Dog Events in Mendon, VT

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.

Bring your pets for a photo day with Light & Lens Photography! All pets are welcome (please keep them leashed or in carriers). Each guest will receive one free digital file, with extra downloads and 8x10” prints available for just $5 each. Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving your spot online at is recommended!

Join this spooktacular 5K fun run/walk through Lake Placid and around scenic Mirror Lake! Participants and their leashed pups are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes while enjoying the flat course.

Join this family-friendly 5K memorial run to honor Summer Smith and raise awareness about addiction, recovery, and prevention. Runners, walkers, children, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Proceeds support local scholarships and community programs serving those affected by addiction.

Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash for a day on the trails. You can enroll in a 5K walk/run or a 1-mile fun run that welcomes all age levels. After the race, enjoy music, vendors, doggy demonstrations, and more at the Health & Fitness Fair. Costumes are encouraged (but not required).

Enjoy a fun, fitness-focused race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can look forward to a refreshing outdoor course and a sweet post-race treat with their furry companion! Please note that dogs must start at the back of their respective runner or walker group.

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.

Lace up your sneakers and grab Fido's leash to hit the course. Please note your leashed furry friend must show up-to-date rabies vaccinations. The course begins at the Banks Humane Education Center to the grounds of St Paul's School and back to the SPCA. Register by November 1st to receive a free race t-shirt!

Capture holiday memories with your furry friend to look back on picture-perfect moments. Each session lasts approximately 15 minutes. Two digital image files and a donation to the charity are included in your session fee! You can also purchase prints and additional digital images.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located on the Lower Level, near Dick's Sporting Goods. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

This annual signature event of the Williamstown Holiday Walk begins with line-up and costume contest judging at 1:30 PM at the Falk Science Quad at Williams College. Dog owners are welcome to deck their hounds in festive attire for prizes in categories: Small, Medium, Large & Family Troupe. The parade will then head down Spring Street.

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 8 AM and the race begins at 9 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 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.

Bring Fido to this fun, annual holiday event! There will be lots of activities, including the Reindog Parade on Saturday at 2 PM, old-fashioned caroling, pop-up shops, a nonprofit fair, and horse-drawn carriage rides! Merchants will be open with specials and restaurants will be ready to serve you up their best holiday cheer.

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

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

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