Dog Events in Salinas, CA

Bring Fido to a spooky, fun-filled morning with Captain + Stoker! Dress up for a costume contest with three winners for the best owner-and-dog costumes, enjoy fun activities, and make new friends. Please register in advance to attend.

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 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.

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.

This dog-friendly happy hour takes place Sundays through Wednesdays, inviting pups and their people to relax, sip and snack together at Terry’s Restaurant + Lounge. Dogs are welcome on the patio, where guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, seasonal cuisine and special treats from the canine menu while taking in the charming atmosphere of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Make a night of it and book a dog-friendly room on site at Cypress Inn!