Dog Events in Villas, NJ

Bring Fido in his best Halloween costume to this annual event featuring The Broad Street Pet Parade, vendors lining the downtown streets filled with pet products, kids activities, unique food fare, live music, specials in downtown stores and much more! Adults 21+ can enjoy a Beer Garden with beer, wine and spirits. The rain date is October 24th.

Bring the whole family to this dog-friendly block party featuring a DockDogs diving competition, pet costume contest, yoga with puppies, adoptable pets, vendors, kids' activities, live music, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy a full day of animal-themed fun while supporting the Brandywine Valley SPCA and its lifesaving work for pets in need.

Bring your canine companion along to help raise funds for senior dogs. Event activities will include carnival games and contests, agility demonstrations and participation, hayrides, K-9 police dog demonstrations, music, vendors, food trucks, a craft beer and wine garden, basket and 50/50 cash raffles, and pet communicator sessions.

This dog-friendly Halloween pet parade invites costumed pets and their people to strut around the Village Green and compete for prizes, including a $100 Best in Show award. Guests can browse vendors, participate in a fundraising raffle benefiting Atlantic County Canines and capture autumn-themed pet portraits for $15 each.

Dress up Fido for a parade around Pier Village! All dogs must be pre-registered. The Fall Festival kicks off at 12:00 PM and will continue through 4:00 PM. The Pooch Parade & Costume Contest judging begins promptly at 12:30 PM.

Bring your pups for a tail-wagging day of music and fun. Watch as Parc Renault transforms into Dog Parc Renault—the perfect place to mingle with fellow dog lovers and their four-legged companions.

This family- and pet-friendly Halloween race features a 5K run, 1.5-mile walk and Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk, along with a costume contest and cash prizes. Dogs participating in the dog walk must remain leashed on a lead no longer than 6 feet and be able to maintain a calm disposition throughout the event. A portion of proceeds and donations benefits the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, and dog walkers receive a special pet swag item.

This dog-friendly Halloween celebration features Yappy Hour, seasonal treats, local music, games, a photo booth and a spooky pet parade and costume contest. Dogs and their people can compete in categories including funniest, scariest, pop culture, homemade and Best in Show, with prizes awarded to the winners. Registration is required, and dogs must remain leashed and under control; current rabies vaccination documentation is also required. Guests are encouraged to bring shelter supplies to support a featured animal rescue organization.

Lace up your sneakers and grab Fido's leash to participate in a 5k run or 1-mile fun walk. It's one of their biggest fundraisers of the year and helps them raise crucial funds that support their life-saving mission. Join them for a bake sale, adoptable pups and a costume contest! Visit their website for additional information.

Watch some of the fastest little Terriers around compete at the Jack Russell Races! This annual event brings together Jack Russell enthusiasts, dog lovers, and spectators for exciting races, food, drinks, and community fun. Dogs don't need to compete to attend, and all well-behaved pups are welcome to join the celebration. Check-in starts at 9 AM and races begin at 11 AM.

Celebrate Halloween with MyDogTown for an evening of dog costumes, social bingo, Name That Tune and community connection. Enter your pup in the costume contest for a chance to win one of five awards: Most Creative Costume, Best Homemade Costume, Best Human + Dog Duo, Funniest Costume, or People’s Choice. Contestants must be present to win. Registration is required; see the event's Facebook page for details.

Bring Fido along to this celebration honoring the role furry family members play in their owner's journey with cancer. Enjoy dog games, a costume contest, engaging demos, and plenty more four legged fun. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, supporting cancer research, patient care programs, and vital services such as transportation to treatment and lodging for patients.

Your leashed furry friend can tag along at the farm for a howling good time. Show off your vehicle, visit great vendors and take a chance on raffles to help raise money. A rain date is scheduled for October 25.

Guests and pups can enjoy a Halloween costume pet parade and Halloween pet photos! Prizes will be awarded. Photos are $15 and proceeds benefit Rescue Ridge.

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.

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.