Dog Events in Deer Park, MD

Kids and leashed dogs are welcome to take a stroll with a group around town.

The annual Wiener Dog Derby invites dachshunds to race on the track in front of the grandstand between harness races. Families can watch the competition for free while enjoying concession specials, including $1 hot dogs and $2 canned beer. Dachshund owners can register their dogs to compete by email.

This annual pet costume party and a pet parade is a community favorite! They'll be collecting donations in exchange for participation of gently used dog and cat toys, blankets, cat litter, pet food, and other pet supplies. A meet and greet will be held from 1 PM until 1:30 PM, and the parade and pet trick or treating starts at 1:30 PM.

All pets are welcome for Halloween photos with a professional photographer ($5 for prints and $10 for digital photos). No appointment needed. Photos will be available from 10 AM until 1 PM, and again from 1:30 PM until 4 PM. Stick around for the costume contest and parade at 4:30 PM. Food trucks will be on site.

Celebrate Halloween at this all-day festival featuring costumes, candy, food trucks, vendors, live music, craft beer, and family-friendly activities. Bring your pup to enjoy the festive atmosphere, seasonal fun, and Halloween celebration with the community.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pup costume parade, photo booth, treat bar, trick-or-treating, local pet vendors and festive photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy delicious cider while their pups show off their Halloween costumes and participate in the pet food drive. Visitors can also explore seasonal activities, farm animals and pumpkin patch adventures at Great Country Farms across the way.

Bushtail’s Brand 13 BBQ will be on-site, wood-smoking delicious food while guests enjoy a door prize drawing and vendors, including nonprofits, nature- and pet-themed groups, snack food businesses, and home-related vendors. The event will be held rain or shine.

Support local animal rescue at this pet-friendly community event featuring local vendors, raffles, adoptable animals, kids activities, food trucks, ice cream, and drinks from Screaming Goats Brewery. Shop for unique finds, meet pets looking for homes, and enjoy an afternoon of family fun while helping Jeepin For Paws provide care and resources for cats and kittens in need.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join fellow mixed-breed pups and their humans for a relaxed afternoon on the farm. Meet other dog lovers, enjoy scenic farm strolls and playful meet-and-greets, explore the Stick Library, and gather for a group photo at 2 PM.

This three-day event is made with pet lovers in mind! Bring Fido along as you check out vendors selling pet-related products, plus demonstrations and competitions. There will also be adoption events and seminars on pet health and training! The event is held Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

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.

Kick off Thanksgiving Day with Fido at this annual event, featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1K Children’s Fun Run. The event supports Wheeling Parks and Recreation, promoting community wellness through fun and fitness. Participants can look forward to a post-race celebration with snacks, refreshments and an awards ceremony.

Dogs and cats are welcome for pictures with Santa in front of a beautiful backdrop. Please ensure your pets are leashed or crated while visiting. Donations of new or gently used pet items are requested to attend.

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 8:30 AM and the race begins at 10:00 AM.

Celebrate the holiday season with your pup at a festive event featuring photos with Santa, holiday treats, Christmas music, cozy fire pits, family activities, warm seasonal drinks, craft beer, and holiday photo opportunities. Guests can write letters to Santa, visit the community Christmas tree, enjoy goat feeding, and create special memories on the farm.

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

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

Grab your pup and enjoy a festive ride through one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows! Since 1985, this dazzling drive-thru tradition has welcomed more than a million visitors each year, and dogs are invited to join the fun from the comfort of your car. Spanning 300 acres and six miles, the display features 90 lighted attractions and over one million energy-efficient LED lights, making it a magical holiday outing for the whole family! Make a getaway of it and stay in a dog-friendly room on site at the Oglebay Resort!