionally, the first 50 attendees will get a Halloween themed PetSmart tote bag.† Pet costumes are encouraged but not required, every pet is a star no matter what they wear.
• Meet the Spooky Pets, Oct. 18 from noon – 2 p.m.: Snakes, spiders, death-feigning beetles oh my! PetSmart's new creature feature, Meet the Spooky Pets, introduces families to specialty pets while learning about their daily care and activities from PetSmart associates. Featured pets may vary by store.

"Our Halloween trick-or-treating event is one of our biggest of the year, and we love seeing pets and their families take part," said Bradley Breuer, senior vice president of marketing at PetSmart. "This year, we're expanding the celebration to include our new Meet the Spooky Pets experience. For anyone curious about pets like spiders, snakes and invertebrates, this is a chance to learn what makes these animals fascinating and what they need to thrive. Whether you're crawler-curious or a longtime fan, we hope you'll join us."

After celebrating in-store, pet parents are encouraged to share a photo on social media using #PetSmartHalloweenContest and one category hashtag: #MainCharacter for a solo costume look, #BooCrew for a pet dressed up with a favorite toy, furry friend or human, or #SpookyScene for a spooky scene built around your pet's costume. Three grand-prize winners, one per category, will receive $500 in savings, equivalent to 250,000 Treats Rewards points. Nine runners-up total, three per category, will each receive $250 in savings, equivalent to 125,000 Treats Rewards points.^‡

Looking for pet Halloween costume inspiration? PetSmart's exclusive Thrills & Chills collection has looks for every personality, from fan-favorite classics and creepy styles to iconic and totally hilarious picks. For more information on PetSmart's in-store Halloween events and to browse the full Thrills & Chills collection, visit PetSmart.com.

*Pets are allowed in PetSmart stores in accordance with the in-store pet policy located here for the U.S. and here for Canada 

†Free items and/or gifts are available while supplies last and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

‡To enter the #PetSmartHalloweenContest, see the category information, rules & eligibility here: http://ptsmrt.co/HalloweenCostumeContest. No Purchase Necessary. 18+. Ends 10/26.

About PetSmart 
PetSmart is the leading omni-channel pet retailer in North America with a mission to help everyone experience more joy with pets. The company offers a compelling assortment of pet care essentials, exclusive brands and must-have items for each season, along with expert pet services. With more than 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico – plus a seamless shopping experience at PetSmart.com and through the PetSmart app – PetSmart's convenient shopping options are complete with autoship, same-day delivery and in-store pickup. Expert services include a professional grooming salon in every store, veterinary care in more than 700 locations, pet training, and Doggie Day Camp and PetsHotel overnight boarding in many locations. The PetSmart Treats Rewards loyalty program provides value to pet parents through personalized offers and points on every purchase that can be used for future savings.

PetSmart and PetSmart Charities have a long-standing commitment to supporting pets and people in the communities they serve, and PetSmart Charities is the largest funder of animal welfare in North America. Together, they are proud to have helped more than 11 million pets find loving homes through in-store pet adoption programs. For more information, visit PetSmart.com.

SOURCE PetSmart