Dog Events in Mount Olive, NC

This dog-friendly Halloween Yappy Hour features a pet costume celebration, dog treats and craft brews. Guests can dress up their pups and enjoy a festive evening with fellow dog lovers while supporting the Johnston County Animal Protection League, which will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon of adoptable dogs, music, pet contests, raffle prizes, a silent auction, cold beer, food and pet-related vendors!

Bring Fido to this fun event to benefit Carolina Boxer Rescue. Featuring food, beer, and lots of adorable Boxers! It'll be a fun afternoon with an amazing raffle and prizes.

This one-mile beach walk is the perfect outing for dogs and their humans to enjoy together. Along the route, your furry friend can explore engaging sniff stations designed to spark curiosity, provide mental enrichment, and deliver endless fun by the shore. Photos with Santa on the beach will also be available!

This dog-friendly fundraiser brings together local vendors, small businesses, nonprofits, animal lovers and adoptable pets for a day of community fun. Guests can enjoy pulled pork, food trucks, refreshments, a market featuring local makers and pet-focused businesses, and a bar with beer, cocktails, mocktails and pup-friendly barktails.

Enjoy a free outdoor movie night as part of Durham Parks and Recreation’s fall movie series. Dogs are welcome, with adoptable puppies from Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary and free pup cups for four-legged attendees. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and arrive early to grab dinner from local food trucks.

Dress up in your best holiday-themed outfit and bring Fido to see the lights at this 2-mile, non-competitive walk/run through the Great Christmas Light Show. Prizes will be given for best dressed individual and best dressed family. Only registered participants with an official bib will be allowed into the park. Spectators won't be permitted entry. Dogs aren't permitted in Santa's Village.

Enjoy festive performances and the lighting of the live Christmas tree! Please note that there will be fireworks. If your pup is sensitive to loud noises and crowds, please leave him at home.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition, bringing together families, friends, and pups for a festive run or walk in support of Freedom Ride Rescue’s mission to help abandoned, neglected, and abused animals in North Carolina. Participants can choose from a 5K or 1M Fun Run on scenic, flat paved trails, with Thanksgiving-themed costumes, strollers and decorated wagons.

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.

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 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Join your friends and neighbors on Main Street to enjoy the lighted floats and vehicles representing groups from all across the area. Judges and a special guest announcer will be located at the end of the Horseshoe on Main Street and Ocean Blvd. Parade Route: The parade will begin at 2nd Ave North and proceed South to Main Street where it will turn right onto Main Street and travel to Ye Olde Kings Hwy turning right to conclude the parade.

Prepare to make paw-some holiday memories with a professional photo of your pup with Santa! There will be Triangle Beagle Rescue merchandise for sale, vendors and a food truck on site.

Bring Fido for a festive photo with Santa while enjoying pet-friendly treats and activities!

TWO DATES ONLY: Sunday, November 29th, and Saturday, December 12th Bring Fido to meet Santa Clause, and your camera and capture the perfect Christmas card photo. All well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Other pets must be crated.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

This drive-through light show will feature over two million lights displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the park. Guests will see 500 custom-made, magical light displays with enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes. Please note that pets are only allowed at the drive-through portion of the event, and aren't permitted in Santa's Village.

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!