During December, bring your dog to the Yappy Howl-iday Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a specified date to celebrate the Christmas season.

Dress your pup up in his best collar or outfit for photos with Santa Claus, and enjoy festive entertainment at the Yappy Howl-iday Celebration. Gear up for the most exciting Christmas-themed dog event in the Newport Beach area!

While admission to the event is free, all guests are asked to bring unopened canned or dry dog food, treats, or toys as a donation to a local animal rescue organization.

Take the short drive up to Huntington Beach with your family and your pup to attend Surf City Surf Dog at Huntington Beach. Watch dogs go surfing, and maybe even see if your dog wants to participate! This three-day event is the most fun you’ll have all summer. Held late every September, it is a full weekend of excitement for the whole family.

The surFUR expo runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, enjoy the NY Dog Film Festival, which is a double-feature with two 70-minute showings and a 20-minute intermission. The movies run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join Pirate Coast Paddle Company for a relaxing day of paddle boarding with your dog.

Admission is free all three days, but there will be donation and purchasing opportunities all three days.

Every September, join the Laguna Beach Board of Realtors CAF for a day of fun. The group hosts a fun pet parade where dog owners can dress up their pups in funky outfits and walk down the street showing off their best costumes.

Admission to the chili cook-off is $5 at the door for adults, and kids get in for free. Proceeds from the cook-off benefit Blue Bell Foundation, Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, Laguna Board or Realtors and Affiliate’s Charitable Assistance Fund, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, PUP Laguna Beach, and the Pet Rescue Center.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Head over to The Dog Ranch in Laguna Beach each January for the Annual Snow Day! From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Dog Ranch will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the day, and there will be all kinds of winter-themed activities for you and your pup!

Come enjoy some drinks and snacks for both you and Fido. You won’t want to miss out on the entertainment planned for the morning. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture memories of the day!

Dogs must be registered for the event as space is limited.

Let your kids show off your pet during the San Juan Capistrano Kids Pet Parade. Each February, children between the ages of 5 and 12 can dress up their pets for the parade and enter a number of different costume contests including best team costume.

All animals must be in a cage, leashed or haltered. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The parade begins at Los Rios Park at 12 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m.