Dog Events in Clinton, CT

On select dates, guests can bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email a picture of your dog to Michele prior to attending.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the AKC Museum of the Dog with your furry companions! Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as these popular events often sell out in advance.

This dog-friendly 3K trail run and walk features optional obstacles, allowing pups and their people to run, walk or enjoy the course at their own pace. All obstacles are optional, making the event accessible for dogs of all abilities and comfort levels. Proceeds benefit NEADS Service Dogs and its service dog training programs.

This dog-friendly Halloween costume parade features a POOCHAPALOOZA zone, photo booth, face painting, free treats and plenty of festive fun. Dogs and their people can compete for grand prizes in categories including Best Costume, Cutest Costume, Scariest Costume, Best Dog and Human Duo, and Best Dog and Child Duo.

This dog-centric Oktoberfest celebration features tastings from local breweries, traditional German fare from food trucks, live music, games, raffles, and more! Taster and Designated Driver tickets are available. This is a 21+ only event and pups must be leashed at all times.

Dress up your furry friend and register him in the parade to benefit a great cause! There will also be vendors, raffles, live music, food and a chance to win the costume contest.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features four costume parades for family-and-dog teams, small dogs, big dogs and owner-and-dog pairs. Guests can enjoy live music, face painting, caricatures, food from neighborhood restaurants and canine exhibitors offering treats, kennels, handmade collars, leashes, toys and more. Adoptable dogs from the Animal Rescue League of Boston will also be on site, along with a raffle featuring 20 prizes valued from $50 to $700.

Celebrate this annual Halloween bash with fellow dog lovers and your pup. Tickets include a Spicy Moon buffet, one house beer, a swag bag, raffle prizes, a photo booth, and entry into the dog costume contest.

A free Bergen County pet festival featuring adoptable pets, a Halloween costume parade, contests, puppy yoga, local vendors, family activities and more!

Join this family-friendly 5K memorial run to honor Summer Smith and raise awareness about addiction, recovery, and prevention. Runners, walkers, children, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Proceeds support local scholarships and community programs serving those affected by addiction.

Visitors are invited to bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens, with the exception of the Walled Garden. Advance tickets are required, and no entry tickets will be sold at the ticket booth. On Sunday, the festivities continue with the Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Prize categories include Best Overall, Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Person & Dog, and Funniest. Sunday's festivities will also include vendors.

Take a stroll with Fido on the Asbury Park Boardwalk and celebrate the holidays! Enjoy shopping with local vendors, food, libations, holiday decor, workshops, holiday photo stations and entertainment.

Celebrate spooky season with Fido at this Halloween-themed event! There will be a 4-mile run or walk, kids' races and a costumed pet walk. Prizes will be awarded for best pet costume, best team costume and more!

Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll with you around the gardens! The costume contest begins at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance; there will be no on-site sales. This event is part of the Dog-Friendly Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features decorated trunks from local pet-friendly businesses offering treats to pups and their people. Guests can also enjoy a dog costume contest, pie-eating contest, raffles, games and more.

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash for a day on the trails. You can enroll in a 5K walk/run or a 1-mile fun run that welcomes all age levels. After the race, enjoy music, vendors, doggy demonstrations, and more at the Health & Fitness Fair. Costumes are encouraged (but not required).

Time to get your costumes ready and bring Fido along for a pup party, costume parade and contest, fun games and prizes, photos, vendor booths, and live music!

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration invites pups to dress up for a costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed dogs, judged by local Williamsburg dog lovers. Guests can enjoy free family and pet portraits, pup treats, opportunities to socialize and festive entertainment, with prizes for both dogs and their people.

Visitors may bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens during this special weekend! Advance tickets are required for entry. Be sure to bring Fido in costume for Sunday's Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest. Please note that dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden.

Every Saturday and Sunday from May through October, leashed dogs are welcome at these live outdoor performances from talented local and regional bands across a variety of genres. Enjoy cold beer and savor delicious food. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Start and end times vary by date; see their website for schedule.