Dog Events in Port Republic, VA

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.

Celebrate Friendsgiving with an all-day gathering featuring live music, a local vendor market, alpacas and baby goats, pizza, and a wide selection of craft beverages, including non-alcoholic options and hot chocolate. Bring the whole family and your pups for a festive afternoon of food, shopping and fun!

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.

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.

Enjoy a cozy holiday afternoon with local vendors, unique gifts, handmade goods, festive brewery decorations and seasonal drinks, including non-alcoholic options. This family- and dog-friendly gathering welcomes Fido to join the holiday shopping and cheer!

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.

Bring Fido along to this fun annual event! This 5K race starts before the parade, and all proceeds benefit The Berkeley County Humane Society. The mostly flat course follows along the parade route, so there will be plenty of cheering spectators. Festive costumes and clothing are encouraged.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are invited to meet Santa and capture a holiday photo together during this event! Please enter through the main entrance near Dick’s Sporting Goods. All pets must be on a leash or safely secured in a carrier.

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!

Enjoy a festive afternoon with professional Santa photos, local holiday vendors, drinks and seasonal shopping. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome inside both the taproom and The Coop, so Fido can join the fun indoors! Photo sign-ups are available in person only, starting at 11 AM on the day of the event. Photos will begin at 12 PM.

Furry friends are welcome to get their picture taken with Santa at this annual event. Many visitors attend each year, so registration is highly recommended to guarantee a spot to create a lasting memory.

On select Sundays this holiday (November 22nd and December 13th) bring your cats or dogs for a festive photo opportunity with Santa Claus! Furry friends are welcome to join in the holiday fun and pose for a seasonal keepsake.

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.

Sip on brews, shop from local vendors and let your pup join the fun! You'll find handmade and small-batch gifts, pet-themed products and seasonal treats for your four-legged friends, cozy self-care and wellness items, and more.