The Hallo-wiener Dog Races

Mark Sunday, October 18: The Hallo-wiener Dog Races is a Halloween event at 1144 Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach, VA, from 1 PM to 3 PM. The date lands one week before Halloween. Within three days of it, 12 more Halloween events happen around Virginia Beach.

Date & Time

Sunday, October 18 · 1 PM – 3 PM

UTC-04:00

Location

1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455 | Virginia Beach, VA

The Hallo-wiener Dog Races
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Know before you go

When
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1 PM to 3 PM (one week before Halloween)
Where
1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455
Length
About 2 hours
Type
Halloween Event

Details

Independence Blvd. Location ONLY
Get ready for a howling good time at our Independence Blvd. location on October 18th at 1pm for the Hallo-wiener Dog Races! Come watch these speedy little racers zoom to the finish line or enter your own fast and fur-ious dachshund for a chance at some garden-themed prizes!
HOW TO ENTER YOUR DACHSHUND -
Remember, you don’t have to enter the race to join in on the fun, but if you do, here are the next steps:
- Message Cheryl Padden on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.padden.7 or through email [email protected].
- Send Cheryl a picture of your pup as well as their name and state you are entering for the McDonald Garden Center Hallo-wiener Dog Races on October 18th.
- Your ween is officially entered as a racer! Please arrive at our Independence Blvd. location by 12:30pm to check in for the race.
While this tail-wagging event is free to attend, donations are welcome, and all funds will go directly to the Paws Wide Open Rescue.

Event Location

1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455

Event Host

McDonald Garden Center McDonald Garden Center

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Questions?

When is The Hallo-wiener Dog Races?

It is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1 PM to 3 PM, one week before Halloween.

Where is The Hallo-wiener Dog Races?

It takes place at 1144 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 23455.

How long is The Hallo-wiener Dog Races?

It runs for about 2 hours, from 1 PM to 3 PM.

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