Dog Events in Belhaven, NC

This dog-friendly fundraiser features a 5K and an untimed 1-mile fun run through the scenic trails of Hammocks Beach State Park. Participants can enjoy quality time and exercise with their pups while supporting Misplaced Mutts, including its efforts to help dogs find forever homes and fund a spay, neuter and wellness clinic. All participants receive a T-shirt, and 5K registrants also receive a participation medal.

This dog-friendly 1-mile walk and 5K supports Canines for Service and its mission to provide service dogs to Veterans. Held in celebration of World Mental Health Day, the event welcomes runners, walkers and leashed dogs for an afternoon of community, wellness and support for Veterans.

A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. A crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available for purchase that day.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features Dachtoberfest pup races, a pet costume parade and contest, a pet wellness Q&A and a Puparazzi photo booth. Dachshunds and non-Dachshunds can compete in separate races, followed by awards for race and costume contest winners. Guests can also meet the owners of Kill Devil Dachshunds of the Outer Banks.

Bring your adorable Dachshunds (and non-Dachshund friends!) to dash for glory in a morning packed with fun, from races and costume parades to meet-and-greets and awards. Registration starts at 10:0 AM, with races beginning at 11:00 AM. Don’t forget to dress your pup in festive attire; lederhosen and hotdog costumes encouraged!

Celebrate fall with Fido at this family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treat stations for kids and dogs, a harvest market, food truck, local rescue organizations, pet vendors, and festive activities throughout the afternoon. Highlights include a dog costume contest, pup parade, peanut butter eating contest, booth decorating competition, prizes, and plenty of seasonal fun for dogs and their people.

Dog lovers and their well-behaved canine companions are invited to explore the zoo together during this unique Halloween-themed night! Guests can stroll through select zoo areas with their dogs while enjoying new sights, smells, and interactive experiences designed to enrich both pets and zoo animals alike. The event also features themed activities and a costume contest. Participating dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and comfortable around people and other animals.

This pet- and family-friendly evening will feature local vendors, food and treats, Halloween activities, and a costume contest with categories for pets, individuals, and groups. Bring your pup, dress up for the occasion, shop local, and enjoy a fun Halloween evening while supporting animals in the community. The Halloween Market is part of the VBSPCA’s Paws for a Cause peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, running October 26–November 6. Funds raised help support the animals in the VBSPCA’s care.

Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon of adoptable dogs, music, pet contests, raffle prizes, a silent auction, cold beer, food and pet-related vendors!

This dog-friendly fundraiser brings together local vendors, small businesses, nonprofits, animal lovers and adoptable pets for a day of community fun. Guests can enjoy pulled pork, food trucks, refreshments, a market featuring local makers and pet-focused businesses, and a bar with beer, cocktails, mocktails and pup-friendly barktails.

Bring Fido along to see a light display like no other. This event features large 19-to-30 foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season! At 5:00 PM, enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Solar Christmas tree out on the dunes directly across from Jockey’s Ridge Crossing.

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday event where families and furry friends are invited to enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, playful interactions with Santa’s elves, and hands-on fun with classic toys straight from the workshop. While soaking up the holiday spirit, guests can also browse seasonal sales!

Capture a stylish holiday portrait of your pet during an elegant seasonal photo experience set in a Tiffany-inspired room. Guests can dress their pups in festive attire and create memorable keepsakes surrounded by beautiful décor, holiday details, and a luxurious atmosphere perfect for celebrating the season. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Enjoy the grounds of the Norfolk Botanical Garden with your furry friend on Sundays throughout the year! There are multiple spigots for freshwater throughout the garden, but bring your own bowl to keep Fido hydrated. Dogs need to remain leashed at all times. Please note that Fido isn't permitted in the Children’s Garden, Butterfly House, on trams or boats, or during the Garden of Lights season.