Pawmicon 2025

Two dogs wearing x-men costumes for PAWmicon.

CALLING ALL FURRY SU-PAW-HEROES....PAWMICON is BACK JULY 22nd!

Suit up, super-pet fans—PAWmicon is flying back into Balboa Park (near the Air & Space Museum) on July 22nd from 5–7 PM!

Get ready for a paw-sitively heroic evening full of costumed critters, comic book fun, and tail-wagging adventures!

💥 Want to join the action as a vendor or sponsor? Reach out to Barry at Barrys@animalcenter.org for all the super details!

Calling all Su-PAW-Hero pups, it’s time to sign up for the PAWmicon PAWSplay Costume Contest! Whether your furry friend is rocking a cape, channeling their favorite movie icon, or teaming up with fellow four-legged stars, there’s a category just for them: Superheroes & Super Villains, Pop Culture Pups, or Dynamic Duos, Trios & More. We can’t wait to see your creativity shine!

Sign up today and join us for a paw-some day of costumes, cuteness, and comic book fun!

Join the Fun at PAWmicon!

Start the fun early and join us for PAWmicon! San Diego’s cutest pop culture celebration! Come enjoy a tail-wagging good time with pups, fan-favorite costumes, and family-friendly fun. Grab your free tickets now and be part of the paw-ty that kicks off Comic-Con in style!

PAWmicon 2024 Winners!

Superheroes & Supervillains

 
1st. Place: Kylo, dressed as Doctor Octopus
2nd. Place: Champ as Batman vs. Joker

Pop Culture Pups

 
1st. Place: Meera as Miss Comic Con 
2nd. Place: Mary Jane as Barkbie
Light brown dog wearing a costume.
Small white dog in a all pink barbie costume.

Duos, Trios, and More

 
1st. Place: Lucy and Linus as PAWfessor X & MUTTneto 
2nd. Place: Lizzy Bette and Mr. Bingley as the Powerpuff Girls
Two dogs wearing x-men costumes for PAWmicon.
People and dogs wearing colorful costumes.

PAWmicon 2024 Gallery

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Due to Hurricane Hilary, all  departments will be closing at 3pm today.  Stay safe!