Dog Events in Brainerd, MN

This dog-friendly Halloween event features a costume contest with two categories: Best Dog/Owner Duo, with a $300 cash prize, and Best Dog Costume, with a $200 prize. Guests can also enjoy special Halloween-themed food and drinks, while all attending dogs receive a complimentary treat bag.

Celebrate Halloween at this dog-friendly wildlife event featuring animal encounters, costume fun, pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, candy, food vendors, and festive activities for the whole family. Guests are encouraged to dress up, including their dogs, while exploring the Wildlife Science Center and supporting its programs.

Participants and their leashed dogs are invited to run, walk, or jog a 5K or 10K 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.

Santa Paws offers holiday portrait sessions featuring a festive seasonal backdrop for pets and their people. Each five-minute session includes professional photography and a flash drive of photos with full printing and publishing rights. The event will be Thursday and Friday from 12 PM until 7 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM until 5 PM.

You and Fido are invited to participate in the annual Thanksgiving event! Each four-legged participant needs to be registered, and their registration fee includes a race bib and Festival Foods Turkey Trot bandana. Limit one dog per person. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and leashed at all times (leashes must be shorter than six feet and non-retractable). Dogs will head out on the 2-mile course after all other participants have crossed the start line.

Your leashed furry friend is invited for this Thanksgiving trot downtown. Advance registration includes an event shirt, breakfast, hot coffee and cider, swag, and a raffle ticket.

Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to tag along as you race to the finish line. A professional photographer will be on site to capture the memories of you and your furry friend. Jingle bells for your shoes are included in your registration.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located First Level Center Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.