Dog Events in Franklin, MN

Participants can enjoy a scenic hike around the park, explore vendor booths, and engage in a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds from the event will go towards the medical care and placement of Huskies in loving homes.

Bring Fido along for a day of fun at this long-running festival! Each guest may bring one leashed dog (4 feet or shorter) and must have dated proof of vaccinations. Be sure to review the full dog policy on the festival’s official website. Enjoy 16 stages of entertainment, full-contact armored jousting, 250 artisan vendors, themed weekends - including Woofstock Weekend - and more. Dogs must enter through the Dog Gate at both the King’s and Queen’s Gate entrances.

Take a stroll downtown with Fido to check out the work of talented Central Minnesota artists! You'll find experiences like art displays, interactive exhibits, live music, specialty shopping and more. Some shops and restaurant patios are dog friendly, but be sure to check first before entering with your pup.

Bring Fido to this fall festival that takes place over two weekends! You'll enjoy German cuisine, try seasonal brews, watch live entertainment, participate in contests, play yard games, and so much more. You'll find fun for the whole family - dogs too! Each day will have a new location with different times. Details are on the event website.

This dog-friendly Halloween meetup invites pups and their people to mingle, meet other dogs and enjoy a festive afternoon together. Dogs receive a goodie bag with treats and samples at check-in, while a costume contest offers prizes and the event concludes with a group photo. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Participants and their leashed dogs are invited to run, walk, or jog a 5K or 10K course designed for all fitness levels, that begins and ends at the restaurant. After the run, guests can enjoy a post-event celebration featuring giveaways and social time, along with a craft beverage or non-alcoholic option and commemorative swag.

Participants and their leashed dogs are invited to run, walk, or jog a 5K or 10K course designed for all fitness levels, that begins and ends at the brewery. After the run, guests can enjoy a post-event celebration featuring music, giveaways, and social time, along with a craft beverage or non-alcoholic option and commemorative swag.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features trick-or-treating from decorated vehicle trunks, a costume contest with prizes and adoptable dogs from Save-A-Bull. Pets and people are encouraged to dress in costume. No registration is required, and all pets must remain leashed or in a carrier.

Bring Fido out for this Halloween-themed party! Pups can burn off energy in the obstacle course, try out simple and fun games, and enjoy mingling with other dogs. The event will also feature a costume contest and a variety of other festive Halloween activities. Each registered pet will also receive a Halloween goodie bag to take home!