Dog Events in Newtown, MO

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Newtown. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

Sep 18–19

Beaverdale Fall Festival

Des Moines, IA

Beaverdale Fall Festival This annual event features competitions, live music, a car show, cornhole tournament, food and beer vendors, a community parade and more. Register your pup for the annual Dog Parade, to be held Saturday morning! Pups must be leashed at all times. See Details

Sep 19

Beaverdale Fall Festival Dog Parade

Des Moines, IA

Beaverdale Fall Festival Dog Parade The 0.6-mile parade is part of the Beaverdale Fall Festival weekend! The parade starts at Beaverdale Books and includes judging on creativity, theme, and presentation. Contestants compete in Best Overall, Best Dog & Owner Duo, and People’s Choice, with prizes from local vendors. Check-in and lineup will begin at 8:50 AM on Saturday, September 20th, in the Beaverdale Books parking lot at 2629 Beaver Avenue. The parade is rain or shine. See Details

Sat & Sun, Sep 5–20

Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow

Des Moines, IA

Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow Each weekend, leashed dogs are welcome at this lively celebration! The event features national touring acts alongside beloved local performers. Attendees can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including live music, captivating shows, and a diverse array of vendors offering unique wares. There's a limit of one dog per person and pups must be leashed at all times. All animals must have proof of rabies vaccinations within three years (tags are sufficient). See Details

Sep 20

Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival

Blue Springs, MO

Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Visitors are invited to join the festivities downtown in the designated garden area with their dogs. The festival will feature vendors, activities, and more for attendees and their furry friends to enjoy. See Details

Sep 20

Second Chance Strut 5K Fun Run and Walk

Columbia, MO

Second Chance Strut 5K Fun Run and Walk This dog-friendly 5K fun run and walk welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with a fully ADA-accessible route and friendly, vaccinated dogs invited to participate on leash. Guests without a dog can even rent an adoptable running buddy from Columbia Second Chance. Proceeds support food, shelter, veterinary care and foster homes for homeless animals in Mid-Missouri. See Details

Select Apr–Sep

Bark at the Park with the Kansas City Royals

Kansas City, MO

Bark at the Park with the Kansas City Royals Take your leashed dog out to the ballgame to celebrate with organizations committed to animal welfare. A waiver stating that your pet is up to date on vaccinations is required, which you can fill out beforehand or upon arrival. 2026 Bark at the Park is scheduled for April 1, May 6 and September 23. See Details

Select Jun–Sep

Friday in the Park

North Kansas City, MO

Friday in the Park Enjoy a Friday afternoon in the park with Fido listening to local musicians. You can find the concerts at the Festival Shelter in Macken Park. Please ensure your pup is leashed at all times. See Details

Sep 27

Strutt With Your Mutt

Kansas City, MO

Strutt With Your Mutt Bring Fido to Kansas City’s largest pet-friendly 3K walk and 5K run, inviting participants to walk or run with their pups through the Brookside neighborhood. Enjoy a vendor village, photo ops, a dog costume contest, and kid-friendly activities, all benefiting Wayside Waifs’ lifesaving programs. See Details

Oct 3

Muttwarts School of Barkcraft & Wizardry

Ankeny, IA

Muttwarts School of Barkcraft & Wizardry Brown Dog Bakery invites all witches, wizards and their wonderful pups to join them for the official sorting ceremony to discover which house they belong to. Enjoy a photo booth, a Honeydukes treat station, a scavenger hunt, games and prizes, as well as special offers. See Details

Oct 10

Howl-O-Ween

North Kansas City, MO

Howl-O-Ween Bring your pup to this event featuring a costume contest, raffle, dog-related vendors and more! Admission includes a trick-or-treat bag and entry to the costume contest. Pups must be accompanied by their owner while inside the park, and children under the age of 5 aren't permitted inside. See Details

Oct 10

The Fast and the Furriest 5K Fun Run/Walk

Maryville, MO

The Fast and the Furriest 5K Fun Run/Walk Leashed dogs can run or walk with their humans for either the 5K or 1-mile race with all proceeds benefitting local rescue animals. This run will not be professionally timed and will occur rain or shine. Please note that you may bring multiple dogs when signing up as a runner and dog team. The event is rain or shine. See Details

Oct 10

Run for Paws 5K

Olathe, KS

Run for Paws 5K This dog-friendly 5K fundraiser welcomes friendly, people-loving pups to join their owners for a fall run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund, which provides urgent, lifesaving veterinary care for pets whose families need financial assistance. Dogs can be registered separately and receive a doggie T-shirt. See Details

Oct 18

Dogtober Fest

Blue Springs, MO

Dogtober Fest Bring Fido to this huge fall festival that attracts dogs and dog owners from all over the area. You can explore vendors, featuring everything from pet photos and pet supplies to pet sitters and rescue. There will also be contests like Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Best Tail-wagger, and the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. In addition, there will be fun activities, including an agility course, Musical Discs to Bobbing for Biscuits. See Details

Nov 6–7

KC Pet Fest

Kansas City, MO

KC Pet Fest KC Pet Fest is Kansas City’s premier pet festival and pet expo celebrating all pets with vendors, live demonstrations, educational sessions, adoption opportunities, entertainment, and hands-on activities for pet lovers. Pets must be at least 6 months old to attend and must be on a non-retractable maximum 6' leash or inside a carrier. There's a limit of one pet per adult. See Details

Nov 14

Pies & Pup Cups

Ankeny, IA

Pies & Pup Cups Bring your furry friend to Brown Dog Bakery to celebrate the fall season! There'll be mini pies, pup cups and a variety of treats for dogs. Pet parents can enjoy apple cider and watch their dogs pose at the photo booth. It’s a fun day for everyone! See Details

Nov 22

Santa Photos at Brown Dog Bakery

Ankeny, IA

Santa Photos at Brown Dog Bakery Santa is coming to Brown Dog Bakery! Bring your camera, holiday spirit and your four-legged companion. After your photo, Fido will receive a treat! See Details

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