Dog Events in Galax, VA

Put on your favorite costume and join Guilford County Animal Resources for a spooktacular trick-or-treat event where both dogs and their humans are invited to enjoy treats! This family- and pet-friendly celebration promises a fun-filled day of festive activities, making it the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your furry friends.

This dog-friendly Halloween event invites pups and their people to dress in costume, collect candy and pet treats, and shop handmade pet bandanas. Guests can enjoy dirty sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks while browsing jewelry from The Sparking Hour and learning about dog training and activities from Firefly K9.

This dog-friendly Halloween event will feature a pop-up custom collar truck, treats for people and pups, vendors, and other Halloween fun! Email Lake Tails Animal Hospital a photo of your dog in his best costume for a chance to win a prize.

This dog-friendly Halloween party features costume contests for dogs and their humans, with categories including Most Original, Scariest, Funniest, and People’s Choice. Guests can enjoy pizza, drink specials, music from a live DJ, caricatures, professional photography, and a witch hat craft activity. Prizes and gift cards will be awarded to costume contest winners. Dogs must be registered with a membership; day passes are available.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet parade and costume contest with prizes for the winners. The free parade welcomes costumed pets, while costume contest registration is $8, with proceeds benefiting a local animal rescue after event expenses. The costume contest registration starts at 11:30 AM, and the pet parade and contest will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM.

Celebrate fall with Fido at this family-friendly event featuring seasonal activities, live music, local vendors, food and equestrian entertainment. Guests can enjoy a festive day at the venue while taking in the sights and sounds of the fall season.

Bring Fido to this annual celebration featuring live music, traditional crafts, demonstrations, food, games and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm park, watch demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and enjoy seasonal entertainment throughout the festival.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.

Dress up your dog and bring them to the catwalk! There'll be prizes for the best-dressed pets, and don’t forget to grab a bite and a cocktail on the patio. Be sure to call and sign up to get on the list. There's a $10 pre-paid entry fee, which will go to support the Stone Soup Dog Park.

Dress up Fido for this fun Halloween event, featuring a costume contest, free nail trims, candy and treats!

Carolina Ascent FC faces Lexington SC in a Halloween-themed soccer match at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Fans can dress up their pups for a Halloween dog costume contest, enjoy special dog-friendly activities, and receive a Carolina Ascent-branded dog bandana while supplies last.

Get spooky with your pups at this Halloween camping weekend packed with festive fun. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, Yappy Hour socials, creative paint-and-lick activities, canine photography, doggy ice cream, and high-energy lure coursing. Dress up for costume and site decorating contests, go Bark-or-Treating around the campground, and cap it all off with live rock-and-roll music! You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved autumn tradition set at the scenic base of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Held over six fall weekends, the celebration blends classic farm charm with festive fun. Explore 10 acres of pumpkins, wander through a 5‑acre corn maze, and embark on hayrides to the patch. Seasonal treats like kettle corn, cider, ice cream, and local beer and wine add to the festive flavors. The event will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM until 8 PM, and Saturday and Sundays from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Get ready for a tail-wagging Halloween extravaganza with your furry best friend by your side. This dog-friendly community celebration features live music, local vendors, treats, raffles and pet costume contests. Guests can enjoy a fun-filled day with their four-legged friends while supporting the Greater Charlotte SPCA.

Kick off the holiday season with Fido at a festive day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy professional pet photos with Santa (three included), sip and snack on treats from local vendors, and shop for holiday goodies like ornaments and wreaths.

This dog-friendly fundraiser invites guests to walk a 1.3-mile section of the Tanglewood Festival of Lights with leashed dogs, family and friends before the display opens to the public. Visitors can enjoy a food truck rodeo, shop with local vendors, and support the Humane Society of Davie County’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption program and community pet food pantry. Advance tickets are required for a designated entry time, and retractable leashes aren't permitted. All attendees must use the back gate entrance of Tanglewood off of Idols Road.

Pups are welcome at this weekend celebration of canine skill, energy, and charm, featuring top sheepdogs guiding flocks through challenging courses using only whistles and voice commands. Enjoy thrilling dog sports like agility, obedience, and Dock Dogs, plus entertaining trick demos. Shop pet-friendly vendors, savor food truck fare, and bring your own well-behaved, leashed pup to explore the scenic grounds. The event is rain or shine.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the annual holiday parade that starts at the intersection of 4th Street NW and 1st Avenue NW. The parade will continue on 1st Avenue NW towards City Hall, turn right on North Center Street, and then right on Main Avenue NW to Union Square. Immediately following the parade, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Guests can enjoy holiday music, shopping specials and more!

Bring Fido to this fun, annual event featuring a 1-mile fun run for kids, followed by the 10K walk/run and 5K races. Four-legged pacesetters can run with their owners in either of the races. A turkey and trophy will be awarded to the top male & female in the 5K and 10K.

You and your pup are invited to this special event that will feature a delicious Thanksgiving meal (turkey, gravy and all the fixings) and dinner activities. Each ticket includes your meal and a drink voucher. Humans must be at least 21 years old to attend. Dogs must be registered with a membership; day passes are available. Limited tickets are available, so be sure to get yours early!