Dog Events in Hilliard, FL

Join a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trunk-or-treating, vendor trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment, food, and seasonal activities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a festive community gathering with shopping, games, and local nonprofits. Leashed pets are welcome to join the event.

The 2026 event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 31st If you have a Wiener or almost Wiener dog, you cannot miss this annual event! All Dachshunds will be grouped by weight and must be less than 25 lbs to participate. In addition to racing, there will be other activities like a Doggy Parade and Costume Contest! Dachshund-mix dogs may race in special “Almost Wiener” heat, but are ineligible for the grand prize trophy run. Other breeds are ineligible to race, but are welcome to come cheer on their fur friends! Registered dogs need to check in at the registration desk between 9 AM – 10:45 AM.

Every Saturday during October, bring Fido for a spooky outdoor scavenger hunt through the Wormsloe State Historic Site! Leashed dogs are welcome, but please note that Fido isn't permitted inside buildings. Visitors will follow clues to find the skeletons. If you find them all, you'll receive a treat.

This dog-friendly Halloween party features games, treats and activities throughout the day, along with on-site services from Coastal Tails Mobile Vet and Tails by the Sea Mobile Grooming. Guests can also enjoy food from Jersey Joe's: Dawg's & More and Dexter & Angie's Wings. Costumes are encouraged! Dogs must register in advance, be spayed or neutered if at least one year old, and have proof of current rabies, distemper and Bordetella vaccinations.

This lively event invites guests to explore local galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses that stay open late with drinks, snacks, and special offerings, all set to the backdrop of live music in the Signature Squares. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun; however, please note that individual businesses set their own pet policies, so it's best to ask before bringing your pup inside.

Fido is invited to join this fall community market featuring local vendors, live music and performances, food, and family-friendly activities in a lively outdoor setting. Guests can shop handmade goods, enjoy seasonal treats, and take part in a festive day supporting local creatives and nonprofits.

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day featuring a car, truck, Jeep, and motorcycle show with 17 competition categories, live entertainment, food vendors, axe throwing, mini golf, a beer and wine bar, and a 50/50 raffle.

Leashed dogs are welcome as spectators at this beloved annual event featuring the creations of acclaimed lantern artist Chantelle Rytter, along with hundreds of colorful lanterns crafted by residents, visitors, school groups, and local organizations. The parade starts at Alder Lane Beach Access, travels north along the Coligny Beach coastline, and concludes with a festival at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a 5x7 printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.

Join an off-road community event honoring fallen law enforcement officers and K9s through a weekend of trail riding, camping, vendors, demonstrations, and remembrance activities. Guests can explore designated trails, participate in guided rides, and enjoy food, raffles, and fellowship while supporting charitable causes. Leashed dogs are permitted in camping areas when supervised and not left unattended.

Leashed dogs are invited to participate in this annual event that begins at the museum where you'll pick up a trail map and clues. Then, you'll take the 3-mile Battery Trail searching for clues! Finishers who find all the clues can return to the museum to claim a prize (while supplies last!). Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings.

Line up along Savannah's riverfront to watch over 40 boats decorated in holiday cheer parade down the Savannah River! The parade will be led by the Georgia Queen Riverboat and begin at the Eastern Wharf Dock at the Thompson Savannah Hotel. After passing the panel of judges at the Eastern Wharf Park, the Captains will continue down the river past River Street and Plant Riverside District, ending back at the Eastern Wharf Dock.

Kick of the season with Fido at this festive event! The tree lighting brings the community together to celebrate the holidays.

A beachside fundraising plunge supporting sea turtle rehabilitation at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Participants enter the chilly Atlantic to raise funds for sea turtle rescue and recovery. Dogs are welcome as spectators.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual holiday parade that features floats, marching bands, cars, horses and the arrival of Santa! The parade starts by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at this cheerful gathering filled with local makers, seasonal shopping, live entertainment, and festive activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy a lively outdoor market atmosphere with music, food vendors, and special holiday appearances that bring the spirit of the season to life.

Leashed dogs can join the festive celebration, as the parade kicks off at 4th Street and ends at Tybrisa Street. Enjoy creatively decorated floats, thousands of lights, marching bands, dancers and more. Canned food donations will be collected along the route for the Rising Tyde Food Pantry.

The highlight of Savannah’s Waterfront Christmas on the River is the lighted holiday parade! It will start at the Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, head to the east end, and then through downtown. The parade features community floats, cars, trolleys, walking groups and more!

Participants and their furry companions are invited to join a joyful walk while decked out in holiday attire. The event features a doggy costume contest, prizes and plenty of seasonal cheer. Local vendors and activities add to the fun, making it a great outing for families and pet lovers. This event is part of the weekend-long, Dickens on Centre.