Dog Events in Hillsboro, IN

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash to head out for a 5K event. After the race, participants can enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family. A 10K and a 1-mile kids' fun run are also taking place.

Bring Fido along to this fun event offering two separate distances: a half marathon and a 5K. Each race is 15 minutes apart.

Enjoy free treats for your pup, earn reward points and join the coloring contest! Plus, guests will receive holiday safety tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this season.

Celebrate the holiday season with a pet-friendly Santa photo event featuring digital pictures with Santa, a bake sale, raffles, and holiday shopping. Guests can capture festive memories, browse handmade blankets and candles, and support the organization through donations and purchases.

Watch the fun unfold at the Pie-Eating Contest, where dogs dive snout-first into pumpkin and whipped cream for a friendly feast-off. Share your thankfulness on the Thankful Board, which will remain up through Thanksgiving for everyone to enjoy. Register in advance via their app for a smooth entry! Proof of vaccines are required to enter (rabies, distemper combo, and bordetella).

You and your leashed pup are invited to run alongside other participants in this 5K race on Thanksgiving morning!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this Thanksgiving walk/run that goes through the streets and neighborhoods of Crown Point. Admission includes finisher medals to the first 500 participants, donuts, and race awards to the top overall male and female and top three in each age group. Dress up for the costume contests! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings.

On the first Friday of each month (except January and July), bring Fido and enjoy extended hours at dozens of local businesses, live music throughout town, engaging art displays, special events, exclusive deals, and one-of-a-kind experiences. It’s the perfect evening to explore, shop, dine, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of Franklin.

Take a stroll with Fido through the historic district adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, while costumed carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes. Guests can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, period-inspired entertainment, and unique shopping at local vendors offering handcrafted gifts. Savor seasonal treats and warm beverages as you take in the sights and sounds of this magical celebration. Please note the event gets busy, as over 2,000 people are in attendance.

Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO) will be offering pet photos with Santa! Photos can be emailed or printed on site. The first photo is $15 and extras are $10 each. There will also be wooden frames available for purchase.

Leashed dogs are welcome at select outdoor activities during this festive all-day celebration kicking off the holiday season. The event includes a winter market with handmade goods, a lighted parade through downtown, food vendors, live entertainment and the lighting of the courthouse square.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites families to bring their pets for festive photos with Santa. Whether posing for a Christmas card or capturing a fun seasonal memory, guests can enjoy a chance to celebrate the holidays with their furry companions.

All outdoor events at the Brown County Christkindl Market are pet friendly! Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Indiana’s unique community, the Christkindl Market brings to Brown County a traditional European holiday market full of one-of-a-kind gifts, family-friendly entertainment and Christmas spirit. There will be festively-decorated booths, live music and Santa and Mrs. Clause in attendance.

Bring Fido to get his picture taken with jolly old Saint Nick! Two-legged family members are also welcome to join in for a photo.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites families to bring their pets for festive photos with Santa. Whether posing for a Christmas card or capturing a fun seasonal memory, guests can enjoy a chance to celebrate the holidays with their furry companions.

Bring your pup to this photo op event for a festive day of fun! Treat your dog to free pup cups and discounts.

On the second Sunday of each month, bring your dog or cat to receive affordable vaccines and basic wellness services at this event. Services offered will include rabies vaccines, nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchipping and more. Subsidized pricing will be available for clients who show proof of financial hardship or participation in a government assistance program. All cats must arrive in a cat carrier and all dogs must be on a leash.

Bring Fido for a treat and photo with Santa! This event will be held in the Family Pavilion, next to the rocket ship playground.

Leashed dogs (non-retractable leashes only, please) and cats are welcome on select Wednesdays with an appointment to get their photos with Santa! Appointments are $10 and include one printed photo. Additional photos can be purchased for $6 each. Donations are also accepted for local shelters.

On select Thursdays in December, bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located at the Santa Hut near the Dog Park. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are not required for this event.