Dog Events in Buckingham, VA

Leashed dogs are welcome at this cozy outdoor fiber festival filled with creativity, community and fall fun! Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the first floor and throughout the outdoor spaces. Celebrate your love of knitting, crocheting, and all things fiber while shopping from local vendors offering beautiful yarns, tools, and handmade treasures. Relax with wine, beer, wine slushies and charcuterie from Vineyard Fare.

A free dog-friendly event hosted by IDEXX and FETCH a Cure to kick off the 100K Catch Challenge, a movement to inspire pet owners across the country to screen their dogs for cancer earlier. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of free dog wellness checks, and fun activities, while learning about the importance of early screening and canine health.

Gather with friends, family, neighbors and your pup at this cozy fall celebration featuring fire pits, comfort food, seasonal drinks, craft beer, gratitude activities, family-friendly fun, and beautiful late-fall farm views. Enjoy a relaxing day on the farm with photo opportunities, a community Thankful Wall, and plenty of space to connect before the holiday season begins.

Bring your furry friends and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! You'll receive a printed copy of your professional photo to take home and an edited copy sent digitally after the event.

Celebrate Friendsgiving with an all-day gathering featuring live music, a local vendor market, alpacas and baby goats, pizza, and a wide selection of craft beverages, including non-alcoholic options and hot chocolate. Bring the whole family and your pups for a festive afternoon of food, shopping and fun!

You and your pup are invited to this special event that will feature a delicious Thanksgiving meal (turkey, gravy and all the fixings) and dinner activities. Each ticket includes your meal and a drink voucher. Humans must be at least 21 years old to attend. Dogs must be registered with a membership; day passes are available. Limited tickets are available, so be sure to get yours early!

The Mantua community is the perfect setting for this annual Thanksgiving dash. You and Fido will wind along the 4-mile course through pretty neighborhoods and tree-lined pathways displaying the beautiful colors of fall. All participants will receive a custom Fairfax Turkey Trot T-shirt. Please note dogs and their owners should start in the back of the pack.

Hosted by Bishop’s Events, this family- and pet-friendly race features a 1-mile fun run, a 5K, and a 10K. Walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to join in the festivities. Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and chip timing.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this festive Christmas Tree Lighting! The event begins at 5:30 PM, with live performances leading up to the tree lighting at 6:20 PM.

It's time to ring in the holiday season! There will be live holiday music, s'mores, hot cider, activities, local vendors and more! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 5:30 PM. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa.

Bring your pup along for a fun 5K Canicross event! Enjoy an easy trail with a mix of gravel, grass, dirt and rocks. Water stations and first aid will be available along the course. In case of extreme weather, the event will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 6.

Enjoy a cozy holiday afternoon with local vendors, unique gifts, handmade goods, festive brewery decorations and seasonal drinks, including non-alcoholic options. This family- and dog-friendly gathering welcomes Fido to join the holiday shopping and cheer!

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and feel good about doing good. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash at all times. Check-in starts at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to meet Santa and capture a holiday photo together during this event! Please enter through the main entrance near Dick’s Sporting Goods. All pets must be on a leash or safely secured in a carrier.

The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, turning onto Campbell Avenue, going past Market Square, and ending at Williamson Road. The parade is rain or shine and starts at 6:30 PM.

Step into a Hallmark Christmas movie as Middleburg transforms into a winter wonderland! Enjoy enchanting performances featuring carolers, dancers and actors. Dress up your pup and join the Jingle Paws Parade down Washington Street from the National Sporting Library and Museum, throughout town and end the stroll with Yappy Hour!

Enjoy a festive afternoon with professional Santa photos, local holiday vendors, drinks and seasonal shopping. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome inside both the taproom and The Coop, so Fido can join the fun indoors! Photo sign-ups are available in person only, starting at 11 AM on the day of the event. Photos will begin at 12 PM.

Furry friends are welcome to get their picture taken with Santa at this annual event. Many visitors attend each year, so registration is highly recommended to guarantee a spot to create a lasting memory.

On select Monday nights this holiday season (November 23, November 30, December 7 and December 14), bring Fido for a photo with Santa! Visits are free; professional photo packages will be available for purchase. No exotic pets, please. The event is hosted by Holly Hill Photography. Check the confirmed schedule and photo-package prices on their website before your visit.