Dog Events in Coachella, CA

Well-mannered, leashed dogs are invited to this black-tie-optional fundraising event to celebrate helping animals in need. This event will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a chef-prepared vegetarian meal and an after-party with live music.

This dog-friendly mutt contest invites mixed-breed dogs to compete in five weight categories, from extra-small to extra-large. Winners in each category will advance to compete for Best in Show, with trophies and prizes awarded to the category winners and overall champion.

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Enjoy an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes, all benefiting a great cause. Bring your friends and take advantage of Yappy Hour specials, including $2.50 pizza slices and themed drinks. Furry guests will be treated to complimentary dog treats courtesy of Dexter’s Deli.

Bring Fido along to this annual fundraiser! Starting at the Vermont Street Bridge in Hillcrest, participants will cross seven unique bridges, each with its own history and charm. Along the route, enjoy views of Balboa Park, the Rose Garden, and lively local districts. Registered participants can also listen to Jeffery the Surfer Caredeer’s audio tour, sharing fun facts and history as you cross each bridge. The hike ends with a celebratory pizza party at Tavola Nostra Pizzeria & Cucina.

Widely recognized as one of Southern California’s most prestigious art and wine festivals, this dog-friendly event will showcase spectacular art, fine wine, craft beers, live entertainment, and tons of family-friendly activities! Just a short walk from the ocean, there will be 160 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico displaying painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.

Bring Fido along for a weekend of admiring amazing glass art created by local artists. There will be entertainment for all ages, including demonstrations featuring torch-work and glass cutting, as well as an area for children & adults alike to create their own unique mosaic art piece to take home. Pets must be on a leash at this event.

Experience the West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival, offering a variety of attractions for you and Fido to enjoy! This annual event features a haunted house and costume contest for dogs, plus a VIP area where you can bring your pup for exclusive perks. Activities include a dog pie-eating contest, foam party, and 80-foot pool party with a DJ and cabanas. Guests can enjoy unique offerings like a superhero-themed photo booth, dog brunch, and surf machine, along with fun races for French Bulldogs, Wiener Dogs, and Corgis. There’s also a fashion show, holistic lounge, and prizes, including treats for a year.

Bring your pup out to this fun event featuring 30+ vendors, a poodle parade, contests, demonstrations, a portrait opportunity, games with Poodles (and Poodle mixes), and more!

Come out to this annual haunted Halloween party! You and your furry friend can explore this haunted hotel featuring tricks and treats around every corner. There will also be photos with Cruella de Vil, costume contests with prizes, dog-friendly activities, a silent auction, goodie bags and more!

Pups and their people are invited to hit the course together, then stick around for a festive morning filled with a dog activities, a beer garden, and plenty of prizes. After the race, don’t miss the adoption event, where you just might meet your new best friend!

Attendees of this 21+ event can enjoy tastings from some of the best local craft breweries, snack on delicious bites, participate in activities and costume contests, and listen to music, all while supporting pets in need. The best part, Fido can be by your side during all the fun! VIP entry begins at 12:00 PM and general admission starts at 1:00 PM.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating, candy vendors, delicious food, family-friendly games and costume contests. Guests can bring their pups along for a festive evening of spooky fun!

Once a month, the Wild Hare Bar Garden hosts a fun themed Yappy Hour event for pets and their people! Guests will find fun surprises each month like photo booths, complimentary treats and a dog menu, drink specials, happy hour bites, giveaways, music, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress their pups and themselves in the month's special theme. Make a night of it and book a dog-friendly room on site at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter!

Guests and their four-legged friends are invited to lounge on the rooftop patio at the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter during this monthly event! Fido can enjoy a bite from a special dog menu while humans take in the view, sip on delicious drinks and socialize with friends.

Dress up your pets and enter them to win "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo" or "Most Festive Halloween Pet". There'll be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category, as well as a DJ and balloon artist on site! Pets must be leashed at all times.

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.

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!

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.

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.