Dog Events in Harlan, KY

Take a stroll down Main Street with Fido and shop from 100+ local artisans, makers and pop up boutiques lining the road.

This dog-friendly fall celebration features seasonal decorations, autumn-themed activities, festive photo opportunities and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can also explore the shops, restaurants and attractions, some of which welcome Fido.

Enjoy a food festival featuring local restaurants competing to create signature hot dogs, with attendees voting for the People’s Choice winner. Admission includes hot dog samples, a voting ticket, live entertainment, and a DJ. Dogs are welcome to participate in the Hottest Dog pet costume contest, so dress your pup to impress!

Stroll through a lively holiday market featuring over 35 local artisans, fresh-cut Christmas trees, and warm seasonal treats like hot cocoa and cider. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM, for a magical moment to kick off the season!

For a monetary donation to Haywood County Animal Services you can get your pup's photo taken with either Santa or the Grinch!

Enjoy a family- and dog-friendly day with your leashed pup featuring local vendors, Christmas trees, a food truck, horse and carriage rides, visits with Santa and The Grinch, and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun, local shopping, and delicious seasonal treats.

Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this festive parade through downtown Asheville! Enjoy decorated floats, marching bands, community groups, local organizations and holiday performances. Additional details about the parade route and activities will be announced closer to the event.

Bring your furry friend along to cheer on family and friends as they take on the 5K! The course winds through the quiet neighborhood streets surrounding Biltmore Park Town Square, featuring a few moderate hills and minimal vehicle traffic. Leashed dogs are welcome to watch from the sidelines but can't participate in the race due to congestion and safety concerns.

Sip, shop and celebrate the season with Fido at this festive holiday market! Enjoy an Apple Cinnamon Margarita while browsing artisan vendors for unique gifts. Guests can meet Santa, The Grinch, and listen to live music.

Gather with friends, family and furry companions for festive meals, cozy socials, and plenty of dog-friendly fun. Enjoy food trucks, paint-and-lick activities, lure coursing, a campground turkey trot, canine photography, themed Yappy Hours, and special holiday dinners. You must be a camping guest of the resort to participate. See more lodging information and book your weekend HERE.

The WIVK Christmas Parade brings holiday spirit to downtown Knoxville with festive floats and community entries celebrating the season. The parade takes place along Gay Street.

This popular holiday parade lights up downtown Gatlinburg with illuminated floats, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands, and holiday performances, with more than a million LED Christmas lights adding to the seasonal spectacle. With more than 80,000 usually in attendance, dogs must be leashed at all times and good with crowds. The parade features large balloons, marching bands, and loud sounds, so it may be stressful for some dogs.

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 10:15 AM.

This hometown Christmas parade features festive floats, marching bands, car groups, pageant winners, baton twirlers and other holiday entries traveling through historic downtown Sevierville. The parade will follow its traditional route by traveling north on Forks of the River Parkway, making a right on Main Street, making a right on Court Avenue, and returning to the starting point.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual event! Enjoy a festive evening in downtown Lexington featuring a holiday parade with decorated floats, marching bands, community organizations and Santa Claus. Following the parade, gather at Triangle Park for the lighting of the community Christmas tree and Hanukkah menorah, accompanied by live performances and seasonal celebrations.

This festive dog-friendly Christmas parade features decorated floats, marching bands and local performers celebrating the holiday season against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. The parade begins at the Townsend Visitors Center and travels through town, bringing holiday cheer to spectators.

Guests can get photos with Santa or the Grinch alongside their pets, kids, family or friends to help support pets in need in Buncombe County. For $25, photo packages include professional digital edits and one-on-one time with Santa and the Grinch. For an additional $5, you can get a commemorative Polaroid of you and your pet as well.

Santa Claus will be at MRB to see you, family, friends and furry ones! Guests will receive a free professional photo, and photos will be sent via email following the shoot.

Bring Fido to the annual Town of Marshall's Christmas Parade! Please ensure you dog is leashed at all times.

Leashed dogs are welcome to come cheer (bark) on Santa as he prepares for his big night by rappelling down the 315-foot Chimney Rock! Guests are also welcome to write a letter to Santa, create a holiday craft, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, and meet live Park animal ambassadors. Reservations are recommended. For the most up-to-date road closures and travel conditions, please check the NCDOT website in order to plan your route.