Dog Events in South of the Border, SC

A fun race for dogs and their owners featuring timed divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. Leashed dogs can run alongside their humans on sandy, pine-forest trails; human-only 6K and 11K divisions are also available.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a canine costume party and contest for pups of all breeds. Guests can bring their leashed dogs dressed in their best costumes and enjoy a festive afternoon of family-friendly fun.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features an in-person pet costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place, plus an online volunteer costume contest with $1 votes benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Wayne County. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, a bake sale, local vendors, a kids’ coloring station and a photo booth.

Leashed dogs can join a 4K rugged trail run featuring eight dog-friendly obstacles, staggered starts, vendors, prizes, and post-run snacks for people and pups. Costumes are encouraged, and proceeds support public safety working dog programs and the future North Carolina Disaster Dog Training Center.

Leashed dogs are welcome this night only for magical displays, candy stations, a costume contest, animations, photo ops, food, beverages, and a vendor market, all in a walk-through, immersive setting. Tickets must be bought in advance, as the event has limited capacity and often sells out.

Leashed dogs and their pet parents are welcome to join in the fun at this exciting event! This festival features dog costume contests, a photo booth, local vendors and community partners, and food and beverages available for purchase.

Get ready for a spook-tacular 21+ evening, where wine, beer and boos come together for a howling good time! Stroll through the beautifully decorated, autumn-themed garden with your furry friend, enjoying fine wines, craft brews and festive fall vibes. Both you and your pup can dress up for a chance to win fang-tastic costume prizes! Tickets include garden admission and three drink tickets.

This fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween celebration features costume contests for kids and pets! Registration begins at 11 AM, and the pet costume contest is at 3 PM. Enjoy exciting entertainment including stilt walkers, kids activities, vendors and more!

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet costume contest and parade, with registration beginning in the morning and prizes awarded after the parade. Guests can also enjoy a bark-cuterie board filled with homemade pet treats and special Halloween deals throughout the store.

This spook-tacular evening invites you and your costumed pup to wander through festively decorated trunks to sniff out dog-safe treats! Highlights of the night include dog vendors, bone broth sno cones, photo ops, giveaways and more.

This dog-friendly Halloween Yappy Hour features a pet costume celebration, dog treats and craft brews. Guests can dress up their pups and enjoy a festive evening with fellow dog lovers while supporting the Johnston County Animal Protection League, which will receive a portion of the proceeds.

This dog-friendly Trunk-or-Treat benefits the Humane Society of Charlotte’s Pet Food Bank and features candy for kids, treats for pets, local vendors, raffles and appearances from the Matthews Police Department K9 Unit and Matthews Fire & EMS. Guests are encouraged to bring bags or cans of pet food to support local families in need.

Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon of adoptable dogs, music, pet contests, raffle prizes, a silent auction, cold beer, food and pet-related vendors!

Bring Fido to this annual celebration featuring live music, traditional crafts, demonstrations, food, games and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm park, watch demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and enjoy seasonal entertainment throughout the festival.

Pet-friendly vendors and food trucks will line the park, along with demo areas and more! Bring your dog, shop around, enjoy a craft beer in the fall sunshine and listen to live music on the Lee Myers Stage.

Bring Fido to this fun event to benefit Carolina Boxer Rescue. Featuring food, beer, and lots of adorable Boxers! It'll be a fun afternoon with an amazing raffle and prizes.

Kick off the holiday season with Fido at a festive day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy professional pet photos with Santa (three included), sip and snack on treats from local vendors, and shop for holiday goodies like ornaments and wreaths.

This one-mile beach walk is the perfect outing for dogs and their humans to enjoy together. Along the route, your furry friend can explore engaging sniff stations designed to spark curiosity, provide mental enrichment, and deliver endless fun by the shore. Photos with Santa on the beach will also be available!

Dress up in your best holiday-themed outfit and bring Fido to see the lights at this 2-mile, non-competitive walk/run through the Great Christmas Light Show. Prizes will be given for best dressed individual and best dressed family. Only registered participants with an official bib will be allowed into the park. Spectators won't be permitted entry. Dogs aren't permitted in Santa's Village.

Each Thanksgiving, runners and walkers of all ages participate in this 5K event to help fight poverty. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk or run with you. The Top three overall male and female finishers receive running store gift cards; the top three finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat. Register by November 8th to receive a race t-shirt! Donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day.