Dog Events in Santa Monica, CA

Come out to this annual haunted Halloween party! You and your furry friend can explore this haunted hotel featuring tricks and treats around every corner. There will also be photos with Cruella de Vil, costume contests with prizes, dog-friendly activities, a silent auction, goodie bags and more!

Come out to this annual haunted Halloween party! You and your furry friend can explore this haunted hotel featuring tricks and treats around every corner. There will also be photos with Cruella de Vil, costume contests with prizes, dog-friendly activities, a silent auction, goodie bags and more!

Parade your pups in their Howl-o-ween best and win great prizes for Best Overall, Funniest, Spookiest, Most Creative, and Dog/Owner Combo. There will also be local vendors offering grooming, giveaways, dog adoptions, food, face painting, and more.

Enjoy a Halloween treat trail along Pier Avenue with your dog, visiting participating businesses for doggie treats. Pick up a Paws-port and trail map, collect eight paw stamps to enter a grand prize drawing, and stop by the Bark Photo Booth to enter the costume contest. Categories include Best in Show, Dynamic Duo, and Funniest, with prizes donated by local businesses.

Join LA Frontrunners for a 5K run with your four-legged friends! Pets play such an important role in our lives, and this fun, fitness-filled day supports two incredible organizations dedicated to helping animals in need and keeping pets with the families who love them.

Join PVP Land Conservancy for a Halloween celebration! Costumed pups are invited to strut their stuff alongside their owners and show off their festive Halloween spirit.

Bring Fido out to this annual fun-filled event at Wiggly Field! This pet extravaganza will bring joy to pet lovers and animal fanatics of all ages. Activities will include a pet parade, pet talent contest, an agility show, pet-friendly vendors, adoptions, food trucks and more!

It's beer festival meets dog parade at this fun-filled event! Both humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities every weekend in October. Enjoy a gorgeous walk in the garden with your pup while you taste a variety of beers, take a spin and dance with your pooch, shop at a doggy marketplace, and let your pup show his skills on an obstacle course. Dottie’s at the Koi Pond will be serving up bratwursts, warm soft pretzels and other Bavarian favorites.

Lace-up your sneakers, grab Fido's leash and join the fun with your pup for a day of excitement. You'll receive a t-shirt, a bandana for your pup, a finisher medal and a goodie bag.

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 8 AM and the race begins at 9 AM.

Celebrate the season with Fido as Venice Boulevard transforms into a laid-back winter wonderland with a mix of retro ski lodge vibes and surfside fun. Enjoy a full day of live music, DJs, delicious food trucks, and après bites, along with games and activities for the whole family. Shop 300+ local creators, designers, and artists for unique holiday gifts, snap festive photos with Santa, and more.

Enjoy a cozy, pet-friendly morning at this monthly café gathering where guests who bring their pets are treated to a complimentary coffee. Open to all well-behaved animals, the event offers a relaxed atmosphere to sip, socialize, and connect with fellow pet lovers.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located in Macy's Women Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Join this weekly LGBTQ+-friendly dog park meetup for a morning of off-leash play and community connection. Dog owners, trainers, walkers, allies, and their pups are invited to gather in the all-breed section to socialize, meet new friends, and enjoy time outdoors together. All dog sizes are welcome. Look for Arkaz, a short bearded man with glasses and dark curly hair, with Buggy, his black Cocker-Pug in a trans pride bandana!