Dog Events in Mill Spring, NC

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day with your leashed pup featuring local vendors, Christmas trees, a food truck, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa and The Grinch, and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun, local shopping, and delicious seasonal treats.

Take a trot with Fido on Thanksgiving Day through the charming downtown streets! Open to runners, walkers, and even costumed participants and pets. Registration includes a long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee, goody bag, and awards for fastest runners, best costume, and best pet costume.

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Take a stroll with Fido through historic downtown Hendersonville to see an assortment of holiday-themed windows, entertainment like strolling carolers and twinkling holiday lights! Some shops are dog friendly, but be sure to ask first before entering.

On November 21st and December 5th, bundle up and come on out for coffee, produce, meat, eggs, live music, hot food, and plenty of handmade artisan crafts, including unique gifts and holiday decorations! There will be over 40 vendors on site for your shopping pleasure, plus live music and kids' activities. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual holiday event, featuring floats from local businesses and organizations lit up with holiday lights, marching bands, and capped off by a visit from Santa.

Bring Fido and get ready for the holidays at this German-inspired Christmas market. Complete some holiday shopping from local vendors, drink some Glühwein, listen to live music, and get in the holiday spirit!

Leashed dogs are welcome to come cheer (bark) on Santa as he prepares for his big night by rappelling down the 315-foot Chimney Rock! Guests are also welcome to write a letter to Santa, create a holiday craft, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, and meet live Park animal ambassadors. Reservations are recommended. For the most up-to-date road closures and travel conditions, please check the NCDOT website in order to plan your route.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at an evening of live music, festive cocktails and Christmas sweater fun! Dogs are welcome inside the brewery and outside. Enjoy a mix of original songs, popular covers and holiday favorites performed by local musicians. Wear your best or worst Christmas sweater for a chance to win Trailside merchandise and a gift card.

Join a community dog walk with your leashed pup the second Sunday of each month! The group will take a leisurely loop around Main Street and ending back at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique. Pup cups will be available.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido on select weekends (and special event days) at this walkable winter wonderland featuring photos with Santa, holiday lights, seasonal shopping, food, live entertainment, a North Pole train ride, face painting and more. You can also vote on a tree at the Foothills Humane Society Charity Tree Walk!

Fido is invited along on this drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite scenes and characters, and using the latest LED technology and digital animations. You'll get to see everything from the comfort of your car as you wind along the path. Dogs must remain in the car at all times and aren't permitted in Santa's Village (and guests cannot leave their pup unattended).

Each Friday, weather permitting, bring Fido to the outdoor patio and toast to the weekend! Socialize with other dog owners and pups while enjoying drinks and special appetizers. There will be complimentary puppucionos for dogs! Customers are encouraged to bring an unopened pet item donation for the Blue Ridge Humane Society.