Dog Events in North Garden, VA

Bushtail’s Brand 13 BBQ will be on-site, wood-smoking delicious food while guests enjoy a door prize drawing and vendors, including nonprofits, nature- and pet-themed groups, snack food businesses, and home-related vendors. The event will be held rain or shine.

Support local animal rescue at this pet-friendly community event featuring local vendors, raffles, adoptable animals, kids activities, food trucks, ice cream, and drinks from Screaming Goats Brewery. Shop for unique finds, meet pets looking for homes, and enjoy an afternoon of family fun while helping Jeepin For Paws provide care and resources for cats and kittens in need.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join fellow mixed-breed pups and their humans for a relaxed afternoon on the farm. Meet other dog lovers, enjoy scenic farm strolls and playful meet-and-greets, explore the Stick Library, and gather for a group photo at 2 PM.

Owners and their canine companions are welcome to join fellow two- and four-legged friends at this community event in the park. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this cozy outdoor fiber festival filled with creativity, community and fall fun! Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the first floor and throughout the outdoor spaces. Celebrate your love of knitting, crocheting, and all things fiber while shopping from local vendors offering beautiful yarns, tools, and handmade treasures. Relax with wine, beer, wine slushies and charcuterie from Vineyard Fare.

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.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites guests to explore the Winter Lights Festival on foot, choosing a leisurely 1-mile stroll or a more challenging 3-mile walk among hundreds of illuminated displays. Visitors can enjoy a hot drink and take photos with Santa while experiencing the festive lights up close. There will be no onsite sales for Walk & Wag. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. If you want to enjoy the lights from the comfort of your car, the drive-through experience, Winter Lights Festival, begins on November 28th.

The Mantua community is the perfect setting for this annual Thanksgiving dash. You and Fido will wind along the 4-mile course through pretty neighborhoods and tree-lined pathways displaying the beautiful colors of fall. All participants will receive a custom Fairfax Turkey Trot T-shirt. Please note dogs and their owners should start in the back of the pack.

This guided wine hike invites guests 21+ and their leashed dogs to explore scenic vineyard trails while enjoying curated wine tastings at stops throughout the property. The hike is moderate+ and takes approximately one hour. Hiking or tennis shoes are required. Please bring water along for you and your pup.

Hosted by Bishop’s Events, this family- and pet-friendly race features a 1-mile fun run, a 5K, and a 10K. Walkers, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome to join in the festivities. Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and chip timing.

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.

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 8 AM and the race begins at 9 AM.

It's time to ring in the holiday season! There will be live holiday music, s'mores, hot cider, activities, local vendors and more! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 5:30 PM. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and feel good about doing good. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash at all times. Check-in starts at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

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.

Step into a Hallmark Christmas movie as Middleburg transforms into a winter wonderland! Enjoy enchanting performances featuring carolers, dancers and actors. Dress up your pup and join the Jingle Paws Parade down Washington Street from the National Sporting Library and Museum, throughout town and end the stroll with Yappy Hour!

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.