 While it's time to start planning your costumes for both you and your pooch, the City of Bemidji's Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the largest ever Barkin Boo. The event will happen at the Nymore Dog Park on Thursday, October 25th from 5 until 6 p.m. By request of its participants, the event has expanded its activities, which will now include a costume contest, photo booth games, and a paw raid. The Parks Department says that this event has seen an increase in popularity over the last few years. We probably started about three years ago and we had probably maybe ten owners and their pets at the dog park and it's grown now to 30 to 40 people, bringing their pets all dressed up. We have dogs that dress up. We have owner and dog costumes. Just a really fun event at the dog park. Costs us $5 per furry friend. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.