Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
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!
Free Dog Group Training & Social
Join a free group dog training session and social at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas! Spend an hour picking up training tips and letting your leashed pup socialize with fellow dogs and owners. Great for all ages and experience levels. Sunday, 10-11 AM.
Halloweenie Dog Costume Contest at Farm Cup
Farm Cup WeHo's 2nd Annual Halloweenie Dog Costume Contest — bring your dog dressed to thrill for a Mr. Bones photo op and entry. Winners receive goodie bags and Farm Cup gift cards.
Muttville Mutt Meander – Monthly Community Stroll
Join Muttville Senior Dog Rescue for its relaxed monthly community stroll along the coast. Meet at the flagpole at Pacifica Pier and walk with fellow dog lovers (and adoptable senior dogs). Leashed, friendly dogs welcome.
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.
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 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.
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.
Coziest Sofa Movie Night with Dogs: Halloween Edition
Snuggle up with your pup for a Halloween-themed movie night on comfy sofas. Dog-friendly seating, spooky flicks and a laid-back evening for you and your four-legged plus-one.
Dog Adoption PupUp at The Sunshine Prophecy
Oakland Animal Services brings some of its adoptable dogs to The Sunshine Prophecy on Piedmont Ave. Stop by to meet the pups, chat with shelter staff, and learn about the foster program — in case you're interested in fostering a dog.
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.
Breed Night: Toy Breeds at Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Tiny paws, big personalities — a themed Breed Night spotlighting toy breed dogs at Unleashed Hounds and Hops' indoor dog park and bar.
Talk With A Trainer
A free, human-only dog behavior class from Friends of Indy Animals, held at Indianapolis Animal Care Services. It opens with a short lesson and then a Q&A with certified trainers and behavior professionals — great for new adopters or anyone who wants to better understand their dog. Offered hybrid: attend in person or online.
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.
Paws & Punchlines: Comedy with Compassion
A special benefit comedy show headlined by Beth Stelling (HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central) at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, with adoptable pups on hand. All ticket sales support the LA County Animal Care Foundation.
Pups & Picnics: A Dog Social in Lakeview
Chi Picnic Club hosts a dog-friendly social on the outdoor patio at Barcocina Lakeview. Tickets include signature picnic seating, a welcome drink and appetizers, local dog vendors, pet and owner portraits, adoption partners, and treats and giveaways. Note: this date is currently sold out.
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.
Paint by Number for Your Dog or Cat – Station 26 Brewing
Turn your best friend into a masterpiece with Love You Buddy — no art skills required. Grab a beer at Station 26, match the numbers, and leave with pet art you'll actually love. No AI, no stock images.
Howl-O-Ween Watch Party at Wags & Walks
Get into the Halloween spirit with Wags & Walks at their West LA Adoption Center — a cozy evening watch party with adoptable pups, treats and spooky fun. Proceeds support the rescue's lifesaving mission.
Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza
Pup Social teams up with Fi for a Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza at their indoor-outdoor dog park in Lincoln Park. Expect costume fun, supervised off-leash play, treats, and spooky-season photo ops for pups and their people. $15/dog for members, $35/dog for non-members.
Sploot Thornton Founding Members Pawty
Celebrate Sploot's Thornton opening at Billy Birch Pub & Yard with free dog photos by Denver Pet Pics, drinks, giveaways, a costume contest, dog ice cream by Oat Paws, and exclusive Founding Member offers.
Run For Paws Halloween Dog Photo Meetup
A free Halloween morning dog meetup in Griffith Park. Bring your pup in costume for a short stroll along the Doggie Run route plus a photo and video session. Limited to 20 dogs; featured costumes get voted on via Instagram.
Street Dog Hero Heroes on the Run Dog-Friendly 5K
A dog-friendly 5K run/walk through Willamette Park and across the Sellwood Bridge, benefiting Street Dog Hero's rescue and adoption mission. Bring your pup along for the course, then enjoy adoptable dogs on site, food, drinks, and music at the finish line — every participant gets a medal and t-shirt. Registration opens at 7:30am; the walk starts at 9am.
Rescue Puppy Yoga Halloween – Highland Tap & Burger
Flow through a yoga session surrounded by costumed rescue puppies, then stay for puppy playtime. Wear your own costume too — all levels welcome, mats and good vibes provided.
SF SPCA Mobile Vaccine Clinic – Bayview
The SF SPCA brings its mobile vaccine clinic to the Bayview, offering no-cost preventative veterinary care for dogs and cats — vaccines, microchipping and more — at the Southeast Family Health Center. A great low-barrier resource for local pet owners. First come, first served.
Oktoberfest Southlake: Famous Wiener Dog Race & Costume Contest
Dachshunds sprint to the finish at Southlake's beloved Oktoberfest! The Famous Wiener Dog Race kicks off at 10 AM, preceded by the Wiener Dog Costume Contest at 9:30 AM, in front of the gazebo at Fountain Place in Southlake Town Square. Free festival admission with Bavarian food, live music and family fun all weekend (Oct 16-18). Leashed dogs of all breeds welcome to cheer on the competitors.
BooPalooza & BarkPalooza at Wicker Park
Wicker Park's family-friendly Halloween fest brings a dog costume parade and costume contest alongside pup games & contests, pup lattes, training demos, an obstacle course, and an insta-"pup-up" photo booth. Free, outdoors in the park.
Pawtoberfest at Huffhines Harvest Fest
Bring your pup to Richardson's dog-centric Pawtoberfest, part of the free Huffhines Harvest Fest! Enjoy a Pet Costume Contest (12-1 PM), Rescue Puppy Yoga with adoptable pups (10:30 AM), a self-led agility course, the Great Tennis Ball Hunt, on-site adoptions, and Tales for Tails reading with therapy dogs (3-4 PM). Free admission and parking.
Spaniel Meetup at Dog Yard Bar
Calling all spaniels! Cocker, Springer, Cavalier, Boykin and spaniel mixes are invited to an off-leash meetup at Dog Yard Bar in Ballard. The official playtime hour runs 10 AM–12 PM, with open play to follow. Humans must be 21+; dogs need a current Dog Yard Bar profile and up-to-date DHPP, Bordetella, and rabies vaccinations. First come, first served — no advance tickets.
SPCA of Texas Mobile Adoptions at Lazy Dog Allen
Meet adoptable dogs and cats from the SPCA of Texas at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Allen! This mobile adoption event, sponsored by VEG, lets you find a new best friend on a dog-friendly patio. Saturday, 11 AM-2 PM. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Chuck & Don's Edina
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue — come find your newest family member at Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies in Edina.
Rescue Together Citywide Adoption Event
PAWS Chicago teams up with Chicago Animal Care and Control and other local shelters for a citywide adoption weekend (Oct 17–18) to find homes for homeless pets. Fee waivers on select pets at the Lincoln Park Adoption Center all weekend, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Muddy Paws Rescue Block Party
Muddy Paws Rescue takes over a full block of Hell's Kitchen for its annual fall street fair — same-day dog and cat adoptions, on-the-spot dog portraits, local pet vendors, food and drink, and a dog costume contest. Free to attend; leashed, friendly dogs welcome.
White Bear Animal Hospital Open House (with MARS)
A pet-friendly community open house with behind-the-scenes clinic tours, raffle baskets, games, face painting, food, and local vendors — plus Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) on site.
2026 Annual Pugtacular Spooktacular
Pug Nation Rescue of LA's annual pug-themed Halloween bash returns to Alondra Park with a dog costume contest, vendors, a silent auction, food trucks, and plenty of adoptable pugs. Family- and dog-friendly.
3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween
Redmond Unleashed presents the 3rd Annual Howl-O-Ween at Redmond Town Center — a pup parade, costume contest, and more. All pups welcome! Leashed, costumed canines and their humans gather for a festive outdoor Halloween celebration.
GROWL-O-WEEN 2026 – Trick-or-Treating for Your Dog
Denver's largest Halloween dog event. Get your pup in costume and join the tail-waggin' fun trick-or-treating around the LoHi neighborhood — treats and photo ops made just for dogs at Good Dog Bakery.
JustFoodforDogs Pet Wellness Event with Muttville
A pet wellness event supporting Chloe's Cause and veterinary cancer research. Enjoy fresh food samples and a free meal offer, pet portraits, a raffle, senior dog adoptions with Muttville, and a vet discussion on JustFoodforDogs nutrition with Dr. Tseng.
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.
DogFest Bay Area 2026
A canine-centric, family-friendly fundraiser benefiting Canine Companions. Bring your family and friends — both human and canine — for food and drinks, music, entertainment, crafts for people and pups, appearances by local service dogs, and the annual canine costume contests. Registrants receive a free dog bandana.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Pawty & Dog Costume Contest
A dog-friendly Halloween pawty at Resolute Brewing Co. with pet costumes, a dog costume contest with prizes, craft beer, food, raffles, and a silent auction — benefiting Pawsitive Restorations Animal Rescue.
Barktoberfest at Saint Bark
A dog-friendly fall celebration featuring off-leash play, special treats, live music, food trucks, and beverages for both dogs and humans at Saint Bark's indoor dog park.
Doggie Costume Contest
Bring your pup dressed to impress to The Barking Dog Alehouse for a Halloween Doggie Costume Contest. Prizes awarded for the top 3 best costumes — and humans are welcome to dress up too! Costumes, good pups, and great company.
NYC Griffs Presents: Tricks & Treats 2026
A spooktacular Halloween costume party and Brussels Griffon meetup — tricks, treats, and mischief for dogs and their people at Spot Dog Daycare.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade – Carroll Gardens
Dogs and their owners dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and strut a lively red carpet at the Neighbors and Makers Fair on Smith Street.
PawSpace Pup Up Marketplace Block Party – Hayes Valley
San Francisco's first PawSpace Pup Up Marketplace Block Party takes over the Hayes Valley promenade. Browse local pet vendors, meet adoptable dogs, get a custom pet caricature, enjoy music and photo ops, and support local rescues. For pets, for people, for community.
Hot and Single Dog Parent Party x Brutus Bone Broth
A private evening for single dog moms + dog dads at the AKC Museum of the Dog — drinks for humans and dogs, pet psychics, goodies, and pups.
Main Street Block Party + Day of the Dog
Santa Monica's Main Street shuts down for a block party celebrating all things dog — vendors, music, food and furry friends line the street for a festive, family- and dog-friendly afternoon.
Hollywood Huskies & Dave & Buster's Fundraiser & Adoptions
Hollywood Huskies hosts a fundraiser and adoption event at Dave & Buster's in Hollywood. Meet adoptable huskies and other rescue dogs, enjoy games, and support the nonprofit's lifesaving work.
Hollywood Tails & Laughs
A night of stand-up comedy paired with pet adoption at the world-famous Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip. Laughs with a cause, benefiting the HIT Living Foundation and MaeDay Rescue.
Woof: A Celebration of Our Canine Companions (Litquake)
Part of Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival, this warm evening celebrates our love for all things canine with readings of fifteen super-short pieces about our furry, tail-wagging friends — featuring Janis Cooke Newman and the Writers of Page Street. A perfect outing for dog-loving book lovers.
Highlands Ranch Howl-O-Ween
Celebrate Halloween with kids and furbabies at Lazy Dog in Highlands Ranch — a dog costume contest with prizes, a complimentary welcome drink, and a $10 donation. Presented by Pampered Pups Grooming and Hike Club.
Dog Costume Contest Yappy Hour
Bring your pup dressed to impress for a Dog Costume Contest Yappy Hour at Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar — drinks, treats, and fun for dogs and their people.
Howl & Wine
Friends of Indy Animals' fall fundraiser at Elanco's new Indianapolis headquarters, featuring wine, a silent auction, and time with adorable adoptable pups. Proceeds support animals in need across the city.
Howloween: A Dog Happy Hour Costume Contest
A Dog Happy Hour Costume Contest at W Seattle, sponsored by Woof Gang Bakery. Dress your pup in their spookiest, cutest, or cleverest costume and join fellow dog lovers for a festive downtown happy hour with prizes for the best-dressed pups. Thursday, October 22, 6–8 PM.