Dog Events in Parkfield, CA

Friendly dogs and cats are invited for photos with Santa! You'll receive a print out that day and access to make your own digital copies later. Appointments are strongly encouraged as walk-ups will only be accepted as space allows.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family- and dog-friendly walk, run or stroll around the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca circuit. Dogs are welcome on leash, and attendees are asked to clean up after their pets. Participants can complete as many laps as they like while supporting the Monterey County Food Bank with non-perishable food donations or a $10 donation per person.

Bring Fido to check out over 40 local artisans, delicious food and live music with a beautiful ocean view. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to relax and enjoy family-friendly activities like ring toss and cornhole. Important dates to remember include June 7, August 2, September 13, October 4, November 1 and December 6.

This special after-hours event welcomes you and Fido to explore the Zoo together! Wander the pathways decorated with dazzling lights and glowing lanterns. One dog ticket allowed per adult ticket. Each dog must be accompanied by a designated adult at all times. Pups must be kept leashed and up-to-date on vaccinations, including canine parvovirus and rabies.

Kick off the holiday season with a festive oceanside walk or run featuring a kids' elf run, holiday costume contest, photos with Santa and a children's fun zone. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome, and dogs can participate too! Pups must remain on a leash, and a holiday costume contest includes both humans and dogs.

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

Bring Fido to this drive-through holiday light display filled with thousands of colorful, twinkling lights and cheerful scenes you can enjoy from your car.

Oyster Jams is a recurring outdoor music-and-oysters night hosted in the Shearwater Tavern courtyard at the Carmel Mission Inn that welcomes guests and their dogs. The event features live music and pay-as-you-go oysters, beer, wine and full bar offerings.

Guests can take a stroll with their leashed pup through millions of twinkling lights, browse a German-style holiday market for unique gifts, and enjoy live music and festive food and drinks. The event also features a holiday train ride, visits with Santa Claus, and other seasonal surprises, creating a warm and memorable Christmas experience for visitors of all ages.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this long-running holiday tradition transforming Plaza de César Chávez into a festive wonderland of 40+ animated displays, decorated trees, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences.

This fest is a month full of lights, celebration and holiday cheer. Bring Fido along for tons of family fun, music, shopping, delicious food, wine and beer, and more. Most events during Julesfest are dog friendly. Check their website for more details!

You can run a timed, USATF-certified 5K and bring your dog along on the course. If you register your canine companion, you’ll get a pet participation bandana and a canine finish-line treat. There's a limit of one dog per participant.

Bring Fido with you to watch a hockey game! Be sure to arrive early to anticipate longer entry times as they check in all the pups. Please note that Section 107 will be a "dog-free" zone, so keep that in mind when you are purchasing tickets. Anyone who brings their dog must fill out a waiver form and all members of your party must have the waiver filled out. Please keep Fido leashed and have identification tags.

The dog-friendly Carmel Mission Inn invites you and your pup to this weekly happy hour event! Bring your four-legged friend and enjoy live music starting at 6 PM, plus Shearwater Tavern's full menu in the courtyard.