Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
Doggie Pawlooza
Come, sit, stay…and celebrate DOGS OF ALL KINDS! Event features: • Individual blessings of the dogs • Doggie and people games and activities • Pet adoption, training, grooming and veterinary information • Doggie kissing booth / photo area • Free prize drawings, dog treats and bandanas, and temporary tattoos • 6:30 p.m. – Doggie parade with random awards • Pizza Karma Food Truck All dogs and their humans are welcome. Enjoy an evening in the great outdoors with plenty of space for you and your canine companion to play and roam.
Good Dogs of Gotham: The Working Dogs Who Built New York
NYC's Secrets & Lies is a game show about secret NYC history. 4 storytellers spin incredible tales about NYC’s history. 3 are telling true stories and 1 is telling a lie. Audience members who correctly spot the lie, go into a drawing to win a great prize. On Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 PM, we are producing a special edition at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC called Good Dogs of Gotham: The Working Dogs Who Built New York. Tickets are $20 and include: • Our show • Full after-hours access to the museum galleries • A complimentary snack bar with sweet and salty treats • The chance to win tickets to Meet the Breeds!
Healing Hearts Rescue at White Bear Lake Marketfest
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to White Bear Lake Marketfest, a Thursday-night summer festival in downtown White Bear Lake featuring live music on two stages, food vendors, kids' activities, and around 200 street vendors. Stop by the Healing Hearts booth to meet adoptable pups.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park Plymouth (June 20)
Brew Park Plymouth's indoor off-leash dog park opens early for the Small Dog Hangout — a low-key morning romp reserved for little dogs to play off-leash while owners grab coffee or a drink at the full bar. Saturday 9:30–11 AM.
Adoption Event @ Chuck & Don's in Edina (Healing Hearts)
Healing Hearts Rescue sets up at Chuck & Don's in Edina with adoptable dogs and puppies looking for homes. Stop in to meet a future family member. Saturday 11 AM–1 PM.
Ruff Start Rescue at Purrride at Insight Brewing
Ruff Start Rescue joins Purrride at Insight Brewing for an afternoon of adoptable dogs, drinks, and good company. Saturday 1–6 PM.
Yappy Hour at Kellogg Mall Park – June 23
A free weekly social for dogs and their humans on the downtown Saint Paul riverfront. Off-leash dog park, lawn games, live music, plus food and drinks available for purchase. All dogs and owners welcome.
Great Dane Breed Night at Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Great Dane Breed Night at Unleashed Hounds and Hops — Danes and their humans take over the off-leash taproom floor. Bring your Dane to spin the prize wheel; all dogs are welcome. Wednesday 4–9 PM.
Dinner for Rescue Pets at Stanley's Northeast Bar Room (MARS Fundraiser)
Dine out for a cause: 10% of sales at Stanley's Northeast Bar Room support rescue pets at MARS. Stanley's is a dog-friendly spot with a daily yappy hour, so bring your pup and grab dinner. No tickets required.
MARS Adoption Event at Maple Grove PetSmart
Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) brings adoptable dogs to the Maple Grove PetSmart. Meet the team, say hello to adoptable pups, and take the first step toward finding your perfect match.
Ruff Start Rescue Adoption Day at St. Louis Park PetSmart
Ruff Start Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to the St. Louis Park PetSmart. Meet your potential new furry family member, chat with the fosters, and learn about the adoption process. No registration required — just stop by.
Yappy Hour at Kellogg Mall Park – June 30
A free weekly social for dogs and their humans on the downtown Saint Paul riverfront. Off-leash dog park, lawn games, live music, plus food and drinks available for purchase. All dogs and owners welcome.
Dog Days On The Pantown Patio!
Dog Days as the patio opens up for dogs to join the brewery fun! Join us for Dog Days as the patio opens up for dogs to join the brewery fun Sunday, July 12th, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. On this day, 25% of all sales will be donated to Ruff Start Rescue! This is the only day in July where dogs are allowed on the patio, thanks for your understanding! Ruff Start Rescue is an extraordinary foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue that radiates compassion and dedication. Their unwavering mission extends beyond borders, reaching communities throughout Minnesota and the southern states plagued by stray pet overpopulation. They fearlessly rescue the voiceless victims of neglect, abandonment, and despair—dogs, cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and many other critters. Every single day, their tireless efforts are propelled by volunteers, fosters, and supporters who unite as a force of unwavering love, saving thousands of lives. Their vision statement, therefore, is simple: We strive for a world where every companion animal has a safe and loving home and their family has the knowledge and resources needed to give them the life they deserve. 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.
Goldzilla
RAGOM’s annual Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue—and one of the BIGGEST Golden Retriever events in America! All money raised supports our mission of rescuing and rehoming Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes of all ages.