Dog Events in Tierra Verde, FL

On select dates, take Fido a one-of-a-kind dog and dolphin encounter on this interactive tour, where pups and dolphins meet in a safe and controlled environment. Hosted by Captain Christian, this unique event offers guests the chance to witness these intelligent animals engaging with each other. A dolphin sighting is guaranteed, or your next trip is free! Beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Leashed dogs are welcome to celebrate at this annual event! Guests can enjoy traditional German beer, bratwurst, schnitzel, live music, dancing, polka bands, lederhosen, and traditional games like stein-hoisting and keg stacking. It’s a family- and dog-friendly fall festival where visitors can compete, celebrate, and enjoy authentic German food, drinks, and entertainment! The hours for the festival are Friday from 4 PM until 11 PM, Saturday from 11 AM until 11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM until 6 PM.

This dog-friendly fundraiser features a dog costume contest, silent auction, photo booth, special treats for pups and live music. Guests can enjoy a cold beer, connect with fellow dog lovers and support rescue dogs in need through their participation and bids.

This dog-friendly Halloween pet parade invites pets of all kinds to show off their creative costumes and join a festive neighborhood celebration. Guests can enjoy a costume contest with multiple categories, prizes, adoptable pets and giveaways. The parade will commence at St. John’s Tampa (906 S Orleans Ave, Tampa, FL 33606) and end at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church (1309 W. Swann Avenue).

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event that features local businesses offering wine tastings, live music, food and shopping.

This dog-friendly Halloween-themed event features a dog costume contest, lively DJ entertainment, pet adoptions, local vendors, food, drinks and giveaways. Guests can bring their pups to enjoy a fun-filled celebration while meeting adoptable animals and supporting local pet-focused organizations.

As part of the Grand Central District's Halloween on Central, The Dog Bar will be hosting special dog activities throughout the day like small dog races, a costume parade, dog trick-or-treating, a DJ and more.

Central Avenue will be transformed into a car-free and family-friendly festival area for this annual event! There will be Halloween entertainment for the whole family, including local vendors, live music, business advocacy, immersive experiences, candy, dog-friendly activities, and more.

This dog-friendly Halloween party features a pet costume contest with plenty of prizes, cocktails, music, dog treats and a yard full of costumed pups. Guests can also meet adoptable dogs from Raining Cats and Dogs Rescue, with matching costumes encouraged. The contest is free to enter, and dogs must be spayed or neutered and current on required vaccinations. Humans must be 21 or older.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this festival that features crafters showcasing a diverse range of art, including sculptures, jewelry, woodwork, paintings wearable art and more. The festival will also feature a green market area, offering a diverse range of hand-picked goods and eco-friendly products.

Shop unique handmade goods with your leashed pup at this outdoor craft festival featuring talented artisans, crafters, and a green market with eco-friendly products. Stroll the scenic waterfront setting while browsing one-of-a-kind jewelry, home décor, artwork, specialty foods, and more.

Bring your leashed pup out for a night under the stars while you watch a movie on the big screen. Each week, a different family-friendly movie will be shown and snack concessions will be available. Please pack a blanket or chair.

Dogs are welcome in the Frank Crum Family Fun Run and Abe's Place 1-Mile Drum Run portion of this annual event. Beyond the starting line, families can expect a morning packed with live music, a costume contest, and a pre-race party full of games, food and entertainment. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the high school track.

This dog-friendly festival celebrates local shopping, food and community with more than 350 artists, makers, shops, food vendors, nonprofits and small businesses. Guests can enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music, entertainment, free activities, a children’s zone, beer garden and an adoptable pet parade while shopping for unique gifts and supporting local businesses.

On this select date only, Enchant Christmas welcomes leashed dogs and their people to explore dazzling light displays, take photos with Santa and enjoy special pet-friendly routes! Tickets are by timed entry and you’ll need both a human ticket and a dog ticket (there's a maximum of two dog tickets per order), and you'll need to complete the dog waiver. Advance purchase required for timed entry. Pups will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend this evening. Please be prepared with proof of vaccinations and license.

Sunday, 12/6 1-4PM and Friday 12/11 6-9PM This dog-friendly holiday fundraiser offers professional Santa portraits for dogs and their people, featuring Urban Dog Studio’s signature style. For a $35 donation, guests receive print-ready and social media versions of their portrait, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Pawsitive Exposure Project and its efforts to help rescue dogs find forever homes.

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. Registration starts at 9 AM, and the race begins at 10 AM.

Bring Fido each Thursday for this happy hour event that benefits a different local animal rescue each week!

Stroll through a holiday light display of more than 2.5 million dazzling LED lights with your leashed pup! There will be food, beverage and market vendors on site selling homemade items and treats. Note that this is a walking tour; no golf carts or unauthorized vehicles permitted.

Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll through the gardens where you'll see over 1 million twinkling LED lights in a multitude of colors, vibrant laser light shows, and lighted figure displays throughout.