Dog Events in Princeton, IN

On select Thursdays throughout summer, enjoy free summer concerts with your leashed pup! Bring lawn chairs or blankets and non-alcoholic beverages to relax and enjoy the show. Food trucks are usually on site, and downtown restaurants will be open for dine-in or carryout. Check the website for scheduled dates. Music begins at 7 PM; onsite food and drink vendors open at 6 PM.

Spencer Pride offers inclusive family fun for all ages and backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a full day of festivities, including a marketplace with over 100 booths from businesses and nonprofits. Indulge in a wide array of delicious festival foods while exploring downtown with Fido. There will also be designated plazas throughout the event for community gatherings.

You and your leashed pup are welcome to enjoy a full line-up of exciting events! Celebrate Pride at this inclusive community festival featuring live entertainment, local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with LGBTQ+ organizations and allies. Guests can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere centered on visibility, celebration, and community support, with programming designed for all ages including performances, booths, and interactive experiences throughout the event.

Join a community-focused 5K run/walk supporting local animal welfare, welcoming participants of all ages and their leashed dogs. The scenic course offers a fun and active way to give back, followed by an awards ceremony, raffles, and crowd-favorite pet contests open to all attendees.

Bring Fido dressed up this annual parade! Anyone wishing to participate in the West Side Nut Club Pet Parade should report to the St. Boniface parking lot, located at the corner of Wabash and Michigan Avenues, at 8 AM. Judging for awards will take place at 9 AM, and the parade will begin at 10 AM.

Connect with fellow dog lovers during a relaxed group walk followed by a fun shopping social at a local pet bakery. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for the stroll and social time afterward, but guests without pets are encouraged to come enjoy the community atmosphere too.

This dog-friendly festival has grown into a family tradition for members of Hendricks County and the surrounding area! Bring Fido and celebrate the fall harvest with farm family fun and games. The festival features music, puppet shows, balloon magic, face painting and more!

On the second Sunday of each month, join a neighborhood dog walk with Uptown Pup where dogs and their people can explore scenic, dog-friendly routes together. After the walk, participants are invited to relax and socialize over food or drinks while connecting with fellow dog lovers.

Bring Fido to this fun event that features rescues with adoptable dogs, vendors, dog activities (including a lure course, which requires an additional fee), a raffle, a silent auction, live music, and a doggie costume contest! Food, local craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. All dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes, please) and current on vaccinations.

Bring Fido along for an afternoon of fun! Local vendors will be at the event selling dog-related products. Free activities include an agility course, foam party, a bone bar, the pup cup station, a dog costume contest, pet pampering stations, photo stations, nail trimmings and more!

Bring your pups to the farm for a weekend of fall fun, complete with the corn maze, hayride, and plenty of pet-friendly activities! Highlights include a daily Pet Costume Contest and Pet Talent Show at 2 PM, along with local animal rescue groups on-site with adoptable dogs searching for their forever homes.

Presented by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, bring Fido to enjoy the beautiful season's colors at this annual event! Explore over 200 acres, 6.5 miles of trails and a prairie maze. There will also be yard games, vendors, crafts and more.

Bring your pup along to a fun run for a good cause! This 5K course will start and end at Metazoa Brewing Co and weaves through downtown Indianapolis. You and Fido are welcome to run, walk, or jog. After the race, enjoy a free craft beer from Metazoa Brewing Co, a seasonal swag item, live music, games and giveaways. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the taproom, dog park, and outdoor patio.

Fido is invited to join you for this fun 5K event, but please note that pets must remain on a leash and aren't allowed in the winery. Whether you're looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine, this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!

Put your leashed pup in his best costume and join them for a howling good time! Enjoy delicious food samples and sales from Badlands Ranch, and enter Fido is the costume contest for a chance to win prizes. Plus, there’ll be a creepy crawler workshop to explore.

Leashed dogs are welcome (and costumes are encouraged!) at this family-friendly celebration kicking off with a lively Halloween Parade before an afternoon full of fun. Guests can enjoy live music, a Kid Zone, and indulge in tasty bites from food trucks along with beer and wine offerings.

Enjoy a fun-filled, pet-friendly festival packed with entertainment and activities for all ages. Guests can explore local vendors, enjoy music, food trucks, a beer garden, and family attractions including face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Animal lovers can meet adoptable dogs, visit the Bark Bar, enjoy photo opportunities and a kissing booth!

Dress up in your most creative Halloween costume and enjoy the fall fun with your entire family! This spooktacular event is a great weekend for pumpkin picking. There will be candy giveaways, a children's costume contest and a family pumpkin carving contest. Please ensure Fido is kept on a leash and that you pick up after your pup.

This annual Halloween event features local vendors, adoptables from local rescues, food trucks and more!

Spend the evening exploring downtown with Fido!Each Thursday, vehicles of all kinds gather for a lively community evening. Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and antiques line the streets as visitors stroll the square, admire the rides, and enjoy the local atmosphere.