Dog Events in Imperial Beach, CA

This fun celebration of furry companions features fantastic pet products and services, delicious food, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes, and much more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their friendly, leashed dogs to join in the festivities.

Bring Fido along to San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day event! Proceeds help provide life-changing meals to feed hungry neighbors in need through Father Joe's Villages' Food Services Program. Registration includes race admission, a race shirt, a bib number and a participation medal. Treats and dog bandannas are available for sale on site. Participants with pups are asked to register for the Fun Runner race, in order to ensure the safety of timed runners.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving community walk with Fido to the summit of Mt. Helix and take in breathtaking views along the way. The one-mile loop welcomes all ages and dogs. After the walk, enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts at the top. Parking and the starting point are at the Fire Station parking lot on Vivera Drive.

Leashed and well-behaved pups are welcome to ring in the Christmas season at this cheerful event! There will be a curated holiday market, live music, delicious food, fun activities for the kids, a tree lighting ceremony and, of course, photos with Santa! The holiday market will feature a selection of hand-crafted gifts, perfect for getting ahead on your holiday shopping.

Celebrate the holidays with a festive Christmas celebration featuring seasonal decorations, holiday displays, music and family activities. Dogs are welcome but must walk into the park with their owners; pets aren't permitted on the shuttle buses.

Bring Fido to San Diego's largest and most fun Pet & Military Appreciation event of the year! This dog-friendly holiday celebration features dog adoptions, holiday crafts, live swing and jazz music, professional Santa photos, festive treats and a canine costume contest. Military & Veterans: Bring your IDs and your dependent's IDs to check in and get your unwrapped gift!

The 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 dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 7 AM and the race begins at 8 AM.

You can shop from over 150 local artists, makers, and creative small businesses, enjoy live music, food and drinks, and join interactive activities like the wreath make-and-take station and free photo ops with your pup.

Leashed dogs are welcome as you join your neighbors for a half-mile walk to the top of Mt. Helix, then enjoy refreshments and socializing at the summit.

Bring your furry friend to this dog-friendly evening featuring pizza, refreshments, live music and a special doggie bar atop Mt. Helix Park. This annual celebration is open exclusively to park members, and registration is required. Household memberships are available for those who would like to join.