Dog Events in San Diego, CA

Well-mannered, leashed dogs are invited to this black-tie-optional fundraising event to celebrate helping animals in need. This event will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a chef-prepared vegetarian meal and an after-party with live music.

Bring Fido along to this annual fundraiser! Starting at the Vermont Street Bridge in Hillcrest, participants will cross seven unique bridges, each with its own history and charm. Along the route, enjoy views of Balboa Park, the Rose Garden, and lively local districts. Registered participants can also listen to Jeffery the Surfer Caredeer’s audio tour, sharing fun facts and history as you cross each bridge. The hike ends with a celebratory pizza party at Tavola Nostra Pizzeria & Cucina.

Widely recognized as one of Southern California’s most prestigious art and wine festivals, this dog-friendly event will showcase spectacular art, fine wine, craft beers, live entertainment, and tons of family-friendly activities! Just a short walk from the ocean, there will be 160 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico displaying painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.

Bring Fido along for a weekend of admiring amazing glass art created by local artists. There will be entertainment for all ages, including demonstrations featuring torch-work and glass cutting, as well as an area for children & adults alike to create their own unique mosaic art piece to take home. Pets must be on a leash at this event.

Experience the West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival, offering a variety of attractions for you and Fido to enjoy! This annual event features a haunted house and costume contest for dogs, plus a VIP area where you can bring your pup for exclusive perks. Activities include a dog pie-eating contest, foam party, and 80-foot pool party with a DJ and cabanas. Guests can enjoy unique offerings like a superhero-themed photo booth, dog brunch, and surf machine, along with fun races for French Bulldogs, Wiener Dogs, and Corgis. There’s also a fashion show, holistic lounge, and prizes, including treats for a year.

Bring your pup out to this fun event featuring 30+ vendors, a poodle parade, contests, demonstrations, a portrait opportunity, games with Poodles (and Poodle mixes), and more!

Pups and their people are invited to hit the course together, then stick around for a festive morning filled with a dog activities, a beer garden, and plenty of prizes. After the race, don’t miss the adoption event, where you just might meet your new best friend!

Once a month, the Wild Hare Bar Garden hosts a fun themed Yappy Hour event for pets and their people! Guests will find fun surprises each month like photo booths, complimentary treats and a dog menu, drink specials, happy hour bites, giveaways, music, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress their pups and themselves in the month's special theme. Make a night of it and book a dog-friendly room on site at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter!

Guests and their four-legged friends are invited to lounge on the rooftop patio at the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter during this monthly event! Fido can enjoy a bite from a special dog menu while humans take in the view, sip on delicious drinks and socialize with friends.

This fun celebration of furry companions features fantastic pet products and services, delicious food, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes, and much more! Attendees are encouraged to bring their friendly, leashed dogs to join in the festivities.

Bring Fido to San Diego's largest and most fun Pet & Military Appreciation event of the year! This dog-friendly holiday celebration features dog adoptions, holiday crafts, live swing and jazz music, professional Santa photos, festive treats and a canine costume contest. Military & Veterans: Bring your IDs and your dependent's IDs to check in and get your unwrapped gift!

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. Check-in starts at 7 AM and the race begins at 8 AM.