Dog Events in New Hampshire

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in New Hampshire who are as crazy about their pets as you, there’s no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. Attend any of the dog shows, agility competitions, costume parades, festivals or fundraisers in New Hampshire on our Dog Events Calendar and you’ll meet hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dog lovers. And since 70% of the events listed benefit humane societies, attending one is a great way to help homeless pets too.

Pet Friendly Paws N' Pint
Paws N' Pint Four-legged friends and their owners are invited to this weekly event, which is hosted annually at The Pint House. Attendees are welcome to unwind beside friends while sipping refreshing beer, chowing down on delicious bites, and checking out the weekly gift basket raffle! See Details
Pet Friendly Spring Pet Portraits
Spring Pet Portraits All pets are welcome to have a professional photo session with photographer Gini Haines. 5x7 photos are only $10 each. You can also order custom gifts of your pet(s) on metal prints, canvas prints, key tags, mugs, cards and various other novelty gifts. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. See Details
Barkin' at the Biergarten Bring Fido along while you enjoy Anheuser-Busch brews in the beer garden! A portion of proceeds benefit The Humane Society for Greater Nashua. See Details
Paint & Sip - Dog Bowls Spend some time unleashing your creativity during this event, where attendees can design and paint a dog bowl for Fido! Toni Shea of T Shea Pottery will offer hand-crafted bowls that participants can paint with the offered supplies. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners for this event. See Details
Mutt Strutt The pet-focused event will feature vendors, dog-related activities and family fun, including a one-mile walk around Dorrs Pond for both two-legged and four-legged attendees. Guests can enjoy K-9 agility course demos sponsored by Kopek Agility, explore vendor showcases, and participate in activities like the kids agility course and interactions with the Manchester Mounted Patrol. Food trucks and a raffle will also be available for attendees to enjoy throughout the day. See Details
Special Adventure: Cruise on the Al Gauron Bring Fido as you set to sail on a private boat ride with your furry best friends. Relax as you cruise the harbor on their most spacious boat. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome (no glass), but they'll also have food for purchase and drinks from the cash bar. A rain date is scheduled for June 16. See Details
Canines Uncorked Bring Fido to this event, where a percentage of each glass of wine benefits the Humane Society for Greater Nashua! Two and four-legged friends are invited to unwind together on the outdoor patio while socializing with friends, new and old. See Details
Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Leashed dogs can join you at the family-friendly Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival! Over 23 of Portsmouth’s most popular food trucks will dish out fan favorites while more than 25 national, regional and local craft beers will be available to wash it all down. You can also enjoy lawn games, music and an artisan market made up of local businesses and vendors. See Details
Be A Hero 5k Register your whole family, including leashed, four-legged friends, for this annual run/walk in support of homeless pets. The event will offer professional timing and scoring, superhero swag and event awards for all. The course includes portions of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust trails, paved roads and two scenic lookouts of the gorgeous Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Register early to guarantee an event t-shirt! See Details
5K Run to Rescue Run or walk this peaceful (but fun!) 5K through the beautiful Mine Falls for a good cause. Operation Delta Dog rescues dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans - all at no cost to our veterans! This is one of the few 5K events in the area that welcomes you to run with your four-legged leashed running partner. There will be prizes waiting for all dog finishers, as well as special awards for best dressed pups, matching outfits with their human runners, fastest human/dog team and more. See Details
Howl-O-Ween 5K Grab your sneakers and Fido's leash, and head to the course to support a great cause. They encourage you to get in the spirit and wear your favorite Halloween costume. T-shirts are guaranteed if you register by August 19th. See Details
Run for the Dogs 5k Run/2 Mile Walk Bring Fido to this annual fundraiser to benefit Mary's Dogs. You can go for a run, peruse some great dog loving vendors, and meet lots of dogs and their people, all while being the hero in a dog's life! See Details
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