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23 upcoming events, soonest first. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
A muddy obstacle course race run together by owner and dog, over 5km (at least 38 obstacles) or 10km. Adults can also enter without a dog.
Richmond, North Yorkshire
25 Oct '26
££
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A free Halloween dog walk and meet-up at Weetslade Country Park; matching owner-and-dog outfits encouraged, dogs on leads.
Wide Open, Newcastle upon Tyne
31 Oct '26
Free
A free dog day at Wylam Brewery's Palace of Arts, with pup cups, independent dog traders, Halloween photo spots and a best-in-show contest for costumed dogs.
Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Cockapoos (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
Durham, County Durham
1 Nov '26
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Cocker Spaniels (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Dachshunds (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Golden Retrievers (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Labradors (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
A Christmas POP+BARK dog cafe for Pugs (and their close cousins) at Slug and Lettuce: 90 minutes off-lead play, a pupuccino bar, themed props and free event photos. Dog lovers without a dog can buy a guest ticket.
A fireworks-free bonfire night with fire pits, sparklers, live music and food, where dogs are welcome.
Manfield, Darlington
5 Nov '26
A free-to-book festive photo of your dog with Santa in a sleigh, raising money for Guide Dogs.
South Pelaw, County Durham
22 Nov '26
A festive Pup Up Cafe session at Revolution Newcastle Upon Tyne, with themed photo props, puppuccinos and a present for every dog. Dogs come free with a paying owner, and dog lovers without a dog can book a guest ticket.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
29 Nov '26
Dobbies' dog-friendly Santa's grotto: your dog meets Santa, gets a gift and a professional photo, in aid of Dogs Trust. Bookable 10-minute slots on 6, 13, 16, 20, 22 December; one ticket per dog, up to two adults.
Birtley, Tyne and Wear
6-22 Dec '26
Dobbies' dog-friendly Santa's grotto: your dog meets Santa, gets a gift and a professional photo, in aid of Dogs Trust. Bookable 10-minute slots on 6, 13, 16, 20, 22, 23 December; one ticket per dog, up to two adults.
Ponteland, Northumberland
6-23 Dec '26
Stockton, County Durham
A festive 10km or 6km trail run or walk with your dog (or two, or none) along Druridge Bay's beach and coastal path, with Christmas fancy-dress prizes and mince pies.
Druridge Bay, Northumberland
13 Dec '26
A 6km head-torch trail run or walk with your dog under Northumberland's dark skies, along the beach and coastal path and round Ladyburn Lake.
30 Jan '27
A 10-mile canicross run along the Northumberland coast, over beaches, cliff paths and trails from Druridge Bay Country Park.
7 Feb '27
A 5-mile trail run or walk with your dog across the National Trust's Wallington estate, finishing in the courtyard by the hall. Ages 16 and over.
Cambo, Northumberland
14 Feb '27
The season finale: a 10km or half-marathon trail run or walk with your dog on the Lakeside Way around Bull Crag peninsula, plus a family run for children.
Kielder Water, Northumberland
21 Mar '27