There are 25 upcoming pet friendly events within 20 miles of North Bethesda. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in North Bethesda.
Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten
Bring all of the family members out for this festival featuring a different theme each week! Enjoy live performances with characters, live music, moon bounces and a playground. Fido can even run and play in the fenced dog park. Pup cups and peanut butter-filled Kongs will be provided for furry guests.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival
The beloved tradition of celebrating springtime returns! The annual festival invites residents, visitors and furry friends from across the globe to “step into spring” with a diverse variety of experiences and events like a parade, live music, the Blossom Kite Festival, the annual Petalpalooza and more. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is teaming up once again with Mars Petcare and the Better Cities For Pets™ program to help pets be healthy, happy, and safe at the festival. Pets are welcome at select festival events, with pet amenities available onsite, exclusive giveaways, and helpful resources for pet parents.
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Brews & BBQ Festival
The festival features a variety of local breweries serving up their best brews, while some of the area's top BBQ vendors offer mouthwatering smoked meats and sides. Attendees can enjoy live music, outdoor games, and a vibrant atmosphere, with plenty of space for dogs to roam in the venue's off-leash dog park and enjoy treats from the dog menu.
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All Dogs Frolick After Dark!
Bring Fido for some fun indoor exercise with other pups. No reservations required, just drop in with your canine pal. Staff members will be on hand to show you how to use the agility and exercise equipment.
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Halfway To Oktoberfest Festival
Leashed dogs are welcome at this lively celebration with drinks, food, games, and live entertainment. Fido can even enjoy the off-leash dog park, special pup treats and a dedicated dog menu! Human guests can enjoy beer and cider samples from local breweries, giveaways, a photo booth, a hot drinks menu, and festival competitions like keg curling, a pie-eating contest, and a stein-hoisting challenge. Live music will play from 3:30 PM until 7:30 PM.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival's Blossom Kite Festival
The Blossom Kite Festival, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, is a vibrant celebration of spring featuring colorful kites! Enjoy kite flying demonstrations, competitions, and hands-on activities for all ages. Attendees can bring their own kites or purchase one at the event. Pet comfort stations will be available.
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BREW's Beaglefest
Beagles and Beagle-wannabes are invited to this annual event for some unleashed playtime with one another! Beagle-themed merchandise will be available and proceeds will benefit BREW (Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare) to continue caring for and finding homes for rescued Beagles. Limited handicapped and mobility-challenged parking will be available at the dog park. Additional parking is available at New Carrollton Pool.
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Barks & Brews Festival
Your pup will love this fun-filled day featuring drink and food tastings, live music, festival games, and dog-friendly activities! Fido can compete in doggy contests for prizes, enjoy a photo booth, outdoor games, and giveaways. With 40+ beer and cider samples, a kids' corner with face painting and crafts, and a dog park with special treats, there’s something for everyone! Stick around for live music from 3:30–7:30 PM.
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ALX Dog Walk
Bring Fido for a 2-mile walk through Old Town Alexandria with other adorable dogs with people who love to care for the environment! Participants will receive a goodie bag with treats for humans pups, as well as coffee before the walk begins. After the walk you can enjoy the Dog Contest, with awards including Funniest Personality and Best Groomed, as well as live music, a silent auction, a photo booth, a dog obstacle course, and more.
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National Cherry Blossom Festival's Petalpalooza
Bring Fido for a full day of art, live music and activities presented by the National Cherry Blossom Festival! Enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the park, as well as interactive art installations through the Art Walk. There will also be food vendors and a cashless beverage garden. For those with dogs who have sensitive hearing, please note that the night ends with fireworks at 8:30 PM.
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Pups in the Park with the Washington Nationals
Bring Fido out to the ball game! Pups in the Park events happen throughout the season. Enjoy the game with other dogs and dog lovers from seats in the pet-friendly outfield reserved section. All proceeds from the dog ticket sales will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance. Participants must complete the waiver and bring it to the game in order to bring your dog into Nationals Park.
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Del Ray Dog Fest
This is a dog-friendly outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, live music, vendors and food. Following the event, a Yappy Hour will be for owners and their pets at participating restaurants. Some highlights on the schedule include a puppy yoga class, an off-leash playground and a kids zone.
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Wine, Mimosa, and Fondue Festival
Bring Fido along for a day of drink and food tastings, festival games, and live entertainment. Compete in fun contests like a Water Pong Tournament and Hula Hoop Competition, capture memories in the photo booth, and enjoy 40+ beer and cider samples. Shipgarten is 100% dog friendly, offering special treats and an off-leash dog park. Families can also enjoy the Kids’ Corner with face painting and crafts. Stick around for live music from 3:30–7:30 PM.
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Easter Bunny Hosts Kids and Family Festival
This Sunday Funday will be hosted by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy live magic shows, face painting, arts and crafts, a dog park, and more. Families can relax with great food and drinks, while furry friends enjoy special treats. Catch live music, exciting giveaways, and outdoor games, plus big-screen sports coverage throughout the venue.
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Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts
Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual festival that features over 100 artists who will showcase their works including glass, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, pottery and more. Visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations.
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Cinco de Mayo Night Party
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a night of festive drinks, delicious food, live music, exciting games and your pup! Guests can enjoy 40+ beer and cider samples, a photo booth and fun competitions for prizes. Families can visit the Kids’ Corner with face painting and crafts, while pet lovers can bring their dogs to the off-leash dog park. The party continues with live music from 5–7:30 PM.
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Annual Alexandria Old Town Springtime Art Festival
Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual fair that features local and national artists showcasing a diverse range of fine art, including sculptures, jewelry, woodwork, paintings wearable art and more. Visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations.
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Mother’s Day Kids & Family Festival
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our furry kids at this fun event featuring a Celebrate Moms Clothing Swap and special appearances by Wonder Woman, a Taylor Swift Look-Alike, and Princess Ariel. Enjoy face painting, arts & crafts, and live entertainment, including a magic show and performances by the iconic characters. The whole family can also enjoy great food, drinks, and a dog-friendly atmosphere with treats for your pups and a dog park.
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National Fine Art Festival
Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual fair that features local and national artists showcasing a diverse range of fine art, including sculptures, jewelry, woodwork, paintings wearable art and more. Visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations. The show is located along the pedestrian-friendly walks of the Shops at Wisconsin Place.
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Spring Renaissance Festival
Bring Fido along for an exciting day of drinks, food, live music, and festival games like the Stein Hoisting Contest, Apple Bobbing, and more. Enjoy 40+ beer and cider samples, a photo booth, and plenty of family-friendly activities including kids’ crafts and moon bounces. The event is dog-friendly, with treats and an off-leash dog park for your furry friends. Stick around for live music from 3:30–7:30 PM.
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