Dog Events in Lynchburg, VA

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with the Grinch. This heartwarming event is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and share the holiday spirit with your four-legged family members.

Gather with friends, family, neighbors and your pup at this cozy fall celebration featuring fire pits, comfort food, seasonal drinks, craft beer, gratitude activities, family-friendly fun, and beautiful late-fall farm views. Enjoy a relaxing day on the farm with photo opportunities, a community Thankful Wall, and plenty of space to connect before the holiday season begins.

Bring your furry friends and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! You'll receive a printed copy of your professional photo to take home and an edited copy sent digitally after the event.

You and your pup are invited to this special event that will feature a delicious Thanksgiving meal (turkey, gravy and all the fixings) and dinner activities. Each ticket includes your meal and a drink voucher. Humans must be at least 21 years old to attend. Dogs must be registered with a membership; day passes are available. Limited tickets are available, so be sure to get yours early!

This dog-friendly holiday celebration features photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday pup-up market, a canine ugly sweater contest and a food and toy drive for dogs. Guests can bring their pups for an evening of festive fun while supporting local pets in need.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this festive Christmas Tree Lighting! The event begins at 5:30 PM, with live performances leading up to the tree lighting at 6:20 PM.

Bring your pup along for a fun 5K Canicross event! Enjoy an easy trail with a mix of gravel, grass, dirt and rocks. Water stations and first aid will be available along the course. In case of extreme weather, the event will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 6.

Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the local pet charity supporting the store, helping pets in need find their forever homes.

The City of Roanoke Christmas Parade begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, turning onto Campbell Avenue, going past Market Square, and ending at Williamson Road. The parade is rain or shine and starts at 6:30 PM.

On select Monday nights this holiday season (November 23, November 30, December 7 and December 14), bring Fido for a photo with Santa! Visits are free; professional photo packages will be available for purchase. No exotic pets, please. The event is hosted by Holly Hill Photography. Check the confirmed schedule and photo-package prices on their website before your visit.

Bring your furry friends and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! You'll receive a printed copy of your professional photo to take home and an edited copy sent digitally after the event.

Celebrate the holiday season with your pup at a festive event featuring photos with Santa, holiday treats, Christmas music, cozy fire pits, family activities, warm seasonal drinks, craft beer, and holiday photo opportunities. Guests can write letters to Santa, visit the community Christmas tree, enjoy goat feeding, and create special memories on the farm.

Black Dog Salvage has invited guest vendors to set up and sell their wares for the day! Leashed dogs are invited to this fun event featuring a food, live music, art, jewelry, vintage items, plants, baked goods, wine, greenery, and more. All items for sale from guest vendors will be hand-made or upcycled. The Roanoke Valley SPCA will also be on site.

Enjoy the magic of the season with Fido at this annual holiday event! Drive through dazzling displays crafted by community organizations and members. The show also has special walk-through only nights on December 15th and 16th that welcome leashed dogs to take a stroll through the lights with you! Please note that dogs aren't permitted in the the North Pole (Ballou Recreation Center) area.

The Christmas Farm is a free, dog-friendly drive-through holiday light display spanning approximately seven acres with hundreds of thousands of lights. Dogs are welcome but must remain inside the vehicle throughout the visit. Highlights include an illuminated tunnel, handmade lighted figures, a dancing music tree, and themed character scenes.

Enjoy a day in the park with Fido, where you can watch and participate in competitive and recreational games. There'll be something for everyone and every furry friend, including an agility course, a pet market, a non-competitive frisbee catch & ball fetch area, bobbing for treats, food trucks, and more!