Dog Events in Springfield, KY

Celebrate the season at this dog-friendly fall market featuring local vendors, handmade goods, seasonal décor, apparel, gifts, candles, self-care products, specialty foods, and other autumn-inspired finds. Guests can browse a variety of unique products while supporting small businesses during a festive weekend of shopping.

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Enjoy a lively, dog-friendly patio social designed for pups and their people. This monthly gathering features a relaxed atmosphere with a themed menu for both humans and dogs, refreshing drinks, and plenty of space to mingle.

This lively event features music, food, vendors, bouncy slides, face painting, an online auction, craft beer tasting, and plenty of adorable adoptable dogs. Pups can join the fun with doggie pools, agility courses, the Rocket Run Dog Race, best dressed contest, and a Dog Lure Course, plus even more tail-wagging activities!

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.

This dog-friendly monthly gathering features tail-wagging fun at the dog park with Mission Vet Urgent Care and Pet Wants, followed by a community dog walk to Elm Street Plaza. Guests can meet fellow dog lovers and enjoy time with their pups before heading out together.

Bring Fido out for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Enjoy live music, tasty bites from local food trucks, unique shopping with vendors and of course, plenty of dog-friendly fun.

This beloved annual event features over a dozen entertaining competitions, from athletic challenges like the Straight Dash and Frisbee Catch to whimsical contests such as the Hot Dog Splash and “I’ll Eat Anything!” Participants can also enjoy the Alumni Parade, Halloween Costume Contests, and a Blessing of the Animals ceremony. The day includes an Olympic Village with local vendors, food trucks and activities for all ages.

This dog-friendly Halloween Yappy Hour invites pups to dress in their best costumes for dog treats, Sun Cruiser pup giveaways, a haunted photo booth and prizes for the best-dressed dogs. People can enjoy half-price happy hour, while $1 from every drink sold benefits Cincinnati Animal CARE and its efforts to provide care and loving homes for animals.

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.

Enjoy delicious bites from two local food vendors and shop from unique vendors offering food, décor, gifts, and more. Tap your toes to the sounds of three live bands performing in front of the barn. Chairs will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own lawn chairs for extra comfort. Families will love the extra activities, including bounce houses, ball pits, cornhole, sack races and obstacle courses.

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! There will be a costume contest for prizes, food trucks, live music, cold beer, treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

Celebrate Halloween with your pup at this dog-friendly yappy hour hosted by Allie's Walkabout featuring festive costumes, a costume contest, prizes, photo opportunities, drinks, and patio fun. Guests are encouraged to dress up themselves and their dogs while enjoying time with fellow dog lovers. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome and must remain leashed.

Swing by with your leashed pup to grab some locally made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music and performances from local artists. Limited seating is available, so bringing your own lawn chair is recommended.

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.

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 with a festive holiday festival for all ages. Enjoy kids’ crafts, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (pet photos available during a special session), live music and dance, carolers, food trucks, and artisan vendor booths offering unique gifts. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of pet waste.

On the second Sunday of each month, bring your dog or cat to receive affordable vaccines and basic wellness services at this event. Services offered will include rabies vaccines, nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchipping and more. Subsidized pricing will be available for clients who show proof of financial hardship or participation in a government assistance program. All cats must arrive in a cat carrier and all dogs must be on a leash.

Enjoy leisurely strolls with your furry friends at the gardens every weekend! Remember to keep your dogs leashed and clean up after them to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all guests. Excluded dates include May 10, June 7 and October 25.

Each January 8th, Hermitage welcomes visitors free of charge to honor the Battle of New Orleans, the decisive 1815 victory that elevated Andrew Jackson to national fame. The day includes a wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb, a keynote address, and access to the estate’s 1,120 acres of history. Leashed dogs are welcome to roam the historic grounds. Dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of waste.