Dog Events in McMinnville, OR

Dress up Fido in his Halloween finest and visit participating shops and vendors in the Bethany Village Shopping Centre for this annual event! Please note that not all participants are dog friendly, and be sure to ask permission before entering the inside of any shop with your pup.

Pets of all types are welcome to participate in the parade. Please note that they must be either held or on a leash.

Bring Fido to this fun 5K! Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on a walk or run that starts at the tap house. Once you complete the course, you'll be able to celebrate with a free craft brew from Migration Brewing, your choice of a collector's pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series, a chance to win door prizes, access to event festivities and more!

Bring Fido for a scenic train ride along the Tillamook Coast to enjoy fall’s vibrant colors. Dogs are welcome in the open-air cars. This fall train excursion offers panoramic views of forests, the Nehalem Bay coastline and the Coast Range mountains. Passengers can learn about the history of the railroad and surrounding natural areas from onboard docents before enjoying a 45-minute layover in Wheeler to explore local shops and food options. Trips depart at 2 PM on Fridays, and at 11 AM and 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Dogs are allowed aboard the Candy Cane Express in the outdoor covered car! Offered by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, this festive, 1-hour train ride runs from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach and back, and features holiday decorations, complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa. Schedules vary by day; see the event website for details.

Bring Fido for a picture with Santa! There will be both digital and print photo options. There will be a limited selection of free squeaky toys for early attendees, along with some dog sweaters and dog jackets!

On Monday and Tuesday night only (November 30th and December 1st), walk Fido along to the largest light show in the northwest spanning the track at Portland International Raceway. You'll see over one million LED builds and hundreds of light displays (many of them animated). Dogs must be leashed and festive attire is encouraged! Driving isn't permitted on the track during these nights, but if you'd like to drive through the display with Fido another evening, check out the Winter Wonderland event HERE.

Leashed pups are welcome in the outdoor areas of this holiday event, featuring gifts, music, food and fun! There will be a special appearance from Santa, face painting, crafts, a photo booth, live performances and more!

Bring Fido to this fun holiday-themed 5K! Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on a walk or run that starts at the tap house. Once you complete the course, you'll be able to celebrate with a free craft brew, seasonal swag, a chance to win door prizes, access to holiday event festivities, and more!

Join Maryhill's monthly Paws on the Patio event, where dogs and their owners can enjoy wine, pet treats, and special bandanas (while supplies last) while supporting local rescue organizations. Guests can sip the current wine flight on the patio, and $5 from every bottle of Rescue Red or Whiskers White purchased is donated to rescue partners.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Bring Fido along to the largest light show in the northwest spanning the 2-mile track at the raceway. Visitors will enjoy a drive-through light show from the comfort of their vehicles, viewing over one million lights and hundreds of light displays (many of them animated). Fido must remain inside your car with you and please note that there are no potty areas for pets. Guests are welcome to walk through the lights with Fido on November 30th and December 1st during their Lights & Leashes Dog Walk Night!

Leashed dogs are welcome along to enjoy the vendor market, live music, caroling, Biergarten, paths of holiday lights, pictures with Santa and more! All admission tickets must be purchased online in advance. Please note that shuttles aren't pet friendly. If you're a hotel guest who booked a pet-friendly room at Oregon Garden Resort or you purchased VIP parking or general parking, your well-behaved pet is welcome at the event on a leash!

On Friday, watch dogs of all breeds compete in The Joriad™ North American Truffle Dog Championship, an amateur event where only entered dogs are permitted. Saturday and Sunday, join the Truffle Dog Training Seminar to learn scent training and truffle hunting, culminating in a guided hunt where you and Fido can find your own truffles.