Dog Events in Villas, NJ

Step back in time at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, where costumed performers, jousting, live entertainment, artisan merchants, themed food and drinks, and interactive experiences bring the 16th century to life. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the festivities through the Faire's Dog Friendly Faire program. Dogs must be pre-approved, have a date-specific Royal Hound Ticket, and follow all event pet policies.

Take a stroll with Fido on the Asbury Park Boardwalk and celebrate the holidays! Enjoy shopping with local vendors, food, libations, holiday decor, workshops, holiday photo stations and entertainment.

Bring Fido to this festive fall weekend event that welcomes leashed dogs onto the famous Boardwalk—a rare treat since pets are usually prohibited—along with their owners for two days of activities and fun. The celebration includes dog-specific vendors, photo stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s announcement of “Pet of the Year,” plus a spirited Howl-O-Ween Parade where costumed pups and people march together in support of the humane society.

Celebrate spooky season with Fido at this Halloween-themed event! There will be a 4-mile run or walk, kids' races and a costumed pet walk. Prizes will be awarded for best pet costume, best team costume and more!

Bring Fido to this annual weekend event on the boardwalk! Activities for Saturday include dog-friendly vendors along the boardwalk, photo-op stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” announcement.

Celebrate fall with a lively Halloween-themed festival featuring parades, costumes, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy a grand costume parade, a costumed dog parade, trick-or-treating, craft and food vendors, live music, and festive games for kids. This long-running coastal tradition draws large crowds each year and offers a fun mix of spooky creativity, community spirit, and seasonal entertainment for all ages.

A four-day arts, crafts, music and food festival on Ocean City’s south-end boardwalk. Guests can browse hundreds of handcrafted goods, enjoy free entertainment across multiple stages, and take part in interactive activities for all ages—including pet-friendly events.

This dog-friendly Halloween fundraiser invites guests to enjoy an afternoon of fun while meeting adorable, adoptable pets from the Worcester County Humane Society. Activities include a pet costume contest, silent auction and 50/50 raffle, along with food, prizes and opportunities to find a new best friend. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society and support its efforts to help animals in need.

This dog-friendly Halloween Yappy Hour features a pop-up bar, pumpkin spice pup cups, a dog costume contest, pop-up pup portraits and other fall activities. The event is for guests 21 and older, and all dogs must be registered in advance through the Client Portal.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features decorated trunks hosted by local businesses, plenty of treats and coffee from Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee. Dogs are invited to join the costume parade, with costumes encouraged but not required.

Take a stroll with Fido through Peddler's Village during this annual fall tradition featuring more than 150 handcrafted scarecrows displayed throughout the Village. Guests can admire creative entries made by local residents, organizations, and businesses, then vote for their favorites using the Peddler's Village app.

Gather for a relaxed community dog walk designed for both people and their pups to connect, socialize, and enjoy an easy evening together. Pets are welcome to join their owners as participants stroll, meet new friends, and occasionally wrap up the walk with a visit to nearby pet-friendly spots for a treat or drink.

Happening each Wednesday throughout October, this dog-friendly fall vendor fair features local makers, unique gifts, tasty treats, fall photo opportunities and paw painting. Guests can browse participating booths and collect stamps on a vendor passport for a chance to win a $100 gift card to The Hungry Puppy. No purchase is necessary to enter the raffle, and attendees can bring their pups along for an afternoon of shopping and seasonal fun.

Bring Fido to a party just for pups and pup-parents! Have a good time with your best furry one, and meet new friends both two- and four-legged. There will be free snacks, soft drinks, and treats from a sponsoring pet food manufacturer. Head to this double-gated dog park plenty of fun! You're welcome to BYOB.

Enroll Fido in the 1-mile walk or the 5K race! This fun-filled fall event features over 100 vendors, delicious food trucks, raffle baskets, a dog agility course, costume contests, and pup cups from a partial dog menu. And don’t forget—it’s howloween, so costumes are highly encouraged for both humans and pups. The 5K begins at 9 AM, and the one-mile walk starts at 11:00 AM.

This Halloween celebration at the winery features wine and candy pairings, costume specials, Halloween-themed wine and trivia, and more. Fido is welcome to join the Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade on Sunday, where pups in costume can strut through the vineyard and compete for prizes!

This gathering brings Newfoundland dogs and their people together at a brewery beer garden for a chance to socialize and connect with fellow Newfie lovers. Guests can choose from two meeting times, including a group stroll for the morning session. Advance registration is required, and attendees must RSVP with the number of dogs due to limited space. There will be a "Day After... Halloween" Costume Contest. Two lucky pups in costume will be chosen for some free goods!

Leashed pups are welcome at this popular festival, featuring fresh apples, apple-themed treats, live entertainment, seasonal food and drinks, children's activities, and shopping throughout Peddler's Village.

A three-day festival celebrating Eastern Shore wildlife art, conservation, and outdoor traditions with exhibitions, demonstrations, and family activities across downtown Easton. Bring your well-behaved furry friends to the Bay Street Ponds, Sportsman's Pavilion, enter them in the Dock Dogs Competition, Grounds of the VFW, Beer Wetlands and Featured Yappy Hour event, and throughout downtown. Dogs aren't permitted on busses or allowed in any venue that's a community partner with (for example, the High School venue of Buy, Sell, Swap or Artifacts).

Enjoy a tail-wagging evening of Thanksgiving-themed fun featuring turkey-based dog food and treats, complimentary snacks for pet parents, and a paw-print painting station where dogs and their people can create a special holiday keepsake.