Dog Events in Pennsboro, WV

This event features trick-or-treat fun, a costume contest, and fall-themed photos with donations benefiting local animal shelters. Local vendors and shelters will be on site, offering opportunities to support their businesses and causes, along with several raffle baskets up for grabs. The party is free to attend, though donations are encouraged, and fall photos will be available starting at 4:30 PM for a suggested $5–$10 donation.

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.

This three-day event is made with pet lovers in mind! Bring Fido along as you check out vendors selling pet-related products, plus demonstrations and competitions. There will also be adoption events and seminars on pet health and training! The event is held Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

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 8:30 AM and the race begins at 10:00 AM.

Grab your pup and enjoy a festive ride through one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows! Since 1985, this dazzling drive-thru tradition has welcomed more than a million visitors each year, and dogs are invited to join the fun from the comfort of your car. Spanning 300 acres and six miles, the display features 90 lighted attractions and over one million energy-efficient LED lights, making it a magical holiday outing for the whole family! Make a getaway of it and stay in a dog-friendly room on site at the Oglebay Resort!

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.