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

- Aug 1
- 3 min read

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.
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!
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.
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.
📍 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!
📍 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.
📍 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.
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.
📍 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.
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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