Dog Events in Murphy, NC

Your leashed canine companion is invited for a fun outing. The event will feature live music, raffles, pet contests, vendors, food, pet adoptions and much more!

This family- and dog-friendly Halloween event is packed with festive activities for all ages. Highlights include a costume contest and parade, pet costume contest, trick-or-treating downtown, live music performances, a beer garden, vendors and more.

Bring Fido to this annual event celebrating Appalachian heritage with live traditional and folk music, artisan vendors, regional food, and community spirit. The two‑day event kicks off Friday evening with performances under the stars and continues Saturday with a full slate of music and cultural experiences. Attendees can bring chairs, enjoy the scenic historic grounds, and even camp on site for a complete festival weekend.

Celebrate Halloween with your pup at a festive fundraiser benefiting LifeLine Animal Project. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers and their dogs for a morning of costumes, community and seasonal fun. Whether you're participating in the race or simply showing off your pup's Halloween costume, it's a great way to support local shelter pets while enjoying a spooktacular day together.

Get your pawsport and explore downtown's best breweries and tap houses while supporting a great cause. You'll receive a $3 pint at each location, a raffle ticket, a costume contest, a Halloween scavenger hunt, adoptable animals and more.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features a judged costume parade for dogs, along with an expo showcasing educational booths, pet businesses and rescue groups. Guests can also enjoy food trucks and support the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee through a pet food drive. The event takes place rain or shine.

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.

This family-friendly fall celebration features Truck-or-Treat with specialty vehicles and plenty of treats, more than 20 local vendors, seasonal finds and handmade goods. Guests can also enjoy family-friendly activities, fall entertainment and Halloween fun, with costumes encouraged.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a week-long educational camping gathering focused on ancestral and heritage skills. Participants can explore classes in foraging, friction fire making, basketry, wood carving, stone tools, and more while connecting with nature and the community. Dogs require their own registration ticket.

This Halloween event is open to all pups and spectators, with judging by people’s choice! Come watch, vote and cheer on the adorable (and creative) canine costumes. A portion of taproom proceeds will benefit Almost Home Dog Rescue NC.

Dogs can strut their stuff in categories including Best Overall, Best Group Costume, and Most Creative, with prizes for the winners. Guests can also enjoy pup cups, themed drinks, a dog-themed vendor market, and a photo area. Contest check-in begins at 5 PM, with the runway starting shortly after 6 PM.

Hosted by The Terry Law Firm, this spooktacular Halloween event will feature dog treats, photo experiences, vendors, and exciting prizes! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Bring your Corgi out to the hockey game and enjoy the annual Wiener Corgi Races! The race takes place during the first intermission. Register your pup in advance to participate in the race. Only Corgis participating in the race are permitted at the game.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features small-business vendors, food and drink vendors, trick-or-treating and an outdoor DJ. Guests can bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun, shopping, treats and entertainment.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of this family-friendly event, which features beautifully carved and illuminated pumpkins displayed along a short paved pathway. There will be local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling and more. Please note that it will be a relatively dark environment with lots of people, and only service animals are allowed inside the mansion and museum.

Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged BFF at Rescue Dog Games! This free, family-friendly dog festival features Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contests at noon to include: Funniest, Most Creative, Human-Dog Combo with prizes! There will also be a lure chase, trick or treating, photo opportunities, silly-or-not-so-silly dog tricks, dog and kids art activities, vendors, pet rescues and adoptable dogs.

Celebrate the annual Color Me Mutt with a colorful run or walk for participants of all ages! This pet-friendly event welcomes everyone, with or without a dog, for a fun-filled day of wagging tails, vibrant colors, and support for a meaningful cause.

You and your Schnauzer are encouraged to come and join in this historic event! The event will include the Guinness World Record attempt of the largest dog walk of one breed ever in an official parade. There will also be contests, a photo booth, live music, vendors and more. All breeds are welcome.

Bring Fido and a lawn chair or blanket for some live music from local musicians! The venue is open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. Outside food and beverages aren't permitted.

Decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy and treats to children and pups! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived. Hayrides and other activities will also be offered.