Dog Events in Walnut, IA

Here are the pet friendly events closest to Walnut. Use the links below to get details on each event, print directions, look at pictures, and even read reviews of last year’s event.

Select , Feb 21–Jul 5

Puppy Social Hour

Omaha, NE

Puppy Social Hour Puppy Social Hour is a supervised meetup for puppies under one year to socialize in a monitored off-leash space. Puppies must be current on vaccinations and registered in the venue membership portal before attending. See Details

Aug 29

Fido on the Farms

Urbandale, IA

Fido on the Farms Fido is welcome all season to the museum, but this a special day you won't want to miss bringing them to! During this event, your well-behaved furry friend can visit farm sites, walk the trail, tour the 1876 town of Walnut Hill and participate in a fun run with advance registration. To ensure everyone's safety, dogs must be on standard non-retractable leashes and are prohibited from entering the buildings or near the livestock areas. See Details

Select home games May–Sep

Bark in the Park with the Lincoln Saltdogs

Lincoln, NE

Bark in the Park with the Lincoln Saltdogs A Saltdogs home-game promotion that allows fans to bring their dogs to a designated section of the ballpark for the game. Dog-friendly games are held on select Wednesday home games throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. See Details

Sep 12–13

Rockbrook Village Art Fair

Omaha, NE

Rockbrook Village Art Fair This arts and crafts fair features 120 artists from across the country for you and your well-behaved pup to explore. Attracting over 40,000 visitors, the event offers fun activities for all ages and celebrates creativity for both artists and attendees alike. See Details

Select Apr–Sep 2026

Bark in the Park with Omaha Storm Chasers

Papillion, NE

Bark in the Park with Omaha Storm Chasers Bring your leashed dog with you out to the ballpark. Fans with dogs are asked to sit in the right field berm or section 101. Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. See Details

Sep 20

Gold Rush

Papillion, NE

Gold Rush An annual Golden Retriever festival invites you and Fido for a fun day out. There'll be vendors, games, and activities for dogs and their owners. The event welcomes leashed, well‑behaved dogs and features local pet services and food trucks. See Details

Sep 27

Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest

Omaha, NE

Margre Durham Walk & Dog Fest Guests can enjoy a lively Vendor Village, rescue groups, a silent auction, beer garden, great food, entertainment, and the beloved Adoption Parade, all leading up to the community walk down the Keystone Trail. With every activity designed to be dog friendly, it’s the perfect outing for you and your four-legged companions.

Nebraska's largest dog-friendly fundraiser featuring a 1-mile Keystone Trail walk, vendor village, rescue groups, silent auction, beer garden, adoption parade, and family activities, hosted by the Nebraska Humane Society at NHS Meadow in Omaha. See Details

Oct 2–11, through

Junkstock

Waterloo, NE

Junkstock Leashed dogs are welcome at this biannual vintage and artisan festival! The event features over 250 vendors offering vintage finds, antiques, and handmade goods, alongside food trucks and live music performances throughout the weekend. The event hours are Friday from 11 AM until 6 PM, Saturday from 9 AM until 7 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM until 5 PM. See Details

Mar 6–Dec 4

Pawdicure Pop-Up

Omaha, NE

Pawdicure Pop-Up Bring Fido for quick, low-stress, fear-free nail trims offered on site. After playtime, stop by the indoor lounge for a professional trim, optional Dremel finish, and positive reinforcement in a calm setup away from the park chaos. Current vaccinations must be uploaded to the venue portal. See Details

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