Dog Events in Port Saint John, FL

This dog-friendly community event features a car show with awards, kids’ activities, music by a DJ, food trucks and local vendors. Guests can also bring their pets for pet blessings from 4–5 PM while celebrating S.M.A.R.T.’s work rescuing dogs from abuse and abandonment.

Bring your leashed dog along for a guided walk in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Learn about the area’s ecology, natural history, and conservation while exploring its scenic trails with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Space is limited, and guests should bring water and be prepared to clean up after their dogs.

This family- and dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features live music, German food, beer, traditional games, arts and crafts, vendors, carnival rides and a dedicated kids’ area. Friendly leashed dogs are welcome in most areas of the festival.

All Sighthounds and their humans are invited to enjoy a fun, leash-only community walk and celebration. The morning kicks off with a walk along the Orlando Urban Trail toward Lake Highland, with route options of ¼, ½, or 1 mile. Dogs must be on standard leashes (no retractable leashes or prong collars). After the walk, enjoy an after-party featuring adoptable dogs, raffles, live painting, a photographer, a kissing booth, dog pools, and food and drinks available for purchase.

This dog-friendly Halloween 5K welcomes runners and walkers with or without their dogs. Participants receive a T-shirt, finisher medal, doggie charm, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for both humans and dogs.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a festive pet parade and costume contest with prizes for Best Costume, Best Pet & Owner Duo and Best Float. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ, fall-themed photo opportunities, pet-friendly vendors and a chance to meet the team from SPCA Florida. All pets are welcome but must be friendly, well-behaved and leashed throughout the event.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this Oktoberfest celebration! There will be a free bounce park, community performances, a beer garden and much more. Don't forget to register your Dachshund or Wiener Dog Wannabe in the Dachshund Races!

Avalon Park's Oktoberfest event will once again feature the crowd favorite Dachshund races! Only 48 registered Dachshunds and 12 Wanna-Be spots will be available for the Bier Stein Wiener Walk Race (a fun game where all breeds can play), taking place before the Dachshund Semi-Finals. There will also be a Hot Dog Dunk contest!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that features more than 100 crafters exhibiting and selling their work in an outdoor gallery. From photography, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and more, visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join this Biketoberfest poker run featuring scenic rides, food and drinks at several biker- and dog-friendly stops, and plenty of prizes. Collect cards at participating stops before returning for an after-party with live music, food, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and poker hand winners.

Guests are invited to bring their leashed pups and enjoy live music from Central Florida favorites! Families can also enjoy German beer, bratwurst and a stein-holding competition open to all.

This community fundraiser benefiting SafeHouse of Seminole, features family-friendly activities, vendor booths, raffles, adoptable pets, games, photo opportunities, and interactive attractions! Guests can enjoy a dog costume contest and obstacle course, free pup cups, photo ops, and more.

This two-day indoor/outdoor festival is the ultimate celebration for pets and the people who love them, featuring exciting contests like Best Trick and Costume, thrilling Dogs Dock Diving competitions, and plenty of chances for your pup to join in. Leashed pets are welcome, as long as they're current on all vaccinations. Explore a wide variety of pet vendors with treats, toys, grooming products, and training services, meet adoptable pets, and learn from expert demos.

Bring Fido out to this festive celebration for the whole family! Enjoy food trucks, a trunk-or-treat for the kids, refreshments, games, and a variety of vendors. Show off your creativity in costume, trunk, and booth contests, with prizes for everyone, and soak up a day packed with fun, community, and Halloween spirit!

This family- and dog-friendly fundraiser features a short dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, raffles, food trucks, music and more. Prizes are awarded for top fundraisers and best canine costumes. All proceeds benefit Franklin's Friends, an all-volunteer nonprofit supporting animal welfare programs including shelter and rescue, spay/neuter, community education and pet retention.

Fido can join you for a day of ghostly delights and pumpkin-spiced fun at this event celebrating all things Halloween! There will be a costume contest for pets, kids and adults with cash prizes for the winners. Categories include spookiest, funniest and most creative costumes. You can also decorate pumpkins, snack on fall treats, create an autumn-themed craft and sip on seasonal brews in the Biergarten.

Costumed dogs will parade around the WEC to compete for cash prizes, dog swag, WEC merchandise and more! There will be canine vendors, entertainment, concessions, adoptable dogs and other fun. Pre-registration is highly recommended, as walk-up participants will only be accepted as space allows.

This dog-friendly fundraiser brings together pets and their people for a fun run or walk. Participants can enjoy an active outing with their dogs while raising money to support animal welfare and community programs. Admission includes an official race T-shirt and finisher medal, plus registered dogs receive a matching medal and race bandana.

Barktoberfest is Orange County Animal Services’ rescue appreciation event that serves to celebrate the partnership between OCAS and the rescue community. The event will feature dozens of local pet rescue groups with a variety of pets available for adoption, including different breeds, sizes and ages. The event will also feature food trucks and vendors.

Leashed dogs and their families are invited to enjoy a festive morning stroll through the lush, 50-acre landscape of the gardens! Browse the Doggie Boutique for treats, toys, and pet apparel, enter your pup in festive costume contests, and pick up a complimentary dog bandana while supplies last. Hall-O-Ween canine costume contests start at 10 AM.