Dog Events in Laurel, NY

Don’t miss this annual event featuring a pet parade at 1 PM followed by a Halloween costume contest at 1:30 PM with prizes in categories like Best Overall, Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Best Homemade, Best Pet & Owner Duo, Most Creative Use of Fur, and Best Barnyard Buddy. Delicious eats from food trucks and live music keep the fun going all afternoon for a paw-some autumn day! Please note that this is the only day that the farm welcomes dogs.

Two- and four-legged friends are invited to attend monthly meetings at the dog park to bring community members together to coordinate volunteers, discuss park updates, and socialize with dogs.

On select dates, guests can bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email a picture of your dog to Michele prior to attending.

Bring your pup to meet Bluey, Skye and Chase! Enjoy local vendors, fun activities, a photo wall and giveaways, plus a chance to meet adoptable dogs from Hotel for Homeless Dogs. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun.

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.

Bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email Michele a picture of your dog before attending.

Dog Date Afternoon and Boris & Horton host a Pride-themed speed-dating event for gay singles in NYC and their pups. Matching experts curate three dates based on participants’ interests, favorite activities, neighborhood, lifestyle, and dog compatibility.

Bring your furry friends to capture a photo with Santa! The jolly man will be inside ready to meet your pup.

This dog-friendly Friendsgiving celebration features a Turkey Trot costume contest, a pup-kin pie lick-off, gift bingo, professional fall photos and a special Dogsgiving menu for pups. Guests can also enjoy live music, food, drinks, curated vendors and a dog-friendly patio while supporting Paws of War through raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.

Bring your furry friends for a festive photoshoot with Santa! There will also be other photo stations around the barn you can utilize to take personal photos with your camera. Refreshments provided by the North Stonington Lions Club. Please make an appointment to see Santa.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the AKC Museum of the Dog with your furry companions! Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as these popular events often sell out in advance.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a dog-friendly feast featuring a full holiday meal for people and a special Thanksgiving dinner for pups. The human menu includes soup and salad, a choice of traditional turkey or a vegetarian entrée, and family-style sides such as mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and stuffing.

Leashed pups are welcome at this festive outdoor market! There will be free raffles to enter, food trucks, holiday music, local vendors and so much more. Well-behaved and leashed pups are welcome.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Franklin Park Coalition’s annual race - the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the city of Boston. There will be awards for the fastest racers, including the fastest dog, and awards for costumes!

A dog-friendly Thanksgiving tradition! Participants can choose a 4-mile run or a 2-mile walk, making it a festive activity for all ages and abilities. Every participant receives a hat and apple pie, while preregistered participants also receive a long-sleeve race shirt. Race-day registration and giveaways are available while supplies last.

Stop by the Saturday after Thanksgiving with your furry friend to enjoy food, live entertainment, costume prizes, a dog zone and more! Please note that Fido isn't permitted in the ocean, and you must have a designated registrant hold your dog while you plunge.

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 8:00 AM and the race begins 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 9:00 AM and the race begins at 10:30 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 opens at 8 AM and the race begins at 9:30 AM.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor Hop Yard area of this festive holiday event! Browse local vendors, take photos of Fido with Santa, gather around the bonfire, and stay for the tree-lighting ceremony.