Dog Events in West Bradenton, FL

This dog-friendly Halloween party features a pet costume contest with plenty of prizes, cocktails, music, dog treats and a yard full of costumed pups. Guests can also meet adoptable dogs from Raining Cats and Dogs Rescue, with matching costumes encouraged. The contest is free to enter, and dogs must be spayed or neutered and current on required vaccinations. Humans must be 21 or older.

Bring your costumed dog for photos and compete for prizes awarded to the top three pups. Dogs must be well-behaved, on a 6-foot non-retractable leash, and owners should bring water for themselves and their pets. Please note weather-related cancellations are possible; rain checks won't be provided

Honor the dogs you've loved and lost at this heartfelt Day of the Dead celebration. Enjoy a memorial display, raffle baskets, and local artists while supporting Friends of Strays. To include your beloved dog in the remembrance display, email their photo and name to dbspevents@gmail.com. Make sure to register online before your first visit! No reservations are needed and all membership fees will be processed on site at the time of your visit. Day passes are available. The Dog Bar is a 21+ establishment.

On select dates, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise where dogs can enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the water while observing dolphins in their natural environment! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of this annual event that offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! Visitors will have the opportunity to personally meet with the artists.

Enjoy a cold drink while Fido gets clean! Along with a bath, your pup will receive an ear cleaning and a towel dry. Nail trims are an additional $5 with a bath. Please be aware that the wait list can be long, so plan your visit accordingly. Dog Bar is a 21+ venue, and first-time visitors must bring proof of their dog’s immunizations and purchase a membership or day pass.

This dog-friendly festival celebrates local shopping, food and community with more than 350 artists, makers, shops, food vendors, nonprofits and small businesses. Guests can enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music, entertainment, free activities, a children’s zone, beer garden and an adoptable pet parade while shopping for unique gifts and supporting local businesses.

Celebrate the holiday season with your leashed pup at a festive Christmas market featuring local vendors, unique gifts, holiday displays, carolers, Santa, foam snow, and music and dancing at neighborhood establishments. Multiple side streets along Central Avenue will close to connect participating businesses.

On this select date only, Enchant Christmas welcomes leashed dogs and their people to explore dazzling light displays, take photos with Santa and enjoy special pet-friendly routes! Tickets are by timed entry and you’ll need both a human ticket and a dog ticket (there's a maximum of two dog tickets per order), and you'll need to complete the dog waiver. Advance purchase required for timed entry. Pups will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend this evening. Please be prepared with proof of vaccinations and license.

Sunday, 12/6 1-4PM and Friday 12/11 6-9PM This dog-friendly holiday fundraiser offers professional Santa portraits for dogs and their people, featuring Urban Dog Studio’s signature style. For a $35 donation, guests receive print-ready and social media versions of their portrait, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Pawsitive Exposure Project and its efforts to help rescue dogs find forever homes.

Bring Fido each Thursday for this happy hour event that benefits a different local animal rescue each week!

On select Thursday evenings in December, bring your pup aboard for a dog-friendly cruise to see the holiday lights in St. Pete! Dogs must be registered (for free) through Dog Bar St. Pete before boarding. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase. Participants must be at least 21 years old.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual fair that features local and national artists showcasing a diverse range of fine art, including sculptures, jewelry, woodwork, paintings wearable art, and more. Visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at this annual festival featuring tons of tacos and Mexican dishes from over 25 of the best local food trucks, chefs and restaurants, plus beer and cocktails. Guests will also enjoy taco eating contests, Lucha Libre Wrestling, live mural artists, and live music.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this annual fair that features over 200 local and national artists showcasing a diverse range of fine art, including sculptures, jewelry, woodwork, paintings wearable art and more. Visitors will have the chance to meet artists, explore their techniques, commission custom pieces, and learn about their inspirations.

Leashed dogs are welcome at this vibrant event that features an impressive array of art, including life-size sculptures, stunning paintings, handcrafted jewelry, captivating photography, and unique ceramics, all created by talented artists from across the country. Visitors can meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and explore a lively craft marketplace and green market filled with handmade goods and eco-friendly finds.