Dog-Friendly Fairs, Festivals, and Fun Runs Happening in the Main Line PA Area This Fall
Dog-Friendly Fairs, Festivals, and Fun Runs Happening in the Main Line PA Area This Fall
Crisp air and colorful foliage make fall the perfect time to get out and about with your fur-buddy, and we’ve come up with some events that are sure to be a blast for you and your dog.
Once you finish your workweek, you and your pup will probably want to spend quality time together. It used to be that attending fall events meant leaving Fido behind, but not anymore. Many activities in the area welcome you and your leashed pets. From fairs with popular regional artists to festivals with local vendors or adventurous fun runs, the Main Line offers lots of fall entertainment.
As with previous blog posts, Wagsworth Manor has done the legwork for you and compiled a list of 10 pet-friendly events around the Main Line area this fall. However, if you’re not feeling these events, we have two previously published adventure-related posts that may be a better fit for you and your best friend: pet-friendly restaurants (link) and area day hikes (link).
No matter what event you choose to attend, having the ability to bring your pet along to any outing is a treat we hope you will all enjoy!
Pet-Friendly Fall Fairs, Festivals, and Fun Runs Around the Main Line
1. September 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WuffJam (Phoenixville) is an annual festival that benefits Phoenix Animal Rescue. With activities like auctions, music performances, and a paper airplane contest, WuffJam is fun for the whole family, and leashed pets are welcome.
2. September 18 from Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Radnor Fall Festival (Wayne) is the most popular event sponsored by the Wayne Business Association and is celebrating its 30th anniversary! This event features tasty treats from local restaurants, face painting for kids, and the highly anticipated Top Dog Contest sponsored by Braxton’s Animal Works.
3. October 1 from Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Upper Marion Township’s Annual Community Fair and Fall Festival (King of Prussia) has a full day of fall-themed events for anyone and everyone. Youngsters can participate in arts and crafts, adults will enjoy the live music and beer garden, and your leashed pup is sure to love the dog play area complete with kiddie pools.
4. October 9 from Noon – 7:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest Main Line (Paoli) is hosted annually by the Rotary of the Upper Main Line and benefits a variety of local charities, including T&E Care and ARC of Chester County. This family-friendly Oktoberfest is fun for all ages with yard games for adults, a kids play area, and a dog costume contest that recognizes winners in categories like Best Dressed, Best Trick, and Closest Look-a-Like to Owner.
5. October 22 at 8:30 a.m.
The 36th Annual Phoenixville Run (Phoenixville) has both a 5k and 10k race that can be completed either virtually or in person. Your pup is welcome to participate in either of these options.
6. October 23 at 7:30 a.m.
Bark in the Park (Harrisburg) is the largest annual fund-raising event for Animal Care PA and features a 5k or one-mile race. If running or walking isn’t for you, the dog costume contest is sure to put a smile on your face.
7. October 23 from 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Miles for Mutts (Wayne) presented by To Love a Canine Rescue is hosting its eighth annual 5k race and one-mile walk, both of which you can enter with your pup. Each distance also has a virtual option. Can’t make it that day? You can still donate to TLC and receive a Miles for Mutts T-shirt.
8. October 28 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Oct. 29 at 7:00 p.m., October 30 from Noon – 3:00 p.m., and October 31 from Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Phoenixville Harvest Festival (Phoenixville) is a four day event that has activities for every type of autumn lover. Whether you enter the virtual charcuterie challenge, take your kiddos to Trunk or Treat, or enjoy the Pints and Pups event with your furry friend, you’re sure to find something you love.
9. November 5 and 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Morgantown Pet Expo (King of Prussia) is an oasis for all things pets. It features seemingly endless animal shows and demonstrations, from cat shows to rabbit hopping to a dog arena and agility courses. You and your leashed pet are welcome to visit vendors and enjoy the company of other animal lovers.
10. December 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Jingle Bell 8k Run and 5k Walk (Coplay) will help you “get your jingle on” for the holiday season. Kids and leashed dogs are invited to join you in the park’s pavilion after the race.
In case you’re interested in going solo to an event, consider dropping off your furry friend for daycamp or a boarding stay. Wagsworth has plenty of activities for your pup to enjoy, like our HOWL-o-ween party featuring fun treats and a costume contest. Or, if you’re concerned your pup isn’t ready for a fall outing, Wagsworth offers training classes for all skill levels and ages to get your pet ready to attend larger events like the ones listed above.