Dog Events in West Barnstable, MA

This dog-friendly Halloween social is hosted by Golden Dog Adventure Company and features a scenic vineyard walk, a human-and-dog team costume contest and time to enjoy drinks and dinner together. Dogs and their people can explore the trails, visit resident farm animals and relax on a dog-friendly deck after the walk. Costumes are optional, and the contest emphasizes creativity and canine comfort.

This weekly Yappy Hour invites guests to bring their pups to the outdoor beer garden for an evening of craft beer, outdoor relaxation and pup cups for four-legged visitors. Held every Thursday night, it’s a chance for dogs and their people to enjoy a casual evening together.

A seasonal, dog-friendly weekly happy hour on the outdoor deck where attendees may bring their leashed dogs. The resort offers a dog menu and specialty "puptails" with proceeds benefiting a local animal-welfare organization. Resort guests and the public are welcome!

Start the day with family-friendly Halloween fun from 2 PM until 5 PM, then stick around for the big party from 6 PM until 10 PM! The family fun afternoon will include duck bobbing for prizes, a Halloween treat bar, and Halloween basket decorating. Later at the party, guests will enjoy a DJ, specialty Halloween cocktails, tarot readings, a costume contest with prizes, and more! Costumes are highly encouraged!

This family- and dog-friendly Halloween run and walk welcomes participants to choose a 5K run or walk! Costumes are encouraged, and the event features vendors, music, and community fun. Dogs must remain leashed and under control, be current on vaccinations, and be comfortable around people and other dogs.

Bring Fido to this annual fundraiser to benefit Mary's Dogs. You can go for a run, peruse some great dog loving vendors, and meet lots of dogs and their people, all while being the hero in a dog's life!

This dog-friendly Halloween parade invites children and dogs to dress in costume and parade around the NHSPCA’s campus while supporting the organization’s adoptable animals. Participants can enjoy treats, costume contests with prizes and opportunities to meet adoptable pets.

Two- and four-legged friends are invited to attend monthly meetings at the dog park to bring community members together to coordinate volunteers, discuss park updates, and socialize with dogs.

Leashed dogs are welcome the first Friday of every month from May through November when businesses are encouraged to stay open late and the streets come alive with food trucks, live performances, art displays and other activities.

Bring your pup to meet Bluey, Skye and Chase! Enjoy local vendors, fun activities, a photo wall and giveaways, plus a chance to meet adoptable dogs from Hotel for Homeless Dogs. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun.

New England Plant Expo presents an exotic plant market to enjoy with your four-legged friend. There'll be a variety of plants as well as botanically themed artisans and crafters. Food trucks are also available on site.

Lace up your sneakers and grab Fido's leash to hit the course. Please note your leashed furry friend must show up-to-date rabies vaccinations. The course begins at the Banks Humane Education Center to the grounds of St Paul's School and back to the SPCA. Register by November 1st to receive a free race t-shirt!

Capture holiday memories with your furry friend to look back on picture-perfect moments. Each session lasts approximately 15 minutes. Two digital image files and a donation to the charity are included in your session fee! You can also purchase prints and additional digital images.

Bring your furry friends for a festive photoshoot with Santa! There will also be other photo stations around the barn you can utilize to take personal photos with your camera. Refreshments provided by the North Stonington Lions Club. Please make an appointment to see Santa.

This dog-friendly holiday market features local vendors (many that are dog friendly!) selling gifts and seasonal goodies. Guests can bring their pups while shopping, enjoying festive treats, and sipping mulled wine and seasonal cocktails.

Leashed pups are welcome at this festive outdoor market! There will be free raffles to enter, food trucks, holiday music, local vendors and so much more. Well-behaved and leashed pups are welcome.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located at the Santa set in front of JCPenney. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Franklin Park Coalition’s annual race - the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the city of Boston. There will be awards for the fastest racers, including the fastest dog, and awards for costumes!

Santa will make his grand entrance atop the Hawthorne Hotel at 6 PM, courtesy of the Salem Fire Department, before leading a joyful procession through the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park. There, families can gather with Santa, Mayor Dominick Pangallo, and carolers to light Salem’s Holiday Tree. Guests are encouraged to bring lanterns for the procession, with electric candles recommended for safety. Dogs must be leashed at all times.