About this Event
4 Paws in the Park: Bergen County Pet & Adoption Festival
Get ready for a good old-fashioned day in the park, only this one is going to the dogs...and cats.
4 Paws in the Park is taking over Overpeck County Park for a FREE outdoor pet and adoption festival bringing together animal lovers, local pet businesses, veterinary professionals, rescue organizations, adoptable cats and dogs, and plenty of four-legged fun.
Whether you’re hoping to meet a new furry family member, show off your pup in the pet parade, discover local pet businesses, or simply spend the afternoon surrounded by fellow animal lovers, come make a day of it.
ALL THINGS PET, ALL IN ONE PLACE
Our pets are family, and taking care of them involves a whole community.
Hosted by Tenafly Veterinary Center + Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital (NJVet) in partnership with T.H. Experiences LLC, 4 Paws in the Park brings that community together for one afternoon at Overpeck County Park.
Meet local pet businesses and service providers, connect with veterinary professionals, discover rescue and adoption organizations, shop pet-friendly vendors, and learn about resources for keeping your pets happy and healthy.
And yes, there’s plenty happening just for fun, too.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
🐾 MEET ADOPTABLE CATS + DOGS
Looking for a new best friend? Meet adoptable cats and dogs and connect with local rescue and adoption organizations helping them find their forever homes.
🐾 11:30 AM | PUPPY YOGA WITH BELLA PUPPIES (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Yoga. Puppies. One very good Saturday afternoon. Sign Up Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/puppy-yoga-4-paws-in-the-park-tickets-2002219415169
🐾 12:30 PM PM | THE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE
Bring your four-legged sidekick for a lap around Overpeck Park and show them off! Come dressed to impress because we’ll be crowning Best Costume.
🐾 1:30 PM | PET CONTEST
Time to find out what your pet is made of. Compete for prizes and bragging rights as your pooch having the Best Trick in Bergen County.
🐾 2:15 PM | PUPPY YOGA WITH BELLA PUPPIES (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Yoga. Puppies. One very good Saturday afternoon. Sign Up Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/puppy-yoga-4-paws-in-the-park-tickets-2002219415169
HAPPENING ALL DAY
Pet adoptions
Agility Course
Shop Local
Pet + People Eats
THINK YOUR PET HAS THE BEST TRICK?
You don’t have to wait until October 24 to get in on the competition.
Post your pet’s best trick on Instagram and tag @NJ_Vet by October 16 to enter our Best Trick Contest.
The winner will be announced at 4 Paws in the Park! Visit our Instagram for full contest details.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Overpeck County Park
40 Fort Lee Rd, Leonia, NJ 07605
🎟️ FREE admission
Please ensure all pets are kept under control on leash. No retractable leashes are permitted. Please clean up after your pet.
Come to adopt. Come to shop. Come to show off your pet. Or just come because spending an afternoon surrounded by animals sounds like a pretty great way to spend a Saturday.
Bring your pet. Meet your new best friend. Make a day of it.
HOSTED BY
Tenafly Veterinary Center + Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital (NJVet)
In partnership with T.H. Experiences LLC
TOP DOG SPONSOR
VEG ER for Pets
BLUE RIBBON SPONSOR
PAWtastic Academy
PACK SPONSOR
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Pumpkin
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR OR SPONSOR?
We’re bringing together Bergen County businesses, pet professionals, rescue organizations, and community partners for one pet-packed afternoon.
If your business serves pets or the people who love them, we’d love to hear from you.
Vendor + sponsorship inquiries:
Event venue & nearby stays
Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.