Dog Events in Ellenboro, WV

Celebrate this annual dog-friendly Halloween event with a canine costume contest themed around Ohio’s 250-year history, with small dog, large dog, and dog-and-owner categories and prizes for the top three finishers. Enjoy DIY pup cups, games, crafts, vendors, and local animal shelters that may have adoptable dogs. Food and coffee trucks will be on site, followed by a dog treat and toy scavenger hunt through the park’s Memorial Tree Garden.

Celebrate Halloween with a free dog-friendly party featuring trick-or-treating, a pet costume contest with prizes, fall photos, local vendors and animal shelters, and raffle baskets. Donations for fall photos and other contributions will benefit local animal shelters. RSVPs are requested but not required. Pet vaccination records must be provided at check-in. To speed check-in, have your vet email or fax your pet's records!

Join this 5K in Marietta, OH, with options to run or walk with or without your dog. The flat, 3.1-mile loop starts and finishes at Muskingum Park and follows the riverfront and bike path. Proceeds benefit Hearts and Hands 4 Paws, supporting veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and animal welfare organizations.

This dog-friendly charity event features a 5K run and a relatively flat 1.5-mile walk suitable for participants who prefer a leisurely outing or are pushing a stroller. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes with their pups while supporting PAWS and its efforts to provide care for animals in need.

Dress up your pooch and join in for a morning of Halloween fun at the festival, all in support of a great cause! Whether participants plan to run, walk or simply enjoy the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Activities will include bobbing for apples, a costume contest and much more. Race starts at 9 AM.

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.

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.

Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a Thanksgiving run, walk or trot with your furry friend. Don't miss your opportunity to compete for prizes in various categories, including age groups, strollers, people and pets, best costumes, and more. Registration starts at 7:30 AM and the race will begin at 9:00 AM.

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.

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 will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of the holidays 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.

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!

Celebrate West Virginia's famous hot dogs at this family- and dog-friendly festival featuring live music, hot dog vendors, a car, truck, and motorcycle show, contests, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Dogs can join the fun with a costume contest, puppy parade, Dachshund Dash, and all-breed dog races.