Dog Events in Sparta, GA

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 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.

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.

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.

During the month of October, visit downtown Locust Grove with your leashed pup to enjoy the many scarecrows displayed at this fall community event! Businesses, families, schools, nonprofits, clubs and community groups create and display scarecrows for free. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal displays and participate in People’s Choice voting, while awards recognize the favorite downtown business scarecrow and best traditional scarecrow.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser features a 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Fun Run for participants of all ages, including pups, walkers and strollers. Guests can enjoy costume contests for kids, adults and dogs, with proceeds supporting Canine Pet Rescue’s efforts to save, rehabilitate and rehome animals.

This dog-friendly Halloween brunch features complimentary pup cups, $7 mimosas for guests with costumed dogs, a festive photo backdrop and a costume contest with categories for Best Big Dog, Best Little Dog and Best Human + Pup Duo. Each category winner receives a $50 gift card and dog-themed gift basket. Reservations are recommended.

Dress up your dog for a Halloween parade along the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, followed by dog-friendly trick-or-treating and a costume contest with prizes! A portion of full-price ticket sales benefits the Atlanta Beltline Partnership.

Bring Fido to this fun event, featuring a dog costume contest with a JBL speaker prize, trunk-or-treat activities for pets and people, and special savings on pet protection. The costume contest winner will be announced at noon. Visitors can save $25 on a Bravecto Quantum injection, with the offer valid on October 31st only. ProHeart injections will also be available; proof of a recent negative heartworm test is required.

Treat your doggie like a VIP on the only restaurant crawl for dogs! Visit two dog-friendly restaurants where your pup enjoys their own versions of human dishes (plus a fun barkarita), while you enjoy tasty bites too. Stroll the Atlanta Beltline, shop at local pet boutiques, and take home swag and giveaways. A portion of proceeds supports local animal rescues—making this the paw-fect way to treat your dog and give back.

The in-person canicross race features 5K, 10K (two laps), and a 1.25-mile sprint distance on challenging technical trails with uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural obstacles. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or new to the sport, there’s a race for every skill level. Take on the ultimate challenge by completing all three distances to earn the Tri-Hound Crown - an exclusive team title for dog-and-human duos. Children under 15 must run with a registered adult, and all competitors should come ready for a day of adventure, teamwork and muddy paws!

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the farm with you! Guests can explore a sprawling corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy a mega slide, zipline, ropes course, jumping pillow, gem mining, tractor tire playground, cow train, and more. With tasty concession areas serving everything from kettle corn to funnel cakes and BBQ, there’s something delicious for every appetite.

Enjoy an evening under the stars with Fido at this family-friendly outdoor movie event! Guests can bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, and snacks from home or grab a bite from local food options, while adults 21 and older can purchase beverages to enjoy during the movie.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located JCPenney Court Lower Level. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

This annual Thanksgiving day tradition starts with a 5K race at 8:00 AM, followed by a Kids 1K Fun Run at 9:15 AM. Dogs are welcome to participate at the back of the runners. Participants will receive a crewneck sweatshirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will also receive a fun run medal. The event supports Meals by Grace, a local organization providing meals to those in need. The race is rain or shine.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the 1 mile course throughout the wellness park, or the 5K course through the streets of downtown. During the 5K there will be one water station along the route as well as at the finish line. Registration for all participants includes a t-shirt and finishers' medal.

Walk off that Thanksgiving meal with Fido on a guided 3-mile hike starting at the park's visitor's center to the covered bridge. You'll learn some fun facts from your Naturalist guide along the way. Please ensure your dog is leashed, bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Reservations are required.

Get festive with Fido at this annual Christmas parade and tree-lighting celebration featuring live music, cookie decorating, face painting, food and sweet trucks, and a Winter Wonderland transformation of City Center Park. Guests can watch the parade through town before enjoying an evening of holiday activities and sparkling lights.