Dog Events in Free Union, VA

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration benefits the Hanover Humane Society and features a dog costume contest, trick competitions, live music, local vendors, food and drinks. Guests can also take advantage of nail clipping and microchipping services, shop a variety of pet-related offerings and participate in a silent auction, all while supporting animals in need.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this community celebration honoring a historic soda brand with live music, local vendors, food trucks, family activities, and a kids area, along with complimentary product samples, limited-edition shirts, and other giveaways while supplies last.

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the general admission area of live music concerts and festivals throughout the summer in a unique setting by the Roanoke River at the base of Mill Mountain. Food and beverages are cash only and there's an ATM on site. Bring your own lawn chair and blankets or rent a chair at the event. All events are rain or shine and subject to change. See website for a complete listing.

Two- and four-legged friends are invited to celebrate Halloween in this annual event! Dress Fido in his best costume and head over for a fun-filled afternoon featuring trick-or-treating, vendors, live music, food, dog competitions, and more!

Bring your pups dressed in their best costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day with face painting, balloon art, and pet and people caricatures. Snap photos at Halloween-themed backdrops, do crafts with the Richmond Public Library, watch magic shows and enjoy treats for furry friends.

Enjoy a day filled with great food, local flavors, and community spirit at this family- and dog-friendly event. There will be a costume parade and contest for both dogs and people! Savor mouthwatering bites from Bruster's and Hardy’s BBQ, sip craft brews from Lone Oak, or enjoy Maryland-grown wines from Mazzaroth Vineyard while your pup indulges in special treats. As the evening winds down, grab a blanket and settle in for a movie screening under the stars.

A Halloween-themed dog parade and costume contest with vendors, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities along Carroll Creek. The event welcomes leashed dogs and raises funds for Lions Club charities while awarding prizes in multiple costume categories.

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.

The Chillage grand finale features live music from Jstop Latin Soul, blending Latin rhythms, jazz, and soul, followed by Lazy Man Dub Band performing roots reggae and dub. Leashed dogs are welcome! Attendees can enjoy food from local vendors, beer, cider, wine, hard sodas, kettle corn, sweets, art, and a photo booth. Roanoke Co+op owners and GVBA members receive free admission with a valid membership card.

Enjoy a hockey game featuring a dog-friendly seating area where fans can bring their leashed dogs! Guests must purchase Barks and Bluelines tickets in advance. Dogs must remain leashed and stay in the designated dog-friendly sections (CONC 20 and 21). A dog costume contest will take place on the ice before the first intermission, with participating dogs and their owners contacted in their seating area.

This guided wine hike invites guests 21+ and their leashed dogs to explore scenic vineyard trails while enjoying curated wine tastings at stops throughout the property. The hike is moderate+ and takes approximately one hour. Hiking or tennis shoes are required. Please bring water along for you and your pup.

On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens (only service dogs are permitted on other days). Each adult may bring one dog. All attendees must sign an Assumption of Risk and Rules of Participation form before entering. Dogs must be leashed at all times with a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. Loaner leashes are available at the Admissions Desk, and adult handlers are responsible for keeping dogs under control and out of landscape beds.

Bring Fido for some fun indoor exercise with other pups. No reservations required, just drop in with your canine pal. Staff members will be on hand to show you how to use the agility and exercise equipment.

This dog-friendly Halloween party at the winery features wine, music and plenty of laughs, with costumes highly encouraged and a costume contest offering prizes in multiple categories. Guests can enjoy an evening of spooky fun, singing along to music and celebrating the season.

This annual festival features live bands, a diverse selection of food and drink vendors serving everything from seasonal treats to local brews. Leashed pets are welcome to join in the fun and even enter the costume contest! The event is rain or shine.

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.

Celebrate Halloween with doggie trick-or-treating, treat stations and a costume contest benefiting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. Every donation helps save at-risk dogs and cats.

Explore Richmond’s Museum District with your pup during this dog-friendly walking tour. Guests and their dogs will learn about the history of this residential neighborhood, including how public art and cultural institutions have shaped the area. Dogs must be friendly with people and other dogs, up to date on vaccines, and remain leashed throughout the 1.5- to 2-mile walking tour.

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.