Dog Events in Santa Ana, CA

Enjoy a fun-filled day dedicated to dogs with exciting races, shopping, and community activities for pet lovers of all kinds. The event features crowd-favorite Wiener Dog, all-breed, and Basset Hound races, along with a pet expo marketplace filled with vendors offering treats, toys, apparel, accessories, and pet services. Guests can also enjoy breed meet-ups, pup socializing opportunities, and a pupuccino bar while cheering on the racers. Registration proceeds support local animal rescues.

Bring Fido to visit the pumpkin patch! This special event will feature a dog costume contest, the Dino Corn Maze, vendors and dog rescue organizations, photo ops, games, food and drinks, and more!

Pit Bull Appreciation Day is a no-contact community dog event hosted by Blockhead Brigade, a 501c3 nonprofit featuring fun activities and enrichment for your dog, including pack walks, a scavenger hunt, a photo booth, games, raffle, dog adoptions, Day of the Dead Pet Memorial Altar, craft coffee, awesome vendors, pet portraits, community resources and more! All breeds and mixes are welcome, but no dog intros, please.

All dogs, Corgis and honorary Corgis, are welcome to attend this family-friendly festival! The theme for this event is Howl-O-Ween, so get your costumes ready. There will be pet-centric vendors, interactive pet and owner experiences, food trucks, selfie stations, and giveaways! The event will be held two blocks south of the iconic Huntington Beach Pier.

This dog-friendly fall festival features local artists and vendors, live entertainment, costume contests, craft activities, food, a scavenger hunt and a classic car show. Dogs can also join the fun and compete in the doggie costume contest.

Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host one of the biggest Halloween pet events in the world! The parade is expected to include a few hundred kids and adults in costumes, followed by more than 450 costumed dogs with handlers. A few thousand human gawkers will line the parade route, including a panel of distinguished judges that will choose a few dozen human and canine costume winners. Haute Dogs will raise thousands for spay/neuter programs, adoption/rescue groups, Operation Santa Paws and other Long Beach service projects.

Bring Fido out for a tail-wagging time! The event will feature an agility course, the pie eating and best trick contests, a dog fashion show, pet vendors, raffles, and more.

Bring Fido along to the heart of Orange County for a day of shopping, music, food and more! This unique spot is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and restaurants in addition to event food trucks and local vendors selling handmade goods.

This pet-friendly festival is perfect for a fun afternoon with your four-legged friend! Nestled along the scenic waterfront of Marine Stadium, this show is the largest and longest-running event in the series, featuring a vibrant mix of local makers, junior artists, live music, artisan food vendors, food trucks, and hands-on DIY crafting activities.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and feel good about doing good. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash at all times. Check-in is a 7 AM and the race begins at 8:15 AM.

These monthly Dachshund races allow dog owners lure their short-legged but swift dogs to the finish line with toys, treats, friends or enemies. Every Wiener is a winner because each dog gets a prize even if they don't run! Limited spectator tickets are available on race day at the Wienerdog store. All event attendees are required to park ONLY in the free parking structure adjacent to Old World Village, located behind Hotel Huntington Beach, off of Huntington Village Lane.

On select Mondays, bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. This heartwarming event is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and share the holiday spirit with your four-legged family members.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. This heartwarming event is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and share the holiday spirit with your four-legged family members. Visit Santa on Level 1, near Nordstrom. Hours vary by day; check their website for availability.