Dog Events in Suwannee, FL

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Suwannee. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Sep 12

Kids Market at the Carrollwood Market

Tampa, FL

Kids Market at the Carrollwood Market Pets are welcome to join their owners to support the next generation of entrepreneurs at this lively community market featuring kid-run businesses alongside local vendors. Browse handmade goods, fresh produce, and artisan items while enjoying live music and a variety of food options. See Details

Sep 13

Downtown Dogs

Tampa, FL

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

Sep 20

Jacksonville Barkfest

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Barkfest Two and four-legged friends are invited to spend an afternoon together at this public event! Attendees can browse local vendors, enjoy bites from food trucks and compete in contests. See Details

Sep 26

Oktoberfest at Common Dialect Beerworks

Tampa, FL

Oktoberfest at Common Dialect Beerworks Health Mutt hosts this annual tail-wagging event! There will be Bavarian food and German beer for purchase, fun dog activities, adoptable pets from the humane society, pet vendors, and more! See Details

Jan 24, Apr 25, Jul 25, Sep 26

Largo Evening Market

Largo, FL

Largo Evening Market Leashed dogs are welcome to shop with you on the fourth Saturday of the month. Vendors will be selling a variety of artisanal goods, from handmade jewelry to organic produce. Guests can also enjoy music from local musicians and food trucks on site. See Details

Sep 26

The Big Squeeze

Morriston, FL

The Big Squeeze Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners for a Saturday gathering featuring live music, camping, community, and an after-hours jam session. The event brings together music lovers, veterans, Gold Star families, and supporters while raising funds for a permanent monument honoring Florida’s Gold Star Families and veterans. See Details

Oct 3

Blessing of the Animals Celebration

Tampa, FL

Blessing of the Animals Celebration Bring your pets, either on leash or in a carrier, to gather under the oaks on the church grounds as each animal receives a blessing. All people and animals are welcome. See Details

Oct 3

Pooch Pool Party at Aquatic Center at Holland G Mangum Recreation Complex

Seminole, FL

Pooch Pool Party at Aquatic Center at Holland G Mangum Recreation Complex Bring Fido out for a swim before the pool closes for the season! At this event, dogs can play and swim freely, without a leash in the fenced-in pool area. Small dogs (under 30 lbs) are welcome from 10 AM until 12 PM, and large dogs (over 30 lbs) can swim from 11 AM until 1 PM. Pups in attendance must be up-to-date on vaccinations, and humans aren't permitted in the pool. See Details

Oct 4

Pet Blessing Under the Globe

Jacksonville, FL

Pet Blessing Under the Globe Celebrate your furry, feathered, and scaly friends at this annual event in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Following the blessing inside the Cathedral, enjoy pet vendors and pet care resources. See Details

Oct 4

Howl-o-ween 5K - Tampa

Tampa, FL

Howl-o-ween 5K - Tampa This dog-friendly Halloween 5K welcomes runners and walkers with or without their leashed dogs. Participants receive a short-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for both humans and dogs. Proceeds support animal shelters. See Details

Oct 10

Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Lakeland, FL

Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a festive pet parade and costume contest with prizes for Best Costume, Best Pet & Owner Duo and Best Float. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ, fall-themed photo opportunities, pet-friendly vendors and a chance to meet the team from SPCA Florida. All pets are welcome but must be friendly, well-behaved and leashed throughout the event. See Details

Oct 9–11

Oktoberfest Tampa

Tampa, FL

Oktoberfest Tampa Leashed dogs are welcome to celebrate at this annual event! Guests can enjoy traditional German beer, bratwurst, schnitzel, live music, dancing, polka bands, lederhosen, and traditional games like stein-hoisting and keg stacking. It’s a family- and dog-friendly fall festival where visitors can compete, celebrate, and enjoy authentic German food, drinks, and entertainment! The hours for the festival are Friday from 4 PM until 11 PM, Saturday from 11 AM until 11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM until 6 PM. See Details

Oct 10–11

Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival

Dunedin, FL

Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival This festival invites visitors and leashed pups to stroll Main Street and browse handcrafted goods from top artisans, including pottery, planters, jewelry, hair accessories and more. Don’t miss the expansive green market featuring artisanal soaps, specialty dips and spices. See Details

Oct 11

Monsters & Mimosas 5K

Clearwater, FL

Monsters & Mimosas 5K This dog-friendly Halloween-themed 5K features a festive morning of running, costumes and mimosas. Participants receive a custom finisher medal, race-themed shirt and a mimosa at the finish line, with juice and water available for those under 21. See Details

Oct 17

Annual Clay County Boo Bash

Green Cove Springs, FL

Annual Clay County Boo Bash Join a community Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating with local vendors, live entertainment, food, family activities, and costume fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy a festive market atmosphere with performances, games, and seasonal treats while supporting local creatives and nonprofits. Leashed pets are welcome to join the celebration. See Details

Oct 17

Howl-o-ween 5K - Gainesville

Gainesville, FL

Howl-o-ween 5K - Gainesville This dog-friendly Halloween-themed 5K welcomes runners and walkers with their leashed pups! Registration includes a T-shirt, finisher medal, 5K entry, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for both humans and dogs. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of North Central Florida. See Details

Oct 18

Pensacola Humane Society's Barktoberfest

Pensacola, FL

Pensacola Humane Society's Barktoberfest Come out to one of the largest dog-friendly adoption events within the area! There will be contests, races, training demos, food trucks, vendors and so much more! See Details

Oct 17–18

Annual Ocala Pet Palooza

Ocala, FL

Annual Ocala Pet Palooza This two-day indoor/outdoor festival is the ultimate celebration for pets and the people who love them, featuring exciting contests like Best Trick and Costume, thrilling Dogs Dock Diving competitions, and plenty of chances for your pup to join in. Leashed pets are welcome, as long as they're current on all vaccinations. Explore a wide variety of pet vendors with treats, toys, grooming products, and training services, meet adoptable pets, and learn from expert demos. See Details

Oct 16–18

Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest

Tampa, FL

Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest Guests can enjoy beer from local breweries, food trucks, music and dancing, arts and crafts, and contests like log sawing and brat eating. For Dachshunds, there will be a Best Dressed Wiener and Wiener dog races! All dogs must be kept on a leash. The event will be held Friday from 5 PM until 10 PM, Saturday from 11 AM until 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM until 6 PM. See Details

Oct 18

Annual Jacksonville Spooktacular

Jacksonville, FL

Annual Jacksonville Spooktacular Join a festive Halloween community event featuring trick-or-treating with local vendors, live DJ entertainment, performances, food, and family-friendly activities in a lively outdoor setting. Two- and four-legged friends are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a day of shopping, seasonal fun, and supporting local creatives and nonprofits. See Details

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