CANCELED: Hirshhorn Howl-O-Ween

Hirshhorn Howl-o-Ween will not take place Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Museum.

Refunds will be issued, with our appreciation for your support for the museum’s mission. If you have questions, please contact HMSGdevelopment@si.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum this fall for free exhibitions and programs including:

•21st Century Consort’s Doppelgangers, a program by Chinese and Chinese-American composers by the Smithsonian’s resident modern music ensemble, Saturday, Oct. 28, 5-7 pm.

• Opening of Simone Leigh, Friday, Nov. 3.

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Join us for a morning of dress-up, art activities, and furry fun at Hirshhorn Howl-o-Ween, our annual costumed celebration for dogs and their whole family. The one time of the year when Hirshhorn visitors can share art encounters with their well-behaved pets, Hirshhorn Howl-o-Ween invites dog owners and dog lovers of all ages to the Museum’s Plaza for a pre-Halloween party, featuring:

• Breakfast snacks, coffee, mimosa bar, and dog-friendly treats.
• Halloween-themed art making for humans and peanut butter “paw-traits” for dogs
• A seasonal family photo booth

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The event highlight is our canine costume parade and contest, where a celebrity panel of judges awards prizes for best costume in categories including:

Pup-ular Choice
Best in show! This dog is sporting the all-around favorite look that lets their personality shine through.

Dynamic Duo
Show off the bond you have with your canine companion through coordinated costumes. This pair makes us all want to be part of their pack.

Art Unleashed
It’s time you teach your dog to appreciate modern and contemporary art. This dog’s art-inspired costume deserves a spot in a museum. Extra points for Hirshhorn-specific references!

All proceeds from the event go to support the Hirshhorn’s education programs.

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SCHEDULE

10:30–11:00 am | Hirshhorn member social

11:00 am–12:30 pm | Howl-o-Ween

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By registering for this event, you agree to the following DOG SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• No more than 2 dogs per adult handler; each dog much be registered.
• Each dog must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times and under the control of their adult handlers. No retractable leashes.
• To protect the Plaza’s plant life and sculptures, stay in designated areas (the path and grassy areas). Dogs are not permitted in planting beds.
• Please have your dog(s) use the relief pads stationed throughout the Plaza. You are required to clean up after your dog with pet waste bags (byo) and dispose of the bags properly. Trash receptacles will be accessible throughout the space.
• The Smithsonian reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person and/or dog that it determines poses a threat to visitors, other dogs, or property, without refund. Aggressive dogs are not permitted in the Plaza.
• Dogs must have current license and rabies vaccination tags.
• No pets are allowed inside the Museum.

While the Smithsonian is taking reasonable steps to reduce the possibility of injury, loss, damage or death due to the attendance of dogs at this event, there remains some risk of injury/death or damage/loss due to barking, biting/chewing, fleas, jumping/lunging, soiling.  As such, we must include this reminder that anyone attending this event with a dog (or dogs) remains solely responsible for their dog(s) and the consequences of their actions and the actions of their dogs. The Smithsonian is not responsible for any dog-related injuries/death or loss/damages.

Before entering the contest, please be sure to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS