Dog Events in Orange, VA

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Orange. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

Pet Friendly Walk About Nothing
Jan 21, Apr 15, Jul 15, Oct 21

Walk About Nothing

Walk About Nothing
Kids and leashed dogs are welcome to take a stroll with a group around town.
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Pet Friendly Howl-O-Ween at Gateway Park Interim Dog Park
Howl-O-Ween at Gateway Park Interim Dog Park
Join the Rosslyn BID for a Halloween-themed evening of dog-friendly activities, treats and seasonal fun! There will be vendors, a beer and wine bar for pet parents, opportunity to mingle with fellow furry friends, and more. Dress your pup in their best costume for the annual dog costume contest!
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Pet Friendly Growl-O-Ween at Center of the Universe Brewing
Growl-O-Ween at Center of the Universe Brewing
This dog-friendly Halloween celebration benefits the Hanover Humane Society and features a dog costume contest, trick competitions, live music, local vendors, food and drinks. Guests can also take advantage of nail clipping and microchipping services, shop a variety of pet-related offerings and participate in a silent auction, all while supporting animals in need.
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Pet Friendly Dog-O-Ween at Shipgarten
Dog-O-Ween at Shipgarten
Two- and four-legged friends are invited to celebrate Halloween in this annual event! Dress Fido in his best costume and head over for a fun-filled afternoon featuring trick-or-treating, vendors, live music, food, dog competitions, and more!
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Pet Friendly Howl-O-Ween with Beagles & Bentleys
Howl-O-Ween with Beagles & Bentleys
Bring your pups dressed in their best costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day with face painting, balloon art, and pet and people caricatures. Snap photos at Halloween-themed backdrops, do crafts with the Richmond Public Library, watch magic shows and enjoy treats for furry friends.
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Pet Friendly Barks & Brews Fall Festival
Barks & Brews Fall Festival
Enjoy a day filled with great food, local flavors, and community spirit at this family- and dog-friendly event. There will be a costume parade and contest for both dogs and people! Savor mouthwatering bites from Bruster's and Hardy’s BBQ, sip craft brews from Lone Oak, or enjoy Maryland-grown wines from Mazzaroth Vineyard while your pup indulges in special treats. As the evening winds down, grab a blanket and settle in for a movie screening under the stars.
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Pet Friendly Canines on the Creek
Canines on the Creek
A Halloween-themed dog parade and costume contest with vendors, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities along Carroll Creek. The event welcomes leashed dogs and raises funds for Lions Club charities while awarding prizes in multiple costume categories.
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Pet Friendly Wiener Dog Derby at Shenandoah Downs
Wiener Dog Derby at Shenandoah Downs
The annual Wiener Dog Derby invites dachshunds to race on the track in front of the grandstand between harness races. Families can watch the competition for free while enjoying concession specials, including $1 hot dogs and $2 canned beer. Dachshund owners can register their dogs to compete by email.
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Pet Friendly Tails on the Rails
Tails on the Rails
Come dressed in your best Pups & Pals costumes to the B&O for the biggest puppy playdate of the year! Enjoy an afternoon of amazing vendors and activities under the pavilion, a train excursion to Carroll Park, a costume contest, and a “Yappy Hour” for adults. BARCS and the Maryland SPCA will also be on site. Owners must pre-register their dogs with proof of a rabies vaccine and sign a hold harmless waiver.
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Pet Friendly Critter Crawl – Pet Costume Contest at Beer Farm at Homestead Gardens
Critter Crawl – Pet Costume Contest at Beer Farm at Homestead Gardens
The Homestead Gardens Critter Crawl is a Halloween pet costume contest held during the annual Fall Festival. Dress up your pet and join the festivities while supporting the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
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Pet Friendly Vines & Views at Breaux Vineyards
Vines & Views at Breaux Vineyards
This guided wine hike invites guests 21+ and their leashed dogs to explore scenic vineyard trails while enjoying curated wine tastings at stops throughout the property. The hike is moderate+ and takes approximately one hour. Hiking or tennis shoes are required. Please bring water along for you and your pup.
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Pet Friendly Pup Stroll Wednesdays at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Pup Stroll Wednesdays at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens (only service dogs are permitted on other days). Each adult may bring one dog. All attendees must sign an Assumption of Risk and Rules of Participation form before entering. Dogs must be leashed at all times with a non-retractable leash no longer than 6 feet. Loaner leashes are available at the Admissions Desk, and adult handlers are responsible for keeping dogs under control and out of landscape beds.
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Pet Friendly Fairmont's Annual Howl-O-Ween
Fairmont's Annual Howl-O-Ween
Get ready for a spooktacular evening where pups and their people can strut their stuff in the costume contest, with prizes like overnight stays, dinners, and more awarded at 7:00 PM by local celebrity judges in categories such as most creative, most adorable, funniest, and honorable mentions. Furry friends will enjoy treats, while humans sip on festive Halloween-themed cocktails and treat their pups to special Puptails. Make a night of it and book a stay on site at the Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown!
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Pet Friendly All Dogs Frolick After Dark
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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Pet Friendly Spooky-Oke Halloween Party at James River Cellars Winery
Spooky-Oke Halloween Party at James River Cellars Winery
This dog-friendly Halloween party at the winery features wine, music and plenty of laughs, with costumes highly encouraged and a costume contest offering prizes in multiple categories. Guests can enjoy an evening of spooky fun, singing along to music and celebrating the season.
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Pet Friendly Annual Dog Days at Sharp's at Waterford Farm
Annual Dog Days at Sharp's at Waterford Farm
This dog-friendly farm event features Halloween trick-or-treating for pups, a chance to learn training tips from a local dog training club, and opportunities to support the Morgan Chapel Pet Food Pantry through donations. Guests can dress their dogs in costume, enjoy a day on the farm, and grab a bite from the on-site food truck. All pets must remain leashed, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after them.
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Pet Friendly Scott's Addition Pumpkin Festival
Scott's Addition Pumpkin Festival
This annual festival features live bands, a diverse selection of food and drink vendors serving everything from seasonal treats to local brews. Leashed pets are welcome to join in the fun and even enter the costume contest! The event is rain or shine.
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Pet Friendly Brews & Boos Festival at Screaming Goats Farm & Brewery
Brews & Boos Festival at Screaming Goats Farm & Brewery
Celebrate Halloween at this all-day festival featuring costumes, candy, food trucks, vendors, live music, craft beer, and family-friendly activities. Bring your pup to enjoy the festive atmosphere, seasonal fun, and Halloween celebration with the community.
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Pet Friendly Henway Hounds:  Howl at the Cider Moon
Henway Hounds: Howl at the Cider Moon
This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features a pup costume parade, photo booth, treat bar, trick-or-treating, local pet vendors and festive photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy delicious cider while their pups show off their Halloween costumes and participate in the pet food drive. Visitors can also explore seasonal activities, farm animals and pumpkin patch adventures at Great Country Farms across the way.
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Pet Friendly Doggie Trick-or-Treating
Doggie Trick-or-Treating
Celebrate Halloween with doggie trick-or-treating, treat stations and a costume contest benefiting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. Every donation helps save at-risk dogs and cats.
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