Dog Events in Winsted, MN

Celebrate the season with your dogs and family at a festive fall photo shoot. A $30 donation includes one digital photo, with additional prints and digital downloads available through the online gallery with K Schulz Photography LLC. There will be a fun autumn-themed setup with pumpkins and seasonal décor.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including a pet/owner costume contest, a pet parade, kids' games, a sidewalk chalk art contest, and demonstrations featuring service animals. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome! Dozens of vendor booths will offer pet-related products, services, and resources. Food options will be available for purchase from local vendors.

Bring your beloved pets to a heartwarming Blessing of the Animals in the spacious garden courtyard, where all denominations are welcome to gather in community and celebration. Whether pawed, clawed, or finned, every member of your animal family can take part in this meaningful tradition. Guests are also invited to bring a donation of pet food or supplies for Tubman’s Harriet’s Haven for Pets.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this fall street festival that celebrates local culture, creativity and community with an afternoon of live entertainment, food and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy outdoor concerts, a classic car show, and a large vendor market, food trucks, and more!

This dog-friendly community event features more than 20 pet-friendly booths with giveaways, a “Strut Your Mutt” costume contest with prizes, raffles and prize baskets. Guests can also grab food from the Caffeinated Rooster food truck and enjoy the outdoor picnic area with their pups.

Bring Fido to this family-friendly event for people and their pups! Enjoy pet-focused shopping, live music, doggy programming and a fashion show. Meet local animal nonprofits, browse artisans, and savor food trucks and an outdoor beer garden—fun for the whole community!

Bring Fido along for a 5k that’s perfect for all endurance levels! Festivities include a pet and local business fair, music, and the opportunity to meet adoptable animals. The event is rain or shine except in the case of extreme storms.

Participants and their leashed dogs are invited to run, walk, or jog a 5K-style course designed for all fitness levels, that begins and ends at the brewery. After the run, guests can enjoy a post-event celebration featuring music, giveaways, and social time, along with a craft beverage or non-alcoholic option and commemorative swag.

NAMIWalks is a beautiful celebration of each of us- individuals with mental illness, their family, loved ones, and their community. Funds raised directly support NAMI Minnesota's mission of education, support, advocacy, and public awareness. Together, we will make our goal of Mental Health for All possible.

This scenic 2-mile walk offers a relaxed, self-paced experience through a picturesque vineyard setting, perfect for enjoying fresh air and seasonal views. Participants and leashed dogs can take on a gentle loop course while soaking in rolling landscapes and open skies, with an optional pre-walk yoga session. Afterward, guests can unwind with a beverage and social time at the winery.

Take your pup for a walk while you visit company and non-profit vendor booths, see special dog-related demonstrations and let your leashed pup socialize with other neighborhood friends. Pups must be on a leash no longer than 6'. There will be kids activities, giveaways and more.

Celebrate fall with a one-of-a-kind event among wolves, raptors, bears and more! Enjoy educational demos, local artisan vendors and delicious eats.

Bring Fido out to this fun fall pet market where pet-friendly businesses will be showcasing their goodies! There will be vendors, animal rescues, breweries/wineries with tastings, and more. The event will be held in the outdoor parking area. Current vaccinations are required and dogs must be at least four months old. Leashes are required.

Participants can enjoy a scenic hike around the park, explore vendor booths, and engage in a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds from the event will go towards the medical care and placement of Huskies in loving homes.

Bring Fido along for a day of fun at this long-running festival! Each guest may bring one leashed dog (4 feet or shorter) and must have dated proof of vaccinations. Be sure to review the full dog policy on the festival’s official website. Enjoy 16 stages of entertainment, full-contact armored jousting, 250 artisan vendors, themed weekends - including Woofstock Weekend - and more. Dogs must enter through the Dog Gate at both the King’s and Queen’s Gate entrances.

Animals and humans will mingle on the lawn and plaza before entering The Basilica in a grand procession, celebrating creation. The service consists of readings from Scripture, prayers and songs and culminates in a general blessing. After the service, guests can celebrate the St. Francis Festival with food and activities on the West Lawn.

Enjoy a day full of free dog-friendly activities, including spooky Pawtography photos, 3-minute caricatures (bring a photo!), pup cups, and plenty of playtime in the off-leash area. No park pass required, just follow the Three Rivers dog park rules and join the fun!

Take a stroll downtown with Fido to check out the work of talented Central Minnesota artists! You'll find experiences like art displays, interactive exhibits, live music, specialty shopping and more. Some shops and restaurant patios are dog friendly, but be sure to check first before entering with your pup.

Bring Fido to this fall festival that takes place over two weekends! You'll enjoy German cuisine, try seasonal brews, watch live entertainment, participate in contests, play yard games, and so much more. You'll find fun for the whole family - dogs too! Each day will have a new location with different times. Details are on the event website.

Participants and their leashed dogs are invited to run, walk, or jog a 5K-style course designed for all fitness levels, that begins and ends at the brewery. After the run, guests can enjoy a post-event celebration featuring music, giveaways, and social time, along with a craft beverage or non-alcoholic option and commemorative swag.