Dog Events in Saint Matthews, SC

Leashed dogs are welcome for a fun-filled day to celebrate the fall season! Guests will enjoy live bluegrass music from local bands, BBQ, food vendors, a craft market and much more! Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets as needed.

Pet-friendly vendors and food trucks will line the park, along with demo areas and more! Bring your dog, shop around, enjoy a craft beer in the fall sunshine and listen to live music on the Lee Myers Stage.

Pet lovers and their pups can enjoy rounds of bingo, great food and drinks, and prizes all while raising support for the Charleston Animal Society. Held on select Thursday evenings, the event combines a casual social experience with a charitable purpose, with reservations required and a small donation helping benefit animals in need.

This dog-friendly holiday fun run and walk invites participants to enjoy a two-mile course through the enchanting Holiday Festival of Lights. Guests can explore more than 200 dazzling light displays and enjoy the festival’s amenities with their pups.

Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to hit the 5K or fun walk course to benefit a great cause. Participants can stroll around the track in the Family Fun Walk, walk or run on the 5K road course, or enjoy all the activities at the Family Fun Fest!

Lowcountry Dog Magazine is celebrating a birthday, and you're invited with your leashed pup! There will be live music as well as great food trucks and drinks, local vendors, and tons of adoptable dogs!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this dazzling tree lighting celebration filled with festive fun for all ages! Enjoy live performances, a spectacular laser light show, and the lighting of a 44-foot Christmas tree. Meet Santa, savor delicious treats from local vendors, and support Camp Rise Above.

Lowcountry Dog Magazine, Dean's Dogs, Charleston Veterinary Referral Center present this fun dog-friendly holiday event that will feature over 20 craft vendors, savory and sweet food trucks, adoptable pets from more than 10 local rescues and shelters, plus live music and more!

You and Fido are welcome to join in the fun at this Thanksgiving race that weaves through the beautiful Shandon Neighborhood. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best and most creative Thanksgiving Turkey Burn Attire. Prizes will be awarded for the top three most creative outfits! The race will be held rain or shine, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this monthly community market featuring local vendors, handmade crafts, seasonal food and drinks, and unique goods from area makers. Visitors can explore a variety of artisan products, fresh treats, and small business offerings while enjoying a relaxed outdoor atmosphere centered on community connection.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this monthly event along King Street, between Queen and Calhoun Streets. The street is blocked off to cars and becomes a pedestrian zone where visitors can stroll freely, check out local businesses, enjoy outdoor shopping, admire artwork from curated artists, and indulge in offerings from food vendors.

Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during these special Monday time slots! Photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

On select Mondays this holiday season, capture some magic with a professional photo of your pup with Santa Claus at The North Pole! Photo packages will be available for purchase. Hours vary by day and reservations are recommended.

Unwind midweek at this weekly event featuring half-off wine, seasonal mulled wine, and a relaxed vibe while your dog plays off-leash in a supervised, safe environment. Covered seating, heaters, and lights keep the fun going rain or shine.

Bring Fido to enjoy this fun Lowcountry holiday tradition from the comfort of your vehicle. During your driving tour through millions of twinkling lights, there will be magical surprises along the way. Afterwards, park your car to discover all that festival has to offer! Leashed dogs are also welcome to explore the grounds. You'll find treats, holiday shopping and attractions!

This exciting holiday event is a drive-thru experience that features more than a million sparkling lights and over two miles of colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Fido must remain inside the car with you at all times.

Fido is invited along on this drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite scenes and characters, and using the latest LED technology and digital animations. You'll get to see everything from the comfort of your car as you wind along the path. Dogs must remain in the car at all times and aren't permitted in Santa's Village (and guests cannot leave their pup unattended).

Leashed dogs are welcome at this large annual celebration of wildlife art, nature, and outdoor lifestyles. The weekend features exhibitions, live animal demonstrations, artisan markets, educational programming, and entertainment across multiple venues. Dogs are welcome at outdoor venues, but aren't permitted on shuttles or at special events. For DockDogs competitions, all dogs must be registered in advance through the DockDogs website.

First Thursday on Main is a vibrant monthly event in downtown Columbia, SC, where the community comes together to celebrate art, music and local culture. Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces, but be sure to check with staff before bringing Fido inside any businesses. This lively gathering features live entertainment, gallery openings and special promotions from Main Street businesses. Visitors can explore pop-up markets, enjoy delicious food and drinks from local restaurants, and experience street performances that add to the festive atmosphere.