Dog Events in Van Wert, OH

Dress up your furry friends for a fun-filled afternoon of spook-tacular costumes, exciting prizes, and treats for both pets and humans. After the contest, let your pups burn off some energy at Hill's Bark Park, where they can run, play, and mingle with new four-legged friends.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features pet costume and talent contests, with categories such as Best Look-Alike, Most Unique and Best in Show. For $20, participants receive entry into both contests, a classic hot dog and a raffle ticket. Guests can enjoy dog demonstrations, prizes, vendor goodies, raffles and a 50/50 drawing while supporting HALO K9 Rescue.

This annual event features a costume parade and trick-or-treating for dogs with local pet businesses. Attendees can capture festive memories with Halloween-themed pet photos by Rachel Craft Pet Photography.

Kick off Halloween week with Fido at this family-friendly celebration featuring kids activities, a family 5K, a pet costume contest, Trick Your Trunk, and more seasonal fun. Bring your pup to show off their best costume and enjoy a festive day of Halloween activities for the whole family.

This dog-friendly fall event transforms Caesar Ford Park into a glowing pumpkin wonderland featuring hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins illuminated by black lights. Guests can explore the trails, recognize creative designs inspired by cartoons, music, horror, animals and more, and enjoy food vendors.

Marion Animal Care and Control will be offering a vaccine clinic once a quarter (currently scheduled for January 30th, April 24th, July 24th, and October 30th), including DAPP vaccines for dogs (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) and HCP vaccines for cats (Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Panleukopenia). Low-cost services include $10 microchips, $5 dewormer and $8 flea treatment. Please note that rabies vaccines will not be available at this clinic. All animals must arrive on a leash or in a secure carrier.

Bring Fido and join thousands of fellow Halloween enthusiasts for one of the oldest and largest Halloween festivals in the country! This annual event will feature artists, merchants, music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, a parade, music, beer and food trucks. Let Fido join in the fun by entering the Canine Costume Contest.

On the first Friday of each month (except January and July), bring Fido and enjoy extended hours at dozens of local businesses, live music throughout town, engaging art displays, special events, exclusive deals, and one-of-a-kind experiences. It’s the perfect evening to explore, shop, dine, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of Franklin.

Leashed dogs are welcome at select outdoor activities during this festive all-day celebration kicking off the holiday season. The event includes a winter market with handmade goods, a lighted parade through downtown, food vendors, live entertainment and the lighting of the courthouse square.

Bring Fido to get his picture taken with jolly old Saint Nick! Two-legged family members are also welcome to join in for a photo.

This dog-friendly Christmas drive-thru light display invites guests to travel through a dazzling Winter Wonderland featuring a North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, Festive Festival and a visit with Santa. Fido must remain inside the car with your at all times. Admission is free, and donations are gladly accepted to support the program for years to come.