Dog Events in Hunter, NY

Leashed dogs are welcome for a full day of fall fun, featuring family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, and New York’s second-largest dog costume contest co-hosted with Chateau le Woof. Guests can enjoy pumpkin decorating, hands-on activities, and plenty of festive entertainment, making this a one-of-a-kind seasonal celebration you won’t want to miss.

Pasta Grill Mansfield hosts a Halloween dog costume contest where pups can show off their cutest, funniest, or spookiest looks. Entry is $10 per dog, with half the proceeds benefiting the local Pet Adoption League and half going to the winner. A special menu for dogs and food and drink specials for their humans will also be available.

Visitors and leashed dogs can enjoy a variety of attractions, including pumpkin picking, hay rides on weekends, a haunted corn maze, mini golf, jumbo jump pads, lawn games, wooden playlands, tractor pedal cars, and photo opportunities.

Bring your costumed pup to a Halloween celebration featuring trick-for-treat fun! Dogs can show off their tricks—or simply give it their best effort—to earn a treat. Costumed pups will also receive a free sample bag of Kismet Nugs to take home. Come early for a playful gathering filled with canine costumes and Halloween fun.

Don’t miss this annual event featuring a pet parade at 1 PM followed by a Halloween costume contest at 1:30 PM with prizes in categories like Best Overall, Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Best Homemade, Best Pet & Owner Duo, Most Creative Use of Fur, and Best Barnyard Buddy. Delicious eats from food trucks and live music keep the fun going all afternoon for a paw-some autumn day! Please note that this is the only day that the farm welcomes dogs.

This dog-friendly fall festival features pumpkin picking, games, seasonal photo opportunities, a corn maze, farm attractions and fall treats. Fido must stay leashed at all times. Guests can relax around a campfire, explore the Pumpkin Pop-Up and enjoy the Glowing Pumpkin Trail.

Bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email Michele a picture of your dog before attending.

Dog Date Afternoon and Boris & Horton host a Pride-themed speed-dating event for gay singles in NYC and their pups. Matching experts curate three dates based on participants’ interests, favorite activities, neighborhood, lifestyle, and dog compatibility.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a dog-friendly feast featuring a full holiday meal for people and a special Thanksgiving dinner for pups. The human menu includes soup and salad, a choice of traditional turkey or a vegetarian entrée, and family-style sides such as mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and stuffing.

A dog-friendly Thanksgiving tradition! Participants can choose a 4-mile run or a 2-mile walk, making it a festive activity for all ages and abilities. Every participant receives a hat and apple pie, while preregistered participants also receive a long-sleeve race shirt. Race-day registration and giveaways are available while supplies last.

Bring Fido along to this fun-filled morning to walk or jog! Pups participating in the 2K pet walk will receive a special doggie treat at the finish line from Tater Bear Treats. Please bring an unwrapped toy to help spread holiday cheer for the Toys for Tots program.

This annual signature event of the Williamstown Holiday Walk begins with line-up and costume contest judging at 1:30 PM at the Falk Science Quad at Williams College. Dog owners are welcome to deck their hounds in festive attire for prizes in categories: Small, Medium, Large & Family Troupe. The parade will then head down Spring Street.

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in opens at 8 AM and the race begins at 9:30 AM.

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Book a special 2-night stay on this special weekend to celebrate the holidays with Fido! Enjoy a festive dog-themed getaway featuring group strolls through a historic village, sing-alongs, costume parties with prizes, holiday treats, and professional photos with your pup. The holiday weekend also includes breakfasts where dogs are welcome, a seasonal parade, a pajama party with prizes for matching family outfits, and a guided dog-friendly sculpture tour. All breeds are welcome, and special lodging packages include holiday activities and organic dog treats.

Bring Fido to this fun, annual holiday event! There will be lots of activities, including the Reindog Parade on Saturday at 2 PM, old-fashioned caroling, pop-up shops, a nonprofit fair, and horse-drawn carriage rides! Merchants will be open with specials and restaurants will be ready to serve you up their best holiday cheer.

Get ready to laugh as your furry friend howls for a night of tail-wagging fun. Enjoy canine-themed jokes and drinks with your pup. This show is recommended for audience members ages 18+ and occurs one Friday each month. Check their website for current schedule.

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 9 AM and the race begins at 10:30 AM.

On select Sundays this holiday season, bring Fido and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Pet Photos will be located in Center Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

On select Sundays this holiday season, bring Fido and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located at the Santa Set in Macy's Court. Enter through the Chipotle entrance and walk downstairs; all other entrances will be locked. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.