Dog Events in Catharpin, VA

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features live music, traditional German fare and plenty of festive fun. Guests can enjoy brats, currywurst, weisswurst and more while sipping from limited-edition Oktoberfest steins. Festive attire is encouraged, with a $50 gift card awarded to one lederhosen- or dirndl-wearing guest.

Gather your friends, family and dog to join the fun in celebrating the human-canine bond. Everyone is invited for a day of fun and festivities. Activities include inspiring speakers, dog demonstrations, agility courses, and the annual costume contest!

Enjoy a day dedicated to pets and their people with animal adoptions, a pet-friendly photo booth, giveaways, and plenty of resources for pet owners. You can also grab a bite from Dave’s Dogs and learn how to support local animal welfare efforts in Prince William County.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features costume contests, live entertainment, food, local pet-focused vendors, adoption agencies and activities for dogs and their people. Guests can dress up their pups and enjoy an afternoon of festive fall fun!

On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens (only service dogs are permitted on other days). Each adult may bring one dog. All attendees must sign an Assumption of Risk and Rules of Participation form before entering. Dogs must be leashed at all times with a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. Loaner leashes are available at the Admissions Desk, and adult handlers are responsible for keeping dogs under control and out of landscape beds.