Dog Events in Centreville, VA

Bring your dog to enjoy German food, Renaissance games, themed contests, live music and more. There's also an off-leash area for your dog on site!

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features costume contests, live entertainment, food, local pet-focused vendors, adoption agencies and activities for dogs and their people. Guests can dress up their pups and enjoy an afternoon of festive fall fun!

This dog-friendly Halloween bash celebrates the opening of a new facility with a pet and family costume contest, prizes, raffles, giveaways, local vendors and guided tours. Guests can also meet adoptable dogs from Mutt Love Rescue and other local rescue partners. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash under adult supervision, and dogs must be current on legally required vaccinations.

Two- and four-legged friends are invited to celebrate Halloween in this annual event! Dress Fido in his best costume and head over for a fun-filled afternoon featuring trick-or-treating, vendors, live music, food, dog competitions, and more!

On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens (only service dogs are permitted on other days). Each adult may bring one dog. All attendees must sign an Assumption of Risk and Rules of Participation form before entering. Dogs must be leashed at all times with a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. Loaner leashes are available at the Admissions Desk, and adult handlers are responsible for keeping dogs under control and out of landscape beds.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites guests to explore the Winter Lights Festival on foot, choosing a leisurely 1-mile stroll or a more challenging 3-mile walk among hundreds of illuminated displays. Visitors can enjoy a hot drink and take photos with Santa while experiencing the festive lights up close. There will be no onsite sales for Walk & Wag. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. If you want to enjoy the lights from the comfort of your car, the drive-through experience, Winter Lights Festival, begins on November 28th.

The Mantua community is the perfect setting for this annual Thanksgiving dash. You and Fido will wind along the 4-mile course through pretty neighborhoods and tree-lined pathways displaying the beautiful colors of fall. All participants will receive a custom Fairfax Turkey Trot T-shirt. Please note dogs and their owners should start in the back of the pack.

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.

Join a gentle, all-levels yoga session surrounded by the joy of puppies and dogs. Stretch, breathe, and connect while supporting spay, neuter, and rescue programs. All friendly dogs welcome—must be up to date on vaccinations, and owners must email proof prior to the event.

Take a 3.5-mile drive with Fido through 450 illuminated displays and holiday-lit trees! Advance ticket purchase is required for this event. Guests are invited to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while visiting the lights. Your pup must remain in the car with your at all times. Tickets must be purchased in advance. If you want to experience the lights on foot, there will be a special dog-friendly, no-traffic night on November 23rd called Winter Lights Festival Walk & Wag.

Experience 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car; just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow! Fido must remain in the car with you at all times.