Dog Events in Heflin, AL

Pups and their people are invited to enjoy the patio with a complimentary glass of wine for the first 50 guests with a dog. All attendees will also receive a Chewy Vet Care swag bag!

This dog-friendly community event features an afternoon of activities, local vendors and specials along Georgia Avenue. Guests can enjoy complimentary dog treats, a pet bandana giveaway, free pet portraits, a live DJ and on-site adoptions through LifeLine Animal Project. Local businesses will be selling dog treats, toys, pet parent gear, food toppers, leashes, collars and more.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this unique, untimed fun run taking place at the Project Chimps sanctuary! Participants will walk, jog or run along the scenic, hilly course that winds through the 230-acre property, offering glimpses of retired research chimpanzees in their forested habitats. This event provides a rare opportunity to visit the sanctuary, which is not typically open to the public, while supporting the care of over 80 rescued chimps. Along the way, attendees can enjoy interactive educational stations, learn about chimp conservation, and take part in fun, family-friendly activities. The race is designed to be inclusive for all fitness levels, with no pressure to complete it within a set time. Registration includes a commemorative T-shirt, and participants are encouraged to fundraise to further support Project Chimps' mission. The event is rain or shine.

OktoFURfest is part of the annual Cullman Oktoberfest weekend and includes the festival's famous Wiener Dog Races, a pet costume contest, and more fun for Fido! Stick around after the races for Yappy Hour at the Wüffenplatz Dog Park at 5 PM.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Fido Bavarian-style with festive brews, food and fun! Guests can enjoy beer and German-inspired food, live music, Oktoberfest games, and more. Lederhosen and dirndls encouraged!

Save the date to bring Fido out for a swim with his fellow fury friends. This event will be divided into sessions over the two days, so be sure to get tickets for the session that works best for you in advance. Please see their website for entry times and rules.

Bring Fido to this annual celebration of German heritage and one of North Alabama’s largest and most anticipated events each year. There's a multitude of activities, including a biergarten, an arts & crafts show, wagon rides, live German music, kids’ activities, a Wiener Dog race, and so much more! There's even a grassy play area for pups - the Wüffenplatz! The nearby Tito's Bar ensures no one get's thirsty. On Saturday, Fido can also enjoy the festivities at the OktoFURfest event!

Bring Fido to this spooky pet parade with eerie decorations and ghostly tunes, prizes for the best costumes, and treats for all! The first parade is at 12 PM and the second is at 3 PM. Each pet may participate in one parade only. Pets may not be entered into both parades.

Celebrate all things dogs at this pet-friendly festival featuring local vendors, rescue organizations, dog-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family. Guests can bring their pups to socialize, explore pet-related products and services, and enjoy a day celebrating the local dog-loving community.

This community festival features a chili cook-off, People’s Choice chili tasting, craft beer, live music, a curated vendor market and a cornhole tournament. Attendees can bring their leashed dogs, sample competing chili recipes, shop local vendors, and enjoy live entertainment!

This popular fall arts festival welcomes leashed dogs as you browse a wide range of handmade works from talented local and regional artisans, featuring everything from pottery and woodwork to glass, metal, and fine art. There will also be food vendors on site.

Experience a night full of festive fun with lively entertainment, from a spirited pet costume contest featuring furry friends in their Halloween finest to a stein hoist competition for those ready to show off their strength. Browse unique finds from local vendors and snap keepsake photos in a charming Oktoberfest-themed photo booth.

Runners and their pups will take on wide, easy-to-navigate trails featuring rolling, flowy terrain for the first three miles, followed by a one-mile climb back to the finish. Traditional leashes and canicross setups are welcome, but please note flexi-leashes or face collars are not permitted. Fido can join the 4-mile dog-friendly race, or watch from the sidelines as the regular 4-mile race begins 30 minutes later.

Celebrate the season at this free, family-friendly fall festival featuring kids' and dogs' costume contests, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, a live DJ, local vendors, and trick-or-treating. Guests can bring their four-legged friends along for an evening of autumn fun and festivities in downtown Fayetteville.

Explore Alabama's wildlife and outdoor traditions with your leashed pup at this annual festival in historic downtown Wetumpka. The event features wildlife art, live painting, educational presentations, workshops, vendors, food, children's activities, sporting dog demonstrations, animal encounters, and a DockDogs competition featuring Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve.

Celebrate Halloween with your pup at a festive fundraiser benefiting LifeLine Animal Project. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers and their dogs for a morning of costumes, community and seasonal fun. Whether you're participating in the race or simply showing off your pup's Halloween costume, it's a great way to support local shelter pets while enjoying a spooktacular day together.

Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged BFF at Rescue Dog Games! This free, family-friendly dog festival features Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contests at noon to include: Funniest, Most Creative, Human-Dog Combo with prizes! There will also be a lure chase, trick or treating, photo opportunities, silly-or-not-so-silly dog tricks, dog and kids art activities, vendors, pet rescues and adoptable dogs.

You and your Schnauzer are encouraged to come and join in this historic event! The event will include the Guinness World Record attempt of the largest dog walk of one breed ever in an official parade. There will also be contests, a photo booth, live music, vendors and more. All breeds are welcome.

Bring Fido and a lawn chair or blanket for some live music from local musicians! The venue is open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. Outside food and beverages aren't permitted.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual seasonal celebration of autumn atop Lookout Mountain, where guests can enjoy fall foliage, festive décor and family‑friendly activities throughout the season. The experience includes seasonal displays (like the large scale lighted jack-o’-lantern displays), scenic walking paths, photo opportunities, and themed attractions that highlight the colors and spirit of fall.