Dog Events in Franklin, NY

This dog-friendly community event brings together pet lovers for a day of fun, education and animal advocacy. Highlights include pet contests, demonstrations from the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and Mounted Patrol, adoptable pets from local rescues, pet-focused vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities. Funds raised support local animal advocacy initiatives, including the Sheriff’s K-9 and Mounted Patrol Units.

Bring Fido out to this annual parade dressed in his favorite costume! In addition to a contest, there'll be local vendors, raffles, a kids' activity area and much more. The rain date is October 18.

Visitors and leashed dogs are welcome each weekend to watch thrilling flight demonstrations featuring authentic historic aircraft, and enjoy educational exhibits. Bench and bleacher seating are available, and a limited number of camp chair rentals. Concessions are also available for purchase. Please note that the airplanes can be very noisy, and there could be an occasional gunshot or explosion.

Bring your pup for a festive fall outing featuring complimentary pumpkin treats and pup lattes for four-legged visitors, plus seasonal treats for their humans. Enjoy a little autumn fun while browsing Maxwell & Molly’s Closet pet boutique!

Bring Fido to this Halloween-themed gathering of costumed canines and their owners! Watch adorable pups strut their stuff in creative and charming outfits for a chance to win fantastic prizes for the most creative costumes. Note that this event is only open to Fair Lawn residents.

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

Bring your pup for an indoor Halloween celebration featuring a trick-or-treat trail with free goodies for dogs! Enjoy a relaxed setting with room to spread out, while Breaker Brewing serves drinks for the humans. Costumes and reservations aren’t required, and you’re welcome to stop by with or without your dog.

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.

Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers for a free afternoon of family and dog-friendly fun! Enjoy creepy crafts, face painting, and spine-tingling stories with LINC on the museum lawn. At 3:00 PM, don’t miss the Annual Pup Parade & Canine Costume Contest. Pups can be registered from 2:00–2:45 PM or pre-register online. Cap off the evening with a Nocturnal Creatures and Wildlife Hike led by the Urban Park Rangers from 6:00–7:30 PM.

Bring your furry friend for a fun Tuesday evening! Enjoy treats, local pet-themed vendors and a free pup-cake for your dog with any purchase (while supplies last). Make sure your pup stays leashed and on the lawn or terrace for a safe and enjoyable outing.

Hang out with Fido weekends in October at this popular fall festival! Indulge in food and drink, watch live entertainment, enjoy a ride, or play your favorite game. This event is perfect for the whole family! Be sure to keep your pup leashed at all times and don't forget water and waste bags. Fido is welcome on select rides when operating, like the antique cars and train!

Bring your pups for a day of adventure at this annual event! Dogs and their owners can roam through an exciting corn maze before competing in the dog costume contest, featuring eight categories and the chance to win awesome prizes. Pre-registration opens at 11 AM and is required for contestants. The contest begins at 12 PM.

This dog-friendly fall festival features pumpkin picking, games, seasonal photo opportunities, a corn maze, farm attractions and fall treats. Fido must stay leashed at all times. Guests can relax around a campfire, explore the Pumpkin Pop-Up and enjoy the Glowing Pumpkin Trail.

Bring Fido to the largest race in Central New York and grab your most festive turkey hat to get in the spirit. There will be a dog walk, 5K and a kid's fast feet run for everyone to have something to participate in. After the event, there will be food, drinks and live entertainment. Please note that dogs are only permitted in the Dog Walk at 9:30 AM.

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 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

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 9 AM and the race begins at 10:30 AM.

Bring Fido along to this drive through Christmas light display! The light display will begin near Impulse roller coaster, travel down the park’s main boulevard, and throughout much of the campground. There will be over 15 miles of string lights, and over 400 light-up pieces. The drive-thru display can be viewed nightly but is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. No buses or motor coaches permitted.