Dog Events in Washington, GA

Dogs are welcome to join a moonlit paddle on Saluda Lake, with kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and paddle boats available to rent. Enjoy lakeside music, sunset views, dinner, glow gear, and a post-paddle s’mores fire for a memorable evening on the water. Note that a waiver is required for every participant. Check in begins at 7:30 PM

Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a week-long educational camping gathering focused on ancestral and heritage skills. Participants can explore classes in foraging, friction fire making, basketry, wood carving, stone tools, and more while connecting with nature and the community. Dogs require their own registration ticket.

This dog-friendly Halloween walk features glow sticks for participants, a festive evening stroll, and a costume contest with gift baskets for the winners. Dogs and their people are encouraged to dress in spooky, silly or matching costumes and enjoy a glowing night of walking and fun together. Meet behind Pangaea Brewing Greenville at The Commons.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features small-business vendors, food and drink vendors, trick-or-treating and an outdoor DJ. Guests can bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun, shopping, treats and entertainment.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of this family-friendly event, which features beautifully carved and illuminated pumpkins displayed along a short paved pathway. There will be local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling and more. Please note that it will be a relatively dark environment with lots of people, and only service animals are allowed inside the mansion and museum.

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.

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.

This dog-friendly Halloween brunch features complimentary pup cups, drink specials, a festive photo backdrop and a costume contest with categories for Best Big Dog, Best Little Dog and Best Human + Pup Duo. Winners receive a gift card and dog-themed gift basket, and there’s no event entry fee. Reservations are recommended.

Bring Fido to the winery for a day of fun and exercise! You and your pup are encouraged to dress up in a costume during the run for a chance at prizes. A glass of wine (for adults 21+), medals, snacks, water and goodie bags are included for all participants.

Decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy and treats to children and pups! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived. Hayrides and other activities will also be offered.

Join fellow animal lovers for a dog-friendly walk and run benefiting the Pet Resource Center. Whether you're running, jogging, strolling, or simply enjoying the fresh air with your pup, every step helps support programs that provide pet food assistance, low-cost services, animal care, and adoptions. Bring your dog, family, or friends for a fun community event that gives back to pets in need.

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.

This dog-friendly Halloween brunch features complimentary pup cups, $7 mimosas for guests with costumed dogs, a festive photo backdrop and a costume contest with categories for Best Big Dog, Best Little Dog and Best Human + Pup Duo. Each category winner receives a $50 gift card and dog-themed gift basket. Reservations are recommended.

Trunk-or-treating has gone to the dogs! Dress up with your furry best friend and head over for an afternoon filled of tricks, treats and more.

Dress up your dog and bring them to the catwalk! There'll be prizes for the best-dressed pets, and don’t forget to grab a bite and a cocktail on the patio. Be sure to call and sign up to get on the list. There's a $10 pre-paid entry fee, which will go to support the Stone Soup Dog Park.

Bring your pet in costume for a fun catwalk competition featuring prizes for the most creative, funniest, and best matching pet-and-human costumes. Enjoy a spooky photo opportunity and shop a special fill-a-bag sale with discounts on items that fit inside your bag.

Celebrate Halloween with your dog at a festive gathering featuring a dog costume contest with prizes in categories such as Funniest Costume, Best Homemade Costume, and Best Dog and Human Duo. Decorate a pumpkin-shaped dog cookie with dog-safe icing, snap photos at a Halloween selfie spot, and shop handmade seasonal treats. Nail trims are available for an additional fee.

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 to enjoy the farm with you! Guests can explore a sprawling corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy a mega slide, zipline, ropes course, jumping pillow, gem mining, tractor tire playground, cow train, and more. With tasty concession areas serving everything from kettle corn to funnel cakes and BBQ, there’s something delicious for every appetite.