Dog Events in Dover, DE

Enroll Fido in the 1-mile walk or the 5K race! This fun-filled fall event features over 100 vendors, delicious food trucks, raffle baskets, a dog agility course, costume contests, and pup cups from a partial dog menu. And don’t forget—it’s howloween, so costumes are highly encouraged for both humans and pups. The 5K begins at 9 AM, and the one-mile walk starts at 11:00 AM.

Put your pup in their best costume and join the fun to see who takes the top prize! This festive Halloween hike offers plenty of treats and no tricks as you wander through the forest with your four-legged friend. All dogs must remain leashed, and dog lovers without pups are more than welcome to join in the spooky stroll.

Enjoy fall with a scenic run or walk through colorful garden collections, rolling hills, and streams. Seasonal activities include a Halloween costume contest, trick-or-treating, a “Thriller” dance party, and more. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a 6-foot, non-retractable leash.

This Halloween celebration at the winery features wine and candy pairings, costume specials, Halloween-themed wine and trivia, and more. Fido is welcome to join the Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade on Sunday, where pups in costume can strut through the vineyard and compete for prizes!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this monthly outdoor arts market that closes West Street and Calvert Street in downtown Annapolis for local artists, live music, food, and vendors. The festival runs May through November.

This dog-friendly charity event features two guided hike opportunities, local vendors, demonstrations and plenty of activities for dogs and their families. A $20 donation is requested to participate in the dog hike, while general admission is a $5 donation. All proceeds benefit People for Animals in Hillside, New Jersey.

This gathering brings Newfoundland dogs and their people together at a brewery beer garden for a chance to socialize and connect with fellow Newfie lovers. Guests can choose from two meeting times, including a group stroll for the morning session. Advance registration is required, and attendees must RSVP with the number of dogs due to limited space. There will be a "Day After... Halloween" Costume Contest. Two lucky pups in costume will be chosen for some free goods!

Leashed pups are welcome at this popular festival, featuring fresh apples, apple-themed treats, live entertainment, seasonal food and drinks, children's activities, and shopping throughout Peddler's Village.

A three-day festival celebrating Eastern Shore wildlife art, conservation, and outdoor traditions with exhibitions, demonstrations, and family activities across downtown Easton. Bring your well-behaved furry friends to the Bay Street Ponds, Sportsman's Pavilion, enter them in the Dock Dogs Competition, Grounds of the VFW, Beer Wetlands and Featured Yappy Hour event, and throughout downtown. Dogs aren't permitted on busses or allowed in any venue that's a community partner with (for example, the High School venue of Buy, Sell, Swap or Artifacts).

Enjoy a tail-wagging evening of Thanksgiving-themed fun featuring turkey-based dog food and treats, complimentary snacks for pet parents, and a paw-print painting station where dogs and their people can create a special holiday keepsake.

Animal lovers are invited to bring their pup and walk through the light show on foot before the show officially opens for the season. Enjoy a 2-mile route of twinkling lights and holiday music, photos with Santa, pet-friendly vendors, and more. Fido must be leashed at all times. After this event, Lights on the Bay opens as a drive-thru event through the rest of the season.

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

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival where guests can enjoy live music and dance performances before Santa and Mrs. Claus light up more than one million holiday lights throughout the Village! Guests can also browse unique shops, some of which welcome pups inside.

Take Fido for a stroll Thanksgiving morning with both 5-mile and 5K routes throughout the park. Register by noon on Thursday, November 13th, to ensure you get a T-shirt, and your pooch gets a cool Green Valley Turkey Trot bandana. The race begins at 9 AM.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, on a leash at all times, and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

You and Fido are invited to come out on Thanksgiving morning for this fun-filled charity race. Perfect for adults, teenagers, children, and even your pup, the Turkey Trot is a guaranteed way to get a healthy start to your day and do something good for your community. Be sure to register in advance by visiting the event website. Dogs who attend should be well-socialized, well-behaved, leashed at all times and line up with their owners at the back of the pack. Please remember to clean up after your pup.