Dog Events in Merced, CA

This dog-friendly Halloween event features a free pet photo booth, a costume photo contest with online voting, pup cups and 13 food trucks. Guests can practice training around real-world distractions at Wholistic Canine’s free booth, meet adoptable dogs from ShepHeroes Rescue and connect with local trainers and pet businesses. Admission is free, and advance registration is required to participate in training activities.

Bring your furry friends dressed in their best costumes to the East Lawn to strut their stuff in the Costume Parade, enjoy Yappy Hour with treats, and participate in fun activities designed for pets and their humans alike. You can even book a dog-friendly room on site at the Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton!

Come out to this annual haunted Halloween party! You and your furry friend can explore this haunted hotel featuring tricks and treats around every corner. There will also be photos with Cruella de Vil, costume contests with prizes, dog-friendly activities, a silent auction, goodie bags and more!

Come out to this annual haunted Halloween party! You and your furry friend can explore this haunted hotel featuring tricks and treats around every corner. There will also be photos with Cruella de Vil, costume contests with prizes, dog-friendly activities, a silent auction, goodie bags and more!

This free dog-friendly Halloween parade invites pups to dress in costume and strut along Lincoln Avenue! The route will begin at Glen Charm and end at Willow Glen Pet Hospital. There will be a costume contest, treats, pup cups, a photo booth, giveaways and more. The first 200 registrants will receive a treat bag!

Bring your pup to Midtown Sacramento for a special trick-or-treat adventure! Check in at Leash and Collar Dog Boutique to pick up your dog’s treat bag, then follow the route through local businesses, vendors, and volunteers handing out goodies for four-legged trick-or-treaters. Along the way, enjoy selfie stations, surprises, plus a costume contest at 11:30 AM and a haunted path. Tickets are limited, so grab yours early!

Bring Fido to a Halloween celebration made just for dogs and their humans! Activities include a trick-or-treat trail, treat-bobbing, pet photography, a costume contest, and more. They'll also offer a special session for reactive and sensitive dogs before and after the event, with lower dog traffic and extra space.

Bring Fido to a spooky, fun-filled morning with Captain + Stoker! Dress up for a costume contest with three winners for the best owner-and-dog costumes, enjoy fun activities, and make new friends. Please register in advance to attend.

Bring Fido for a spooky Halloween celebration! Enjoy a pup pageant, costume contest, outdoor dance party, local vendors, silent auction and raffle prizes. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day for dogs and their humans.

Experience small-town charm with your furry friend. Enjoy an afternoon filled with music, children's games, contests, trunk-or-treat, and valuable community resources. From staple activities to a special costume contest for your leashed, four-legged companions, this beloved tradition offers something delightful for every member of the family.

Join the City of Tracy for an end-of-season pool party where your furry best friends can make a splash! From 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, the pool will be open for dogs weighing 40 lbs and under. After that, it will open to large breeds until 4:30 PM.

Friendly dogs and cats are invited for photos with Santa! You'll receive a print out that day and access to make your own digital copies later. Appointments are strongly encouraged as walk-ups will only be accepted as space allows.

This free, dog-friendly monthly pack walk welcomes dogs and their people for a low-pressure outing hosted by Wholistic Canine. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the walk, with 15-foot long lines recommended and standard 6-foot leashes accepted. Retractable leashes aren't permitted, and dogs aren't required to interact with one another, making this a good opportunity to practice walking around other dogs. Registration is required.

On two select Sundays this holiday season, bring Fido and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Santa will be located in the Grand Court near Apple. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Experience the magic of Christmas 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 are available for purchase. Reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Bring Fido to this drive-through holiday light display filled with thousands of colorful, twinkling lights and cheerful scenes you can enjoy from your car.

Oyster Jams is a recurring outdoor music-and-oysters night hosted in the Shearwater Tavern courtyard at the Carmel Mission Inn that welcomes guests and their dogs. The event features live music and pay-as-you-go oysters, beer, wine and full bar offerings.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this long-running holiday tradition transforming Plaza de César Chávez into a festive wonderland of 40+ animated displays, decorated trees, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences.

The dog-friendly Carmel Mission Inn invites you and your pup to this weekly happy hour event! Bring your four-legged friend and enjoy live music starting at 6 PM, plus Shearwater Tavern's full menu in the courtyard.