Dog Events in Clay, KY

The Arthritis Foundation’s race is the original festive race for charity with your pup. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume. Bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 8 AM and the race begins at 9 AM.

Kick off Thanksgiving with a family-friendly 5K or one-mile trot starting and finishing at Nissan Stadium. Dogs are welcome to participate in the special Doggie Dash add-on, which includes their own race bib, finisher's medal and bandana. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, and walkers may participate!

You can shop with Fido from over 90 handmade vendors and browse food trucks for some goodies! Your purchases help support local families and the local economy.

Bring Fido along to celebrate the start of the season with beautifully decorated parade floats!

Lace up your sneakers and grab Fido's leash while wearing your favorite holiday attire to jingle all the way to a cure. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk. Please ensure your pup is kept on a leash. Check-in starts at 8:00 AM and the race begins at 9:15 AM.

Leashed dogs are welcome along to this holiday shopping experience! Visitors will find some of Nashville’s favorite local vendors, food trucks and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.

Capture festive holiday memories with your pets at this photo event featuring Santa and the Grinch. All are welcome to bring their furry friends for a holiday photo package that includes a printed photo and digital copy for $15.

Celebrate the season with Fido with a festive holiday festival for all ages. Enjoy kids’ crafts, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (pet photos available during a special session), live music and dance, carolers, food trucks, and artisan vendor booths offering unique gifts. Please note that dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of pet waste.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the local pet charity supporting the store, helping pets in need find their forever homes.

Shop local businesses and discover unique holiday gifts while celebrating the season with your four-legged friends! This dog-friendly market brings together rescue organizations and Nashville businesses for festive shopping, seasonal fun, and opportunities to support local dog rescues.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located near Entry 2 between Coach and Ann Taylor. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are highly recommended.

You and your leashed pet can enjoy the free festival together, browse artisan vendors, and take part in family-friendly activities. You can also visit Santa's Village and enjoy holiday-themed experiences. The market will be open Thursdays 4:00 PM-9:00 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; and Sundays 11:00 AM-5:00 PM.

On select Mondays, December 13th and 22nd, bring your pup to meet Santa in the Frist Learning Center Courtyard. Available with Gardens Only Tickets or Gardens and Mansion Access Tickets. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings unless they're certified service animals.

Fido is welcome to ride along in your car as your family enjoys one of the largest holiday light shows in North America! Take a festive drive through a holiday wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and illuminated Christmas displays.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages 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.

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.

Take a stroll with Fido through the festive grounds all season long! Trees will be illuminated with thousands of lights and some decorated by local businesses. Leashed dogs are also welcome at the lively Jingle Bell Market on December 6th.

Kick off the new year with a family-friendly race offering 5K, 10K, half-marathon, one-mile and kids' dash options. You can run with your leashed dog and start at the back of the pack to give other runners space. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, with custom race shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, photos and finish-line snacks included.

Each January 8th, Hermitage welcomes visitors free of charge to honor the Battle of New Orleans, the decisive 1815 victory that elevated Andrew Jackson to national fame. The day includes a wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb, a keynote address, and access to the estate’s 1,120 acres of history. Leashed dogs are welcome to roam the historic grounds. Dogs aren't permitted in any buildings, including The Hermitage Mansion or Andrew Jackson Center. Please bring bags to dispose of waste.