Come celebrate the Halloween holiday with this fun event that is strictly for the dogs. The Barktober Fest celebration is a great way for Crystal Coast pet lovers to meet and great with their furry friends and have some spooky fun in the heart of Morehead City.
Barktober Fest is hosted by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department, and the event is held at the centrally located Rotary Dog Park, which is a favorite haven for Crystal Coast locals and their furry family members. During the Saturday afternoon celebration, the park will feature a world of enticements and activities for folks who come out for the celebration, including a pet costume contest, a dog walk, multiple food vendors, and various other pet resources. The event is completely free and open to the public, and everyone is welcome to pop by and join in the spooky and Halloween-themed festivities. With plenty of ways to have fun for furry park visitors and their families, Barktober Fest is a unique and enjoyable way to get a jump start on the Halloween spirit.
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast.