Dog Events in Texas

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Texas who are as crazy about their pets as you, there’s no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. Attend any of the dog shows, agility competitions, costume parades, festivals or fundraisers in Texas on our Dog Events Calendar and you’ll meet hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dog lovers. And since 70% of the events listed benefit humane societies, attending one is a great way to help homeless pets too.

Oct 25

Dogs on the Run Halloween Pawty

El Paso, TX

Dogs on the Run Halloween Pawty

Bring Fido to celebrate the anniversary of Dogs in the Run and a Halloween Pawty! There will be local vendors, food trucks, pet adoptions, free microchips, demonstrations, and a Pet Halloween Costume Contest.

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Oct 25

Annual Pug-O-Ween-DFW Pug Rescue

Flower Mound, TX

Annual Pug-O-Ween-DFW Pug Rescue

This Pug-filled Halloween celebration benefiting DFW Pug Rescue, brings together hundreds of Pug lovers from across the Tri-State area for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities. The ticketed festival will be packed with fan favorites like a fiercely competitive costume contest, food trucks, games, and more. All breeds are welcome.

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Oct 23–25

Día de los Muertos - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Día de los Muertos - San Antonio

The weekend event brings together traditional art and culture with live music and entertainment to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Festivities include live music, original artwork, a dance, drum and puppet procession, live poetry, and the largest open altar exhibition in San Antonio. Please keep Fido leashed at all times.

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Oct 25

Boo-ston Terrier Halloween Party

Houston, TX

Boo-ston Terrier Halloween Party

This dog-friendly Halloween gathering welcomes Boston terriers, Boston mixes and French bulldogs for a morning of spooky-season fun. The event features treat bags for the first 20 pups, on-site dog tarot card readings and a costume contest with a prize for the most creative outfit. Guests can also meet other local dog families and show off their pups’ Halloween looks.

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Oct 25

Annual Savannah Memorial 5K

Webster, TX

Annual Savannah Memorial 5K

Leased pups are invited to participate in this community 5K run or walk honoring a young woman’s memory and raising awareness of domestic violence. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed human and dog. The event supports survivors and funds resources for those affected by family violence, as well as a scholarship fund for children to attend summer camp.

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Oct 29

Yappy Hour at Pawm Springs Dog Park

Sugar Land, TX

Yappy Hour at Pawm Springs Dog Park

Bring your dog to the exciting event of the year. There'll be pet-friendly activities and opportunities to make furry friends.

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Oct 29

Annual Howls & Meows Halloween Party

Dallas, TX

Annual Howls & Meows Halloween Party

This dog-friendly Halloween event welcomes pets and their families for trunk-or-treating, costume contests, and festive activities. Guests can enter the Best Single Costume or Best Duo/Partner Costume contests, with prizes for the top three in each category. Other activities include paw print art, a Halloween scavenger hunt, bobbing for treats, spooky pup cups, and seasonal photo opportunities.

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Oct 31

Trick or Treat on Oak St.

Roanoke, TX

Trick or Treat on Oak St.

Bring Fido with you for trick-or-treating and dress him up in his favorite costume. Pups must be leashed at all times.

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Oct 31

BARC-O-WEEN

Houston, TX

BARC-O-WEEN

This family-friendly festival brings together local families, businesses, and pet lovers for a day of community and second chances. Enjoy reduced adoption fees, local vendors, pet goodies, food trucks, games for kids, exciting giveaways, and festive fun for all ages.

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Oct 31

Howl-O-Ween Pup Pawrade & Costume Contest

Fredericksburg, TX

Howl-O-Ween Pup Pawrade & Costume Contest

Dress your four-legged friend in their spookiest, silliest or downright adorable costume! There'll be local vendors, photo opportunities, plenty of treats for both humans and pups, and a costume contest.

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Nov 1

Trails Fur Tails 5K

San Antonio, TX

Trails Fur Tails 5K

This dog-friendly 5K welcomes participants to run, walk, or stroll with their leashed canine companions. Designed for all fitness levels, the family-friendly event offers a fun way to get active with your pup while supporting a good cause.

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Sep 4–Nov 6

Yappy Hour Series at Market Square Park

Houston, TX

Yappy Hour Series at Market Square Park

Bring your pup to a tail-wagging event, where furry friends and their humans can enjoy music, treats, and fun giveaways! Snag free goodies like treats and pup cups, and participate in rotating monthly activities.

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Nov 6

Sip & Stroll at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Houston, TX

Sip & Stroll at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Enjoy a relaxed, adults-only evening in nature with an accessible sunset stroll through scenic arboretum trails. Dogs must be leashed and restrained to trails during their visit. This curated experience features a short, easy-to-navigate route, and includes two glasses of wine or beer, and tasty happy hour treats.

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Nov 7

Blue Ostrich Wine Run Turkey Trot 5K

Saint Jo, TX

Blue Ostrich Wine Run Turkey Trot 5K

Gobble your way through scenic vineyards, where each mile is paired with a sip of something delicious. Fido is welcome to join you at this race, but please note that dogs must remain leashed and aren't permitted inside winery buildings.

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Oct 3 & Nov 7

The Boho Market at TUPPS Brewery

McKinney, TX

The Boho Market at TUPPS Brewery

On the third Saturday of each month this spring, leashed dogs are welcome at this outdoor market featuring live music, a variety of local vendors, and access to TUPPS Brewery's on-site food hall and craft beers.

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Nov 7

Kirby Ice House Corgi Races

The Woodlands, TX

Kirby Ice House Corgi Races

This 21+ event invites Corgi owners to register their Corgi for a series of races. Participants must submit a registration form and current vaccination records, and all owners are required to sign a waiver. The event features a bracket-style race format, with each Corgi needing two handlers for the start and finish lines. The event is exclusively for Corgi breed dogs.

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Nov 8

The Vineyard at Florence Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Florence, TX

The Vineyard at Florence Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Gobble your way through scenic vineyards, where each mile is paired with a sip of something delicious. Fido is welcome to join you at this race to spice up your weekend. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings.

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Nov 14

Mighty Texas Dog Walk & Expo

Austin, TX

Mighty Texas Dog Walk & Expo

Heralded as “The Doggiest Day in Austin,” is a beloved annual festival unites dogs and their humans in a festive celebration. The event offers a dynamic mix of activities like Sniffari adventures, mini-agility courses, costume contests, live music, vendors, photo ops, and VIP experiences. The walk holds multiple Guinness World Records for feats like “Most Dogs Walked,” “Largest Fur Ball,” and “Largest Cake for Dogs,” while raising funds to power Service Dogs, Inc.

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Nov 14

Gulf Coast Humane Society Pawfest

Corpus Christi, TX

Gulf Coast Humane Society Pawfest

This fun festival will feature live music and entertainment, Wiener Dog Races, local vendors and artisans, food trucks, adoptable pets, and more!

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Nov 14

Woofstock

Jefferson, TX

Woofstock

A fun and exciting day out for Fido featuring live acoustic music, a pet parade and pup crawl, dog contests, lawn games, a silent auction, and adoptable dogs and cats in beautiful historic Jefferson!

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