Dog Events in Morehead, KY

Dogs can collect goodies from participating stations, compete in a festive costume contest with multiple categories, and guests can meet adoptable pets! Browse local pet vendors while relaxing with food and drinks in the brewery’s spacious outdoor beer garden.

Come check out this fun-filled outdoor Halloween celebration! Kids can dress in costume for trick-or-treating with local businesses and pups can dress up for the pet costume contest! There will also be a hay maze, mini pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, photo ops, games, and more! The pet costume contest starts at 2:00 PM, participants must check in between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM. Entrants will be judged on costume design, creativity, humor, originality, behavior and charisma.

This dog-friendly fall event transforms Caesar Ford Park into a glowing pumpkin wonderland featuring hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins illuminated by black lights. Guests can explore the trails, recognize creative designs inspired by cartoons, music, horror, animals and more, and enjoy food vendors.

Join this family-friendly event featuring a 5K for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Enjoy a goat meet-and-greet, pumpkin patch, food trucks, wellness activities, vendors, and family fun. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with special treats for two- and four-legged participants!

Shop local vendors while your dog trick-or-treats! There will be a costume contest, Halloween photos ($10), and a special 3 PM – 4 PM “Judgement Free Zone” (have you always wanted to come to a dog-friendly event, but you were afraid your dog would embarrass you by barking or being super excited? This is the perfect time for you!).

Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun for dogs, kids, adults, and Dog Moms of NKY members! This celebration features costume contests for dogs and kids, trick-or-treating, games, giveaways, local vendors, a coffee truck, a food truck, and professional pet photography. Guests can also shop Dog Moms of NKY merchandise, participate in a silent auction or raffle benefiting animal welfare, meet adoptable dogs, and donate blankets and beds to support a local rescue or shelter.

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! There will be a costume contest for prizes, food trucks, live music, cold beer, treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Celebrate Halloween with your pup at this dog-friendly yappy hour hosted by Allie's Walkabout featuring festive costumes, a costume contest, prizes, photo opportunities, drinks, and patio fun. Guests are encouraged to dress up themselves and their dogs while enjoying time with fellow dog lovers. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome and must remain leashed.

Legacy Grove Dog Park hosts a Halloween dog costume contest and parade featuring awards for Best Small Dog Costume, Best Medium Dog Costume, Best Large Dog Costume, Best Non-Dog Costume, Best in Show, and Crowd Favorite. Judges evaluate creativity, originality, effort, and authenticity, with bonus points for homemade costumes. Dogs of all sizes are welcome to show off their festive looks.

This dog-friendly charity event features a 5K run and a relatively flat 1.5-mile walk suitable for participants who prefer a leisurely outing or are pushing a stroller. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes with their pups while supporting PAWS and its efforts to provide care for animals in need.

Celebrate the holidays with Fido at this festive community event featuring a Jeep parade (7 PM), tree lighting (8 PM), Santa, inflatable games for kids, food trucks, and fun National Pickle Day activities. Please note that fireworks may be part of the celebration, so noise-sensitive dogs should stay home.

Get a photo with your best friend in plenty of time for your holiday card or to give as a gift at this fun event! There will also be music, snacks, campfires, beverages and more.

Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a Thanksgiving run, walk or trot with your furry friend. Don't miss your opportunity to compete for prizes in various categories, including age groups, strollers, people and pets, best costumes, and more. Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the race will begin at 9:00 AM.

Bring Fido to get his picture taken with Santa by Alyssa Jeanine Photography. Your donation will provide you with a digital photo of your furry friend sent to you up to one week after the event. Bring a new or gently used dog or cat toy to donate and help make a shelter pet’s holiday extra special!

Capture festive pet portraits with Santa! A $5 minimum donation lets your pet pose with Santa against a cheerful holiday backdrop, with a photographer on site to snap the perfect shot. Images will be shared on Facebook after the event, making it an easy and fun way to celebrate the season with your four-legged friend.

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 are available for purchase. Reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

This dog-friendly Christmas drive-thru light display invites guests to travel through a dazzling Winter Wonderland featuring a North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, Festive Festival and a visit with Santa. Fido must remain inside the car with your at all times. Admission is free, and donations are gladly accepted to support the program for years to come.

Celebrate West Virginia's famous hot dogs at this family- and dog-friendly festival featuring live music, hot dog vendors, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, contests, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Dogs can join the fun with a costume contest, puppy parade, Dachshund Dash, and all-breed dog races.