Dog Events in Vineland, NJ

Bring Fido and paint a portrait of him! Artist Michele Cahill will help each pet parent masterfully paint their best canine friend. Please note that you must register in advance and email Michele a picture of your dog before attending.

You and your pup won't want to miss out on this fun-filled family day! This event will have gourmet food trucks, music and beer. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Bring Fido out for a weekend filled with exciting activities for you and your pooch! During your visit, sign up your pup for Dock Dogs or watch the competition from the sidelines, visit various local pet-related businesses and animal shelters, shop from a range of vendors, or participate in special activities and treats throughout the center.

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.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the AKC Museum of the Dog with your furry companions! Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as these popular events often sell out in advance.

BringFido in costume to enjoy this fun event! There will be snacks and soft drinks served and guests are welcome to BYOB. The Pet Costume Contest will begin at 1:00 PM. There will be prizes for funniest costume, most original, and best overall. Canidae will also be supplying samples and special offers.

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.

Bring Fido to this Halloween-themed gathering of costumed canines and their owners! Watch adorable pups strut their stuff in creative and charming outfits for a chance to win fantastic prizes for the most creative costumes. Note that this event is only open to Fair Lawn residents.

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.

This community music festival transforms neighborhood porches and outdoor spaces into live performance stages, creating a walkable celebration of local music, art, and connection. Guests and leashed pups can stroll through the area enjoying performances from a variety of musicians and bands while exploring local vendors, food, and neighborhood gathering spots along the way. The rain date is October 25th.

A free Bergen County pet festival featuring adoptable pets, a Halloween costume parade, contests, puppy yoga, local vendors, family activities and more!

Bring Fido out for a day packed with cold drinks, tasty bites, local vendors and plenty of tail wags. Please note: no more than two pups per person, and dogs aren't permitted inside.

Visitors are invited to bring their leashed dogs to stroll the gardens, with the exception of the Walled Garden. Advance tickets are required, and no entry tickets will be sold at the ticket booth. On Sunday, the festivities continue with the Fall Dog Parade & Costume Contest at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Prize categories include Best Overall, Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Person & Dog, and Funniest. Sunday's festivities will also include vendors.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll with you around the gardens! The costume contest begins at 3:00 PM. Participants must register at the map stand by 2:00 PM. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the gardens except in the Walled Garden. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance; there will be no on-site sales. This event is part of the Dog-Friendly Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens.