Top Dog Events Worldwide

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners who are as crazy about their pets as you, there’s no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. Attend any of the dog shows, agility competitions, costume parades, festivals or fundraisers on our Dog Events Calendar and you’ll meet, hundreds maybe even thousands, of dog lovers. And since 70% of the events listed benefit humane societies, attending one is a great way to help homeless pets too.

Oct 10

Beaglefest Benefiting Triangle Beagle Rescue

Wake Forest, NC

Beaglefest Benefiting Triangle Beagle Rescue

Show off your pup at this event and meet other pet parents who share the same interest. There will be food trucks, games, raffles, contests and vendors.

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Oct 10

Barktoberfest Pet Fair

Macungie, PA

Barktoberfest Pet Fair

Bring Fido to this fun event in the heart of the quaint town of Macungie! You will get to know what some of the local rescues are doing and how you can help them in their shared mission to find forever homes for the animals in their care. There will be food and drinks, local pet-focused vendors, training demos by Mannered Mutts, a pet blessing service, and more.

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Oct 10

Passaic County Paws in the Park

Hawthorne, NJ

Passaic County Paws in the Park

This dog-friendly community event brings together pet lovers for a day of fun, education and animal advocacy. Highlights include pet contests, demonstrations from the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and Mounted Patrol, adoptable pets from local rescues, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities. Funds raised support local animal advocacy initiatives, including the Sheriff’s K-9 and Mounted Patrol Units.

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Oct 10

Lower Township Rotary Club Pumpkin Festival

Cape May, NJ

Lower Township Rotary Club Pumpkin Festival

Bring Fido to the spookiest time of the year at the Village! Families can enjoy pumpkin painting, a Halloween parade and games throughout the day. A variety of crafters will sell their wares along the Village’s shell-paved lanes, and there will also be music and food vendors. Guests are encouraged to donate non-perishable goods to the ‘Share the Harvest’ Food Drive. Please ensure dogs are leashed and picked up after, and note that your furry friend isn't permitted inside buildings.

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Oct 10

Member Exclusive Dog Days at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonio, TX

Member Exclusive Dog Days at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

The San Antonio Botanical Garden invites its members to enjoy select Member Exclusive Dog Days, where they can explore the Garden's scenic grounds alongside their four-legged companions. On these designated days, members can stroll the Garden's pathways with their dogs, provided they adhere to specific guidelines: dogs must be current on vaccinations and registrations, remain leashed at all times, and are restricted from certain areas, including the Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden, Family Adventure Garden, Children’s Vegetable Garden, and Lucile Halsell Conservatory exhibit rooms.

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Oct 10

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Pet Parade

Evansville, IN

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Pet Parade

Bring Fido dressed up this annual parade! Anyone wishing to participate in the West Side Nut Club Pet Parade should report to the St. Boniface parking lot, located at the corner of Wabash and Michigan Avenues, at 8 AM. Judging for awards will take place at 9 AM, and the parade will begin at 10 AM.

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Oct 10

Salem Main Streets Howl-o-Ween Parade

Salem, MA

Salem Main Streets Howl-o-Ween Parade

The pet parade will feature fun, costumes and contest with prizes! Parade participants should register online in advance. You only need to register once if you're entering multiple pets as one group costume. If you're bringing multiple pets with different outfits, please register separately.

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Oct 10

Pugs and Pals Picnic

Stokesdale, NC

Pugs and Pals Picnic

All dog breeds are invited to this annual event. There will be raffles, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, games, vendors, live music and more!

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Oct 10

K9s in the Vines

Haymarket, VA

K9s in the Vines

Bring Fido out for a special dog stroll through the vineyard! Stop at tasting stations throughout and enjoy samples of estate wines. Each participant will receive a complimentary stemless glass to take home. Afterward, you can shop at dog-related vendors and meet adoptable dogs!

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Oct 10

Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Madrid, IA

Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk

You and your four-legged friend are invited to take a healthy 5K run or walk through the beautiful Iowa Arboretum. Dogs will receive bandanas and goody bags! There's a maximum of two dogs per person and pups must be up to date on all vaccinations.

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Oct 10

Hike for Holiday Magic 7-Bridges Fall Edition

San Diego, CA

Hike for Holiday Magic 7-Bridges Fall Edition

Bring Fido along to this annual fundraiser! Starting at the Vermont Street Bridge in Hillcrest, participants will cross seven unique bridges, each with its own history and charm. Along the route, enjoy views of Balboa Park, the Rose Garden, and lively local districts. Registered participants can also listen to Jeffery the Surfer Caredeer’s audio tour, sharing fun facts and history as you cross each bridge. The hike ends with a celebratory pizza party at Tavola Nostra Pizzeria & Cucina.

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Oct 10

Kirklin Octoberfest

Kirklin, IN

Kirklin Octoberfest

Bring Fido for a fun day celebrating fall! Enjoy a flea market, food vendors, car show, beer garden and much more.

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Oct 10

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest by Richmond Parks and Rec

Richmond, IN

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest by Richmond Parks and Rec

Dress up your furry friends for a fun-filled afternoon of spook-tacular costumes, exciting prizes, and treats for both pets and humans. After the contest, let your pups burn off some energy at Hill's Bark Park, where they can run, play, and mingle with new four-legged friends.

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Oct 10

Howl-O-Ween

North Kansas City, MO

Howl-O-Ween

Bring your pup to this event featuring a costume contest, raffle, dog-related vendors and more! Admission includes a trick-or-treat bag and entry to the costume contest. Pups must be accompanied by their owner while inside the park, and children under the age of 5 aren't permitted inside.

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Oct 10

Dog Day of Fun

Roseville, CA

Dog Day of Fun

You and Fido are invited to an exciting annual gathering that welcomes all dog breeds! Highlights at this event include the Wiener Dog Race and All Dog Breeds Costume Contest! Four-legged participants must be registered in advance, and 100% of all proceeds will benefit Itsie Bitsie Rescue Inc.

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Oct 10

Triangle Barkitecture

Cary, NC

Triangle Barkitecture

Bring your leashed furry friend and explore one-of-a-kind pet architecture while enjoying a day full of activities. These custom creations are showcased and auctioned off to raise funds for local foster and rescue organizations. Bid on unique items, take part in a pet food donation drive, and meet adorable adoptable pups. Plus, shop local vendors and cheer on the fun during the pet costume contest!

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Oct 10

Barktoberfest

Eufaula, OK

Barktoberfest

BARKtoberfest brings the community together to celebrate pups of all shapes and sizes with live music, food trucks and more fall festivities. Make plans to meet on the lawn at the Porches & Pastures Grain Silo for the annual pumpkin patch, carnival games, pet costume contests, food trucks, bounce houses, pet adoptions and other fun activities for everyone. The event shines a light on the Porches for Pups initiative, to help every pup find a porch!

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1st & 2nd Fri & Sat, Oct

New Ulm Oktoberfest

New Ulm, MN

New Ulm Oktoberfest

Bring Fido to this fall festival that takes place over two weekends! You'll enjoy German cuisine, try seasonal brews, watch live entertainment, participate in contests, play yard games, and so much more. You'll find fun for the whole family - dogs too! Each day will have a new location with different times. Details are on the event website.

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Oct 10

The Fast and the Furriest 5K Fun Run/Walk

Maryville, MO

The Fast and the Furriest 5K Fun Run/Walk

Leashed dogs can run or walk with their humans for either the 5K or 1-mile race with all proceeds benefitting local rescue animals. This run will not be professionally timed and will occur rain or shine. Please note that you may bring multiple dogs when signing up as a runner and dog team. The event is rain or shine.

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Oct 10

Luckypawlooza

Stamford, CT

Luckypawlooza

This dog-friendly fall festival supports Lucky Dog Refuge and improvements to Mill River’s Dog Park, with adoptable dogs, food trucks, fun competitions and a dog-friendly fun run. Guests can also enjoy kid-friendly activities, an aquarium touch tank, interactive experiences, a 50/50 raffle, pup cup treats and local artisan and craft vendors.

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