Dog Events in Whitehouse, NC

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day with your leashed pup featuring local vendors, Christmas trees, a food truck, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa and The Grinch, and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun, local shopping, and delicious seasonal treats.

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Leashed dogs are welcome to come cheer (bark) on Santa as he prepares for his big night by rappelling down the 315-foot Chimney Rock! Guests are also welcome to write a letter to Santa, create a holiday craft, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, and meet live Park animal ambassadors. Reservations are recommended. For the most up-to-date road closures and travel conditions, please check the NCDOT website in order to plan your route.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido on select weekends (and special event days) at this walkable winter wonderland featuring photos with Santa, holiday lights, seasonal shopping, food, live entertainment, a North Pole train ride, face painting and more. You can also vote on a tree at the Foothills Humane Society Charity Tree Walk!

Take a stroll with Fido through more than one million Christmas lights along historic Main Street during this holiday season celebration! Visitors can enjoy the annual lighting ceremony, Christmas parade, holiday shopping, food trucks and select activities each weekend. Leashed dogs are welcome in public areas, and Santa Paws photo sessions are offered at the Santa House on December 5, 13, 20 from 1 PM until 4 PM.