Dog Events in Portsmouth, OH

Celebrate this annual dog-friendly Halloween event with a canine costume contest themed around Ohio’s 250-year history, with small dog, large dog, and dog-and-owner categories and prizes for the top three finishers. Enjoy DIY pup cups, games, crafts, vendors, and local animal shelters that may have adoptable dogs. Food and coffee trucks will be on site, followed by a dog treat and toy scavenger hunt through the park’s Memorial Tree Garden.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features trick-or-treating along a Walk and Wag course, a pet costume contest, photo opportunities, and introductions to adoptable animals. No registration is needed to attend with your dog, but advance registration is required by October 21st to enter the costume contest. The event takes place alongside a family Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treating, inflatables, and food trucks. The event is held outdoors, weather permitting, with indoor activities planned in case of inclement weather.

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.

Mutts & Co.'s annual Halloween festival celebrates dogs and their owners with a dog costume contest, trunk-or-treating, pet enrichment activities, seasonal photo opportunities, local vendors, and special treats for four-legged guests. Highlights include a Graveyard Sniffari, DIY Dog Potion Bar, and Spooky Ice Cream Bar, along with opportunities to connect with local pet businesses and animal rescue organizations.

Gigi’s second annual Walkin’ the Dog is a fundraising walk and free dog festival supporting the Jess Ross Sheehan Fund for Dogs at Gigi’s. The event features a one- or two-mile walk, local rescues and vendors, adoptable dogs, dog training demonstrations, enrichment courses, and a Kids Zone with games, face painting, and a carousel.

The Wag Spot hosts a family- and dog-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a canine costume parade, a costume contest with prizes, a Halloween photoshoot, and trick-or-treating for kids and dogs. Enjoy games, goodies, and festive fun with fellow dog lovers. Costumed pups can register in advance or in person on the day of the event, with parade lineup beginning at 12:30 PM.

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.

This Halloween-themed market invites guests to shop a spooky selection of unique makers while enjoying food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to dress up, with fun interactions at each vendor and costume contests offering prizes for standout looks. Alongside shopping, guests can take advantage of on-site games and entertainment, both indoors and outdoors, creating a playful, family-friendly experience.

Join this 5K in Marietta, OH, with options to run or walk with or without your dog. The flat, 3.1-mile loop starts and finishes at Muskingum Park and follows the riverfront and bike path. Proceeds benefit Hearts and Hands 4 Paws, supporting veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and animal welfare organizations.

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.

Dress up your pooch and join in for a morning of Halloween fun at the festival, all in support of a great cause! Whether participants plan to run, walk or simply enjoy the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Activities will include bobbing for apples, a costume contest and much more. Race starts at 9 AM.

Dress up for a memorable evening with Fido to benefit Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, an open bar, and a special Sniff & Greet hour for pets with silver-plattered treats.

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.

Bring your furry friend out to this annual fundraiser. You'll have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa or choose a beautiful winter scene as the backdrop. Please visit their website for additional information.

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.

This festive holiday market offers a cheerful shopping experience filled with unique, handcrafted goods from a wide variety of makers. Guests can enjoy seasonal touches like complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, photos with Santa, and a chance to receive special gift bags with surprise spending credits. The event also encourages giving back, with opportunities to support a local shelter, while providing a lively atmosphere to browse, dine, and enjoy drinks.

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 AM and the race begins at 9 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!

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features holiday music and performances, ice skating with skates provided, ornament decorating, live ice sculpting, food vendors, seasonal treats, and local shopping. Families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a lighted Christmas parade, join a community sing-along, and watch the annual Christmas tree lighting.