Dog Events in Waynesboro, GA

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the farm with you! Guests can explore a sprawling corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy a mega slide, zipline, ropes course, jumping pillow, gem mining, tractor tire playground, cow train, and more. With tasty concession areas serving everything from kettle corn to funnel cakes and BBQ, there’s something delicious for every appetite.

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of local shopping, festive music, food, holiday raffles and a Santa photo booth. Fido is welcome inside most shops, but be sure to check first before entering with your leashed pup. Browse neighborhood vendors, support small businesses and enjoy seasonal treats while connecting with the community. Renegade Paws Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs!

Leashed dogs are welcome to join this celebration of rural Georgia's history and heritage! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings. Watch live sugar cane-grinding demonstrations, browse handmade crafts from local vendors and enjoy food truck fare. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the historic 1880 mill to learn about its fascinating technology and role in American history.

Capture a festive holiday keepsake with professional photos of your pets posing with Santa. Family members are welcome to join the pictures, and each session includes two edited digital photos delivered by email. Appointments are required.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the 1 mile course throughout the wellness park, or the 5K course through the streets of downtown. During the 5K there will be one water station along the route as well as at the finish line. Registration for all participants includes a t-shirt and finishers' medal.

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!

Leashed dogs are invited to participate in this annual event that begins at the museum where you'll pick up a trail map and clues. Then, you'll take the 3-mile Battery Trail searching for clues! Finishers who find all the clues can return to the museum to claim a prize (while supplies last!). Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join this festive holiday celebration featuring Christmas lights, an outdoor movie and photo opportunities with Santa. Browse handmade goods from local vendors while enjoying the seasonal fun! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the Group Shelter (where some vendors may be).

Bring Fido for a photo with Santa! You'll receive one 4x6 print and all the hi-res digital images emailed to you.

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.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this annual event featuring live music, caroling, festive shopping, and photos with Father Christmas. Enjoy a candlelight Christmas tree lighting, a holiday gift walk featuring local merchants, and a fun Christmas rubber duck search. Some shops welcome Fido inside! Be sure to ask before entering with your pup.

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 printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.

Enjoy professional holiday photos with Santa! Pets and children are welcome to join the portraits, with digital images provided by the photographer. Guests can also enjoy a festive specialty cocktail benefiting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. You can even spend the weekend with Fido in one of the dog-friendly rooms at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa!

Celebrate the holiday season with traditional period music, living history demonstrations and a chance to help find yule logs for festive fires in the Colonial Life Area. Please note that dogs must be leashed and aren't permitted inside buildings.

Bring Fido in his best holiday attire for this festive event throughout City Market! Enjoy a pet parade, live holiday music, Christmas karaoke, photos with Father Christmas, holiday shopping, a Christmas rubber duck search, and more.

Enjoy breakfast at an outdoor table with Fido while supporting Renegade Paws Rescue! Meet adoptable dogs, bring supplies to help pups in need, and give back to the local rescue community. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the organization.

The pet-friendly course follows a sidewalk route, and dogs are welcome to participate. Owners must clean up after their pets. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar after the race. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal.