Dog Events in East Lansing, MI

This annual event features a costume parade and trick-or-treating for dogs with local pet businesses. Attendees can capture festive memories with Halloween-themed pet photos by Rachel Craft Pet Photography.

Bring the whole family, including your pup, to this event for an afternoon of fall fun! Enjoy hayrides, a petting farm, live music, food vendors, bonfires, and dog-friendly contests at this community gathering.

Bring Fido for fun, Halloween festivities, delicious beverages and a spooktacular time!

Visitors can enjoy a festive walk through a whimsically decorated village filled with glowing jack-o-lanterns, animated displays, fog effects and friendly Halloween characters. With countless photo ops, seasonal music, and themed treats available throughout the stroll, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween magic with your leashed pup!

Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun with your dog, featuring a photo booth, spooky scentwork search, dog parkour playground, craft stations, games, trick contests, costume contests, a Halloween dog dance lesson, door prizes, and free goodie bags. Activities include Musical Sits, Capture the Flag, and TP Rollout, with costume awards for categories such as Best Homemade, Best Couples Costume, and Spookiest Trick. Dogs must be current on required vaccinations and have a clean fecal sample from within the past year.

On the final Sunday of their fall season, Deep Roots Produce allows dogs to visit the corn maze! Please note that all pups must be leashed and well behaved. Owners must pick up after their dogs. Dogs aren't permitted inside the market barn due to food safety regulations, so please plan accordingly.

This event is more than just a run; it’s a day packed with activities and a post-run celebration that promises lasting memories. Participants can enjoy scenic views, quality time with their four-legged companions and a sense of purpose, knowing their involvement supports a worthy cause.

Capture the season's magic by getting a professional photo of your furry friend beside Santa. Walk-ins are welcome.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. This heartwarming event is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and share the holiday spirit with your four-legged family members. Pet Photos will be located at Von Mauer Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations aren't required.

Bring Fido to this combination of 5K fun run/walk, a 1-mile walk, or the playful Reindeer Run (¼ mile) for families and the casual walker or runner! Registration includes a fun Santa suit and a finisher medal. This is a non‑timed, festive family event.

The Village of Whitehouse will welcome holiday revelers on two legs and four to participate in the 5K run/walk ahead of the tree lighting event in downtown. A .5-mile Reindeer Dash kids run will immediately follow the 5K, and once all runners have crossed the finish line, the beer garden and vendor tables will be open for your enjoyment. The parade will begin at 6 PM, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6:30 PM.

Leashed dogs are welcome to the quaint and beautiful Village of Holly, MI! Step back in time to the days of Charles Dickens, and become part of “A Christmas Carol." Your senses will be filled with smells of roasting chestnuts and hot chocolate, and maybe even a lit gruel! Lose yourself the music of Christmas carols sung on the streets, enjoy the colors and decorations of the shops, and feel the warmth of friends and neighbors as you're greeted on the streets.

On select dates this holiday season (November 27-28, December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, and 21-23), step into a winter wonderland with Fido at this ultimate outdoor holiday experience! This festive event transforms the charming village into a magical Christmas setting, complete with sparkling light displays, live holiday characters, a walk-thru Whoville, musical light shows, a nativity scene and photo-worthy moments at every turn. Visitors can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy carolers, sweet treats, warm drinks, and seasonal shopping from local boutiques.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors at this annual celebration that features free cheese tastings, artisanal vendors, outdoor games, live entertainment, wine pairings, photo opportunities and a cheese sculptor creating artwork from a block of cheese. Guests can also enjoy a cheese curd eating contest, family activities, an outdoor bar and more.

This fall festival features family-friendly activities, carnival games, local vendors, food booths, live music, contests, DockDogs jumping competitions, and more!