Dog Events in Temple, GA

Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged BFF at Rescue Dog Games! This free, family-friendly dog festival features Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contests at noon to include: Funniest, Most Creative, Human-Dog Combo with prizes! There will also be a lure chase, trick or treating, photo opportunities, silly-or-not-so-silly dog tricks, dog and kids art activities, vendors, pet rescues and adoptable dogs.

You and your Schnauzer are encouraged to come and join in this historic event! The event will include the Guinness World Record attempt of the largest dog walk of one breed ever in an official parade. There will also be contests, a photo booth, live music, vendors and more. All breeds are welcome.

Bring Fido and a lawn chair or blanket for some live music from local musicians! The venue is open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. Outside food and beverages aren't permitted.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual seasonal celebration of autumn atop Lookout Mountain, where guests can enjoy fall foliage, festive décor and family‑friendly activities throughout the season. The experience includes seasonal displays (like the large scale lighted jack-o’-lantern displays), scenic walking paths, photo opportunities, and themed attractions that highlight the colors and spirit of fall.

During the month of October, visit downtown Locust Grove with your leashed pup to enjoy the many scarecrows displayed at this fall community event! Businesses, families, schools, nonprofits, clubs and community groups create and display scarecrows for free. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal displays and participate in People’s Choice voting, while awards recognize the favorite downtown business scarecrow and best traditional scarecrow.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features a 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Fun Run for participants of all ages, including pups, walkers and strollers. Guests can enjoy costume contests for kids, adults and dogs, with proceeds supporting Canine Pet Rescue’s efforts to save, rehabilitate and rehome animals.

Join a fun, family-friendly 5K supporting the Harrison High School Band and its student musicians. The event takes place on the high school campus and welcomes runners, walkers, families, and leashed dogs. Every registration helps fund opportunities for student musicians to learn, perform and represent their community.

Dress up your dog for a Halloween parade along the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, followed by dog-friendly trick-or-treating and a costume contest with prizes! A portion of full-price ticket sales benefits the Atlanta Beltline Partnership.

Bring Fido along to this annual Halloween-themed race through Uptown Columbus, featuring spooky fun and prizes for the top three costume winners. The race also awards runners across multiple age and competition categories. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals.

Bring Fido to this fun event, featuring a dog costume contest with a JBL speaker prize, trunk-or-treat activities for pets and people, and special savings on pet protection. The costume contest winner will be announced at noon. Visitors can save $25 on a Bravecto Quantum injection, with the offer valid on October 31st only. ProHeart injections will also be available; proof of a recent negative heartworm test is required.

This dog-friendly community fundraiser features a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run/walk through Heritage Park. Participants can bring their dogs, shop at a pet-themed market, and donate supplies such as food, blankets, toys, and leashes to support local animal rescue organizations. Monetary donations are also welcome to help provide care and essential supplies for animals in need.

Treat your doggie like a VIP on the only restaurant crawl for dogs! Visit two dog-friendly restaurants where your pup enjoys their own versions of human dishes (plus a fun barkarita), while you enjoy tasty bites too. Stroll the Atlanta Beltline, shop at local pet boutiques, and take home swag and giveaways. A portion of proceeds supports local animal rescues—making this the paw-fect way to treat your dog and give back.

The in-person canicross race features 5K, 10K (two laps), and a 1.25-mile sprint distance on challenging technical trails with uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural obstacles. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or new to the sport, there’s a race for every skill level. Take on the ultimate challenge by completing all three distances to earn the Tri-Hound Crown - an exclusive team title for dog-and-human duos. Children under 15 must run with a registered adult, and all competitors should come ready for a day of adventure, teamwork and muddy paws!

Leashed dogs are welcome on this picturesque, 3.1-mile race that brings you through two states and has a beautiful backdrop of the Toccoa River. The race will begin at McCaysville Visitor Center and end at McCaysville City Park. The event is rain or shine.

Enjoy an evening under the stars with Fido at this family-friendly outdoor movie event! Guests can bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, and snacks from home or grab a bite from local food options, while adults 21 and older can purchase beverages to enjoy during the movie.

Hosted by the Humane Educational Society, attendees are invited to bring their leashed dogs to socialize while supporting HES. Oddstory will donate $1 to HES for every pint sold during the event. Guests will find adoptable pups and information on fostering and volunteering. Please note that is a 21+ establishment.

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

Leashed pups and participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to this fun Thanksgiving tradition! The event starts at East Main and Church Street, allowing everyone to enjoy a festive morning workout before holiday feasting. Proceeds support local organizations, and all participants can register online, with shirts available on a first-come basis.

This annual Thanksgiving day tradition starts with a 5K race at 8:00 AM, followed by a Kids 1K Fun Run at 9:15 AM. Dogs are welcome to participate at the back of the runners. Participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will also receive a fun run medal. The event supports Meals by Grace, a local organization providing meals to those in need. The race is rain or shine.

Walk off that Thanksgiving meal with Fido on a guided 3-mile hike starting at the park's visitor's center to the covered bridge. You'll learn some fun facts from your Naturalist guide along the way. Please ensure your dog is leashed, bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Reservations are required.