Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
Blessing of the Animals
Annual Blessing of the Animals for the St. Francis Feast Day in the North United Methodist Church courtyard. Bring pets leashed or in carriers; pet-food donations benefit local shelters.
Sip 'N Paint Your Pets - Rough & Tumble (Columbia City)
The beloved Sip 'N Paint Your Pets returns at Rough & Tumble's Columbia City location. Paint your pet's portrait over drinks in a dog-friendly, social setting. Perfect for Seattle dog parents looking for a creative night out.
Free Pet Vaccination Clinic at Minneapolis Animal Care & Control
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control hosts a free vaccination clinic for pets — keep your dog up to date on core vaccines at no cost. Wednesday, October 7, 2:30–5:30 PM. Note: no adoption services on this date.
Fall Yappy Hour at The Culver Hotel
The Culver Hotel opens its dog-friendly patio for a Fall Yappy Hour during Harry's Hour. Sip cocktails and share plates while your pup samples the hotel's 'barkuterie' boards, meet adoptable dogs from The Labelle Foundation, and enter the raffle. Complimentary registration; space is limited.
Yappy Hour Pop-Up
Sip Tito's puptails, meet adoptable pups, and spend happy hour with a few very good boys and girls looking for their forever homes. A dog-friendly adoption happy hour at The Collective in South Lake Union.
Ruff Start Rescue Adoption Event at Brew Park
Join us at Brew Park Plymouth for an adoption event & round up your purchase to support rescue animals! Adoption Event on Thursday, October 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to meet adoptable dogs and learn about ways to get involved with Ruff Start Rescue! We will post attending animals on the Facebook Event Page a few days prior. Brew Park is Minnesota's only turfed, indoor dog park & restaurant! Make sure to register your pet before you visit by providing some information, including up-to-date vaccine records. No dog? No problem! We welcome everyone! We also want to remind you that you must be 18+ to enter the park. Anyone under that age is welcome to hang out in the restaurant but will not be able to access the park. You can also support rescue animals by rounding up your check now through the end of the year! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Spooky Paint Your Pet
A Halloween-themed paint night where you recreate your pet in costume on canvas — you get a pre-drawn outline to paint, so no experience needed. Hosted by Portland Paints with Fern & Fur Pet Supply at the dog-friendly Lone Wolf Watering Hole in Portland's South Waterfront. 6–8 PM.
Race for the Rescues
The 21st Annual Race for the Rescues at the Rose Bowl — a timed 5K/10K, a 1K Dog Walk, the Rockin' Adoption Show showcasing adoptable dogs, a vendor expo, live DJ and plenty of tail-wagging fun. One of LA's largest pet-friendly fundraisers, benefiting local animal-welfare nonprofits.
Dog Days at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Spend two full days exploring the gardens with your leashed pup during the Botanic Garden's Dog Days. Regular admission for humans plus $5 per dog, with hydration stations set up across the campus. Dogs must be leashed, over four months old, and current on vaccinations.
Dog Walk with Let's Be Friends Indy + Three Dog Bakery (Mass Ave)
Let's Be Friends Indy teams up with Three Dog Bakery for a morning dog walk along Mass Ave, followed by a shopping social. Free to join — and you don't need a dog to come along. A great way to meet fellow dog lovers downtown.
Canines & Coffee: Howl-O-Ween Edition!
A spooky-season edition of Downtown Arlington's Canines & Coffee meetup. Grab a coffee, let your dog socialize, and enjoy a festive morning at the Doggie Depot with fellow dog lovers.
Pet Mutual Aid Vaccine Clinic
A low-cost / mutual-aid vaccine clinic for pet owners, hosted by One Tail at a Time's Pet Mutual Aid program on the South Side. Keep your dog current on vaccines — appointments recommended via the event page.
Puppy Yoga @ Wags & Walks
Flow through a feel-good yoga session surrounded by adoptable puppies from Wags & Walks. All levels welcome (ages 10+); a portion of proceeds supports the rescue. Tickets $35.
Dog Day at Stoney Brook Farms Benefiting Ruff Start Rescue
Join us at Stoney Brook Farms for a day focused on our four-legged friends! Stoney Brook Farms will be hosting Dog Day during Harvest Fun Days on Saturday, October 10th, from 10 am-6 pm. A portion of the proceeds on 10/10 supports animals at Ruff Start. Tickets are available at the door. Receive a discount on admission with a pet-related donation. Kids 2 and under are free. Bring your pup* and enjoy all of the fun activities they have to offer, including a corn maze, giant corn pit, swings, slides, huge jump pad, pumpkin bowling, wagon train ride, climbing wall, hay bale stacks, gravity box basketball, a bounce house, yard games, corn sack racing, and human hamster wheels, & more! Dogs will receive a free bandana & treats while supplies last. Costumes encouraged. Best dressed pup will win a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the Ruff Start Rescue booth from 11 am-2 pm to learn about adopting, fostering, and volunteering. And, spin the wheel to win a prize! Donations are greatly appreciated. We will collect pet supplies, food, and monetary donations to support animals at Ruff Start Rescue! Click to view a list of the most needed items. *Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for waste pick-up. Visit the Facebook Event Page to learn more! We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Pibble Parade & Packwalk
A monthly pack walk for bully breeds and their friends — all breeds welcome. Meet at 10:15am at Magnuson Park for healthy, structured socialization: a group stroll on the trails, a photo at Kite Hill, and pup cups to finish. Please keep dogs on leash and ask before greetings. Free.
Becoming a Rock Star Dog Handler Training #15
A hands-on dog training seminar with Tom of TM Dog Training, hosted by Motley Zoo Animal Rescue at Postdoc Brewing. Improve your communication and handling skills while supporting rescue dogs. Dog-friendly brewery setting.
NYC Second Chance Rescue Adoption Event – Juniper Valley Park
NYC Second Chance Rescue hosts an outdoor adoption event at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village, with discounted adoption fees for same-day adoptions. Meet adoptable dogs and the volunteers who know them; bring a photo ID, any pet medical records, and lease pet-policy documentation to apply on the spot.
5K Fun Run at Half Liter Brewery — Indiana Brewery Running Series
The Indiana Brewery Running Series stops at Half Liter Brewery, Bar & BBQ for a casual, untimed ~5K fun run/walk that wraps up with a craft beer and good company. Leashed dogs (and strollers) are welcome to join the route, making it a laid-back way for dog owners to get moving with their pup on a fall Saturday morning.
Trick or Trot @ The Cowgirl Museum
Saving Hope Animal Rescue brings adoptable dogs to the National Cowgirl Museum for a Halloween-themed Trick or Trot. Meet your future best friend and enjoy a festive fall afternoon supporting DFW rescue.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Forgotten Star Brewing
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley. Sip a craft beer while spending time with pups looking for their forever homes at this family- and dog-friendly taproom.
Lee Asher Book Signing
Meet Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House animal rescue, for a book signing at Powell's City of Books. Dog lovers are welcome to celebrate his mission of saving shelter animals across the country.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Koeppel Subaru
Animal Care Centers of NYC brings adoptable dogs and cats to Koeppel Subaru in Long Island City. Lines typically form an hour before start; adoptions are first-come, first-served.
Denver Dog Days
A free dog festival at Sloan's Lake Park featuring the Fun Dog Show with prizes for costumes and tricks, a Vendor Village of local pet businesses, live DJ music, food trucks, a beer garden, and adoptable pups from area shelters. Free to the public — register in advance.
Rocket Dog Rescue Adoption & Foster Event (San Francisco)
Rocket Dog Rescue's monthly San Francisco adoption and foster event at When Modern Was in Noe Valley. Meet adoptable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes and fosters. Having an application on file ahead of time helps the team match you with the right dog.
Energy Healing for Pets — In-Person Workshop
An in-person workshop teaching hands-on energy healing techniques to support your pet's wellbeing. Pet owners welcome to learn methods for their dogs and companion animals.
DogFest DFW 2026
Canine Companions' annual DogFest returns to Community Beer Co., celebrating the life-changing partnerships between service dogs and the people they help. A dog-friendly afternoon with drinks, vendors, and fundraising for free service dogs.
Leash & Link: Dog-Friendly Singles Social
A dog-friendly singles mixer at Midwest Coast Brewing in West Town. Bring your pup, grab a craft beer, and meet fellow dog-loving singles — good dogs, brighter people. All friendly, leashed dogs welcome.
DOGtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden
DOGtoberfest returns to South Coast Botanic Garden for a festive fall weekend with your pup — live music, Oktoberfest-inspired games, a doggy marketplace, a beer garden and the VIP Top Dog Zone with splash pads and pools. Held Saturdays and Sundays through Nov 1.
Castro the Barber Shop Dog's 6th Birthday PAWty
Pawpitos Pet Grooming in the Castro throws a birthday PAWty for Castro, the beloved barber shop dog, turning six. Bring your pup for food, games, contests, and music. Free and open to all — leashed dogs welcome. Keep it Castro!
MACC Adoption Day at PetSmart – Oct 11
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control hosts an adoption day at PetSmart in the Quarry shopping center. Meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Sunday, October 11, 11 AM–2 PM.
Canine Cruise
Set sail on a 90-minute dog-friendly cruise along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan aboard First Lady Cruises. The season's final regular Canine Cruise welcomes leashed pups of all sizes with water bowls, plenty of safe outdoor deck seating, and skyline views. Tickets start at $46.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Alley Pond Park
A mobile adoption event with Animal Care Centers of NYC, sponsored by Councilmember Linda Lee, bringing adoptable pets to Alley Pond Park in Oakland Gardens, Queens.
PAWS: A Pet Halloween Celebration
A Halloween celebration for pet lovers hosted by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board at The Commons. Bring your pets in costume for a pet-themed market, costume contest (3 PM), personalized paw art prints, a pop-up dog park, a photo booth, and a raffle drawing (2:45 PM). Free, Sunday October 11, noon–3 PM.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Spikes & Houles Stillwater
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed & Pet Supply in Stillwater. Come meet your newest family member! Sunday, October 11, noon–2 PM.
NYC Shih Tzu Meetup, The OG
Mason the Shih Tzu hosts NYC's original Shih Tzu meetup, a Halloween-themed edition at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens. All Shih Tzus (and half-Shih Tzus!) are welcome for an afternoon of play and photos; costumes are encouraged.
Hops & Howls at Back Channel Brewing
Join us for a dog-friendly, Halloween-themed event to support rescue animals! We'll be at Back Channel Brewing on Tuesday, October 13th, from 5-7 pm for Hops & Howls benefiting animals at Ruff Start Rescue! Ruff Start Rescue info booth Meet adoptable dogs Costumes encouraged Halloween-themed giveaways Pet food & supply donation drive- click here to view our most-needed items The brewery is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring along your pup! Community Tuesday- A portion of sales all day on 10/13 will support RSR! Visit the Facebook Event to learn more. We will share which animals are attending a few days prior. We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Mutts & Matches — A Singles Dog Date (Ages 25–45)
Speed dating for dog-loving singles ages 25 to 45 at Chehalem Valley Brewing Co. Fun, laughter and meaningful connections in a warm, welcoming space — bring your pup and mingle.
Pet Portraits (Pre-sketched canvas!) – Steeplejack Hillsboro
Paint a portrait of your pet on a pre-sketched canvas — outlines are provided, so no experience needed. A relaxed paint-and-sip night at dog-friendly Steeplejack Brewing in Hillsboro. 6–8 PM.
Mortgage & Mutts
Home-buying made a little more paw-some! Join Rachel Rowland and Loan Factory at Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary for a casual mortgage Q&A surrounded by adoptable puppies. Dog-friendly and free.
Barks & Boos at Sunken Ship Brewing
Ruff Start Rescue will be at Sunken Ship Brewing for a Halloween-themed event to support rescue animals. Join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Ruff Start Rescue info booth Meet adoptable dogs Costumes encouraged Halloween-themed giveaways Pet food & supply donation drive- click here to view our most-needed items The brewery is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring along your pup! Visit the Facebook Event Page to learn more. We will share which animals are attending on the Facebook Event a few days prior. We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Can Do Canines Open House
Can Do Canines will host an open house on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at its Can Do Canines campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. Through a self-guided tour, attendees will be able to watch a trainer working with an assistance dog, talk with a dog host volunteer and staff members from the volunteer department, pose questions to client services coordinators, and meet graduate teams from five types that Can Do Canines trains dogs: hearing, mobility, seizure, diabetes, and childhood autism. There is no pre-registration for this event, though attendees will be asked to share some contact information when arriving. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at [email protected] or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do our best to accommodate late requests, but availability is not guaranteed.