Dog Events in Vanceboro, NC

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.

Join this flat, fast-paced race featuring a warm-up, a stroller-friendly course and a water station to keep participants hydrated. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy the event, with finisher medals and post-race snacks waiting at the finish line. Bring your furry friend along and donate $5 for a bandana, courtesy of event partners CureChief!

Presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center, this festive, family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and paces, and leashed dogs! Pups must remain on fixed leashes, and participants are asked to keep the course clean by picking up after their pets. Participants are encouraged to bring at least five canned food items to donate.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features Dachtoberfest pup races, a pet costume parade and contest, a pet wellness Q&A and a Puparazzi photo booth. Dachshunds and non-Dachshunds can compete in separate races, followed by awards for race and costume contest winners. Guests can also meet the owners of Kill Devil Dachshunds of the Outer Banks.

Bring your adorable Dachshunds (and non-Dachshund friends!) to dash for glory in a morning packed with fun, from races and costume parades to meet-and-greets and awards. Registration starts at 10:0 AM, with races beginning at 11:00 AM. Don’t forget to dress your pup in festive attire; lederhosen and hotdog costumes encouraged!

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 pet- and family-friendly evening will feature local vendors, food and treats, Halloween activities, and a costume contest with categories for pets, individuals, and groups. Bring your pup, dress up for the occasion, shop local, and enjoy a fun Halloween evening while supporting animals in the community. The Halloween Market is part of the VBSPCA’s Paws for a Cause peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, running October 26–November 6. Funds raised help support the animals in the VBSPCA’s care.

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!

This dog-friendly fundraiser brings together local vendors, small businesses, nonprofits, animal lovers and adoptable pets for a day of community fun. Guests can enjoy pulled pork, food trucks, refreshments, a market featuring local makers and pet-focused businesses, and a bar with beer, cocktails, mocktails and pup-friendly barktails.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.