*Rock and Wag with Cadillac Willy, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9, Dog-Harmony headquarters, 237 Market St., Santa Rosa Beach, off Walton County Road 393 North.

Cadillac Willy, a Destin-based classic rock band, will jam out for this event, which includes a silent auction, family games and light bites. Tickets available on Dog-Harmony’s website, are $25 each and include two drinks. The event is limited to 75 people.

*Cars & Cubanos, 11-2 p.m. Oct. 19, Beachworx (cq) parking lot, 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin (across from Destin Commons).

Ogle gorgeous rides shown off by Emerald Coast Exotic Cars and Sunset Vettes of Northwest Florida. Cubano sandwiches by Café Rico, and all-natural dog treats made by Dog-Harmony will be for sale. A Lumi Pod photo booth will be there to capture the fun. Admission is free.

*Barktoberfest, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 24, Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 495 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach.

Dress in your fetching Howl-o-ween best for this annual doggie social that includes canine trick-or-treat, light bites, drinks and chance drawings. Judging for best “Pet & Parent Matching Costume” begins at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in two dog weight categories: 35 pounds or more, and less than 35 pounds. Admission is free.

Dog-Harmony is a nonprofit 501(c)3 dedicated to reducing the shelter dog population through ongoing humane education, force-free training, and low-cost spay/neuter and microchipping services. All money raised will support the Santa Rosa Beach-based nonprofit’s pups and programs. For more information, please contact Nancy Brown, 850-376-4190, hello@dog-harmony.org

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