Dog Events in Sun City, FL

On select dates, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise where dogs can enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the water while observing dolphins in their natural environment! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Bring your pup to this local pet store to see adoptable pets and partake in fun giveaways from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Shop for jewelry at Kendra Scott Tampa and support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay! A portion of in-store sales will benefit the organization, helping animals in need. Online shopping is also available during the fundraising promotion using the designated code.

Enjoy a cold drink while Fido gets clean! Along with a bath, your pup will receive an ear cleaning and a towel dry. Nail trims are an additional $5 with a bath. Please be aware that the wait list can be long, so plan your visit accordingly. Dog Bar is a 21+ venue, and first-time visitors must bring proof of their dog’s immunizations and purchase a membership or day pass.

Dogs are welcome in the Frank Crum Family Fun Run and Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run portion of this annual event. Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with live music, a costume contest, and a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the high school track.

Bring Fido to watch Mayor Castor arrive by Pirate Water Taxi to flip the switch on the festive Riverwalk Holiday Trees. Enjoy a holiday market, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun, with the official tree lighting at 6:30 PM.

This dog-friendly festival celebrates local shopping, food and community with more than 350 artists, makers, shops, food vendors, nonprofits and small businesses. Guests can enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music, entertainment, free activities, a children’s zone, beer garden and an adoptable pet parade while shopping for unique gifts and supporting local businesses.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at a festive Christmas market featuring local vendors, unique gifts, holiday displays, carolers, Santa, foam snow, and music and dancing at neighborhood establishments. Multiple side streets along Central Avenue will close to connect participating businesses.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at an outdoor marketplace featuring talented artisans, handmade crafts, original artwork, jewelry, pottery, clothing, home décor and unique gifts. Browse local vendors, enjoy food and explore the charming Corey Avenue shopping district.

On this select date only, Enchant Christmas welcomes leashed dogs and their people to explore dazzling light displays, take photos with Santa and enjoy special pet-friendly routes! Tickets are by timed entry and you’ll need both a human ticket and a dog ticket (there's a maximum of two dog tickets per order), and you'll need to complete the dog waiver. Advance purchase required for timed entry. Pups will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend this evening. Please be prepared with proof of vaccinations and license.

Sunday, 12/6 1-4PM and Friday 12/11 6-9PM This dog-friendly holiday fundraiser offers professional Santa portraits for dogs and their people, featuring Urban Dog Studio’s signature style. For a $35 donation, guests receive print-ready and social media versions of their portrait, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Pawsitive Exposure Project and its efforts to help rescue dogs find forever homes.

Bring Fido to this fun and festive annual holiday market! There will be live entertainment, holiday shopping, food trucks, visits with Santa, handmade jewelry, charming home decor, handcrafted items and so much more! Free seating is provided. Pets, kids, families and friends are welcome!

Bring Fido each Thursday for this happy hour event that benefits a different local animal rescue each week!

On select Thursday evenings in December, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise to see the holiday lights in St. Pete! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Take a stroll with Fido along the downtown waterfront and enjoy dazzling light displays for the Holiday Spectacular. Highlights include a floating 35‑ft LED Christmas tree, a 30‑ft synchronized light panel tree, twinkling garlands, festive floating gingerbread and toy‑train displays, all set along the Hillsborough River in gorgeous scenic spots.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at this annual festival featuring tons of tacos and Mexican dishes from over 25 of the best local food trucks, chefs and restaurants, plus beer and cocktails. Guests will also enjoy taco eating contests, Lucha Libre Wrestling, live mural artists, and live music.

Enjoy a weekend of delicious tacos, local food trucks, live music and cooking competitions featuring chefs competing for Tampa Bay's Best Taco. This family- and dog-friendly festival offers a variety of food and entertainment while supporting animal rescue organizations through Get Rescued, Inc.

Join the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for a family and dog-friendly festival featuring food trucks, beer, adoptable pets, vendors, dog activities and more. Sign up as an individual or a team to walk and support the Humane Society!