Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 17

Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they also get their own festival, on February 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

two dogs on ice at Whitewater Center — Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Dog Days of Winter is a celebration of our best friends, and features a variety of activities for dogs and dog-owners, including:

5K trail race (fee applies)
1-mile dog walk (fee applies)
Dog adoption event
Dog-centered vendors
Dog yoga
Dogs on Ice (fee applies)

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Admission is free, but there are charges for public skating, the dogs on ice sessions, the 5K trail race and the 1-mile walk. Register here for the race and walk.

Parking is $12.

Schedule

Some of these activities have additional costs. Details here.

10:00 a.m.: Public skating opens
10:00 a.m.: Dog Jog 5K Trail Race & 1 Mile Walk
10:00 a.m.: Vendor Village (Vendor Village Opens )
11:00 a.m.: Agility Demo with Happy Dogs Training
11:00 a.m.: Paint Your Own Pup Presented by StudioSRV
11:30 a.m.: Decorate your Own Dog Treats Presented by Treats by Marisol
11:45 a.m.: Public skating closes
12:00 p.m.: Adoption Event
12:00 p.m.: Dogs on Ice (Small dogs)
1:00 p.m.: Decorate your Own Dog Treats Presented by Treats by Marisol
1:00 p.m.: Good Citizen Clinic with Happy Dogs Training
1:00 p.m.: Dogs on Ice (Large dogs)
1:30 p.m.: Canine Acupressure Class Presented by Poll to Pastern
1:45 p.m.: Puppy Yoga Presented by Forgotten Now, Family Rescue
2:00 p.m.: Dogs on Ice (Small dogs)
2:30 p.m.: Hiking and Walking With Your Dog: Having Fun and Being Safe on the Trail by Social Pet
2:45 p.m.: Puppy Yoga Presented by Forgotten Now, Family Rescue
3:00 p.m.: Agility Demo with Happy Dogs Training
3:00 p.m.: Dogs on Ice (Large Dogs)
4:30 p.m.: Vendor Village Closes
4:30 p.m.: Public skating opens
10:00 p.m.: Public skating closes

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Dogs on Ice

Dogs on Ice costs $7 for each human. It’s a chance to get out on the ice skating rink with your dog. Humans must wear closed-toe shoes, and it’s recommended that your dog wears booties or other foot coverings.

When dogs are on the ice they must be off leash. At all other times they must be on leash.

Session 1 – Small Dogs (<45 lbs): 12:00pm-12:45pm
Session 2 – Large Dogs (>45 lbs): 1:00pm-1:45pm
Session 3 – Small Dogs (<45 lbs): 2:00pm-2:45pm
Session 4 – Large Dogs (>45 lbs): 3:00pm-3:45pm

The Whitewater Center reserves the right to limit capacity for each Dogs on Ice session.

Vendor Village

The Vendor Village will feature pet brands from Charlotte and beyond. It will be at Guest Services Hub, near the ice skating rink, and will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This will be a great chance to shop for dog gear, treats and more.

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U.S. National Whitewater Center

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 704-391-3900

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