Dog Events in Swainsboro, GA

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Swainsboro. 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 Pet Photos with Santa at Dogtopia
Pet Photos with Santa at Dogtopia
Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a 5x7 printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Pet Friendly Savannah Holiday Market Sip & Shop
Savannah Holiday Market Sip & Shop
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of local shopping, festive music, food, holiday raffles and a Santa photo booth. Fido is welcome inside most shops, but be sure to check first before entering with your leashed pup. Browse neighborhood vendors, support small businesses and enjoy seasonal treats while connecting with the community. Renegade Paws Rescue will be present with adoptable dogs!
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Pet Friendly Annual Sugar Cane Festival
Annual Sugar Cane Festival
Leashed dogs are welcome to join this celebration of rural Georgia's history and heritage! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings. Watch live sugar cane-grinding demonstrations, browse handmade crafts from local vendors and enjoy food truck fare. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the historic 1880 mill to learn about its fascinating technology and role in American history.
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Pet Friendly Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K
Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K
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!
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Pet Friendly Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt at Wormsloe State Historic Site
Leashed dogs are invited to participate in this annual event that begins at the museum where you'll pick up a trail map and clues. Then, you'll take the 3-mile Battery Trail searching for clues! Finishers who find all the clues can return to the museum to claim a prize (while supplies last!). Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings.
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Pet Friendly Annual Christmas in the Park at George L. Smith State Park
Annual Christmas in the Park at George L. Smith State Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to join this festive holiday celebration featuring Christmas lights, an outdoor movie and photo opportunities with Santa. Browse handmade goods from local vendors while enjoying the seasonal fun! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the Group Shelter (where some vendors may be).
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Pet Friendly Savannah Lighted Boat Parade
Savannah Lighted Boat Parade
Line up along Savannah's riverfront to watch over 40 boats decorated in holiday cheer parade down the Savannah River! The parade will be led by the Georgia Queen Riverboat and begin at the Eastern Wharf Dock at the Thompson Savannah Hotel. After passing the panel of judges at the Eastern Wharf Park, the Captains will continue down the river past River Street and Plant Riverside District, ending back at the Eastern Wharf Dock.
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Pet Friendly Annual Tybee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Annual Tybee Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick of the season with Fido at this festive event! The tree lighting brings the community together to celebrate the holidays.
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Pet Friendly City Market Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
City Market Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the holiday season with Fido at this annual event featuring live music, caroling, festive shopping, and photos with Father Christmas. Enjoy a candlelight Christmas tree lighting, a holiday gift walk featuring local merchants, and a fun Christmas rubber duck search. Some shops welcome Fido inside! Be sure to ask before entering with your pup.
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Pet Friendly Pet Photos with Santa at the Hipster Hound
Pet Photos with Santa at the Hipster Hound
Get ready to capture paw-some memories this holiday season! Bring your furry friend, big or small, and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. Sessions include digital files and a printed keepsake. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Pet Friendly Santa Paws at The Westin Benefitting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah
Santa Paws at The Westin Benefitting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah
Enjoy professional holiday photos with Santa! Pets and children are welcome to join the portraits, with digital images provided by the photographer. Guests can also enjoy a festive specialty cocktail benefiting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. You can even spend the weekend with Fido in one of the dog-friendly rooms at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa!
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Pet Friendly Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe
Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe
Celebrate the holiday season with traditional period music, living history demonstrations and a chance to help find yule logs for festive fires in the Colonial Life Area. Please note that dogs must be leashed and aren't permitted inside buildings.
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Pet Friendly Christmas Pet Parade & Costume Contest at City Market's Merry Market
Christmas Pet Parade & Costume Contest at City Market's Merry Market
Bring Fido in his best holiday attire for this festive event throughout City Market! Enjoy a pet parade, live holiday music, Christmas karaoke, photos with Father Christmas, holiday shopping, a Christmas rubber duck search, and more.
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Pet Friendly Paws for a Cause at Clary's Cafe
Paws for a Cause at Clary's Cafe
Enjoy breakfast at an outdoor table with Fido while supporting Renegade Paws Rescue! Meet adoptable dogs, bring supplies to help pups in need, and give back to the local rescue community. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the organization.
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Pet Friendly Giving Thanks for a Cure 5K and 10K
Giving Thanks for a Cure 5K and 10K
The pet-friendly course follows a sidewalk route, and dogs are welcome to participate. Owners must clean up after their pets. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar after the race. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal.
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Pet Friendly Tybee Island Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Tybee Island Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Leashed dogs can join the festive celebration, as the parade kicks off at 4th Street and ends at Tybrisa Street. Enjoy creatively decorated floats, thousands of lights, marching bands, dancers and more. Canned food donations will be collected along the route for the Rising Tyde Food Pantry.
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Pet Friendly Annual Lighted Christmas Street Parade
Annual Lighted Christmas Street Parade
The highlight of Savannah’s Waterfront Christmas on the River is the lighted holiday parade! It will start at the Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, head to the east end, and then through downtown. The parade features community floats, cars, trolleys, walking groups and more!
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Pet Friendly Winder Christmas Parade
Winder Christmas Parade
Watch handcrafted and beautifully designed floats, vintage cars, decorated trucks, military vehicles and more at this annual parade. Bring Fido early to watch! Afterwards, festivities continue at Santa’s After Party at Jug Tavern Park with free photos with Santa, live music, local vendors, food trucks and festive photo opportunities.
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Pet Friendly Savannah’s Waterfront Christmas on the River Dance & Musical Performances
Savannah’s Waterfront Christmas on the River Dance & Musical Performances
Take a stroll with Fido along River Street and enjoy holiday tunes and performances, shop for unique gifts at the pet-friendly merchants, and enjoy the Annual Lighted Christmas Street Parade on Saturday evening!
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Pet Friendly Brunswick Christmas Parade
Brunswick Christmas Parade
This annual night time parade welcomes guests and leashed dogs to enjoy the floats, trailers, motorcycles, bands and Santa Clause! The parade begins at 5:30 PM leaving from Howard Coffin Park and goes down Gloucester Street with a brief stop in front of City Hall.
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