Dog Events in Princeton, IN

On select Saturdays and Sundays throughout summer, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax on the lawn while sipping wine by the glass or bottle and enjoying live music. Please ensure Fido is leashed throughout the event.

Experience the charm of Lockerbie’s historic cobblestone streets with Fido at a lively street market and neighborhood-wide yard sale. Enjoy a stroll as you browse original art, antiques, jewelry, and more from local vendors, then follow a map to explore dozens of yard sales hosted by neighbors throughout this picturesque historic district. After the treasure hunt, relax with food and drinks on the scenic grounds of the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.

Attendees are invited to bring their furry friends to this outdoor family event, which features a variety of vendors, contests, food and entertainment. Local rescue organizations will be present, and guests can look forward to an impressive silent auction and the highly anticipated Misty Eyes Ball Drop. Additionally, there'll be competitions for both Top Dog and Top Cat.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this outdoor, family- and dog-friendly concert benefiting Pet Friendly Services of Indiana! Enjoy live music from Roxie & The Strays, adoptable pets, food trucks, and drinks. All proceeds support spay/neuter efforts across Indiana, helping keep animals out of shelters and in loving homes.

Bring Fido to this fun, 21+ dog-centric event that will feature tasty craft beers, games like the stein-holding contest, food and more! The crowd favorite Wiener Dog Races will also take place at 4 PM during this annual event.

Support Leann's Animal Rescue at this family-friendly pet celebration featuring live music, local vendors, food and drinks, raffles, a silent auction, and a full day of animal-themed entertainment. Enjoy interactive animal encounters, live demonstrations, dog training presentations, and a pet communication session before cheering on the crowd-favorite Pet Parade & Costume Contest.

Bring Fido to one of the biggest and best festivals in central Indiana with 80+ artisans from all over the Midwest. Please ensure your pooch is leashed and that you clean up after them. This event will feature u-pick apples, pumpkin patch, craft vendors, food trucks, live music, a straw pile, picnic areas, homemade apple cobbler and more. The festival takes place rain or shine.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this family-friendly weekend event that celebrates the past, present and future with historical encampments, educational reenactments, demonstrations, exhibits, local arts and crafts, live music, food vendors, games and a car show.

On select Thursdays throughout summer, enjoy free summer concerts with your leashed pup! Bring lawn chairs or blankets and non-alcoholic beverages to relax and enjoy the show. Food trucks are usually on site, and downtown restaurants will be open for dine-in or carryout. Check the website for scheduled dates. Music begins at 7 PM; onsite food and drink vendors open at 6 PM.

Spencer Pride offers inclusive family fun for all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a full day of festivities, including a marketplace with over 100 booths from businesses and nonprofits. Indulge in a wide array of delicious festival foods while exploring downtown with Fido. There will also be designated plazas throughout the event for community gatherings.

You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a full line-up of exciting events! Celebrate Pride at this inclusive community festival featuring live entertainment, local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with LGBTQ+ organizations and allies. Guests can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere centered on visibility, celebration, and community support, with programming designed for all ages including performances, booths, and interactive experiences throughout the event.

Join a community-focused 5K run/walk supporting local animal welfare, welcoming participants of all ages and their leashed dogs. The scenic course offers a fun and active way to give back, followed by an awards ceremony, raffles, and crowd-favorite pet contests open to all attendees.

Bring Fido dressed up this annual parade! Anyone wishing to participate in the West Side Nut Club Pet Parade should report to the St. Boniface parking lot, located at the corner of Wabash and Michigan Avenues, at 8 AM. Judging for awards will take place at 9 AM, and the parade will begin at 10 AM.

Connect with fellow dog lovers during a relaxed group walk followed by a fun shopping social at a local pet bakery. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for the stroll and social time afterward, but guests without pets are encouraged to come enjoy the community atmosphere too.

This dog-friendly festival has grown into a family tradition for members of Hendricks County and the surrounding area! Bring Fido and celebrate the fall harvest with farm family fun and games. The festival features music, puppet shows, balloon magic, face painting and more!

On the second Sunday of each month, join a neighborhood dog walk with Uptown Pup where dogs and their people can explore scenic, dog-friendly routes together. After the walk, participants are invited to relax and socialize over food or drinks while connecting with fellow dog lovers.

Bring Fido to this fun event that features rescues with adoptable dogs, vendors, dog activities (including a lure course, which requires an additional fee), a raffle, a silent auction, live music, and a doggie costume contest! Food, local craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. All dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes, please) and current on vaccinations.

Bring Fido along for an afternoon of fun! Local vendors will be at the event selling dog-related products. Free activities include an agility course, foam party, a bone bar, the pup cup station, a dog costume contest, pet pampering stations, photo stations, nail trimmings and more!

Bring your pups to the farm for a weekend of fall fun, complete with the corn maze, hayride, and plenty of pet-friendly activities! Highlights include a daily Pet Costume Contest and Pet Talent Show at 2 PM, along with local animal rescue groups on-site with adoptable dogs searching for their forever homes.

Presented by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, bring Fido to enjoy the beautiful season's colors at this annual event! Explore over 200 acres, 6.5 miles of trails and a prairie maze. There will also be yard games, vendors, crafts and more.