Dog Events in Big Stone Gap, VA

Dress up your pup for a fun night out! Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Costume, Funniest Costume, and Best Owner and Dog Duo.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features a judged costume parade for dogs, along with an expo showcasing educational booths, pet businesses and rescue groups. Guests can also enjoy food trucks and support the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee through a pet food drive. The event takes place rain or shine.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features a scavenger hunt, pet-focused vendors, a virtual costume contest and more paw-some activities for dogs and their people.

Dogs can strut their stuff in categories including Best Overall, Best Group Costume, and Most Creative, with prizes for the winners. Guests can also enjoy pup cups, themed drinks, a dog-themed vendor market, and a photo area. Contest check-in begins at 5 PM, with the runway starting shortly after 6 PM.

Hosted by The Terry Law Firm, this spooktacular Halloween event will feature dog treats, photo experiences, vendors, and exciting prizes! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

This dog-friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat features local vendors and animal organizations, candy for kids, treats and toys for pets, and a costume contest with prizes for Best Dressed Dog and Best Dressed Couple. Guests can bring the whole family, dress up in festive costumes, and enjoy an evening of shopping, treats and Halloween fun.

Bring your Corgi out to the hockey game and enjoy the annual Wiener Corgi Races! The race takes place during the first intermission. Register your pup in advance to participate in the race. Only Corgis participating in the race are permitted at the game.

This dog-friendly Halloween event invites pups and their people to dress in costume, collect candy and pet treats, and shop handmade pet bandanas. Guests can enjoy dirty sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and other drinks while browsing jewelry from The Sparking Hour and learning about dog training and activities from Firefly K9.

Your furry friend is invited to dress to impress for their Halloween-themed pet costume party. All pups must be registered before attending, and please note 21+ only.

Celebrate the annual Color Me Mutt with a colorful run or walk for participants of all ages! This pet-friendly event welcomes everyone, with or without a dog, for a fun-filled day of wagging tails, vibrant colors, and support for a meaningful cause.

Legacy Grove Dog Park hosts a Halloween dog costume contest and parade featuring awards for Best Small Dog Costume, Best Medium Dog Costume, Best Large Dog Costume, Best Non-Dog Costume, Best in Show, and Crowd Favorite. Judges evaluate creativity, originality, effort, and authenticity, with bonus points for homemade costumes. Dogs of all sizes are welcome to show off their festive looks.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pet parade and costume contest with prizes for the winners. The free parade welcomes costumed pets, while costume contest registration is $8, with proceeds benefiting a local animal rescue after event expenses. The costume contest registration starts at 11:30 AM, and the pet parade and contest will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features an afternoon of spooky fun for the whole family! Highlights include games and activities in Memorial Park, downtown trick-or-treating, the famous Monster March costume parade along Main Street and a costume contest.

Get spooky with your pups at this Halloween camping weekend packed with festive fun. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, Yappy Hour socials, creative paint-and-lick activities, canine photography, doggy ice cream, and high-energy lure coursing. Dress up for costume and site decorating contests, go Bark-or-Treating around the campground, and cap it all off with live rock-and-roll music! You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

Celebrate the 6-year anniversary with a spooktacular weekend featuring specials, pet portraits, live music, music bingo, a photo booth, raffles, and more! Check the official website for details on which activities and specials are offered each day.

Celebrate Fall with Fido with a visit to the Biltmore Estate to view the spectacular property. The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times. Dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings, but are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern for dining.

Dog Days at Zoo Knoxville allows visitors to explore the zoo with their dogs during this special, ticketed event. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, have current rabies vaccinations, and remain on a non-retractable leash no longer than six feet. Each dog must have a separate ticket and an adult handler age 18 or older. Advance online tickets are required, and capacity is limited.

This dog-friendly fall celebration features seasonal decorations, autumn-themed activities, festive photo opportunities and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can also explore the shops, restaurants and attractions, some of which welcome Fido.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the annual holiday parade that starts at the intersection of 4th Street NW and 1st Avenue NW. The parade will continue on 1st Avenue NW towards City Hall, turn right on North Center Street, and then right on Main Avenue NW to Union Square. Immediately following the parade, Santa will light the tree on Union Square. Guests can enjoy holiday music, shopping specials and more!

Stroll through a lively holiday market featuring over 35 local artisans, fresh-cut Christmas trees, and warm seasonal treats like hot cocoa and cider. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM, for a magical moment to kick off the season!