Dog Events in Essex, CA

This annual celebration features food, shopping, lure course, agility, Dogvinci, raffles, dog adoptions and fun contests!

Bring your dog to this outdoor event that supports local and growing businesses and check out tons of vendors and entertainment! There will be food and dessert trucks, craft cocktails, tons of shopping, live music and fun activities for kids!

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features the lighting of a grand Christmas tree, live holiday music, festive performances, and meet-and-greets with the Sugarplum Fairy and Nutcracker. Guests can also enjoy a special Make-A-Wish celebration, holiday shopping at the Nutcracker Night Market, and dining at nearby restaurants while welcoming the holiday season.

This dog-friendly holiday event features local rescue organizations, adoptable dogs, complimentary prosecco and sparkling cider while supplies last, live music and festive activities. Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, an ugly sweater contest for pets and people, face painting, dog-friendly treats and holiday photo opportunities throughout the event.

On this select date only, Enchant Christmas welcomes leashed dogs and their people to explore dazzling light displays, take photos with Santa and enjoy special pet-friendly routes! Tickets are by timed entry and you’ll need both a human ticket and a dog ticket (there's a maximum of two dog tickets per order), and you'll need to complete the dog waiver. Advance purchase required for timed entry. Pups will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend this evening. Please be prepared with proof of vaccinations and license.

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.

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.

Fido is invited along on this drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite scenes and characters, and using the latest LED technology and digital animations. You'll get to see everything from the comfort of your car as you wind along the path. Dogs must remain in the car at all times and aren't permitted in Jolly Holiday Village (and guests cannot leave their pup unattended).