COURTESY OF WILBER BERGADO / HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY Just a week before Halloween, the K-9 Day costume contest always draws a lot of creative entries like this smiling dog in a pumpkin outfit from last year.

Go on, let the
dogs out

CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE for dogs at K-9 Game Day at Thomas Square Park, hosted by the Hawaiian Humane Society, with fun and games for your four-legged friends and their human families.

Place: Thomas Square Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with pet costume contest at 11 a.m. and hot dog bobbing contest at 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free; parking available at the Neal Blaisdell Center for $4 Call: 946-2187, or visit www.hawaiianhumane.org

From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., people and their leashed pets will be able to socialize, enjoy games like Musical Hula Hoops (like Musical Chairs) and bobbing for Hot Diggity Dogs, and learn more about the humane society and its programs.

In recognition of Halloween around the corner, there will also be a costume contest for dogs, and there will also be plenty of pooch pampering possibilities with massage, quickie grooming and nail painting available.

Others can pick up expert advice on canine nutrition, health and behavior, and those who don't have dogs can visit with adoption counselors.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will also arrive early for "Pictures with Santa Paws." For a $20 donation to the humane society, you can pose for a holiday photo with your pet.