Dog Events in Melbourne, Brisbane & Adelaide | 4–6 September 2026

The first weekend of spring brings a long list of dog-friendly markets, a few chances to socialise over a drink, puppy yoga in all three cities and a full dog-sport calendar.

Adelaide has the standout community event at Naturally Campbelltown, Melbourne has Paws & Pints and a particularly busy weekend at KCC Park and Bulla, while Brisbane combines puppy yoga, an outdoor movie and dog sport across Birkdale and Samford.

Sunday is Father’s Day, so a few venues are likely to be busier than usual. Book where required and check the linked page before leaving home.

Competition events are generally for entered dogs. Only bring a pet dog as a spectator if the organiser has confirmed it is allowed. Puppy-yoga sessions use puppies supplied by the organiser, so your own dog stays at home.

Melbourne

Paws & Pints: Melbourne Dog Lovers Social Event

Saturday 5 September | 3:00pm
The Angry Dog, 435 Spencer Street, West Melbourne

Paws & Pints returns to The Angry Dog for a casual afternoon with dogs, drinks and other people who will happily talk about dogs for a few hours. Friendly dogs are welcome and registration is free through the Paws & Pints Eventbrite page.

Puppy Yoga – West Melbourne

Saturday 5 September | Session times shown when booking
La Encantada Collective, 69 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne

Yoga Paws combines a guided yoga class with supervised puppy interaction and social time. The session runs for 60 minutes and tickets are $59. The puppies are supplied by the organiser, so leave your own dog at home. Book through the Yoga Paws West Melbourne page.

Saturday dog-friendly markets

Saturday 5 September | Various times

• Carlton Farmers’ Market | 8:00am–1:00pm | Carlton North Primary School, O’Grady Street entrance, Carlton. Well-behaved dogs on lead are welcome among the produce and breakfast stalls. Check the Carlton Farmers’ Market page.
• Coburg Farmers’ Market | 8:00am–1:00pm | Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg. Dogs can join you on lead at this weekly farmers market, with entry from Urquhart Street and a voluntary $2 donation. See the Coburg Farmers’ Market page.
• Warrandyte Riverside Market | 8:00am–1:00pm | Stiggants Reserve, Yarra Street, Warrandyte. The monthly riverside market brings together makers, food, community groups and live entertainment. Dogs are welcome under effective control. Check the Warrandyte Riverside Market visitor page.
• Hill & Ridge Community Market | 9:00am–2:00pm | Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. The Mornington Peninsula market returns for its spring season with local produce, food and makers. Friendly dogs are welcome on a short lead and water stations are provided. Entry is free and parking is $5. See the Hill & Ridge Market website.
• CRFT*WRK | 9:00am–4:00pm | Shed D, Queen Victoria Market, Queen Street, Melbourne. This monthly pet-friendly craft and design market is curated by The Rose Street Artists’ Market. Check the CRFT*WRK event listing.
• Fitzroy Market and Fitzroy Mills Market | 9:00am–3:00pm | 75 Rose Street, Fitzroy. Dogs are welcome on lead among the produce, artisan, vintage and second-hand stalls. The market also runs on Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. See the Fitzroy Market website.
• The Rose Street Artists’ Market | 10:00am–4:00pm | 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy. This pet-friendly art, design and maker market runs on both Saturday and Sunday. Dogs need to stay on lead. Visitor details are on The Rose Street Artists’ Market website.

Sunday dog-friendly markets

Sunday 6 September | Various times

• Camberwell Sunday Market | 7:00am–12:30pm | Market Place, Camberwell. Friendly dogs are welcome on lead at this long-running vintage, collectables and craft market. Check the Camberwell Sunday Market website.
• Alphington Farmers’ Market | 9:00am–1:00pm | 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Well-behaved dogs can join you on lead for produce and breakfast at the community food hub. See the Alphington Farmers’ Market page.
• St Kilda Esplanade Market | 10:00am–4:00pm | Upper Esplanade, St Kilda. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly foreshore market of handmade goods, food and local makers. Check the St Kilda Esplanade Market website.
• The Lygon Street Market | 10:00am–3:00pm | Piazza Italia, Argyle Square, Carlton. This free monthly market features independent makers, artists, food and live entertainment, and is pet-friendly. See the Lygon Street Market page.

Frankston Dog Obedience Club Agility and Jumping Trial

Saturday 5 September | Running order not published
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

Frankston Dog Obedience Club hosts an open agility and jumping trial at KCC Park. Entries are closed and the accessible schedule does not provide a reliable judging time, so check the Vic Dog Trials event page before travelling.

Collie Club of Victoria SprintDog Trials

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September | Start time not published
KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

The Collie Club runs an Open SprintDog trial on Saturday and an RTG5 SprintDog trial on Sunday. Entries are closed and the precise assembly time has not been published. Weekend details are on the Vic Dog Trials listing.

Yea & District Canine Association Shows

Saturday 5 September | 8:30am and 11:30am or later
Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla

The day begins with an all-breeds open show at 8:30am. Junior handlers are scheduled for 11:00am, followed by the championship show at 11:30am or once the open show has finished, whichever is later. See the open-show listing and championship-show listing for the programs.

Alaskan Malamute Club of Victoria Backpacking Competition

Saturday 5 September | Start time not published
Alma Treloar Reserve, 75 Pakenham Road, Cockatoo

Dogs and handlers head to Cockatoo for a formal canine backpacking event. The public calendar confirms the date and venue but directs competitors to the secretary for the detailed schedule. Check the Dogs Victoria events calendar before making the outer-metro trip.

Seymour District Kennel Club Championship Show

Sunday 6 September | Judging from 9:00am
Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla

Junior handlers begin at 8:30am before the all-breeds championship show gets underway at 9:00am. The full breed and judging program is available through the Seymour District Kennel Club event page.

Shetland Sheepdog Club of Victoria Open Show

Sunday 6 September | After Seymour’s Group 5 judging
Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla

The Shetland Sheepdog open show follows the preceding Group 5 judging rather than starting at a fixed time. There are 25 entries across breed and property classes. Check the progress of the earlier show and see the Shetland Sheepdog Club event page.

K9 Agility Club Trick Dog Tests

Sunday 6 September | Check-in from 8:20am
Boxhall Pavilion, KCC Park, 655 Westernport Highway, Skye

Seventy entries are listed across three separately judged Trick Dog tests. Officials begin at 8:00am, with competitor check-in from 8:20am to 8:45am. The individual running order is available through the Vic Dog Trials event page.

Healesville Greyhound Race Meetings

Friday 4 and Sunday 6 September | Daytime meetings
Don Road Recreation Reserve, 249B Don Road, Healesville

Healesville races on Friday and Sunday, with a Provincial Non-Penalty and Tier 3 card on Friday and a Sunday program including veteran and Highway 31 Maiden events. First-race times are not published in the current calendar, so check the Greyhound Racing Victoria racing calendar on the day. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Saturday Night Greyhounds at The Meadows

Saturday 5 September | Approximately 5:00pm–11:30pm
The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows

Saturday night’s program includes the Ron Hawkswell Cup heats, a 600-metre Restricted Win Final and Pat Hass Classic heats. The first race is usually around 6:30pm, but confirm the final schedule through The Meadows website. Pet dogs are not confirmed for spectator areas.

Brisbane

Fridays at The Bardon Markets

Friday 4 September | 4:00pm–8:30pm
Corner of Baroona Road and Rainworth Road, Bardon

Start the weekend with street food, drinks, live music and picnic space. The market is dog-friendly and sits beside a leash-free dog park. Check the Bardon Friday Markets page.

Puppy Yoga – Albion

Saturday 5 September | Session times shown when booking
The Bathhouse, 64 Nariel Street, Albion

This 60-minute Yoga Paws class combines guided yoga with supervised puppy interaction. Tickets are $59 and the puppies are provided by the organiser, so attendees should not bring their own dogs. Book through the Yoga Paws Albion page.

Free Movies in the Park – Matilda

Saturday 5 September | Music from 4:00pm; film around 6:00pm
Little Bayside Park, Manly

Bring a rug or chair for a free outdoor screening of Matilda, with live music before the film. The event is pet-friendly, although dogs and other pets must be properly restrained. Details are on the Manly Harbour Village what’s-on page.

Puppy Yoga – Bulimba

Sunday 6 September | Session times shown when booking
Centre of Dance, Level 1, 49 Godwin Street, Bulimba

Sunday’s Yoga Paws class runs for 60 minutes and includes supervised time with puppies supplied by the organiser. Tickets are $59 and your own dog stays at home. Book through the Yoga Paws Bulimba page.

Saturday dog-friendly markets

Saturday 5 September | Various times

• West End Markets | 6:00am–2:00pm | Davies Park, West End. Dogs are welcome on lead, water bowls are provided and there is plenty of food, produce, handmade goods and live music. See the West End Markets page.
• Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets | 6:00am–12 noon | 133 Dorville Road, Carseldine. A dog-friendly mix of produce, food and artisan stalls, with free entry and parking. Dogs must be leashed and under control. Check the Carseldine Markets page.
• Kuraby Farmers and Food Market | 6:00am–12 noon | 1342 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. Dogs are welcome on lead at this multicultural farmers and food market. Water bowls are provided and entry is free. See the Kuraby Markets visitor terms.
• Brisbane Powerhouse Farmers Markets | 6:00am–12 noon | Lamington Street, New Farm. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor market, which brings together produce, breakfast and riverside space. Check the Powerhouse Farmers Markets page.
• Manly Farmers Market | 6:00am–12 noon | Little Bayside Park, Royal Esplanade, Manly. Dogs can join you for local produce, food, coffee and time on the bayside lawn. See the Manly Farmers Market page.

Sunday dog-friendly markets

Sunday 6 September | Various times

• Nundah Farmers Markets | 6:00am–12 noon | Nundah train-station car park, Station Street, Nundah. Dogs are welcome on lead at this weekly produce, food, craft and lifestyle market. See the Nundah Farmers Markets page.
• Bardon Sunday Farmers Market | 7:00am–12 noon | Corner of Baroona Road and Rainworth Road, Bardon. This dog-friendly weekly market has produce, breakfast, handmade goods, live music and lawn seating. Check the Bardon Sunday Markets page.
• Eagle Farm Markets | 7:00am–1:00pm | Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Dogs are welcome at this monthly food, farmers and lifestyle market. Entry is free. See the Eagle Farm Markets page.
• Redcliffe Markets | 8:00am–2:00pm | Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe. Friendly dogs are welcome on lead at this large seaside market with food, produce, handmade goods and entertainment. Check the Redcliffe Markets page.
• Manly Creative Market | 8:00am–2:00pm | Little Bayside Park, Manly. The pet-friendly creative market offers food, arts, crafts and entertainment. Pets must remain properly restrained. See the Manly Harbour Village what’s-on page.

Pine Rivers Kennel Club Championship Shows

Saturday 5 September | 8:00am and not before 12:30pm
Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale

Pine Rivers Kennel Club runs two all-breeds championship shows at Samford. The first includes the Queensland Classic and begins at 8:00am; the second follows and will not start before 12:30pm. The program is in the Dogs Queensland July Gazette.

Redcliffe Peninsula Kennel Club Championship Shows

Sunday 6 September | 8:00am and not before 12:30pm
Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale

Sunday at Samford begins with the Queensland Classic at 8:00am and breed judging at 8:30am. A second championship show follows from 12:30pm or later. Full details are in the Dogs Queensland July Gazette.

Redlands Dog Obedience Club Rally, Trick Dog and Dances with Dogs

Saturday 5 September | Judging from 8:00am
Judy Holt Sportsground, corner Randall and Bailey Roads, Birkdale

Redlands has a full day of dog sport with two Rally trials, two Trick Dog trials and an evening Dances with Dogs trial. Rally begins at 8:00am, Trick Dog follows, and Dances with Dogs starts at least 30 minutes later and not before 5:00pm. See the Dogs Queensland July Gazette for the complete schedule.

Greyhound Racing at The Q – Q1 Lakeside

Friday 4 September from 11:22am; Saturday 5 September from 5:47pm
The Q, 70 Ipswich–Boonah Road, Purga

Q1 Lakeside has a 12-race card on Friday and nine races on Saturday evening. Purga is an outer-west option in the co-located Brisbane and Ipswich racing complex. See the Friday meeting card and Saturday meeting card. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Capalaba Greyhound Racing

Sunday 6 September | First race at 12:13pm
Capalaba greyhound track, Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba

Capalaba has a 12-race straight-track program on Sunday afternoon. Meeting details and the current fields are on the Racing Queensland event page. Pet dogs are not confirmed for spectator areas.

Greyhound Racing at The Q – Q2 Parklands

Sunday 6 September | First race at 5:36pm
The Q, 70 Ipswich–Boonah Road, Purga

The weekend closes with an 11-race evening program at Q2 Parklands. Check the fields and final details through the Racing Queensland meeting page. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Adelaide

Plant 4 Bowden Friday Night Market

Friday 4 September | 5:00pm–late
Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third Street, Bowden

Plant 4 offers street food, drinks, live music and outdoor communal seating on Friday night. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area but not confirmed inside the food hall. Keep your dog on lead and check the Plant 4 weekly program.

Naturally Campbelltown

Saturday 5 September | 10:00am–2:00pm
Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor

This free community and sustainability festival includes a Paws Party program, dog activities, stalls, demonstrations, food and family entertainment. Dogs are welcome but need to remain on lead. Check the latest details through Campbelltown Council’s event announcement.

Adelaide Hills Farmers Market

Saturday 5 September | 8:30am–12:30pm
23 Mann Street, Mount Barker

Dogs are welcome at this weekly market of local produce, food, live music, children’s activities and lawn space. It is a good outer-metro option if you are heading into the Hills. See the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market website.

Puppy Yoga – Erindale

Sunday 6 September | Session times shown when booking
Eastside Yoga & Pilates, rear of 370 Kensington Road, Erindale

Yoga Paws brings the puppies for this 60-minute guided yoga and social session. Tickets are $59 and attendees leave their own dogs at home. Book through the Yoga Paws Erindale page.

Father’s Day at Plant 4 Bowden

Sunday 6 September | 8:00am–4:00pm
Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third Street, Bowden

Plant 4 has food, drinks, live music and its regular traders running throughout Father’s Day. Entry is free, although table bookings are strongly recommended. Book outdoor seating if you are bringing a dog, as pets are welcome outside rather than in the food hall. See the Plant 4 Father’s Day announcement.

Wildflowers Cafe Father’s Day Special

Sunday 6 September | 10:00am–3:00pm; live music 11:00am–2:00pm
Wildflowers Cafe, Centennial Park, 760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena

Wildflowers is running a special Father’s Day menu with live music through the middle of the day. Dog-friendly seating is available outdoors, so make that clear when booking and keep your dog under control. Check the Wildflowers Cafe visitor page or phone the cafe to reserve a table.

Royal Adelaide Show Dog Competitions

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September | Various times
Dog Pavilions, Adelaide Showground, Wayville

Saturday’s dog program features agility and jumping from 9:15am. Sunday brings the Sunday Specials conformation program, junior handlers from 11:30am and agility games from 1:00pm. Only dogs accepted for competition may enter the Showground, so pet dogs need to stay home. Check the Royal Adelaide Show dog competition page before attending.

Angle Park Greyhound Racing

Sunday 6 September | First race at 5:11pm
Angle Park greyhound track, Angle Park

Angle Park has a 12-race Sunday-evening meeting, with kennels closing at 4:30pm. The current fields and race cards are available on the Greyhound Racing SA meeting page. Pet-dog access is not confirmed.

Event details can change because of weather, venue conditions, capacity or judging arrangements. Use the link in each listing for the latest information, and confirm spectator-dog access before taking a pet to a competition.