Dog Events in Decatur, IN

Bring Fido for a fun day celebrating fall! Enjoy a flea market, food vendors, car show, beer garden and much more.

Dress up your furry friends for a fun-filled afternoon of spook-tacular costumes, exciting prizes, and treats for both pets and humans. After the contest, let your pups burn off some energy at Hill's Bark Park, where they can run, play, and mingle with new four-legged friends.

Fido is welcome to join you for some exercise and fun at this 5k event! All participants receive a free craft brew at the finish line (21+), a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series, a chance to win sweet door prizes and access to event festivities. There will be live music, food trucks, local vendors, fun with our partners and sponsors, goodies, giveaways and more.

Connect with fellow dog lovers during a relaxed group walk followed by a fun shopping social at a local pet bakery. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for the stroll and social time afterward, but guests without pets are encouraged to come enjoy the community atmosphere too.

On the second Sunday of each month, join a neighborhood dog walk with Uptown Pup where dogs and their people can explore scenic, dog-friendly routes together. After the walk, participants are invited to relax and socialize over food or drinks while connecting with fellow dog lovers.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features pet costume and talent contests, with categories such as Best Look-Alike, Most Unique and Best in Show. For $20, participants receive entry into both contests, a classic hot dog and a raffle ticket. Guests can enjoy dog demonstrations, prizes, vendor goodies, raffles and a 50/50 drawing while supporting HALO K9 Rescue.

Bring Fido to this fun event that features rescues with adoptable dogs, vendors, dog activities (including a lure course, which requires an additional fee), a raffle, a silent auction, live music, and a doggie costume contest! Food, local craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. All dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes, please) and current on vaccinations.

Furry friends can join you at this event, featuring artists, crafters, vendors, live music, food and a kids zone. You can also enjoy checking out a variety of cars, trucks and bikes with your leashed pup by your side!

Bring your pup along to a fun run for a good cause! This 5K course will start and end at Metazoa Brewing Co and weaves through downtown Indianapolis. You and Fido are welcome to run, walk, or jog. After the race, enjoy a free craft beer from Metazoa Brewing Co, a seasonal swag item, live music, games and giveaways. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom, dog park, and outdoor patio.

Fido is invited to join you for this fun 5K event, but please note that pets must remain on a leash and aren't allowed in the winery. Whether you're looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!

Put your leashed pup in his best costume and join them for a howling good time! Enjoy delicious food samples and sales from Badlands Ranch, and enter Fido is the costume contest for a chance to win prizes. Plus, there’ll be a creepy crawler workshop to explore.

Bring Fido out for a night of spooky fun! Dress up for the costume contest, with categories like funniest, most creative and scariest. Don’t forget to bring dog treats to share! Enjoy festive spooky drink specials for the adults, including Witches Brew and Boozy Apple Cider. Register in advance via their app for a smooth entry! Proof of vaccines is required to enter (rabies, distemper combo, and Bordetella).

Leashed dogs are welcome (and costumes are encouraged!) at this family-friendly celebration kicking off with a lively Halloween Parade before an afternoon full of fun. Guests can enjoy live music, a Kid Zone, and indulge in tasty bites from food trucks along with beer and wine offerings.

Kick off Halloween week with Fido at this family-friendly celebration featuring kids activities, a family 5K, a pet costume contest, Trick Your Trunk, and more seasonal fun. Bring your pup to show off their best costume and enjoy a festive day of Halloween activities for the whole family.

This dog-friendly fall event transforms Caesar Ford Park into a glowing pumpkin wonderland featuring hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins illuminated by black lights. Guests can explore the trails, recognize creative designs inspired by cartoons, music, horror, animals and more, and enjoy food vendors.

Marion Animal Care and Control will be offering a vaccine clinic once a quarter (currently scheduled for January 30th, April 24th, July 24th, and October 30th), including DAPP vaccines for dogs (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) and HCP vaccines for cats (Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Panleukopenia). Low-cost services include $10 microchips, $5 dewormer and $8 flea treatment. Please note that rabies vaccines will not be available at this clinic. All animals must arrive on a leash or in a secure carrier.

Bring Fido and join thousands of fellow Halloween enthusiasts for one of the oldest and largest Halloween festivals in the country! This annual event will feature artists, merchants, music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, a parade, music, beer and food trucks. Let Fido join in the fun by entering the Canine Costume Contest.

Bring Fido out for a night filled with live music, astrology chart readings, a costume contest, vendors, a food truck and more!

Bring your leashed pup for a morning walk through Fernwood’s gardens and nature trails. On select Saturdays, members and visitors can explore designated areas together and enjoy time outdoors with their dogs. Members receive early entry at 9 AM with free admission for both humans and dogs; general visitors can join from 10 AM with standard admission and a small fee per dog. To keep the experience safe and enjoyable for all guests, dogs must be supervised, vaccinated, and kept on established paths, with certain areas of the garden remaining dog‑free. Dog must exit the grounds by 11:00 AM as they're not allowed in the garden outside designated dog-walking hours. Check their website for Dog Days schedule!

On the first Friday of each month (except January and July), bring Fido and enjoy extended hours at dozens of local businesses, live music throughout town, engaging art displays, special events, exclusive deals, and one-of-a-kind experiences. It’s the perfect evening to explore, shop, dine, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of Franklin.