Dog Events in Leicester, NC

Costumed pups are invited to the outdoor area near Nike Center Court for a festive Halloween event featuring a pet and owner costume contest (with prizes), free photo ops, and more fun surprises.

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with local vendors, pet-friendly activities, refreshing drinks, and plenty of opportunities to socialize with fellow dog lovers!

Mills River Presbyterian Church is partnering with Holy Family Episcopal and Bold Rock this year for their annual pet blessing. All pets are welcome to this service, which celebrates the life of both current and former pets. Pet food donations will be collected for MRPC Food Pantry.

This dog-friendly Barktoberfest features interactive activities and canine contests, with opportunities for pups to show off their skills and have some fun. Guests can also visit local pet vendors for special treats or get a caricature of their dog. All dogs must remain on leash.

Enjoy a festive fall afternoon featuring more than 20 local vendors, handmade goods, a pumpkin patch, live music, tarot readings, massages, food trucks, and sweet treats. Bring Fido along to shop local and enjoy the autumn atmosphere.

Hailed as one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation," this annual festival is a celebration of the autumn harvest and Haywood County’s agricultural heritage. Visit the famous town of Waynesville, nestled in the NC Smoky Mountains. The downtown streets are filled with almost 200 arts and craft booths, food concessions, music, cloggers, and more. Local apple growers set up on the street to sell delicious mountain grown apples of a vast variety. In addition, many vendors offer apple cider, cake, pies, and other delectable apple goodies! Dogs must be leashed at all times.

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features a scavenger hunt, pet-focused vendors, a virtual costume contest and more paw-some activities for dogs and their people.

Celebrate the 6-year anniversary with a spooktacular weekend featuring specials, pet portraits, live music, music bingo, a photo booth, raffles, and more! Check the official website for details on which activities and specials are offered each day.

Celebrate Fall with Fido with a visit to the Biltmore Estate to view the spectacular property. The grounds are perfect for walking your pets, but please keep them securely leashed at all times. Dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings, but are allowed on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric’s Tavern for dining.

Watch a holiday winter wonderland light show with Fido! Tune your vehicle radio to 90.9 'The Grinch' and watch the animated show fully synchronized to music. Shows last about 10-20 minutes, and there's a different show each night! If you attend on New Year's Eve, they'll switch over to their special New Year show to ring in the new year! Rain or shine the light shows go on. The show is free, and they'll be collecting donations for the Blue Ridge Humane Society and Henderson County Toy Run. Closed Christmas Day.