Everything we've found that you can do with your dog in and around Bristol this winter. Updated at least once a week.
Hilly 5k and 10k trail runs above Bath, with their own canicross waves. Expect mud.
Festive stalls at a country park that welcomes dogs everywhere, with an off-lead area for a run first.
Over 200 chalets around the Abbey. It gets very busy, so weekday mornings are kinder on dogs.
The greyhound and lurcher rescue brings some of its dogs to the shopping centre. A good first step if you're thinking of adopting.
An indoor grotto on the top floor. Last year a ticket covered one dog and two adults, plus a toy and a puppuccino.
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre's big festive fundraiser, with stalls and a raffle.
New this year. Your dog meets Santa and gets a treat, and you get the photos. The grotto usually sells out.
Santa's grotto for dogs, with a gift for each one. Money raised goes to Dogs Trust.
A festive trail and carousel across the estate. Dogs are welcome on short leads, just not in the house or kitchen garden.
A festive farm trail with Santa at the end. Dogs walk it free, or get their own Santa visit and gift for £6.
Regular events that run all year
A relaxed drawing class where real dogs are the models. Any level of artist is welcome.
Next dates: 11 Nov, 9 Dec, 13 Jan and 10 Feb
Dog shows, fun days, rescue fairs or a pub quiz where dogs are welcome. Send us the date, the venue and a link and we'll add it once we've checked it.
Free to list
4 to 7 March 2027
NEC Birmingham. Only dogs taking part can go in, so it's a day out for you rather than them.
Usually late summer
Ashton Court. Dog diving, agility, fun dog shows and a big group walk.
March, June, September, November
Greyhound and lurcher rescue visits to the shopping centre. Worth a look if you're thinking of adopting.
At least once a week, and more often in busy seasons like Christmas or when lots of events get sent in. We add new events, update dates once organisers confirm them and take down anything that's been and gone.
Most of them. Each listing has a badge that tells you if your dog can come, or if it's a dog event where you go to meet theirs.
Water and a bowl, poo bags, treats and a short lead for busy spots. If your dog finds crowds a lot, get there early and give them somewhere to step away.
Use the “Submit an event” button on this page. It's free, and we check every event with the organiser before it goes up.