Dog Events in Wilmington, CA

Bring your pup for a fun day of community, shopping and giving back! Enjoy local vendors, great food and drinks, a dog cooling station, photo booth, raffles, and rescue resources. Friendly leashed dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly event supporting dogs in need.

Leashed dogs are welcome along in the ticketed general admission area to watch the spectacular Pacific Airshow from an oceanfront viewing experience at Paséa Hotel & Spa. The family-friendly event offers front-row views of world-class flight teams performing aerial stunts over the Pacific Ocean. Make a weekend of it and book at dog-friendly room on site at the Paséa Hotel & Spa!

This annual festival offers an exciting day for dogs and their humans with a costume contest, a haunted house for pups, and fun races like French Bulldog and Wiener Dog runs. Highlights include a foam party, an 80-foot dog pool party with DJ and a pie-eating contest. Guests can explore a superhero photo booth, a fashion show, and a holistic lounge, as well as enjoy brunch for dogs and treats.

All dogs, Corgis and honorary Corgis, are welcome to attend this family-friendly festival! The theme for this event is Howl-O-Ween, so get your costumes ready. There will be pet-centric vendors, interactive pet and owner experiences, food trucks, selfie stations, and giveaways! The event will be held two blocks south of the iconic Huntington Beach Pier.

Parade your pups in their Howl-o-ween best and win great prizes for Best Overall, Funniest, Spookiest, Most Creative, and Dog/Owner Combo. There will also be local vendors offering grooming, giveaways, dog adoptions, food, face painting, and more.

Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host one of the biggest Halloween pet events in the world! The parade is expected to include a few hundred kids and adults in costumes, followed by more than 450 costumed dogs with handlers. A few thousand human gawkers will line the parade route, including a panel of distinguished judges that will choose a few dozen human and canine costume winners. Haute Dogs will raise thousands for spay/neuter programs, adoption/rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws and other Long Beach service projects.

It's beer festival meets dog parade at this fun-filled event! Both humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities every weekend in October. Enjoy a gorgeous walk in the garden with your pup while you taste a variety of beers, take a spin and dance with your pooch, shop at a doggy marketplace, and let your pup show his skills on an obstacle course. Dottie’s at the Koi Pond will be serving up bratwursts, warm soft pretzels and other Bavarian favorites.

This pet-friendly festival is perfect for a fun afternoon with your four-legged friend! Nestled along the scenic waterfront of Marine Stadium, this show is the largest and longest-running event in the series, featuring a vibrant mix of local makers, junior artists, live music, artisan food vendors, food trucks, and hands-on DIY crafting activities.

These monthly Dachshund races allow dog owners lure their short-legged but swift dogs to the finish line with toys, treats, friends or enemies. Every Wiener is a winner because each dog gets a prize even if they don't run! Limited spectator tickets are available on race day at the Wienerdog store. All event attendees are required to park ONLY in the free parking structure adjacent to Old World Village, located behind Hotel Huntington Beach, off of Huntington Village Lane.

Enjoy a cozy, pet-friendly morning at this monthly café gathering where guests who bring their pets are treated to a complimentary coffee. Open to all well-behaved animals, the event offers a relaxed atmosphere to sip, socialize, and connect with fellow pet lovers.

This dog-friendly meet-up is hosted by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance. Dog owners bring their leashed pups for a short group walk through downtown Long Beach to socialize and connect with other dog owners. This event occurs on the first Tuesday of every month at either 5 PM or 6 PM, depending on the season. Check their website for current schedule.