Sat 10 am–12 pm

B.A.R.K. Ranger Dog Badge Event at Rock Creek Park

Name: B.A.R.K. Ranger Dog Badge Event at Rock Creek Park
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park · Rock Creek Park · See listing · ★ 4.5 (113)

Leash up, bag the waste, earn a badge — Rock Creek's ranger-led program for dogs who want Halloween costumes and bragging rights.

Meet at the Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Rd NW, Saturday Oct 31 from 10am-12pm. A ranger inducts new B.A.R.K. Rangers, hands out giveaways, and takes photos — costumes for dogs encouraged but not required.

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · real listings, pulled from 130+ sources and reviewed by a person.

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