Dog Events in Kirby, VT

Enjoy a day of art, music, and family fun at this annual festival featuring fine artists, craftspeople, specialty foods, and kid-friendly activities. Leashed dogs are welcome to join.

New England Plant Expo presents an exotic plant market to enjoy with your four-legged friend. There'll be a variety of plants as well as botanically themed artisans and crafters. Food trucks are also available on site.

The calendar of activities will delight the whole family, as well as hiking, nature and even ski enthusiasts! Come out and take full advantage of the fall season, take in some fresh air, and enjoy the stunning views the Eastern Townships have to offer.

The Laconia Pumpkin Festival, formerly the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, welcomes leashed pups to celebrate the season! Expect thousands of glowing carved pumpkins, including the iconic pumpkin tower, live music (plus laser shows and dancing witches), festive parades for kids and costumed pets, artisan and food vendors, the Pumpkin Express train, games like corn-hole and craft stations, and a beer garden.

Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat for dogs, decorate Halloween dog cookies ($5, benefiting Long Journey Animal Rescue), free doggie mocktails, a pet costume contest and dog/owner games with prizes, and a spooky pet photo fundraiser. Refreshments, mini trick-or-treat bags, and special event discounts make this a festive, family- and pet-friendly celebration. All dogs must be leashed and vaccinated.

Bring Fido to this annual autumn festival featuring family-friendly activities, including DogtoberFest, a parade of costumed dogs. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, a classic car show, an artisan craft fair, food trucks, children's activities, and seasonal fun throughout town.

Bring Fido to this annual fundraiser to benefit Mary's Dogs. You can go for a run, peruse some great dog loving vendors, and meet lots of dogs and their people, all while being the hero in a dog's life!

Join professional photographers Gini and Doug Haines for pet, family and kids’ photos. Photos start at $10 for a 5x7, with portrait packages, holiday cards, and novelty gifts featuring your pet also available. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended to secure your spot.

This dog-friendly Halloween parade invites children and dogs to dress in costume and parade around the NHSPCA’s campus while supporting the organization’s adoptable animals. Participants can enjoy treats, costume contests with prizes and opportunities to meet adoptable pets.

Leashed dogs are welcome the first Friday of every month from May through November when businesses are encouraged to stay open late and the streets come alive with food trucks, live performances, art displays and other activities.

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 8 AM and the race begins at 9 AM.