Dog Events in Dana, IN

Dress up in your most creative Halloween costume and enjoy the fall fun with your entire family! This spooktacular event is a great weekend for pumpkin picking. There will be candy giveaways, a children's costume contest and a family pumpkin carving contest. Please ensure Fido is kept on a leash and that you pick up after your pup.

Spend the evening exploring downtown with Fido!Each Thursday, vehicles of all kinds gather for a lively community evening. Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and antiques line the streets as visitors stroll the square, admire the rides, and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Swing by with your leashed pup to grab some locally made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music and performances from local artists. Limited seating is available, so bringing your own lawn chair is recommended.

Bring Fido and join thousands of fellow Halloween enthusiasts for one of the oldest and largest Halloween festivals in the country! This annual event will feature artists, merchants, music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, a parade, music, beer and food trucks. Let Fido join in the fun by entering the Canine Costume Contest.

Bring Fido out for a night filled with live music, astrology chart readings, a costume contest, vendors, a food truck and more!

This Halloween celebration features a pet parade, puppy photo-op, costume contest and pet-friendly vendors. Guests can also enjoy refreshments for purchase and plenty of festive Halloween fun for pets and their people.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with your leashed pup and all your favorite fall fun activities! Admission includes access to all fall attractions like apple cannons, hayrides and a pumpkin house. Additional activities include contests, face painting, musical entertainment, food trucks and more!

Bring Fido along to this fun event offering two separate distances: a half marathon and a 5K. Each race is 15 minutes apart.

Watch the fun unfold at the Pie-Eating Contest, where dogs dive snout-first into pumpkin and whipped cream for a friendly feast-off. Share your thankfulness on the Thankful Board, which will remain up through Thanksgiving for everyone to enjoy. Register in advance via their app for a smooth entry! Proof of vaccines are required to enter (rabies, distemper combo, and bordetella).

You and your leashed pup are invited to run alongside other participants in this 5K race on Thanksgiving morning!

On the first Friday of each month (except January and July), bring Fido and enjoy extended hours at dozens of local businesses, live music throughout town, engaging art displays, special events, exclusive deals, and one-of-a-kind experiences. It’s the perfect evening to explore, shop, dine, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of Franklin.

Take a stroll with Fido through the historic district adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, while costumed carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes. Guests can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, period-inspired entertainment, and unique shopping at local vendors offering handcrafted gifts. Savor seasonal treats and warm beverages as you take in the sights and sounds of this magical celebration. Please note the event gets busy, as over 2,000 people are in attendance.

Leashed dogs are welcome at select outdoor activities during this festive all-day celebration kicking off the holiday season. The event includes a winter market with handmade goods, a lighted parade through downtown, food vendors, live entertainment and the lighting of the courthouse square.

All outdoor events at the Brown County Christkindl Market are pet friendly! Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Indiana’s unique community, the Christkindl Market brings to Brown County a traditional European holiday market full of one-of-a-kind gifts, family-friendly entertainment and Christmas spirit. There will be festively-decorated booths, live music and Santa and Mrs. Clause in attendance.

Bring Fido to get his picture taken with jolly old Saint Nick! Two-legged family members are also welcome to join in for a photo.

On the second Sunday of each month, bring your dog or cat to receive affordable vaccines and basic wellness services at this event. Services offered will include rabies vaccines, nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchipping and more. Subsidized pricing will be available for clients who show proof of financial hardship or participation in a government assistance program. All cats must arrive in a cat carrier and all dogs must be on a leash.

Bring Fido for a treat and photo with Santa! This event will be held in the Family Pavilion, next to the rocket ship playground.

Visitors can enjoy the dazzling lights by driving through the park or walking with their leashed pup if the weather permits. A festive sleigh near the Family Pavilion is available for photo opportunities. While admission is free, donations are appreciated, with a collection box conveniently placed near Santa as you exit.