Dog Events in Santee, SC

Leashed dogs are welcome for a fun-filled day to celebrate the fall season! Guests will enjoy live bluegrass music from local bands, BBQ, food vendors, a craft market and much more! Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets as needed.

Pet lovers and their pups can enjoy rounds of bingo, great food and drinks, and prizes all while raising support for the Charleston Animal Society. Held on select Thursday evenings, the event combines a casual social experience with a charitable purpose, with reservations required and a small donation helping benefit animals in need.

This dog-friendly holiday fun run and walk invites participants to enjoy a two-mile course through the enchanting Holiday Festival of Lights. Guests can explore more than 200 dazzling light displays and enjoy the festival’s amenities with their pups.

Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to hit the 5K or fun walk course to benefit a great cause. Participants can stroll around the track in the Family Fun Walk, walk or run on the 5K road course, or enjoy all the activities at the Family Fun Fest!

Leashed dogs are welcome as spectators at this beloved annual event featuring the creations of acclaimed lantern artist Chantelle Rytter, along with hundreds of colorful lanterns crafted by residents, visitors, school groups, and local organizations. The parade starts at Alder Lane Beach Access, travels north along the Coligny Beach coastline, and concludes with a festival at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a 5x7 printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.

Lowcountry Dog Magazine is celebrating a birthday, and you're invited with your leashed pup! There will be live music as well as great food trucks and drinks, local vendors, and tons of adoptable dogs!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this dazzling tree lighting celebration filled with festive fun for all ages! Enjoy live performances, a spectacular laser light show, and the lighting of a 44-foot Christmas tree. Meet Santa, savor delicious treats from local vendors, and support Camp Rise Above.

Lowcountry Dog Magazine, Dean's Dogs, Charleston Veterinary Referral Center present this fun dog-friendly holiday event that will feature over 20 craft vendors, savory and sweet food trucks, adoptable pets from more than 10 local rescues and shelters, plus live music and more!

You and Fido are welcome to join in the fun at this Thanksgiving race that weaves through the beautiful Shandon Neighborhood. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best and most creative Thanksgiving Turkey Burn Attire. Prizes will be awarded for the top three most creative outfits! The race will be held rain or shine, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Visitors are invited to take a stroll with Fido along the half-mile illuminated boardwalk lined with Christmas light displays, synchronized arches and festive music. Along the walk, you’ll find photo-ops like a Candy Cane Arch, a Gingerbread House and a 20′ LED tree. Light shows synced with festive Christmas music start at the top and bottom of the hour.

Line up along Savannah's riverfront to watch over 40 boats decorated in holiday cheer parade down the Savannah River! The parade will be led by the Georgia Queen Riverboat and begin at the Eastern Wharf Dock at the Thompson Savannah Hotel. After passing the panel of judges at the Eastern Wharf Park, the Captains will continue down the river past River Street and Plant Riverside District, ending back at the Eastern Wharf Dock.

Kick of the season with Fido at this festive event! The tree lighting brings the community together to celebrate the holidays.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this monthly community market featuring local vendors, handmade crafts, seasonal food and drinks, and unique goods from area makers. Visitors can explore a variety of artisan products, fresh treats, and small business offerings while enjoying a relaxed outdoor atmosphere centered on community connection.

Leashed dogs can join the festive celebration, as the parade kicks off at 4th Street and ends at Tybrisa Street. Enjoy creatively decorated floats, thousands of lights, marching bands, dancers and more. Canned food donations will be collected along the route for the Rising Tyde Food Pantry.

The highlight of Savannah’s Waterfront Christmas on the River is the lighted holiday parade! It will start at the Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, head to the east end, and then through downtown. The parade features community floats, cars, trolleys, walking groups and more!

Take a stroll with Fido along River Street and enjoy holiday tunes and performances, shop for unique gifts at the pet-friendly merchants, and enjoy the Annual Lighted Christmas Street Parade on Saturday evening!

Enjoy a full day of shopping from local vendors with unique gifts, handmade goods, and delicious holiday treats. Experience live entertainment, festive performances, and joyful surprises throughout the day. Register Fido for the Pet Parade & Costume Contest that begins at 1:30 PM!

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido and festive costumes and a special parade! Pets can dress as Santa, reindeer, elves, or other creative characters while participants enjoy seasonal fun and support a local cause. The event is part of the Tybee Island Holiday Market! Register in advance or in person on the day of the event by 12:45 PM.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this monthly event along King Street, between Queen and Calhoun Streets. The street is blocked off to cars and becomes a pedestrian zone where visitors can stroll freely, check out local businesses, enjoy outdoor shopping, admire artwork from curated artists, and indulge in offerings from food vendors.