Dog Events in Borrego Springs, CA

Bring Fido out for a tail-wagging time! The event will feature an agility course, the pie eating and best trick contests, a dog fashion show, pet vendors, raffles, and more.

Leashed dogs, strollers and walkers are welcome on this 2-mile course. Run, walk or just go at your own pace. You'll have the option to be sprayed with four colorful paints. At the end of the course, all participants will gather for raffle prize giveaways at a celebratory toss of brightly colored festival powders. Those participating with strollers or leashed pets are encouraged to start towards the back of their group. Register in advance; there will be no on site registration.

This fun celebration of furry companions features fantastic pet products and services, delicious food, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes, and much more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their friendly, leashed dogs to join in the festivities.

Celebrate the holidays with Fido at a 5k race along a flat course in the park! There will be awards for best-dressed pets, a post-race expo with vendors, games and crafts, photos with Santa, a hot chocolate station, and more.

Capture festive holiday memories with your pets at this annual photo event featuring Santa and the Grinch. Dogs, cats, and other furry family members are welcome to pose for holiday pictures, and the whole family can join in the photos. Choose your preferred character and photo date to create a special seasonal keepsake while supporting the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. Spots are limited and sell out quickly!

Bring Fido along to the heart of Orange County for a day of shopping, music, food and more! This unique spot is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and restaurants in addition to event food trucks and local vendors selling handmade goods.

Bring Fido along to North Orange County's premier Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K/10 mile race! All event proceeds fund spinal cord injury research at UC Irvine's Reeve-Irvine Research Center (RIRC).The event features USATF-certified 5K and 10K courses, chip timing, a 1K kids run, a tot trot, costume contests, and more.

Bring Fido along to San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day event! Proceeds help provide life-changing meals to feed hungry neighbors in need through Father Joe's Villages' Food Services Program. Registration includes race admission, a race shirt, a bib number and a participation medal. Treats and dog bandannas are available for sale on site. Participants with pups are asked to register for the Fun Runner race, in order to ensure the safety of timed runners.

This community Thanksgiving run features a 5K run/walk for participants and leashed pups, and a 1K run for kids. All participants receive a participation medal, while top finishers can earn additional prizes and medals. Proceeds benefit the Upland High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Team.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving community walk with Fido to the summit of Mt. Helix and take in breathtaking views along the way. The one-mile loop welcomes all ages and dogs. After the walk, enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts at the top. Parking and the starting point are at the Fire Station parking lot on Vivera Drive.

Leashed and well-behaved pups are welcome to ring in the Christmas season at this cheerful event! There will be a curated holiday market, live music, delicious food, fun activities for the kids, a tree lighting ceremony and, of course, photos with Santa! The holiday market will feature a selection of hand-crafted gifts, perfect for getting ahead on your holiday shopping.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this festive community event offering family-friendly activities and a cheerful holiday atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a tree lighting, kids' crafts, face painting and visits with Santa.

You and your dog can join a fun run and walk on the beach and choose a 3K or 5K distance. The event benefits two San Diego nonprofits. The run goes on rain or shine, but the course or schedule may be adjusted for safety if necessary.

Celebrate the holidays with a festive Christmas celebration featuring seasonal decorations, holiday displays, music and family activities. Dogs are welcome but must walk into the park with their owners; pets aren't permitted on the shuttle buses.

Bring Fido to San Diego's largest and most fun Pet & Military Appreciation event of the year! This dog-friendly holiday celebration features dog adoptions, holiday crafts, live swing and jazz music, professional Santa photos, festive treats and a canine costume contest. Military & Veterans: Bring your IDs and your dependent's IDs to check in and get your unwrapped gift!

Capture festive holiday memories with your pets at this annual photo event featuring Santa and the Grinch. Dogs, cats, and other furry family members are welcome to pose for holiday pictures, and the whole family can join in the photos. Choose your preferred character and photo date to create a special seasonal keepsake while supporting the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. Spots are limited and sell out quickly!

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 7 AM and the race begins at 8 AM.

Step back in time at a medieval festival featuring jousting, living history demonstrations, an artisan marketplace, and a St. Nicholas Day Feast. Dogs are welcome on leashes no longer than six feet. The festival takes place on weekends, rain or shine. Feast tickets and parking cost extra.

You can shop from over 150 local artists, makers, and creative small businesses, enjoy live music, food and drinks, and join interactive activities like the wreath make-and-take station and free photo ops with your pup.

Participants can enjoy a fulfilling experience by joining a one-mile walk to support shelter animals. Your pup must be friendly with people and other dogs. Please bring proof of vaccinations (rabies, combination shot, and Bordetella) on your phone or as a hard copy.