Dog Days of Winter at the Whitewater Center

About this event

The U.S. National Whitewater Center's winter dog festival. Bring your pup for Dogs on Ice on the outdoor rink (10am–4:30pm, $12 per person, pre-registration recommended, dog boots suggested), a Dog Jog 5K trail race and 1-mile walk at 10am (separate registration), a vendor village of local pet brands, clinics, and an adoption event with Charlotte-area rescues from noon to 4pm. Festival entry is free; Whitewater Center parking fees apply. Dogs must be leashed everywhere except on the ice. Full 2027 schedule is still coming from the Whitewater Center, so check their page before you go.