Dog Events in Laveen, AZ

Small dogs under 25 lbs are welcome to join their owners at this annual event to get a slice of pie! This annual festival celebrates local pizza makers with a variety of pizza slices, full pies, Italian-inspired foods and desserts. Guests can also enjoy local beer, wine, live music, a vendor market and a kids’ zone.

On select Wednesday evenings, enjoy an evening excursion with your pup, admiring plants and exploring trails. Dogs must be leashed, licensed, up-to-date on vaccinations and cleaned up after. Water fountains and refill stations are located throughout the garden for your convenience, and pet strollers are welcome. Please note that dogs aren't permitted at Gertrude’s, The RAF Gallery, Butterfly Pavilion or Cactus Clubhouse. Dogs are only allowed at Desert Botanical Garden during special Dog Days events.

On select Saturdays, enjoy a morning excursion with your furry best friend, admiring the plants and exploring the trails. Dogs must be leashed, licensed, up-to-date on vaccinations and cleaned up after. Water fountains and refill stations are located throughout the garden for your convenience, and pet strollers are welcome. Please note that dogs aren't permitted at Gertrude’s, The RAF Gallery, Butterfly Pavilion or Cactus Clubhouse. Dogs are only allowed at Desert Botanical Garden during special Dog Days events.

This fun-filled turkey trot is a great way for you and Fido to start off the holiday season! Enjoy a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile trot with your pup. Be sure to register in advance as on-site registration won't be available. Dogs are allowed at this event and must follow all Phoenix pet custodial rules, including keeping your dog leashed at all times.

This dog-friendly Turkey Trot invites participants of all ages to enjoy a scenic 4K walk or run through the Biltmore Estates. Leashed dogs can join their owners on the course, while participants receive light refreshments, a commemorative T-shirt and race bib. Proceeds from ticket sales support Paws for Youth and its animal-assisted therapy programs for at-risk youth.

Work off the Thanksgiving calories at this annual event where all participants will receive an event shirt and finisher's medal from a previous StartLine event. Please ensure Fido is leashed at all times.

This dog-friendly Thanksgiving event offers 1K, 3K, and 5K walks, plus a virtual participation option. Participants can walk at their own pace with family and their pups! Thanksgiving costumes and pajamas are encouraged but optional. Registration includes a Turkey Trot medal while supplies last. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM; the walk starts at 9:00 AM. After the walk, visitors can shop local vendors at the Shop Small at A Community Affair Farmers Market.

On select Mondays, bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located at Center Plaza in front of Shake Shack. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended to reduce wait times, but not required.

Prepare your adorable furry companions for an exciting outing. You and your pup can go shopping and visit the Grinch for a free holiday photo. Please refer to the event's website to access a lineup of pet-friendly shops and eateries.

Bring Fido to this festive holiday event featuring pet-friendly shopping, complimentary holiday photos with a mischievous Christmas grouch, and an Ugly Sweater Contest where pups can show off their best looks for a chance to win a prize. Visitors without a dog can also meet adorable adoptable pups through the event’s rescue partner.

On select Mondays, bring your pup to strike an adorable pose with Santa Claus! A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Reservations are highly recommended.

Legend Acres offers a free placement assessment for dog and puppy owners who want guidance on choosing the right training program. Bring your dog to discuss training history, current skills, goals, confidence, safety, and readiness for group classes. Possible pathways include puppy training, group classes, real-world skills, AKC activities, Service Dog foundations, Pet Therapy preparation, private training, and behavior modification. Training uses force-free, fear-free methods with placement based on readiness.

Join a festive holiday walk or run with your four-legged friends! Participants can choose from 1K, 3K and 5K distances, with virtual participation also available. Dogs are welcome, and holiday costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit Legend Acres Charities.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs can explore vendors selling items like vintage décor, art, media, reworked fashion, handmade goods, curated gift bundles and tasty eats.

Once a month on select Mondays, Join Legend Acres Active Lifestyle Club for a force-free, fear-free group dog walk! All dogs, all fitness levels, and everyone is welcome. Practice calm walking skills, build confidence, and enjoy enrichment together. Bring water, waste bags, high-value rewards, and comfortable leash equipment. No forced dog-to-dog greetings; dogs participate at a comfortable pace. Advance registration is required.

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

Take a ride with Fido through one of the world’s largest drive-through animated holiday light shows, offering families a festive, music-synced experience from the comfort of their vehicles! You'll see millions of LED lights and themed displays stretching about a mile long. People and pups must remain inside vehicles at all times. The show is rain or shine!

Take a ride with Fido through one of the world’s largest drive-through animated holiday light shows, offering families a festive, music-synced experience from the comfort of their vehicles! You'll see millions of LED lights and themed displays stretching about a mile long. People and pups must remain inside vehicles at all times. The show is rain or shine!

Leashed dogs are welcome for a festive weekend of art, wine, shopping, dining and live music. Explore works from over 100 talented artists, including sculptures, paintings, jewelry, mixed media, and photography, each showcasing unique creativity. Sip and savor tastings from Arizona’s top wineries while enjoying live performances.

“Peeps” looking to spoil their adopted or current furry family members will find a dazzling range of cool pet products and services that enrich our pets’ lives. There will be music, adoption groups, pet professionals and veterinarians to advise on issues of pet foods, services, health, nutrition, training, and spay/neuter.