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37 upcoming events, soonest first. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
An evening art class where friendly dogs are the life models, this time with a Halloween twist, at MUTT in Brewery Square. All drawing levels are welcome.
Dorchester, Dorset
24 Oct '26
£
££
A community dog day at The Furlong Centre with a fun dog show (categories for all ages and abilities), local pet businesses and stalls.
Ringwood, Hampshire
25 Oct '26
A free community dog walk along Exmouth seafront, starting from Mountain Warehouse on Chapel Street.
Exmouth, Devon
Free
A relaxed afternoon meet-up for single dog lovers aged 24 to 45, with coffee, cake and dogs welcome.
Redland, Bristol
A relaxed evening drawing class with friendly dogs as the models, at the cafe in Wolvercroft Garden Centre.
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
29 Oct '26
A Halloween afternoon with a dog parade, local stalls and food at The Old Bell Hotel.
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
31 Oct '26
An art class with dogs as the life models, held in Wiper and True's taproom. All abilities welcome.
St Jude's, Bristol
1 Nov '26
An evening art class in Dorset with dogs as the life models.
Wimborne, Dorset
10 Nov '26
An art class with dogs as the life models, at The Crafty Egg in Fishponds.
Fishponds, Bristol
11 Nov '26
A two-day festive shopping event in a Cotswolds barn, aimed at owners who bring their dogs along.
Filkins, Oxfordshire
14-15 Nov '26
A festive Pup Up Cafe session at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southbourne, 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.
Southbourne, Bournemouth
21 Nov '26
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.
Bournemouth, Dorset
22 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 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.
An art class with dogs as the life models, at Kit.Form on Jamaica Street.
Stokes Croft, Bristol
A Christmas carol service in Wolborough Street that you can bring your dog to, run by Newton Abbot Town Council with Animals in Distress.
Newton Abbot, Devon
5 Dec '26
A 1.6km or 3.2km festive run, jog or stroll around Pittville Park; dogs on short leads are very welcome.
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
6 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 December; one ticket per dog, up to two adults.
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
6-22 Dec '26
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Thornbury, Gloucestershire
A festive 2.5km run, jog or walk for families, with pushchairs and dogs welcome.
Launceston, Cornwall
12 Dec '26
Festive photos with Santa for dogs and their owners at The Amberley Inn.
Amberley, Gloucestershire
13 Dec '26
A charity Santa dash around Tetbury for all ages, open to children in pushchairs and dogs on leads.
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Dobbies' dog-friendly meet-Santa visit in store: your dog meets Santa, gets a gift and a professional photo, in aid of Dogs Trust. Bookable 10-minute slots on 13, 20, 22 December; one ticket per dog, up to two adults.
Andover, Hampshire
13-22 Dec '26
Swindon, Wiltshire
A head-torch 10km canicross race through Haldon Forest Park after dark, with fancy-dress awards.
Haldon Forest, Exeter
16 Jan '27
A charity obstacle course for dogs and their owners at Upton Country Park, open to all abilities; you can also take part without a dog.
Upton, Poole
20 Mar '27
Festival
Burley Park, Burley
5-6 Jun '27
Exeter, Devon
24-26 Sep '27
Dog pool
Ipplepen, Devon
Recurring
Since March 2026 RHS Rosemoor has welcomed dogs every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Dogs on short, fixed leads can use the paths through the formal gardens, woodland, lakeside and arboretum.
Great Torrington, Devon
Playground field
Callington, Cornwall