Dog Events in Washington

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Washington 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 Washington 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.

Oct 10

Halloween Pet Photos at A Barkery Unleashed

Marysville, WA

Halloween Pet Photos at A Barkery Unleashed

This dog-friendly Halloween photo event invites pets of all kinds to dress up for festive portraits. Each pet receives two digital images delivered by email within a week, with optional discounted print packages available for purchase. No appointment is needed, and cats and other critters are welcome.

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Oct 10

Wag-O-Ween at Legion Memorial Park

Arlington, WA

Wag-O-Ween at Legion Memorial Park

Dress up your four-legged friend and compete in a fun dog costume contest! You can also enjoy a trick-or-treat walk together, browse special merchandise and snap photos at the event's photo booth.

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Oct 10

Wag-O-Ween at Haywire Brewing Co

Snohomish, WA

Wag-O-Ween at Haywire Brewing Co

Dress up your four-legged friend and compete in a fun dog costume contest! You can also enjoy a trick-or-treat walk together, browse special merchandise and snap photos at the event's photo booth.

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Oct 9–11

Dungeness Crab Festival

Port Angeles, WA

Dungeness Crab Festival

Enjoy arts and crafts, food, music, and of course, lots of fresh crab and seafood! Fido is welcome to join you in the outside areas, but isn't allowed inside the main tent - Crab Central - where crab dinners and other food are served.

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Oct 17

Harvest 5K Fun Run

Stanwood, WA

Harvest 5K Fun Run

Bring Fido for a run to kickstart the holiday season! Leashed dogs are welcome, and awards will be given to top-place finishers and medals for all finishers. The race kicks off at 10 AM. Please note there is no parking at Cookie Mill.

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Oct 17

Annual Redmond Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

Redmond, WA

Annual Redmond Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

This dog-friendly Halloween pup parade features a costume contest with prizes for Best Dog Costume, Best Duo and Best in Show, followed by a celebration at Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Redmond with snacks and drinks for pups and people. Guests can also meet adoptable dogs from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, with a portion of event proceeds supporting the organization’s rescue work.

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Oct 24

Pugoween and Frenchie Fright Fest

Monroe, WA

Pugoween and Frenchie Fright Fest

All friendly dogs are welcome at this Halloween celebration, themed "From Space, There Is Intelligent Life Out There!" Enjoy dog costume contests, a doggy spaceship contest, vendors, rescue dogs, food and more.

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Oct 24

Pups & Pumpkins at Swagg

West Richland, WA

Pups & Pumpkins at Swagg

Bring your furry friend in for a costume contest and treat them to a special pumpkin-flavored pup cup from the partial dog menu. There'll also be drink specials for pet parents.

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Oct 25

Crown Hill-O-Ween Pet Parade

Seattle, WA

Crown Hill-O-Ween Pet Parade

This annual event features a pet parade, costume contest, and photo booth featuring the Great Pumpkin. Registration opens at 1:00 PM, with the parade and judging beginning at 1:30 PM, awarding prizes in Spookiest, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Group, and Best in Show categories. Guests are encouraged to bring pet food donations for the Ballard Food Bank.

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Fri–Sun, Sep–Oct

Fall Festival on the Bluff

Colbert, WA

Fall Festival on the Bluff

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pumpkin field during this fall festival. Pet parents can also enjoy beer and wine, on-site pumpkin donuts and live music.

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Oct 25

Trunk or Treat at Pawfect Hound

West Richland, WA

Trunk or Treat at Pawfect Hound

Bring Fido to the annual Trunk-or-Treat for a spooktacular day of fun! Pets can show off their costumes and enter the pet photo contest, while kids can enjoy plenty of candy and meet a mule on-site for some extra Halloween fun.

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Oct 30

Sniff-N-Treat Scavenger Hunt

Spanaway, WA

Sniff-N-Treat Scavenger Hunt

Check in at the front counter to receive your scavenger list for Fido. There'll be stations marked with balloons containing treats inside. At the end, you can redeem your reward, with bonus points for furry friends in Halloween costumes.

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Oct 31

Paws on Parade

Roslyn, WA

Paws on Parade

Dress up your pooch and parade through downtown this spooky season. Prizes, treats and more await!

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Oct 31

Pet Costume Contest at Jip & Gwenners Pet Boutique

Ocean Shores, WA

Pet Costume Contest at Jip & Gwenners Pet Boutique

Dress up your furry best friend in their spookiest, silliest or most adorable costume for this fun-filled event! In addition to the costume contest, there'll be an eyeball toss, treats, prizes and tons of photo opportunities.

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Oct 31

Halloween Dog Costume Contest at Top Dead Center

Seattle, WA

Halloween Dog Costume Contest at Top Dead Center

Dress your pup up for Halloween, enjoy treats and ice cream, and stick around for judging at 12:30 PM. Prizes will be awarded.

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Nov 1

Pooches in the Patch at Craven Farm

Snohomish, WA

Pooches in the Patch at Craven Farm

Bring Fido to experience new smells and make once-in-a-lifetime memories together in the pumpkin patch! This will be the only day dogs will be allowed at the farm. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. Please note pups aren't allowed near the animal barns, the jump pad barn, or gift shop or any other buildings.

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Nov 26

Fowl Play 5K

Leavenworth, WA

Fowl Play 5K

Come out for a pre-feast warm-up! Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome, and pup costumes are encouraged. Participants can choose to run or walk at their own pace.

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Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

LCNW Seattle-area LeoWalk

Redmond, WA

LCNW Seattle-area LeoWalk

This monthly Leonberger meetup invites Leonberger owners and their pups. The group meets at the main dog‑park entry (near Parking Lot D) and the walk is organized by the Leonberger Club of the Northwest.

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Dec 5

Santa Paws Pictures

Roslyn, WA

Santa Paws Pictures

Bring Fido and/or the family for a photo with Santa!

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Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6

Bark & Bourbon at Northwest Spirits

Woodinville, WA

Bark & Bourbon at Northwest Spirits

Fido will love spending time with his furry friends at this monthly event at the distillery. Guests will receive cocktail specials, complimentary pup cups, dog treats, and doggie bandanas.

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