Dog Events in Riverside, MI

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans aboard a scenic cruise along the Chicago River. Enjoy light snacks, easy entertainment, and beautiful views of the city while supporting the lifesaving work of Chicago Animal Care and Control and its nonprofit Friends. Boarding starts at 5:30 PM and departs at 6 PM.

On Thursdays, bring Fido and the family to this free lunchtime concert series showcasing local and Michigan-based bands and performers each week! Attendees can expect live music, entertainment, local food trucks, yard games, and a dog-friendly atmosphere as long as pets are well-behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy music, food and outdoor fun during your lunch break.

Dogs are welcome to join guests at this 21+ cider tasting event featuring a wide selection of local, regional, and national ciders. Sample seasonal and traditional styles while enjoying fall flavors and a festive atmosphere, with food available for purchase, including gluten-free options. Tickets include cider tastings and a commemorative tasting glass.

This annual fundraising event was designed to connect the community with other nonprofits and vendors. There will be music, beer, food, vendors, activities and much more!

This Paws for HOPE Dog Fun Show Fundraiser, hosted by Ribbon of Hope, invites 50 registered pups to compete for "Best of" awards. Enjoy vendors with pet products, training tips, a photo booth, food and a special talk on support dogs. Spectators are welcome free; owners must pre-register their dog and present proof of current vaccinations. For the safety of all involved, no "walk ons" will be permitted on the day of the event.

This puppy training workshop teaches the foundational skills young dogs need to become confident, well-mannered companions. Participants will learn essential commands, positive reinforcement techniques, puppy socialization guidance and strategies for addressing common behaviors, with hands-on practice and a Q&A led by a Pup Social trainer. Attendees also receive 15% off future training packages purchased the day of the workshop.

Bring Fido to this annual event that raises awareness and funds for Live Like Roo, a foundation that assists pets with a cancer diagnosis by providing financial and emotional support. You and your pup can shop 30+ pet-focused vendors, enjoy food and beer from the brewery, enter raffles, cool off in the pool, listen to live music, walk the 1-mile boardwalk, meet with rescues, and much more!

Bring your leashed pup to this annual event, featuring pet-centric activities, vendors, food trucks and more! A pooch parade will occur at 2:00 PM, with prizes awarded to category winners. Please visit their website for a full list of vendors and recommendations on what to bring as a donation.

This dog-friendly meetup brings together pet influencers, aspiring creators, photographers and dog lovers for an afternoon of networking, content creation and supervised off-leash play. Attendees can connect with other dog accounts, exchange ideas, capture photos and videos and explore collaboration opportunities. All experience levels are welcome.

Celebrate Polish heritage with your leashed pup at this community tradition featuring colorful floats, marching bands, polka music, clowns, community organizations, and plenty of family-friendly fun. The parade will be traveling east on Fulton Street, starting at the intersection of W. Fulton and Valley and ending at the intersection of W. Fulton and Lexington.

This dog-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features an indoor off-leash dog park with multiple play areas, German-style food, beer, wine, raffles and goody bags. Guests can enjoy fun dog contests, including ice cream eating, “beer” drinking, musical sits and longest sit competitions, along with pet caricatures. All proceeds benefit MCP Chicago, a local animal rescue and outreach organization. Dogs must be fully vaccinated, social and comfortable playing off leash.

Bring Fido out to this weekend event for the entire family! There will be live music, activities, and, of course, Oktoberfest food and drinks.

Enjoy a dog-friendly morning featuring adoptable animals, local rescue volunteers, pet activities, and fundraising for Second Chance Animal Rescue. Guests can meet rescue representatives, learn about adoption and volunteer opportunities, and support the organization through special bakery purchases that benefit the rescue. Additional activities include dog treadmill sessions and mini photo booth sessions with professionally edited digital images available for a donation.

Celebrate the Subaru Loves Pets initiative at this fun-filled event featuring a Halloween Pet Costume Parade (with goodie baskets!), a local vendor market, food trucks, live DJ entertainment, and tons of free giveaways. Pups can enjoy treats galore, and the first 100 dogs will receive FREE microchipping. Plus, check out a demo of pet facial recognition software.

This dog-friendly Halloween parade invites pets of all kinds to show off their best costumes for a chance to win prizes. Lineup begins at noon, with the parade starting at 12:30 p.m. Leashed pets are welcome to participate, while spectators can enjoy vendors, food, drinks and other Halloween activities throughout the day. Pets with outstanding costumes will be rewarded during the judging portion after the parade.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration invites pets to show off their best costumes during a festive costume walk. Guests can enjoy raffles, treats and refreshments, photo opportunities and spooky fun for the whole family.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration invites pets to show off their best costumes during a festive costume walk. Guests can enjoy raffles, treats and refreshments, photo opportunities and spooky fun for the whole family.

This dog-friendly Halloween 5K features a scenic paved route and supports K9s for Veterans. Registration includes a short-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, doggie finisher medallion, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for both humans and dogs.

All ghosts and goblins are welcome at this trunk-or-treat event. Everyone is welcome to dress up in costume, including your furry friends.

Bring your leashed pup for a morning walk through Fernwood’s gardens and nature trails. On select Saturdays, members and visitors can explore designated areas together and enjoy time outdoors with their dogs. Members receive early entry at 9 AM with free admission for both humans and dogs; general visitors can join from 10 AM with standard admission and a small fee per dog. To keep the experience safe and enjoyable for all guests, dogs must be supervised, vaccinated, and kept on established paths, with certain areas of the garden remaining dog‑free. Dog must exit the grounds by 11:00 AM as they're not allowed in the garden outside designated dog-walking hours. Check their website for Dog Days schedule!