Celebrate National Dog Day a couple of days early with a little peace, love and, (of course) dogs at Pupstock Festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. This event celebrating canines and their human parents will feature pup play zones including an hourly puppy foam party, splash zone and a giant ball pit. Fido will beg to “pawticipate” in the peanut butter eating competition and he’ll want to dress to impress for the costume contest! Live music, food trucks, a biergarten, vendors, and dog adoptions round out the other offerings at this fun celebration. Pupstock will take place on August 24, 2024 from noon to 5 p.m. and benefits BARKS and O.S.C.A.R. Animal Rescues. Advance admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 and up, and free for dogs and kids 5 and under. To ensure everyone's safety, dogs must remain leashed and retractable leashes are prohibited.

You and Fido can stay nearby at the pet-friendly Quality Inn Near Mountain Creek which features a grassy area for pet relief.

Raise a glass to Fido at Dogs & Lagers Fest at Crux Fermentation Project. During your visit, take in the panoramic view of the Cascade Mountains while listening to live music and sitting in the sunshine beside your furry friends. In addition to special brews, the event will feature vendors and DIY tie-dye doggie bandanas for $10. The first 25 pups get a free swag bag courtesy of Bend Pet Express. This dog-friendly event will be held a couple of days before National Dog Day on August 24, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission varies ($20 for a commemorative mug and two tokens with additional tokens for $6.50 each) and benefits VRCCO’s Care Fund.

If you are coming from out of town, check out the highly-rated My Place Hotel in Bend for comfortable, dog-friendly accommodations.

Treat Fido to the best morning ever with pup cups, cute bandanas, tasty treats, photo ops and more puppy fun at National Dog Day at The Barn! Every four-legged attendee will go home with a doggy sWAG bag to enjoy, too! Be sure to RSVP online to reserve your spot in advance. This dog-friendly event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on August 26, 2024 at The Barn at Power Ranch. Admission is free for people and pups.

If you’d like to spoil your dog with a day exploring the pet-friendly Phoenix area afterward, book a room at Crowne Plaza Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort located nearby.

Enjoy a fun evening with Fido featuring live music, drinks and pup-centric activities at the National Dog Day Pawty at Aspen Grove Shopping Center. The event will feature dog vendors, a bubble foam pit, and $15 Paint-Your-Pup classes with Createry Workshop. Nosh on bites from Elevation 5280 and Sunflower Food and sip beer, wine and cocktails from BARBOX. Dog adoptions will also be available from Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue. Stick around to watch "The Secret Life of Pets" with your best friend starting at 8 p.m. The event is free for everyone.

Staybridge Suites Denver South - Highlands Ranch, an IHG Hotel is a conveniently located pet-friendly hotel if you need overnight accommodations.

In honor of National Dog Day, Fido can ride The Capital Wheel for free with the purchase of adult admission. National Dog Day at The Capital Wheel is the only time of the year that the ferris wheel welcomes furry friends. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the Washington, D.C. skyline from the 180' wheel while inside a climate-controlled gondola. This dog-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on August 26, 2024. The cost for the 12-15 minute ride is $17.50 for adults, $13.50 for children, and free for dogs. There's a limit of two leashed dogs per human rider.

Enjoy harbor views from your room when you stay at Residence Inn National Harbor Washington DC Area with your dog.

Party with Fido on National Dog Day at Irish 31! The popular bar will host this event featuring a Tito's treat bar for Fido, pup cups, photo ops, dog-inspired cocktails made with Tito’s Vodka, and more. Dog owners can create a special candle with a custom-engraved dog tag and a laser-burned lid with their dog's photo. The event is free for all.

Keep the good times going at Aloft Tampa Downtown, a dog-friendly hotel on the River Walk where you and Fido can hang out beside the outdoor pool.

Celebrate National Dog Day with Fido at Bark in the Park in Draper, UT! At this special event, pups will receive a toy and a snack, and they’ll get the chance to participate in paw print crafts. Humans can dance to music, check out pet-related vendors and order a delicious meal from one of the visiting food trucks. This rain-or-shine event will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on August 26, 2024, at Galena Hills Dog Park. Admission is free for pups and their “pawrents”.

Extend your visit to Utah with Fido by booking a room at Ramada by Wyndham Draper which has a grassy pet relief area.

Spend a fun-filled afternoon with your four-legged bestie at The National Dog Day Celebration in Cottage Grove, visiting with adoptable dogs and vendors. Fido can indulge in a pup cup while you dine on snacks from various food trucks. The canine-centric event will also feature giveaways, a photo booth and more! The National Dog Day Celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on August 24, 2024, on the huge patio and lawn at Doundrins Distilling.

Stay overnight at Sleep Inn & Suites Madison, a pet-friendly hotel nearby that’s reasonably priced and boasts high ratings from pet parents.

Is Fido a bit of a health nut? Run, walk or jog with your dog in the Day of the Dog Virtual Race hosted by Moon Joggers and raise funds for Freedom Service Dogs of America. This nonprofit organization rescues dogs and custom trains them for individuals with disabilities. Clients include children, veterans and active-duty military, and other adults. The virtual race allows you to choose your own adventure: pick your distance (1 Mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon), design your route (or hop on a treadmill), choose which day you want to run in August and report your finishing time.

Registration costs $15.99 with at least 15% of every entry fee donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America.