Dec 4 (8pm to 10pm PST): MERV Los Angeles Special Screening – The Culver Theater – Los Angeles, CA.
Dec 5-6 : AKC National Championship – Orlando, FL [One of the largest U.S. dog shows; top breeds, obedience, and agility competitions]
Dec 5-7: UK Kennel Club Winter Show – London, UK [Breed shows, agility, and obedience competitions]
Dec 6: Pawliday PetMarket – Wallis Annenberg PetSpace [santa photos, local vendors & more]- Los Angeles, CA
Dec 6: Chicago Holiday Pet Parade – Chicago, IL [Festive dog parade and costume contest; often charity-focused]
Dec 6: Christmas Dog Festival – Berlin, Germany [Costume contests, breed meet-ups, holiday-themed festivities]
Dec 7: Santa Pet Photos – NYC Second Chance Rescue – Long Island City, NY
Dec 7-8: Boston Holiday Pet Expo – Boston, MA [Holiday shopping, grooming demos, adoption booths]
Dec 8 (5pm to 7pm EST): Canine Catwalk (student-designed doggie fashion show by Social Tees Animal Rescue) – Berkeley College, New York City Campus, New York, NY
Dec 12: Claus & Paws at Bond Vet NoHo – Bond Vet – NoHo, New York, NY
Dec 14: Santa Paws Yappy Hour – Beverly HillsCommunity Dog Park
Dec 12-14: Dutch Holiday Dog Expo – Amsterdam, Netherlands [Pet products, competitions, and holiday events]
Dec 13: Paint your Pet for the Holidays (2pm to 5pm PST) – Curated Wine Shop, Los Angeles, CA
Dec 13: Dallas Winter Pet Expo – Dallas, TX [Breed meet-ups, pet products, and live demonstrations]
Dec 13: Scandinavia Winter Dog Fest – Stockholm, Sweden [Breed exhibitions, agility demos, festive dog market]
Dec 14-15: Regional Agility & Obedience Competition – Check AKC local listings; competitions vary by region.
Dec 18 (6pm to 8:30pm EST) – After-Hours Pastel Painting Workshop @ AKC Museum of the Dog – Museum of the Dog, New York, NY
Dec 20: Los Angeles Holiday Dog Festival – Los Angeles, CA [Costume contest, vendors, and festive dog activities]
Dec 20 (6pm EST): In-Person Class: Bake for Your Pup: Nutritious Dog Treats – Hyatt Place New York, NY
Dec 20-21: Sydney Summer Pet Festival – Sydney, Australia [Dog shows, grooming, lifestyle events]
Dec 21-22: Melbourne Dog & Pet Expo – Melbourne, Australia [Dog shows and competition]
Dec 29: Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Winter Day Camp – Wallis Annenberg PetSpace