by Brynn Theurer | Jun 30, 2026 | Family, Featured, Pets
AUTUMN IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING, AND THE SCENT OF PUMPKIN PUP CUPS IS GETTING ME EXCITED! It’s the season for my favorite events and holidays, like Barktoberfest and Halloween! I can’t wait to get dressed up and see many of my other furry friends in their best costumes,...
by Sabrina Little | Nov 4, 2025 | Barktoberfest, Events, Living, NYC, Pets
Photography by Josh Owens This year’s HOWLoween season has come to a close, and Barktoberfest 2025 once again brought together New York City’s most stylish pups and devoted pet lovers for an unforgettable day of fun! Each fall, DOWNTOWN hosts this beloved...
by DOWNTOWN News | Oct 23, 2025 | Culture, Health, NYC, Pets
Photographer Josh Owens turned to his love of dogs and photography to cope with a brain cancer diagnosis in 2023, inspiring his new book, Pawzitivity. By Josh Owens Photography by Brian Jamie Reprinted from DOWNTOWN Summer 2025 LGBTQ+ Issue When the world hit pause in...
by Brynn Theurer | Jul 7, 2025 | Dining, Pets
CESAR® Canine Cuisine has announced the return of CESAR Restaurant Weekend, an opportunity for parents to dine with their furry friends. The event is expanding beyond just New York to now Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville. In partnership with pet-friendly...
by Madison Lisowski | Oct 30, 2022 | Downtown Highlights, Downtown News, Events, Featured, Living, NYC, Pets
Recently, DOWNTOWN Magazine hosted its fourth annual BARKTOBERFEST event. Pups and their “pawrents” were invited to the Seaport to participate in a costume runway competition, along with tricks and treats for the both owners and their pets. This year, the sponsored...
