Dog Events in Santa Barbara, CA

Enjoy a Halloween treat trail along Pier Avenue with your dog, visiting participating businesses for doggie treats. Pick up a Paws-port and trail map, collect eight paw stamps to enter a grand prize drawing, and stop by the Bark Photo Booth to enter the costume contest. Categories include Best in Show, Dynamic Duo, and Funniest, with prizes donated by local businesses.

Dress your furry friends in their favorite costumes for a chance to win prizes for Cutest, Most Creative, and Best Dog/Human Combo. Enjoy games, vendors, raffles and more! The first 50 registered dogs will receive free goody bags.

Join LA Frontrunners for a 5K run with your four-legged friends! Pets play such an important role in our lives, and this fun, fitness-filled day supports two incredible organizations dedicated to helping animals in need and keeping pets with the families who love them.

Join PVP Land Conservancy for a Halloween celebration! Costumed pups are invited to strut their stuff alongside their owners and show off their festive Halloween spirit.

Dress in your best costume and trick-or-treat your way up and down the boooulevard. There's also a chance for your furry friend to win best dressed. A free carnival is also on at the Chapel City Church to check out.

Bring Fido out to this annual fun-filled event at Wiggly Field! This pet extravaganza will bring joy to pet lovers and animal fanatics of all ages. Activities will include a pet parade, pet talent contest, an agility show, pet-friendly vendors, adoptions, food trucks and more!

It's beer festival meets dog parade at this fun-filled event! Both humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities every weekend in October. Enjoy a gorgeous walk in the garden with your pup while you taste a variety of beers, take a spin and dance with your pooch, shop at a doggy marketplace, and let your pup show his skills on an obstacle course. Dottie’s at the Koi Pond will be serving up bratwursts, warm soft pretzels and other Bavarian favorites.

Celebrate Halloween with your dog at a festive costume contest and parade featuring local pet vendors, themed activities, treats, and plenty of photo opportunities. Dress your pup in a spooky, silly, or adorable costume and enter the contest for a chance to win prizes.

Lace-up your sneakers, grab Fido's leash and join the fun with your pup for a day of excitement. You'll receive a t-shirt, a bandana for your pup, a finisher medal and a goodie bag.

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.

Celebrate the season with Fido as Venice Boulevard transforms into a laid-back winter wonderland with a mix of retro ski lodge vibes and surfside fun. Enjoy a full day of live music, DJs, delicious food trucks, and après bites, along with games and activities for the whole family. Shop 300+ local creators, designers, and artists for unique holiday gifts, snap festive photos with Santa, and more.

Soak up the charm of a beach town while shopping with Fido from local makers! This open-air street festival takes place in the palm tree–lined streets of downtown, with ocean views, handmade goods, and a walkable mix of local shops and restaurants. It’s a laid-back, sunshiny way to support small businesses and enjoy the coastal vibes.

Bring Fido to check out over 40 local artisans, delicious food and live music with a beautiful ocean view. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to relax and enjoy family-friendly activities like ring toss and cornhole. Important dates to remember include June 7, August 2, September 13, October 4, November 1 and December 6.

Enjoy a cozy, pet-friendly morning at this monthly café gathering where guests who bring their pets are treated to a complimentary coffee. Open to all well-behaved animals, the event offers a relaxed atmosphere to sip, socialize, and connect with fellow pet lovers.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located in Macy's Women Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this festive seasonal celebration when the waterfront transforms into a holiday‑themed Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace filled with family‑friendly activities and entertainment. Visitors can stroll through a cheerful market, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, see live reindeer, enjoy faux snowfall and roaming holiday characters, and take in lively performances while exploring curated vendor offerings and interactive experiences that capture the spirit of the season.

Join this weekly LGBTQ+-friendly dog park meetup for a morning of off-leash play and community connection. Dog owners, trainers, walkers, allies, and their pups are invited to gather in the all-breed section to socialize, meet new friends, and enjoy time outdoors together. All dog sizes are welcome. Look for Arkaz, a short bearded man with glasses and dark curly hair, with Buggy, his black Cocker-Pug in a trans pride bandana!

Guests can take a stroll with their leashed pup through millions of twinkling lights, browse a German-style holiday market for unique gifts, and enjoy live music and festive food and drinks. The event also features a holiday train ride, visits with Santa Claus, and other seasonal surprises, creating a warm and memorable Christmas experience for visitors of all ages.

This fest is a month full of lights, celebration and holiday cheer. Bring Fido along for tons of family fun, music, shopping, delicious food, wine and beer, and more. Most events during Julesfest are dog friendly. Check their website for more details!