Dog Events in Charlestown, MD

Bring your Dachshund to the annual running of the Wiener dogs during Oktoberfest at SteelStacks! Purebreds, Dachshund mixes and Wiener Dogs at heart under 25 lbs. are welcome to participate in the races. Gates open for races each Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM, and races begin at 1:30 PM. Come early to participate in the Wiener Dog Parade at 12:00 PM!

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to this fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring live entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, a silent auction, a pet costume contest, and a whole lot of adorable adoptables! There will also be a variety of food and drinks available for purchase, as well as a beer garden. This event celebrates the love the community has for animals, with a ton of fun on the side. Please note that retractable and flexi leashes aren't permitted.

Bring Fido for a blessing and stay for a community celebration with pet adoptions, vendors, and live K9 demonstrations. You'll also have a chance to register your furry friend in the Dachshund races, costume contests and the parade.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Fido and a weekend of German-inspired food, live music, family activities, and a beer garden at Peddler's Village. Guests can stroll among the Village's handcrafted scarecrow displays while enjoying seasonal food and drinks, shopping, and festive entertainment throughout the day.

Pups of all kinds are invited to don their favorite costume or simply trot as they are for the chance for prizes or to be elected President or Chancellor during this annual parade at Oktoberfest at SteelStacks! Each Saturday and Sunday you can sign up your dog before the parade beginning at 12:00 PM at the Oktoberfest Arena. The parade will begin at 12:15 PM. Stick around for the Wiener Dog Races that begin at 1:30 PM!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual German-style festival that runs over two weekends, offering everything from authentic brews and German fare to live music, artisan vendors, and cultural performances. Highlights include the beloved Wiener Dog Races and the annual Wiener Dog Parade, as well as the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship, quirky games, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the Oktoberfest Arena and surrounding Biergartens.

Four-legged friends are welcome to join their families for a fun-filled fall festival at the vineyard. Enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin and face painting, fall photo opportunities, local vendors, food trucks, live music, and plenty of wine while soaking up the autumn atmosphere!

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans for a chip-timed 5K run/walk benefiting the Karl Stirner Arts Trail! Open to all ages, the race follows a scenic course along the trail, with proceeds supporting art installations and free community programs.

A cheerful, dog-centric homecoming parade hosted by the University of Maryland Police Department features the department's comfort dog, Teddy, leading Terps and their canine companions in a celebratory lap around the mall. Registration is required.

Bring Fido in his best Halloween costume to this annual event featuring The Broad Street Pet Parade, vendors lining the downtown streets filled with pet products, kids activities, unique food fare, live music, specials in downtown stores and much more! Adults 21+ can enjoy a Beer Garden with beer, wine and spirits. The rain date is October 24th.

Bring the whole family to this dog-friendly block party featuring a DockDogs diving competition, pet costume contest, yoga with puppies, adoptable pets, vendors, kids' activities, live music, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy a full day of animal-themed fun while supporting the Brandywine Valley SPCA and its lifesaving work for pets in need.

Bring your canine companion along to help raise funds for senior dogs. Event activities will include carnival games and contests, agility demonstrations and participation, hayrides, K-9 police dog demonstrations, music, vendors, food trucks, a craft beer and wine garden, basket and 50/50 cash raffles, and pet communicator sessions.

Explore a pet- and wellness-focused expo with your leashed pup, featuring approximately 140 vendor, rescue, and adoption booths. Guests can shop for pet products, treats, nutrition, training, grooming, and wellness services while meeting rescue organizations and adoptable pets. The event also includes wellness businesses, natural and organic products, fitness and beauty services, live speakers and demonstrations, pet activities, and an obstacle course.

Bring your pups for a tail-wagging day of music and fun. Watch as Parc Renault transforms into Dog Parc Renault—the perfect place to mingle with fellow dog lovers and their four-legged companions.

Fido's invited to this monthly outdoor gathering featuring live music, food trucks, and whiskey cocktails! Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for the waterfront lawn.

Bring your dog to enjoy German food, Renaissance games, themed contests, live music and more. There's also an off-leash area for your dog on site!

Dogs are welcome to join this fall fundraiser featuring a walk, run, or hike through scenic trails. The walk will be followed by a festival with a costume contest, pumpkin painting, live music, food trucks, vendors, games, and more! Rain date is October 31.

This dog-friendly fall festival and fundraiser features a walk, run or hike through the shelter’s scenic trails. Afterward, enjoy a costume contest, pumpkin painting, live music, food trucks, vendors, games and more, with plenty of activities for the whole family and their pups.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features costume contests, live entertainment, food, local pet-focused vendors, adoption agencies and activities for dogs and their people. Guests can dress up their pups and enjoy an afternoon of festive fall fun!

This event is an annual fundraiser for NJSH Pet Rescue and includes photos and a costume contest with prizes