Dog Events in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne | 6-8 November 2026
Plenty of choices around for this weekend! Brisbane has markets from breakfast through sunset, Melbourne mixes rescue meet-and-greets with a packed specialty-show calendar, and Adelaide has charity walks, puppy yoga and a good spread of competition events.
There are outings for dogs that enjoy a crowd, a few quieter walks, and several options where the puppies are supplied and your own dog gets the morning off.
Every event below has been checked against an organiser, venue, council or governing-body source. Details can still change, particularly for outdoor events and ticketed sessions, so follow the link before leaving home.
Competition events are intended for entered dogs. Only bring a pet dog as a spectator if the organiser confirms it is allowed.
Adelaide
Yoga Paws Rescue Puppy Yoga
Saturday 7 November | 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Eastside Yoga and Pilates, rear of 370 Kensington Road, Erindale
Yoga Paws has four one-hour sessions with rescue puppies on Saturday. The puppies come through the organiser’s animal partners and the interaction is supervised, so your own dog stays at home. Standard tickets are $59, mats are supplied and the minimum age is 12. Book through the Adelaide Puppy Yoga page.
Gawler Kennel Club Championship Show Weekend
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November | 9:00am and not before 12:00pm each day
David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
Gawler Kennel Club has four championship-show sessions across the weekend, including a group-only show on Sunday afternoon. Junior Handlers are scheduled during the lunch break. Hot-weather rules may move the morning shows to the evening and cancel the afternoon sessions if the published forecast reaches 35 degrees, so check the official Dogs SA schedule before travelling.
South Australian Obedience Dog Club Trial
Saturday 7 November | Vetting from 5:00pm; judging from 6:00pm
South Australian Obedience Dog Club, Beaumont Road, South Parklands
Saturday evening brings formal obedience classes from CCD through to UDX, along with Trick Dog tests from Starter through to Advanced. Entries have closed, but the program gives anyone interested in the sports a useful look at the standards being worked towards. Class and judge details are on the current trial record.
Put Your Foot Down Adelaide
Sunday 8 November | Arrival from 8:30am; walk starts at 9:30am
Angas Gardens, Red Gum Park / Karrawirra, North Adelaide
This pancreatic-cancer fundraiser follows a relaxed walking route of roughly 4 to 5 km. Dogs are welcome on lead and owners need to clean up after them. Standard registration is $35 for adults, $15 for ages 5 to 17, $100 for a family of two adults and three children, and free for children under five. Register through the official Adelaide event page.
Adelaide Park Lands Guided Walk
Sunday 8 November | 9:30am-11:30am
Starting at Mary Lee Park, North Adelaide Station Road, North Adelaide
The Adelaide Park Lands Association is exploring John E Brown Park and Mary Lee Park on this two-hour guided walk. Dogs are welcome on lead, and the route takes in Parks 27A and 27B. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for concessions and ages 7 to 15, and free for younger children and association members. Bring water and sturdy shoes, and check the guided-walk information if hot weather is forecast.
Brisbane
Sunset at Witton Barracks
Friday 6 November | 4:00pm-8:00pm
Witton Barracks Park, 9 Lambert Road, Indooroopilly
Witton Barracks starts the weekend with an evening of food, drinks, stalls and live entertainment beside Indooroopilly station. Dogs are welcome, entry is free and no booking is required. Bring water and keep your dog under effective control as the park fills. Current details are on the Witton Barracks event page.
Brisbane Vegan Markets 10th Birthday
Friday 6 November | 4:30pm-8:30pm
Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
The Queensland and Brisbane Vegan Markets are marking ten years with a Friday-night market at Mount Gravatt Showgrounds. Entry and parking are free, dogs are welcome on lead, and food and retail purchases are separate. Use the Mount Gravatt address shown above, as some unrelated Gold Coast directions remain on the event page. See the Brisbane Vegan Markets information.
Powerhouse Farmers Markets
Saturday 7 November | 6:00am-12:00pm
Brisbane Powerhouse forecourt, Lamington Street, New Farm
The Powerhouse market is an easy early option for dogs that are comfortable moving through busy food and produce stalls. Dogs are welcome, although the aisles can become crowded later in the morning. The organiser has confirmed this Saturday’s date on the Powerhouse Farmers Markets page.
Manly Farmers Markets
Saturday 7 November | 6:00am-12:00pm
Little Bayside Park, Royal Esplanade, Manly
If bayside suits you better, Manly Farmers Markets runs until noon at Little Bayside Park. Dogs are welcome to accompany their owners through the market. No admission fee is published, with food and shopping paid for separately. Check the official Manly market page before heading out.
Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets
Saturday 7 November | 6:00am-12:00pm
133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
Carseldine combines produce, food and artisan stalls with free entry and parking. Dogs are welcome on lead, but owners need to bring water and collect waste. It is another market that rewards an early start if your dog prefers space. The date is confirmed on Queensland’s event page, with the dog rules in the market conditions.
West End Farmers and Community Markets
Saturday 7 November | 6:00am-2:00pm
Davies Park, Montague Road at Jane Street, West End
West End gives late risers a little more room, with the market running through to 2:00pm. Dogs are welcome on lead and entry is free, while on-site parking is listed at $4 cash. Expect a busy community market rather than a quiet park walk. Check the dated Visit Brisbane page and the market’s dog conditions.
Yoga Paws Highgate Hill
Saturday 7 November | 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Eighth House, 43 Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill
Five one-hour puppy-yoga sessions are scheduled at Highgate Hill. Yoga Paws supplies the puppies through its animal partners, with supervised interaction throughout the class. Standard tickets are $59, mats are supplied and participants must be at least 12. Leave your own dog at home and select a session through the Brisbane Puppy Yoga page.
Yuggera Canine Club Ultimate Scent Work Trial
Saturday 7 November | Check-in from 8:15am; judging from 9:00am
Forest Lake State High School, High Street, Forest Lake
Dogs working at Ultimate level take on the Ultimate A and Ultimate B scent-search programs at Forest Lake. The final catalogue confirms the venue, running groups and judging appointments, replacing earlier provisional information. This is for entered competition dogs and pet-dog spectators are not confirmed. See the final trial catalogue.
Kallangur Twilight Markets
Saturday 7 November | 4:00pm-9:00pm
Frederick Marsden Youth Centre, 10 Narangba Road, Kallangur
Kallangur’s evening market is held on the grassy grounds of the youth centre, with food, stalls and room to settle in with a chair or picnic blanket. Dogs are allowed on lead. Entry is $3 and on-site parking is free. Weather and event details are available from the official Kallangur Markets page.
Bark and Walk
Sunday 8 November | 7:30am-8:30am; meet at 7:15am
Bougainvillea House, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane City
Bark People Club is leading an easy 2.2 km social walk along the New Farm Riverwalk towards Riverview Court and Green Cup. Dogs are welcome, but you do not need to own one to join. It is a social outing rather than a race, and registration is through the official Eventbrite page.
Milton Markets
Sunday 8 November | 6:00am-12:00pm
Milton Green, Cribb Street and Little Cribb Street, Milton
Milton Markets is free to enter and welcomes leashed dogs. The mix of food, produce and artisan stalls makes it an easy Sunday stop, although owners are expected to collect waste and keep dogs under control. Confirm the date through Queensland’s event calendar and check the current visitor conditions.
Riverside at the Gardens Market
Sunday 8 November | 8:00am-3:00pm
City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City
Riverside at the Gardens runs later than most Sunday markets, with free entry and dogs welcome. The location works well for combining the stalls with a city walk, provided your dog is comfortable around people and other dogs. Strong winds can affect trading, so check the dated event page and the market FAQs before travelling.
Yoga Paws Bulimba
Sunday 8 November | 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Centre of Dance, Unit 1, 49 Godwin Street, Bulimba
Sunday’s Brisbane puppy-yoga sessions move to Bulimba, with five one-hour classes across the day. Puppies and mats are supplied, standard tickets are $59 and the minimum age is 12. Your own dog stays home. Select Bulimba and check availability through the Brisbane Puppy Yoga page.
Melbourne
Soul Night Market Mordialloc
Friday 6 November | 5:00pm-9:00pm
Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Road, Mordialloc
Mordialloc’s waterfront night market brings together food, makers and live music on Friday evening. Dogs are welcome on short leads. No admission price is stated, although food, drinks and shopping are separate. The specific November date and dog conditions are on the Soul Night Market page.
Dachshund Club of Victoria National Specialty
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November | Judging from 8:30am daily
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
The target-weekend portion of the 14th National Specialty covers the full range of Standard and Miniature Dachshunds, followed by Rabbit varieties, Veterans and General Specials. The show began on Thursday, but only Friday and Saturday fall within this Weekender. Ordinary spectator pets are not confirmed. Breed order and timings are in the official specialty schedule.
Gumtree Greys at Coburg Farmers Market
Saturday 7 November | 8:00am-1:00pm
Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg
Gumtree Greys will be at the Coburg Farmers Market with foster greyhounds looking for homes, along with adopted hounds dropping by the stall. This is a rescue meet-and-greet, not a racing event. Enter from Urquhart Street and see the current session on the Gumtree Greys event page.
Starting Over Dog Rescue at PetO Moorabbin
Saturday 7 November | 11:00am-3:00pm
PetO Moorabbin, Kingston Central Plaza, 288 Centre Dandenong Road, Mentone
Starting Over Dog Rescue is holding a meet-and-greet at the Moorabbin-branded PetO store in Mentone. Rescue dogs are the focus, and visiting pets are also welcome under the store policy. There is no published admission charge, while raffles and adoption arrangements are separate. Check the PetO events calendar for the latest details.
Hill and Ridge Community Market
Saturday 7 November | 9:00am-2:00pm
Red Hill Recreation Reserve and Showgrounds, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill
The Hill and Ridge market welcomes friendly dogs on short leads and provides water bowls around the grounds. Entry is free, with $5 parking managed by the Lions Club. Red Hill is on the outer metropolitan fringe, so it is worth checking the weather before making the drive. Current information is on the market website and visitor FAQs.
Paws and Pints
Saturday 7 November | 3:00pm-5:00pm
The Angry Dog, 435 Spencer Street, West Melbourne
Paws and Pints is a casual afternoon for dog owners, would-be owners and people who simply enjoy being around dogs. Dogs need to remain leashed, and aggressive dogs cannot attend. Food and drinks are extra, while profits from ticket sales support local shelters. Select the 7 November session through the official Eventbrite listing.
Yarra Valley Spring Plant Fair and Garden Expo
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November | 9:00am-4:00pm daily
125 Quayle Road, Wandin
Dogs of all sizes are welcome on lead at this two-day plant fair in the Yarra Ranges. Gate entry is $18 for adults, $16 for concessions and ages 14 to 18, and free for children under 14. Parking is free. The online ticket destination was not working when checked, so use the organiser’s event page or plan on gate admission.
Whittlesea Show
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November | 9:00am-5:00pm daily
Whittlesea Showgrounds, 30 Yea Road, Whittlesea
Leashed dogs are welcome at the Whittlesea Show, where Beloka Kelpies will also run demonstrations and puppy-cuddle sessions during the weekend. This entry covers the general community show and demonstrations, not formal judged dog events. Adult day tickets are $25 plus booking fees, with concession and child pricing available. Book through the official Whittlesea Show page.
Dogs Victoria Top Dog Agility
Saturday 7 November | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye
Dogs Victoria’s Top Dog State Event brings agility competitors to KCC Park on Saturday. The governing-body calendar confirms the date and venue but does not publish a public running order or start time. Dog-sport competitions at KCC Park are open to the public, although that does not mean visitors may bring a non-competing dog. Check the current Dogs Victoria calendar before travelling.
Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Show Weekend
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November | Various start times
Bulla Dog Complex, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
The Bull Terrier Club has an open show and three championship shows across the weekend. Saturday’s open show begins at 10:30am or after the Miniature Bull Terrier show, with the championship show scheduled for 2:30pm or after the earlier judging. Sunday’s championship shows begin at 11:00am and 1:30pm, subject to the preceding program. The conditional running order is set out in the combined show schedule.
Bull Terrier Miniature Club Show Weekend
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November | Various start times
Bulla Dog Complex, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
Miniature Bull Terriers have their own open and championship programs alongside the Bull Terrier weekend. Saturday begins with the open show at 9:00am, followed by a championship show after the Bull Terrier open show and not before noon. Sunday’s championship show starts at 9:00am. Check the official combined schedule for the running order.
Yoga Paws West Melbourne
Sunday 8 November | 12:00pm and 2:00pm available when checked
La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne
The 10:00am session had closed when the calendar was checked, leaving the noon and 2:00pm one-hour sessions available. Puppies and mats are supplied, tickets are $59 and the minimum age is 12. Do not bring your own dog. Use the permanent Melbourne Puppy Yoga page, as availability can change quickly.
Gumtree Greys St Kilda Community Walk
Sunday 8 November | 10:30am-11:30am
Meet at Tennyson and Dickens Streets, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Greyhounds, foster carers and dogs from other rescues are welcome on this relaxed garden walk. Long and extendable leads are not permitted, and owners should bring a muzzle if their dog needs one for safe participation. Bring anything you need for an optional picnic afterwards. Meeting details are on the Gumtree Greys event page.
Greyhound Safety Net at PetO Maribyrnong
Sunday 8 November | 2:00pm-4:00pm
PetO Maribyrnong, Unit 1, 2-6 Sloane Street, Maribyrnong
Greyhound Safety Net will be at PetO Maribyrnong for an afternoon rescue meet-and-greet. Visiting pets are welcome under the store policy, but contact the rescue or store if you want to know which greyhounds are attending. No admission charge is published and adoption applications are handled separately. Check the PetO events page before visiting.
Basenji Club of Victoria Open Show
Sunday 8 November | Judging from 10:30am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
The Basenji Club’s 36th Open Show begins with breed classes before moving into property classes. This is a formal event for entered Basenjis, and ordinary pet-dog spectators are not confirmed. Date, venue and time are available on the current Show Manager record.
Alaskan Malamute Club of Victoria Open Show
Sunday 8 November | Start time not published
Bulla Exhibition Centre, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla
Alaskan Malamutes also take the ring at Bulla on Sunday. The current Dogs Victoria calendar confirms the open show and venue, but a public judging time was not available. Competitors and spectators should contact the club or check for a late schedule before travelling. See the Dogs Victoria events calendar.
Check the latest event details to avoid disappointment. Have a great weekend!