Dog Events in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne | 23-25 October 2026
Some weekends are built for wandering around with a coffee and a dog on lead. A little light on (and a bit wet around the place) but still plenty to get involved in.
Brisbane has the broadest mix, from early markets and a Pride pet parade to Friday-night conformation and Saturday-evening agility. Melbourne leans towards rescue meet-and-greets, markets and dog sport, while Adelaide has a Halloween fundraiser alongside SprintDog and scent work.
Every listing below was checked against an original organiser, venue or governing-body source. Events with unresolved dates, access conditions or conflicting information have been left out.
Competition events are generally intended for entered dogs. Do not bring a pet dog as a spectator unless the organiser confirms it is permitted.
Adelaide
Gundog Club SprintDog Trial
Saturday 24 October | Start time not published
Para District Grounds, Jenkins Reserve, Saints Road, Salisbury
The Gundog Club of South Australia has a formal SprintDog trial at Para District Grounds on Saturday. Entries have closed, and the public calendar does not show the vetting time or running order, so competitors should obtain those details directly from the club. The date and venue are confirmed on the Dogs SA upcoming events page.
Dusty Paws Dog Rescue Howloween Musical Bingo
Saturday 24 October | Doors at 6:00 pm; bingo from 7:00 pm
Fulham Community Centre, 19 Fitch Road, Fulham
Dusty Paws Dog Rescue is swapping the usual Saturday-night plans for Halloween-themed musical bingo, with a raffle, prizes and money raised for its rescue work. Tickets are $20 and guests can bring their own drinks and nibbles. Fancy dress is encouraged. Visitor dogs are not invited in the published notice, so this is one for the humans unless the organiser says otherwise. Details are in the original Dusty Paws event notice.
Gundog Club Scent Work Trials
Sunday 25 October | 10:00 am and 1:30 pm
Henley High School, 17 Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach
Sunday brings two Gundog Club scent work sessions covering novice, advanced, excellent and masters exterior or vehicle elements. Vetting begins at 9:15 am for the morning trial, and competitors must enter through Gate 3 from Harvey Street. Entries are closed. The current element and arrival details are on the official TopDog trial record.
Brisbane
Ipswich Kennel Club Open and Championship Shows
Friday 23 October | 6:00 pm and not before 7:00 pm
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
The weekend begins on Friday evening with an all-breeds open show, followed by a championship show no earlier than 7:00 pm. Entries have closed, and the open show does not include General Specials. The judges and running details are in the current published schedule.
Carseldine Markets
Saturday 24 October | 6:00 am-12:00 noon
133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
Carseldine is the early-start option for breakfast, fresh produce and artisan stalls. Dogs are welcome on lead, provided they remain under control and owners clean up after them. Water bowls are available around the market. The target date is confirmed on the official Brisbane event listing.
West End Farmers and Community Markets
Saturday 24 October | 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Davies Park, West End
West End offers produce, food, handmade goods and live music, with a little more time to browse than the morning-only markets. Dogs are welcome on lead and water bowls are available through the site. See the official Brisbane event listing.
Brisbane Pride Fair Day
Saturday 24 October | 10:00 am-5:00 pm; pet parade at 11:30 am
New Farm Park, Brunswick Street, New Farm
Fair Day fills New Farm Park with the Rainbow Markets, food and live entertainment. Dogs are welcome on lead, and the pet parade is scheduled for 11:30 am. Bring water and a bowl, keep clear of the main-stage crowd and leave nervous dogs at home, as the organiser expects a hot, loud and busy day. Tickets and dog conditions are on the official Fair Day page.
Ladies Kennel Association Championship and Open Shows
Saturday 24 October | 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, 247 King Avenue, Durack
Saturday afternoon at Durack begins with the Ladies Kennel Association championship show at 4:00 pm, followed by the open show at 5:00 pm. Entries have closed. Show Manager has published judge-change alerts, so competitors should check the live championship show page before travelling.
Twilight Makers Market
Saturday 24 October | 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Raby Bay Harbour Park, 146-148 Shore Street West, Cleveland
If 6:00 am is not your preferred market hour, Cleveland has more than 65 handmade and creative stalls, food trucks and live music from late afternoon. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash. The organiser has the date, dog rule and weather updates on the Twilight Makers Market website.
Jimboomba Jumpers, Agility and Games Trials
Saturday 24 October | Judging from 5:00 pm
Tully Memorial Park, Beryl Parade, North Maclean
Jimboomba’s evening program includes jumpers and agility classes along with Snooker and Strategic Pairs. Vetting runs from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm, and entered dogs that are not checked in will be withdrawn. Entries are closed. The program appears in the official Dogs Queensland schedule.
Melbourne
Knox Agility, Jumping and Games Trial
Saturday 24 October | 8:30 am and not before 12:30 pm
Knox Obedience Dog Club, 1674 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield
Knox opens with agility and jumping in the morning before moving into Snooker, Gamblers and Strategic Pairs after lunch. Morning check-in runs from 7:30 am to 8:00 am, with the afternoon games check-in from 11:30 am. Entries have closed, and a judge has changed since the original publication. Competitors should use the revised approved schedule.
PetO Pakenham Adoption Weekend
Saturday 24 October | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday 25 October | 11:00 am-3:00 pm
PetO Pakenham, Pakenham Lifestyle Centre, 825 Princes Highway, Pakenham
One At a Time Pet Rescue visits Pakenham on Saturday, followed by Forever Friends Animal Rescue on Sunday. The notices do not identify which species or individual animals will attend, so call the store if you are hoping to meet a particular animal. Visitor dogs are welcome under PetO’s store policy. Both listings are on the PetO events calendar.
The Rose St Artists Market
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm daily
60 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Rose Street brings together independent art, design and handmade goods in its indoor and outdoor market spaces. Entry is free and dogs are welcome. Both weekend dates are confirmed on the official Victorian tourism listing.
Hoppys Place Rescue Meet and Greet
Saturday 24 October | 11:00 am-4:00 pm
PetO Melton, 72-84 High Street, Melton
Hoppys Place Rescue will be at PetO Melton for a free in-store meet-and-greet. The listing does not name the individual rescue animals attending, so contact the store before travelling if that matters to your visit. Visitor dogs are welcome under the store’s pet policy, but check with staff before making introductions. Details are on the PetO events calendar.
St Kilda Esplanade Market
Sunday 25 October | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
The Esplanade and Upper Esplanade, St Kilda
The Esplanade market is a Sunday option for local art, design, food and a walk by the bay. Dogs are welcome and must remain on lead. The date is confirmed on the official Victorian tourism listing.
If your dog is coming with you, choose the event that suits the dog you actually have, not the one who behaves beautifully in your imagination. Crowds, music, heat and unfamiliar dogs can change the equation quickly.
Whichever way the weekend takes you, open the linked organiser page before leaving home for any weather changes, access updates or late adjustments to competition schedules.