Dog Events in Crownsville, MD

Animal lovers are invited to bring their pup and walk through the light show on foot before the show officially opens for the season. Enjoy a 2-mile route of twinkling lights and holiday music, photos with Santa, pet-friendly vendors, and more. Fido must be leashed at all times. After this event, Lights on the Bay opens as a drive-thru event through the rest of the season.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

Celebrate the holidays with a festive dog parade featuring winter- and holiday-themed costumes, or watch the procession from the sidelines. Participants can walk a half-mile loop with their pet. Pet photos with Santa will be available at the Visitor Center.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you get into the Christmas spirit at this festive event, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Vendors in wooden booths will sell traditional European food, sweets and drinks. Enjoy browsing a large variety of international holiday gifts, ornaments and crafts. Please check the event website for weekend and holiday hours as well as special or weather-related closures before attending the event. Fido is welcome in the outdoor areas and large parts of the indoor tent area, except for the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending area. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; closed on Nov 25th & Dec 25th; will be open on Dec 21st and Dec 22nd.

This annual, drive-thru holiday light show is made up of more than 300,000 bulbs, including larger-than-life animated and stationary holiday light displays. Fido must remain in the car with you at all times. All events occur rain, shine or snow! On December 8th, dogs and their owners are permitted to walk through the light display during Tail Lights. The drive-thru portion will be closed on November 28th and 30th, and December 8th, 11th, 31st.

Bring Fido on this drive-through, 2-mile festive display of lights to get you into the holiday spirit. This event has become a tradition for many families! The display is a scenic drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay with more than 70 spectacular animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway.