October Fun for Four Paws

October is one of the best months to get out and about with your pup in Charleston. Cooler temperatures, fall festivals, outdoor music, and plenty of opportunities to show off those adorable costumes make it a great time for four-legged fun.

Looking for something fun to do with your dog this month? Add these dog-friendly Charleston-area events to your calendar!

1. Walk & Talk at Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer

Date: Saturday, October 3

Time: 8:30–10:30 AM

Location: Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer, 4 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston

Start October with a morning stroll through downtown Charleston! This approximately two-mile Walk & Talk is designed for people and their pups, with a chance to relax afterward in Kudu's courtyard over coffee and conversation.

2. Palmetto Park Jam

Date: Saturday, October 11

Time: 12-3PM

Location: Mt. Pleasant Towne Center

An afternoon of fall festivities, shopping, food, live music, and plenty of family fun. The highlight for dog lovers? The annual Pet Costume Contest benefiting Charleston Animal Society! Registration is $10 per pet.

3. Grateful Goldens Rescue Lowcountry Golden Retriever Meet-Up

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 1-4PM

Location: New Realm Brewery

Golden retriever lovers, this one's for you! Grateful Goldens Rescue of the Low Country is hosting its fall meetup with four-legged friends invited to join the fun. New Realm will also donate 10% of beer sales to support GGRLC's rescue efforts.

4. Blessing of the Animals

Date: Monday, October 26

Time: 10:00–10:30 AM

Location: Regan Pavilion at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston

Celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with a special Blessing of the Animals. All are welcome with or without pets, and dogs are welcome to attend as long as they're leashed.

4. Trick, Treat & Trail Family Fun Run and Festival

Date: Saturday, October 31

Time: 10-1PM

Location: Wannamaker County Park

This family-friendly event combines a fun run, trick-or-treating, music, vendors, and a costume contest—including a category for Best Pet.

Whether your pup is a social butterfly, a music lover, a costume enthusiast, or simply happy to sniff their way through a new adventure, Charleston has plenty happening this October. Happy fall, lowcountry pups!