Dog Events in Emporia, VA

Bring Fido to this fun event to benefit Carolina Boxer Rescue. Featuring food, beer, and lots of adorable Boxers! It'll be a fun afternoon with an amazing raffle and prizes.

Enjoy a free outdoor movie night as part of Durham Parks and Recreation’s fall movie series. Dogs are welcome, with adoptable puppies from Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary and free pup cups for four-legged attendees. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and arrive early to grab dinner from local food trucks.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this cozy outdoor fiber festival filled with creativity, community and fall fun! Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the first floor and throughout the outdoor spaces. Celebrate your love of knitting, crocheting, and all things fiber while shopping from local vendors offering beautiful yarns, tools, and handmade treasures. Relax with wine, beer, wine slushies and charcuterie from Vineyard Fare.

Enjoy pet photos with Santa by When Skies Are Grey Photography. Browse local pet-loving vendors for gifts, treats, and surprises, and join in a holiday-themed pet activity. Humans can relax too, sipping Elation craft beer while soaking in all the festive, paw-sitive vibes.

This annual event will feature a fall-themed photo booth, pumpkin painting for humans and dogs, bobbing for apples, a raffle, and over 30 local vendors with everything from pet supplies to tasty treats to special pet services.

Bring Fido for a photo with Santa! Please have your own camera ready, and a donation for The Isle of Wight County Humane Society.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition, bringing together families, friends, and pups for a festive run or walk in support of Freedom Ride Rescue’s mission to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Participants can choose from a 5K or 1M Fun Run on scenic, flat paved trails, with Thanksgiving-themed costumes, strollers and decorated wagons.

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday pup-up market, a canine ugly sweater contest and a food and toy drive for dogs. Guests can bring their pups for an evening of festive fun while supporting local pets in need.

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 9 AM and the race begins at 10 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 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Prepare to make paw-some holiday memories with a professional photo of your pup with Santa! There will be Triangle Beagle Rescue merchandise for sale, vendors and a food truck on site.

Shop for unique holiday gifts from local small businesses while enjoying live music, food trucks and refreshments. This festive outdoor market offers a fun evening of holiday shopping and entertainment at the brewery.

Bring your pup along for a fun 5K Canicross event! Enjoy an easy trail with a mix of gravel, grass, dirt and rocks. Water stations and first aid will be available along the course. In case of extreme weather, the event will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 6.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and feel good about doing good. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash at all times. Check-in starts at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Celebrate Christmas with your pup at a dog-friendly holiday party featuring personalized stocking decorating, treats, toys, and professional holiday photos. Each ticket includes admission for up to two dogs and their person, one personalized embroidered stocking, two edited digital photos, a raffle ticket, and social time with fellow dog lovers.

Capture a stylish holiday portrait of your pet during an elegant seasonal photo experience set in a Tiffany-inspired room. Guests can dress their pups in festive attire and create memorable keepsakes surrounded by beautiful décor, holiday details, and a luxurious atmosphere perfect for celebrating the season. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.