Dog Events in Rothbury, MI

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at this adults-only event (21+) featuring appetizers, a DJ, dancing, a cuddle lounge, photo booth, a raffle and more!

This celebration invites dogs and their humans to enjoy a fun-filled day of treats, activities and tail wags. Guests can explore local vendors, indulge in doggie treats, enter a costume contest, win paw-some raffle prizes, join dog training classes, and take part in an exciting sniff & find trail. Please visit their website to register.

Leashed dogs are invited to join this family-friendly 5K and 10K run/walk supported by the Traverse City Track Club. The scenic 5K winds along hard-packed sand roads, while the 10K offers a more challenging trail experience. Stick around after the race to relax and celebrate at the medal ceremony. Dogs should remain in the car with you until just prior to the race start time. 10K starts at 8:30 AM, and 5K starts at 8:45 AM.

Enjoy a lakeside afternoon of music and community where guests can meet adoptable dogs, browse pet-focused local vendors, enjoy live music and games, and enter a basket raffle. There will be drink specials and food trucks. This family- and dog-friendly gathering brings animal lovers together for live entertainment and fundraising!

Leashed pets are welcome to enjoy a community-focused 5K-style run, walk, or jog that starts and finishes at a local taproom. Enjoy a scenic, untimed course open to all levels, followed by a post-run celebration with a craft beverage, music, games, and giveaways. Participants receive swag and entry into prize drawings, while a portion of the proceeds supports local nonprofit organizations.

Bring Fido along to this family-friendly celebration featuring dumplings from cultures around the world, all in one location. From steamed and fried to savory and sweet, guests can sample a wide variety of flavors while exploring this one-day culinary festival. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy the festivities.

Bring Fido for a blessing and stay for a community celebration with a silent auction and old fashion games. This is a family-friendly event.

On Thursdays, bring Fido and the family to this free lunchtime concert series showcasing local and Michigan-based bands and performers each week! Attendees can expect live music, entertainment, local food trucks, yard games, and a dog-friendly atmosphere as long as pets are well-behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy music, food and outdoor fun during your lunch break.

This annual fundraising event was designed to connect the community with other nonprofits and vendors. There will be music, beer, food, vendors, activities and much more!

Celebrate everything Golden Retriever at a fun-filled festival that brings together dogs and their families for a weekend of socializing, outdoor recreation, and canine-friendly activities. Highlights include dock jumping, trick contests, swimming, hiking, beach time, pet-focused vendors, food trucks, and opportunities to connect with fellow Golden Retriever enthusiasts from across the country.

Bring Fido to this annual event that raises awareness and funds for Live Like Roo, a foundation that assists pets with a cancer diagnosis by providing financial and emotional support. You and your pup can shop 30+ pet-focused vendors, enjoy food and beer from the brewery, enter raffles, cool off in the pool, listen to live music, walk the 1-mile boardwalk, meet with rescues, and much more!

Celebrate Polish heritage with your leashed pup at this community tradition featuring colorful floats, marching bands, polka music, clowns, community organizations, and plenty of family-friendly fun. The parade will be traveling east on Fulton Street, starting at the intersection of W. Fulton and Valley and ending at the intersection of W. Fulton and Lexington.

This dog-friendly Halloween parade invites pets of all kinds to show off their best costumes for a chance to win prizes. Lineup begins at noon, with the parade starting at 12:30 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome to participate, while spectators can enjoy vendors, food, drinks and other Halloween activities throughout the day. Pets with outstanding costumes will be rewarded during the judging portion after the parade.

Participants can enjoy a fun-filled day on the trails with their furry friend for a great cause, with distances of 2.8, 5.6 or 8.4 miles. The event includes a costume contest, a red-carpet photo station, vendors, food and more! Check-in starts at 9:00 AM.