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10 Dog‑Friendly NH/VT Events & Activities – August & September 2025

  • Writer: Catherine Griffith
    Catherine Griffith
  • Aug 1
  • 3 min read
Tail wags, treats, tunes & trails—these events are made for memory-making with your four-legged best friend!
Tail wags, treats, tunes & trails—these events are made for memory-making with your four-legged best friend!
  1. Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series at Dog Mountain 

    📍 St. Johnsbury, VT

    📅 Sundays – July 13 & August 31, 2025

    🎟️ Free | 🐕 Leashed dogs welcome 

    Enjoy free, dog-friendly evening concerts set on the lush grounds of Dog Mountain. Bring a blanket, a buddy (two- or four-legged!), and soak in the sunset tunes.

  2. Hike and Swim at the Village Spur Rail Trail

    📍 Belmont, NH

    📅 Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM

    🎟️ $35/person | 🐶 All dogs welcome (reactive-friendly)

    Join Golden Dog Adventure Co. for a scenic, shaded 3–4 mile hike with covered bridges, babbling brooks, and a swim spot for pups near the trailhead. End the day with an ice cream social for dogs and humans alike!


  3. Dog Mountain Summer Dog Party  📍 St. Johnsbury, VT

    📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 12:00–4:00 PM

    🎟️ Free | 🐕 Leashed or off-leash in designated areas

    An Upper Valley favorite! Expect live music, agility games, food trucks, dog contests, and mountain views. Free shuttles from downtown.


  4. Paws in the Pool

    📍 Lebanon, NH

    📅 Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

    🎟️ $5/adult, $2/dog

    Dive into summer’s end! This splash-tastic event welcomes dogs of all sizes for a safe swim at Lebanon Memorial Pool.


  5. Bark & Brew 2025

    📍 South Burlington, VT

    📅 Thursdays – August 21 to September 11 | 5:30–7:30 PM

    🎟️ $20 | Includes 2 drinks + dog access

    Enjoy craft brews while your pup plays off-leash in a large fenced dog yard. Admission includes drinks, treats, and pup swag!


  6. Maple Street Pool Dog Day  

    📍 Essex Junction, VT

    📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12:00–2:00 PM

    🎟️ $5/person | 🐶 All dogs welcome

    The pool goes to the dogs for one final splash of summer. Bring your floofy swimmer for a wet and wild afternoon.


  7. Lure Course at WAGS 

    📍 Merrimack, NH

    📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

    🎟️ Free for WAGS attendees | $10 for guests

    Zoomies activated! This fast-paced chase course is all about fun—no competition, just smiles and wags.


  8. Operation Delta Dog 5K Run to Rescue 

    📍 Nashua, NH

    📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM

     🎟️ Free for Vets | Starts at $25 | All proceeds go to Operation Delta Dog

    Support a worthy cause: rescuing dogs and training them as service companions for veterans. Leashed dogs are encouraged to join the scenic Mine Falls 5K.


  9. The 2025 Chase Away 5K

    📍 South Burlington, VT

    📅 Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM

     🎟️ $25–$45 depending on registration | 🐶 Leashed dogs only

    Walk or run with your dog and raise funds for K9 cancer research. 100% of proceeds benefit Chase Away K9 Cancer.


  10. Ulti-Mutt Dog Day ft. Lure Course 

    📍 St. Johnsbury, VT

    📅 Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

    🎟️ $10 for one run, $15 for two | 🐕 Leashed dogs encouraged

    End the season with a dog-centric day: shopping, food trucks, and a fun lure course (non-competitive).

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