Dog Events in Waterford, CT

Celebrate Oktoberfest with your pup at this dog-friendly event featuring festive beer and cocktail specials, German-inspired food, live music, fun competitions, and off-leash play. Enjoy a stein holding contest, dog holding competition, pup cup eating contest, commemorative beer steins while supplies last, dog treats, pretzel necklaces, and plenty of fall fun for both two- and four-legged guests.

Join a community 5K supporting local organizations focused on recovery and education. Participants of all fitness levels can walk, run, or jog while enjoying a fun, family-friendly event featuring a Kids’ Fun Run and opportunities for businesses and community members to get involved. Leashed pets are welcome to join the challenge.

Leashed dogs are welcome with you to explore one of Newport's historic neighborhoods during this guided walking tour featuring stories of the people, places, and preservation efforts that shaped the area. Discover how Newport's architecture, craftsmanship, and historic homes reflect the city's journey from the Revolutionary era to modern-day resiliency. The tour takes place rain or shine, and includes walking over uneven sidewalks. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings.

Bring Fido to the expo, which is part of the Long Island Family Festival! The day will feature a lure course, exciting demonstrations, pet-focused vendors, and local rescue and adoption groups. Don’t forget to dress up your furry friend for the costume contest!

Experience a wellness-focused retreat designed for you and your dog, centered on strengthening your bond through shared activities and relaxation. The experience includes a mix of adventure and enrichment like dog yoga, meditation, training, hiking, paddling, and group swim time, along with creative workshops and educational seminars.

This dog-friendly festival raises funds for the local animal shelter while helping adoptable animals find loving homes. Guests can browse vendors, enter raffles and enjoy free pup cups and frisbees, along with a K9 demonstration and a festive costume parade.

Bring Fido for a fun afternoon filled with dogs, silent auction with amazing items, delicious BBQ meal, cash bar, and socializing with other dog lovers! Tickets include a delicious buffet catered by Firefly BBQ and one raffle ticket for a brand new Apple iPad. All breeds welcome.

This family- and dog-friendly fall festival brings together animal lovers and the local community with live music, local vendors, crafters, hayrides and plenty of seasonal fun. Guests can enjoy a dog costume contest, food from BT’s Smokehouse, beer and wine, pumpkins and mums for sale, and ice cream from Westview Farms. Proceeds support efforts to reopen the shelter and help more animals in need.

A charity 5K run/walk that welcomes runners, walkers, and their dogs to Hopkinton State Park to raise funds for the Baypath Humane Society. The event features a Doggie Division for participants running or walking with their dogs, vendor village, and community activities supporting animals in need.

Bring Fido for a fun afternoon of live music, vendors, food, contests, and more than 150 animal organizations broadcasting their causes. Attendees can meet adoptable pets, learn from educational exhibits, and connect with animal welfare groups working to protect and support animals. The event also hosts contests, demonstrations, and interactive activities to engage both pets and their owners.

This pet-friendly outdoor service celebrates animal companions with animal-themed music, Holy Communion and individual blessings for every pet in attendance. Guests are invited to bring animals of all kinds, provided they can be safely controlled, or a photo of pets who have passed away or cannot attend. The celebration also honors animals serving in public safety and wellness, along with those involved in animal rescue, shelter and care.

Gather your friends, family and dog to join the fun in celebrating the human-canine bond. Everyone is invited for a day of fun and festivities. Activities include inspiring speakers, dog demonstrations, agility courses, and the annual costume contest!

The pet parade will feature fun, costumes and contest with prizes! Parade participants should register online in advance. You only need to register once if you're entering multiple pets as one group costume. If you're bringing multiple pets with different outfits, please register separately.

Enjoy a family-friendly celebration for pets and animal lovers featuring shopping, demonstrations, rescue groups, adoptions, and plenty of activities for both people and their furry companions. Guests can bring their leashed pets to participate in a lively pet costume contest, enjoy an animal blessing ceremony, browse local vendors, and grab food and treats throughout the day. The event also includes face painting and community activities, with a portion of admission proceeds benefiting local animal shelters.

Bring your costumed pup to participate in the dog costume parade at 12:00 PM! There will also be a beer garden, guess the weight of a pumpkin contest, plus shopping at 70+ retailers, crafters, local businesses, and vendors. The rain date is October 24th.

Leashed dogs are welcome to this full-day event featuring local artisans, food trucks, live music, and seasonal drinks at Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Dogs are permitted inside and outside.

Bring your Dachshund to compete in this exciting race event featuring multiple heats and a chance to earn the title of Connecticut’s fastest wiener dog! Participants are encouraged to bring treats and favorite toys to help cheer on their pups, while spectators can enjoy a fun-filled day supporting a nonprofit that provides holiday gifts to military families in need.

This dog-friendly costume parade invites pups to dress up and strut their stuff as part of a festive fall celebration. Guests can enjoy the parade along with the Port Jefferson Harvest Festival, featuring seasonal activities, vendors and entertainment all weekend.

Kick back, relax and enjoy some fresh air while you cruise around the harbor taking in all the sights and rich history with your four legged friend. This Halloween-themed cruise lets you dance to your favorite tunes while enjoying the ocean breeze, with complimentary dog treats for your pup and a cash bar with light snacks for humans. Dress up your four-legged companion in a festive costume!

This dog-friendly fall festival features seasonal activities, local vendors, food and entertainment. Be sure to register Fido in the annual Port Jefferson Costumed Dog Parade during Saturday's festivities!