Dog Events in Lyme, NH

Celebrate Oktoberfest with your pup at this dog-friendly event featuring festive beer and cocktail specials, German-inspired food, live music, fun competitions, and off-leash play. Enjoy a stein holding contest, dog holding competition, pup cup eating contest, commemorative beer steins while supplies last, dog treats, pretzel necklaces, and plenty of fall fun for both two- and four-legged guests.

Join Golden Dog Adventure Co at this unique dog-friendly cruise that offers a memorable experience on the water! Guests can relax on a private boat while taking in coastal views, enjoying fresh air, and connecting with a community of dog lovers. The event often features themed elements, lighthearted activities, and opportunities for dogs to mingle. With food and drinks available onboard and plenty of space to unwind, it’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate together in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Leashed dogs are welcome to run or walk at this annual fundraising event! 100% of the proceeds are donated to Chase Away K9 Cancer to raise awareness and funds for canine cancer research. Check-in and same-day registration open at 8:00 AM.

This community run/walk that brings people and pups together to raise funds for canine cancer awareness and research. Participants can enjoy a fun, supportive atmosphere while running or walking the scenic course, all while honoring beloved pets. Registrants receive race packets and bibs, and early sign-ups can even personalize this year’s event T-shirt with their dog’s name on the back.

Dog lovers and their pups are invited to enjoy a community fundraiser benefiting Pet Peace of Mind, a program that helps hospice patients care for their beloved pets. The event features enrichment activities, opportunities to connect with fellow dog owners, and information about the important support the program provides to families and their animals.

It’s the most beautiful time of the year in New England, and it’s time once again to celebrate the season at Dog Mountain’s annual event! Bring Fido for leaf-romping, four-legged fun and smiles at the 150-acre property. The event features live music, food trucks, dog contests, lawn games and more. Leashes are optional and swimming is encouraged! This event will be held rain or shine.

New Hampshire’s first and only festival for wiener dogs features contests, raffles, dachshund races, food, and more wiener-centric fun and madness! Be sure to bring your furry friend to join in the fun.

Bring Fido for a fun afternoon of live music, vendors, food, contests, and more than 150 animal organizations broadcasting their causes. Attendees can meet adoptable pets, learn from educational exhibits, and connect with animal welfare groups working to protect and support animals. The event also hosts contests, demonstrations, and interactive activities to engage both pets and their owners.

Bring Fido to shop with you from 70+ juried booths featuring handmade goods like chainsaw-carved sculptures, wire-wrapped crowns, cold-processed soaps, and chunky knit blankets. Savor specialty foods including craft nut and seed butters, infused oils, and nut-free baked goods. The festival will be held rain or shine.

The pet parade will feature fun, costumes and contest with prizes! Parade participants should register online in advance. You only need to register once if you're entering multiple pets as one group costume. If you're bringing multiple pets with different outfits, please register separately.

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.

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash, and head to the course to support a great cause. They encourage you to get in the spirit and wear your favorite Halloween costume. T-shirts are guaranteed if you register by September 14th.

Celebrate Halloween with your pup at this annual fundraising race! Participants can run or walk the course with their four-legged friends while enjoying a festive day featuring costumes, activities, and plenty of Halloween fun.

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.

Kick back, relax and enjoy some fresh air while you cruise around the harbor taking in all the sights and rich history with your four legged friend. This Halloween-themed cruise lets you dance to your favorite tunes while enjoying the ocean breeze, with complimentary dog treats for your pup and a cash bar with light snacks for humans. Dress up your four-legged companion in a festive costume!

Held in The Liberty Yard, this weekly event features cocktails, frozen drinks, dog-friendly experiences, and community partnerships supporting animal welfare organizations throughout the summer. Bring your pup or meet friends on the patio for a summer afternoon benefiting pets in need! Make a night of it and book a dog-friendly room on site at The Liberty Hotel!

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.

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.

Geeks Who Drink will host Small Batch Trivia every Thursday! Get there early to check-in and play from anywhere in the venue, including the off-leash park. Trivia is free to play and the first and second place winning teams will receive a prize!