Dog Events in St. Pete Beach, FL

On select dates, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise where dogs can enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the water while observing dolphins in their natural environment! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Don’t miss a tristate Christmas tradition! The Vanderburgh Humane Society is host to the longest-running event in the tristate. This allows families to get their photos back in plenty of time for family Christmas cards.

Bring your pup to this local pet store to see adoptable pets and partake in fun giveaways from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Shop for jewelry at Kendra Scott Tampa and support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay! A portion of in-store sales will benefit the organization, helping animals in need. Online shopping is also available during the fundraising promotion using the designated code.

Bring your leashed pup out for a night under the stars while you watch a movie on the big screen. Each week, a different family-friendly movie will be shown and snack concessions will be available. Please pack a blanket or chair.

Enjoy a cold drink while Fido gets clean! Along with a bath, your pup will receive an ear cleaning and a towel dry. Nail trims are an additional $5 with a bath. Please be aware that the wait list can be long, so plan your visit accordingly. Dog Bar is a 21+ venue, and first-time visitors must bring proof of their dog’s immunizations and purchase a membership or day pass.

Dogs are welcome in the Frank Crum Family Fun Run and Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run portion of this annual event. Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with live music, a costume contest, and a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the high school track.

Bring Fido to watch Mayor Castor arrive by Pirate Water Taxi to flip the switch on the festive Riverwalk Holiday Trees. Enjoy a holiday market, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun, with the official tree lighting at 6:30 PM.

This dog-friendly festival celebrates local shopping, food and community with more than 350 artists, makers, shops, food vendors, nonprofits and small businesses. Guests can enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music, entertainment, free activities, a children’s zone, beer garden and an adoptable pet parade while shopping for unique gifts and supporting local businesses.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at a festive Christmas market featuring local vendors, unique gifts, holiday displays, carolers, Santa, foam snow, and music and dancing at neighborhood establishments. Multiple side streets along Central Avenue will close to connect participating businesses.

Get free professional photos of your dog! Donations for photos will be donated to Suncoast Animal League.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at an outdoor marketplace featuring talented artisans, handmade crafts, original artwork, jewelry, pottery, clothing, home décor and unique gifts. Browse local vendors, enjoy food and explore the charming Corey Avenue shopping district.

On this select date only, Enchant Christmas welcomes leashed dogs and their people to explore dazzling light displays, take photos with Santa and enjoy special pet-friendly routes! Tickets are by timed entry and you’ll need both a human ticket and a dog ticket (there's a maximum of two dog tickets per order), and you'll need to complete the dog waiver. Advance purchase required for timed entry. Pups will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend this evening. Please be prepared with proof of vaccinations and license.

Sunday, 12/6 1-4PM and Friday 12/11 6-9PM This dog-friendly holiday fundraiser offers professional Santa portraits for dogs and their people, featuring Urban Dog Studio’s signature style. For a $35 donation, guests receive print-ready and social media versions of their portrait, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Pawsitive Exposure Project and its efforts to help rescue dogs find forever homes.

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. Registration starts at 9 AM, and the race begins at 10 AM.

Bring Fido each Thursday for this happy hour event that benefits a different local animal rescue each week!

On select Thursday evenings in December, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise to see the holiday lights in St. Pete! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors at this Christmas-themed 5K that combines a scenic run or walk with a festive winery experience. Participants can enjoy a chip-timed race, holiday-themed swag, a finisher medal and a pour of wine following the event. Proceeds benefit Florida Giant Dog Rescue.

Stroll through a holiday light display of more than 2.5 million dazzling LED lights with your leashed pup! There will be food, beverage and market vendors on site selling homemade items and treats. Note that this is a walking tour; no golf carts or unauthorized vehicles permitted.

Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll through the gardens where you'll see over 1 million twinkling LED lights in a multitude of colors, vibrant laser light shows, and lighted figure displays throughout.