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Paw Plaza Open House: Our Community Partner's Halloween Celebration

October 15, 2025
5 min read
Paw Plaza facility with happy dogs

We're excited to share some fantastic news about one of our most beloved community partners! Paw Plaza is hosting a special Halloween-themed open house, and we couldn't be more thrilled to support this amazing local business.

πŸŽƒ Halloween Open House Details

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Event Information

Date: Sunday, October 26th, 5
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1 River Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

This Halloween-themed open house promises to be a tail-wagging good time! Bring your friends, both furry and human, for a grand tour of their facility. You'll get to meet their amazing team, participate in a costume contest for your dogs, and enjoy some trick-or-treating fun!

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Our 5K Partnership

Paw Plaza isn't just a fantastic local business - they're also our mid-race water station partnerfor the Home of the Brave Veterans Day 5K! Located at 1 River Road in Sturbridge, they provide the perfect halfway point for our runners to refuel and refresh during the race.

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Home of the Brave Veterans Day 5K Connection

As we prepare for our upcoming Home of the Brave Veterans Day 5K on November 8th, 2025, we're proud to highlight Paw Plaza's role in our race. Their location at 1 River Road makes them the perfect community partner for our mid-race water station, providing runners with much-needed hydration and encouragement at the halfway point.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Home of the Brave 5K

November 8, 2025
9:00 AM EST
Sturbridge, MA

Honor our veterans at this patriotic 5K race. Special $10 registration for all military branches!

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πŸ• Paw Plaza Open House

October 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 River Road, Sturbridge

Halloween-themed open house with costume contests, facility tours, and trick-or-treating!

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Note: All dogs must be leashed for this public event.

🀝 Community Partnership

Paw Plaza exemplifies what makes our 5K community so special. They're not just a business - they're active participants in making our events successful. By providing the mid-race water station, they help ensure our runners stay hydrated and motivated throughout the course.

Their commitment to both the local pet community and our running community shows the kind of collaborative spirit that makes Sturbridge such a wonderful place to live, work, and run!

Supporting Local Business

When you participate in our 5K races, you're not just supporting our events - you're supporting amazing local businesses like Paw Plaza that make our community stronger. We're grateful for partners who believe in giving back to the community that supports them.

πŸŽ‰ Join the Fun!

Whether you're a runner, a pet owner, or just someone who loves community events, we encourage you to visit Paw Plaza's open house on October 26th. It's a great opportunity to:

  • Meet the Paw Plaza team and learn about their services
  • See where our 5K runners get their mid-race refreshments
  • Participate in the Halloween costume contest
  • Enjoy trick-or-treating with your furry friends
  • Connect with other community members

And don't forget to mark your calendars for our Home of the Brave Veterans Day 5Kon November 8th, 2025, where you'll see Paw Plaza in action as our mid-race water station partner!

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