We’re totally obsessed with our fur babies! Kick off the new year by bringing them all to the Super Pet Expo, where your kids and leashed pets are welcome to wander around the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison during a full weekend of fun in January.
As you walk around, stop by the 100 exhibitors addressing pet adoption, pet care and health, grooming, food and daycare, creative pet gifts, treats, fashion, grooming accessories and toys – for everything from dogs to cats to reptiles to insects to arachnids.
There are tons of things for pets to do, too. Cheer them on at a derby race, sit by as they make new friends at the puppy playground, try to find them in a ball pit of 5,000 balls, watch them strut their stuff in doggie fashions along the Celebrity Catwalk, or laugh as they chase a fake rabbit along the lure course.
You can get your dog microchipped at the Garden State Animal Rescue Center booth, where your pup will be registered for life, without any further renewal required. The permanent pet tracking info can’t be lost, worn out or damaged.
On Saturday, meet 13-year-old Magnolia Harter, who lost her dog Crosby to cancer. She raises money for cancer research by baking dog treats called Crosby’s Crunchies. You may have seen her in DOGTV’s documentary, “Magnolia Makes a Difference.”
Dawn Wolfe with Pawsitively FAMOUS Animal Talent Agency will audition pets, and emcee a panel of top pet influencers who will share how their pets went from ordinary pet to having a worldwide audience. Panelists include Sam Carrell, Tinkerbelle the Dog, Belle, Haley and Dunkin, as well as Karen and Sunglass Cat.
Animal communicator Raven Noel will explain what your pet is really thinking and show you how to speak with your pet.
Betsy Middleton will capture your pet’s perfect paw print, for free.
Open your heart and your home, too, since 20 rescue organizations will be showing off adoptable pets during the weekend.
The show doesn’t just go to the dogs. United Cat Club pros will judge both pedigree and household pets for titles. Gerry Burch will share his knowledge of exotic birds at his Parties by Parrots exhibit. The Repticon section lets you see and touch different reptiles and amphibians.
The Super Pet Expo will be held January 9 to 11, 2026, at the New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Hours are 3 to 8 pm Friday, January 9; 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, January 10; and 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, January 11. Online tickets are $15 for adults age 12 and up, $10 for kids ages 4 to 11, and free for kids 3 and under; you get entry all three days. Pets are free. Every ticket gets one free month of DogTV (worth $9.99).
If you buy tickets at the show, the cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Pets are still free.
Super Pet Expo gives 500 free tickets to veterans through Vet Tix. Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of currently serving military and veterans, including immediate families of troops KIA.
Pets must be leashed; no retractable leashes.
Some attractions have additional fees.
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