Dog Events in Farlington, KS

Visitors are invited to join the festivities downtown in the designated garden area with their dogs. The festival will feature vendors, activities, and more for attendees and their furry friends to enjoy.

Take your leashed dog out to the ballgame to celebrate with organizations committed to animal welfare. A waiver stating that your pet is up to date on vaccinations is required, which you can fill out beforehand or upon arrival. 2026 Bark at the Park is scheduled for April 1, May 6 and September 23.

Bring Fido to Kansas City’s largest pet-friendly 3K walk and 5K run, inviting participants to walk or run with their pups through the Brookside neighborhood. Enjoy a vendor village, photo ops, a dog costume contest, and kid-friendly activities, all benefiting Wayside Waifs’ lifesaving programs.

Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you at this monthly block party that features vendors, food and beverages, live music, activities and more! The festival's theme changes monthly, so watch their website for more information.

An annual, family-friendly racing fundraiser hosted by the Bella Vista Animal Shelter that features Dachshund and Corgi races, costume contests, K9 demonstrations, and vendor raffles. Attendees are invited to bring their dogs to participate or spectate while supporting the shelter’s programs.

Celebrate one year with NWA School for Dogs! Bring your well-mannered pups for an afternoon of live music, carnival games, food, treats and more.

This dog-friendly 5K fundraiser welcomes friendly, people-loving pups to join their owners for a fall run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund, which provides urgent, lifesaving veterinary care for pets whose families need financial assistance. Dogs can be registered separately and receive a doggie T-shirt.

This free, two-day arts and crafts fair brings exceptional regional artists to a lively downtown setting in October. Enjoy fine art, live entertainment, local food and drink, curated shopping, and family-friendly activities. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and under control—please use your best judgment in crowds and bring waste bags to clean up after them.

On select Sundays, you can bring Fido to explore the 175 acres of the gardens! To ensure safety, your furry friend must have current vaccinations and remain on a leash (retractable leashes are not allowed). In addition, owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pup.

Bring Fido to this huge fall festival that attracts dogs and dog owners from all over the area. You can explore vendors, featuring everything from pet photos and pet supplies to pet sitters and rescue. There will also be contests like Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Best Tail-wagger, and the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. In addition, there will be fun activities, including an agility course, Musical Discs to Bobbing for Biscuits.

Bring Fido dressed in his best costume for this ever-popular Halloween costume contest for a chance at prizes! Treats will be available.

Mark your calendars for ghoulish good treats, silly and spooky vibes and the always popular costume contest!

All registered racing Wiener dogs are welcome the Sunday only of Oktoberfest to zip, zag, and run to the finish line! Your Dachshund will be given a numbered hot dog bun costume and run 150 feet from one end of the Dash to the other. Dogs will run in heats of five to six pups. Wieners (winners) receive prizes! Pre-registration is required.

KC Pet Fest is Kansas City’s premier pet festival and pet expo celebrating all pets with vendors, live demonstrations, educational sessions, adoption opportunities, entertainment, and hands-on activities for pet lovers. Pets must be at least 6 months old to attend and must be on a non-retractable maximum 6' leash or inside a carrier. There's a limit of one pet per adult.

Bring Fido out for a morning field with other furry friends, fresh air and fundraising fun. There'll be merchandise for purchase, raffles, water stations, a bake sale and sponsorship booths.

On these select days, leashed pups are welcome to stroll, sniff, and explore the beautiful garden grounds alongside their humans. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together in a peaceful, scenic setting. Dogs must be on a non-retractable leash, with a limit of two dogs per household, and owners are expected to clean up after their pets.

This 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 pup is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM and the race begins at 9:00 AM.