Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
Market Street Pack Walk
A monthly community dog walk covering two miles down Market Street with a local trainer and dog ambassadors. Afterward, continue to the dog-friendly Downtown First Thursdays street party or head back with the group. The first 50 RSVPs who attend receive a $50 Chewy gift card.
Dog Dad Night
Grab your pup and your crew for Dog Dad Night at Dog Yard Bar in Ballard — sports trivia in partnership with Evergreen Pug Rescue, with $5 Modelos & Rainiers and $2 off drafts.
Trainer Led Puppy Socialization
A complimentary, trainer-led puppy socialization hour giving young pups supervised play under experienced professional trainers in a clean, controlled setting. Free to attend.
Littleton Walk Club
Meet fellow dog walkers for an early morning stroll departing from DIRT Coffee in downtown Littleton. Grab a coffee at this community-focused nonprofit shop and hit the trail with your pup.
Oakland Animal Services Community Pet Clinic
Oakland Animal Services hosts a low-cost community pet clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, offering vaccines, microchips, and basic wellness care to keep neighborhood dogs and cats healthy. Bring your leashed pet.
Furry Fridays Yappy Hour at 7 Mile House
Bring your pup to 7 Mile House's Furry Fridays Yappy Hour, a beloved Bay Area tradition just south of the SF line. Dogs get their own menu plus a free peanut butter biscuit while you enjoy the patio, drinks, and food. Leashed, friendly dogs welcome — no ticket required.
Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends – Paddington 2
FREE dog-themed movie night in the park presented by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School. Music and movie-themed crafts at 5:30 PM; Paddington 2 begins at last light. Leashed, friendly dogs welcome.
Sip and Paint a Pet Portrait Fun
Bring your pup to this dog-friendly restaurant and paint a watercolor portrait of your pet with artist Michele guiding you step by step — no artistic background necessary. Non-reactive, leashed dogs welcome.
Dog-Friendly Speed Dating at Boris & Horton
Come with your pup for an evening of speed dating, drinks, and new connections at NYC's original dog-friendly cafe. $15 includes one drink. RSVP encouraged.
Porsche Pup Day
A dog-friendly day at Porsche Studio Portland in the Pearl District. Bring your leashed pup for a fun celebration of dogs and cars.
DFW Pets Are Family: Free Pet Food, Vaccinations & More
Free pet food, vaccinations, and supplies distributed by DFW-area animal welfare organizations to help keep pets healthy and out of shelters. Bring your pup and stock up while supplies last.
Puppy Socialization Hour
Bring your young pup to Camp Bow Wow Hillsboro for a supervised socialization hour — a safe, friendly space for puppies to play, meet new friends and build confidence. Great for early socialization.
Pets and Paparazzi: TikTok Time! at the DFW Car & Toy Museum
The DFW Car & Toy Museum rolls out the red carpet for furry friends and their families. Dog lovers, car enthusiasts, and TikTok creators enjoy a morning of tricks, tails, and timeless automobiles. Free admission.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park Plymouth – Oct 3
A weekend morning at Brew Park's indoor off-leash dog park reserved for dogs under 30 pounds — the perfect chance for small pups to have the park to themselves. Grab a drink at the full bar while they play.
Tails on the Trails
A dog-friendly morning walk on the trails at Hansen Park hosted by New Brighton Parks & Recreation, with vendor booths and demonstrations. Bring your leashed pup for a stroll.
Motion Is Life Fun Run 5K & 1-Mile · Supporting Pet Haven
Come move with us at the 8th annual Motion Is Life Fun Run. A free, pet-friendly community walk/run hosted by Cadence Chiropractic in Eden Prairie, MN. We've partnered with Pet Haven of Minnesota, the state's oldest foster-based rescue, for a pet adoption event on site. Meet adoptable dogs, enjoy local vendors, live music, a kids activity area, and a warm-up led by Burn Boot Camp. Finish the morning with Yappy Hour on the patio at TJ Hooligans next door - dogs welcome! Participation is free with give-what-you-can donations benefiting Pet Haven. 5K and 1 Mile routes available. Saturday, October 3rd, 9:30 AM arrival, 10:00 AM start at 6409 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN.
Adopt Your Furry Best Friend – ASPCA Mobile Adoption
An ASPCA mobile adoption event hosted by Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, with adoptable dogs and cats plus free vaccinations (limited availability, by appointment). Look for the ASPCA adoption van. Valid ID and proof of address required.
Dachshunds of Alki
Weekly Saturday gathering for dachshund owners and Doxie lovers along Alki Beach. Socialize your pup, meet fellow wiener-dog enthusiasts, and enjoy a scenic waterfront stroll. All friendly dogs welcome.
Paws at the Pavilion
Dogs are back on Orchard Beach! A free waterfront festival with dog-friendly activities, rescue & adoption organizations, vendors, and food and drinks along the Bronx waterfront. Dogs are allowed on the beach.
Halloween Pet Photos at Paddywack
Get your furry sidekicks dressed up in their spookiest attire and get ready for a fantastical day at Paddywack in Mill Creek! With the spine-tingling season in full swing, it's prime time to snap some magical Halloween moments in our Wiggly Pet Photo Booth! Pets will be photographed in front of our creepy carnival background. Price…$25 for the first pet, each additional pet is $10. What you get…Two digital web resolution images of each pet, delivered to you by email. Optional print packages will be available to purchase at a discount at the event. You can pick up your prints a week later at Paddywack. To keep the cost of these fun photo events low, I will be choosing the best two images of each pet and providing those to you in an email, within one week. Editing and putting together full photo galleries takes a lot of time, and then I would have to charge more. No appointment needed for this event. Cats and other critters welcome!
Puppy Yoga at Paws on Tap – Downward Dog & Adoptable Puppies
Snuggle an adoptable puppy while practicing yoga at Paws on Tap, Whitestown's new taproom and beer garden. Hosted by Rise Yoga & Events and Downward Dog, benefiting the Humane Society for Boone County.
Whisker Fest
Humane Colorado's first annual community festival — a full day of live music, food and drinks, pet-related vendors, shelter tours, and family-friendly activities, with plenty of adoptable pets to meet, greet, and take home. Organizers ask that you leave your own furry friends at home.
Maria Hernandez Park Dog Run Clean Up
Volunteers are wanted to help clean the dog runs at Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick. All cleanup supplies provided, with light refreshments donated by Werkshop Coffee and Bushwick Bark.
Puppy Play
A supervised puppy socialization and play session at K9 University in East Garfield Park. A great chance for young dogs to burn energy, learn good social manners, and make some furry friends in a safe, structured environment.
Greenlake Wiener Dog Walk
It's like a wiener dog parade around Green Lake! Dachshund owners and fans meet on the south side of the lake near the golf course and walk the loop together, counter-clockwise. Gather to the left of the restrooms near the dock and big cement ramp. Free and open to all pups.
Free Veterinary Clinic for Dogs, Cats & Owners
Positive Tails offers free vet exams, vaccinations, microchips, flea & tick prevention, and pet food and supplies for NYC dogs, cats and owners in financial need. By appointment only — RSVP required (registration opens 9/26 at 9AM). Limit 3 animals per household.
Puppy Yoga at Puppies & Yoga Portland
Flow through an all-levels yoga session surrounded by playful puppies, then wrap up with 30 minutes of cuddles, photos and playtime. A joyful, low-key way to spend a Saturday morning in the Pearl District. Reservations recommended.
Westfield Barktoberfest 2026
Bring your furry friend to Westfield's annual Barktoberfest supporting the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Expect pet-related vendors, a canine agility course, a stuffie-making station, adoptable pets, pet costume contests, food vendors and more. $8 admission.
Blessing of Animals at Alice Austen House
A joyful gathering at the Alice Austen House Museum on the Staten Island waterfront where you can bring your pet (or a photograph) to receive a blessing. All animals must be securely leashed, harnessed, or in a carrier.
Rescue Effect Adoption Day at Queens ACC
Animal Care Centers of NYC partners with the ASPCA for a full day of waived adoption fees at the Queens shelter. Meet adoptable dogs, cats, and more looking for their forever homes. First-come, first-served.
Givin' A Crap: Veterinary Appreciation Social
Pup Social hosts a social honoring the veterinary community — vets, techs, and staff — with dogs welcome to join the fun. A relaxed off-leash gathering to celebrate the people who keep our dogs healthy.
GermanFest 2026
The Athenaeum Foundation's annual Oktoberfest-style celebration returns with bier, brats, live music, a kids area, and the crowd-favorite wiener dog races (the Dachshund Dash). An all-ages, dog-friendly haus party in the heart of downtown — bring your well-behaved, leashed pup.
Barktoberfest 2026: A Fundraiser for MCP Rescue
An Oktoberfest-themed fundraiser for MCP Rescue at Canine Crews. Bring your pup for a festive afternoon of beer, dog-friendly fun, and community while supporting homeless dogs in Chicago.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Maspeth Federal
Animal Care Centers of NYC brings adoptable pets to Maspeth Federal in Astoria. Come meet dogs looking for their forever homes.
5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
The 5th annual Rockaway Dog Parade returns with an "Under the Sea" theme. Dress your pup as a mermaid, sailor, or sea creature for costume contests, music, and prizes. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome; benefits Zion's Mission Animal Rescue. $5 entry. Rain date October 4.
Barktober Beer, Wine & Libation Festival
Oktoberfest comes to Indiana's first off-leash dog park + bar. Sample beer, wine, and spirits from local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, enjoy live music and local vendors, and let your pup romp off-leash. Dogs must be registered with current vaccination records on file.
Pups & Ice Cream Cups
The 8th annual Pups & Ice Cream Cups at BRICS in Broad Ripple — free ice cream for your pup plus music and dog-centric fun on the patio and lot. Rain date October 4.
Rescue Puppy Yoga @ Griffin Street Studio
Cuddle and stretch with adorable adoptable rescue puppies at Griffin Street Studio in Dallas. It's a Howl-o-ween edition — the pups will be in costume, so feel free to wear yours too! Hosted by Rescue Puppy Yoga Texas.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Trove Brewing
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue at Trove Brewing in Burnsville. Come find your newest family member over a pint.
ARPO's Whiskey & Whiskers
A whiskey-tasting event for pet lovers benefiting ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership). Sample 100+ whiskeys plus wine, beer and cocktails with tapas-style food pairings, and meet adoptable dogs and cats. VIP 2:30 PM, General Admission 4:00–7:00 PM at 24 Shelby.
LollaPAWlooza 2026
The pet lovers marketplace returns! LollaPAWlooza takes over the Unleashed Hounds and Hops parking lot — home of the Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex — for one afternoon of shopping, sniffing, and tail wagging. Think farmers market, but exclusively for pets. Browse local makers and pet-friendly businesses from across Minnesota, meet animal rescues, and sample tastings from dog-friendly breweries and wineries — all with your best friend by your side. There will also be yard games, music, and plenty of food and drinks to enjoy. Free to attend — no entry fee. All ages welcome, and dogs are welcome on leash (or in a carrier or backpack for safety).
Double Dews & Brews and Mini Pet Pop-Up Market
A dog-friendly afternoon at Craft Pour House with a mini pet pop-up market, adoptable dogs on site, and craft beer for the humans — hosted in support of Great Pyrs & Paws Rescue. Leashed, well-behaved pups welcome.
Yappy Hour Benefitting Homeward Bound Pets
A yappy hour fundraiser benefitting Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society at LucidWild Estate. Enjoy an evening out with your dog in support of a good cause.
Barktoberfest at LA Ale Works
spcaLA fundraiser at Los Angeles Ale Works. Bring your leashed, well-behaved pup to the dog-friendly tasting room for craft beer in the outdoor garden while meeting adoptable dogs from spcaLA's South Bay Pet Adoption Center. Free pup cups from Woofie's Mobile Grooming, with proceeds benefiting spcaLA.
Dog Moms LA: Santa Monica Scenic Community Walk & Park Social
Join Dog Moms LA for a scenic walk along Palisades Park overlooking the ocean, with light refreshments, curated gift bags, and professional pup portraits. Bring your dog for a social afternoon in Santa Monica.
Meet IRL x Pup Social Club: Dog-Friendly Singles Social
A singles mixer for dog lovers, hosted by Meet IRL and Pup Social. Mingle off-leash in the play yard, meet fellow dog people, and let your pup do the icebreaking.
Stand-up PAWMEDY
A pet-themed stand-up comedy showcase benefiting the Oregon Humane Society. Comedians serve up pet- and animal-centric jokes, with the majority of proceeds going to OHS. Pay-what-you-want admission, 21+, with food and drinks available and free parking. (Not officially endorsed by the Oregon Humane Society.)
Sky High Puppy Yoga
Yoga on the 94th floor of 360 Chicago paired with puppy playtime, high above Michigan Avenue. A 40-minute all-levels class plus 20 minutes with adoptable puppies; includes observation deck admission and a complimentary mimosa or coffee. All proceeds benefit One Tail at a Time.
Muttville Neighborhood Cleanup
Join Muttville Senior Dog Rescue for a neighborhood cleanup around their Mission-district campus. Grab a grabber and a vest, bring your leashed dog, and help tidy up the streets alongside fellow dog lovers and Muttville volunteers.
Rescue Puppy Yoga Halloween - Pet Wants Olde Town Arvada
A Halloween-themed rescue puppy yoga session at Pet Wants in Olde Town Arvada. Enjoy a gentle all-levels flow while adoptable puppies romp around — costumes optional, cuddles guaranteed.
Puppy Yoga with Puppies & Yoga SF
Roll out your mat for 75 minutes of gentle, all-levels yoga followed by cuddle time with adoptable puppies at Puppies & Yoga SF. Each ticket includes a wellness drink and a yoga mat. A joyful, low-key way to de-stress with dogs — great for solo yogis and small groups alike.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Chuck & Don's Wayzata
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to Chuck & Don's in Wayzata. Stop by to meet your potential new best friend.
Pedro Pet Pals Dog Adoption Event
Pedro Pet Pals' first-Sunday adoption event returns to Point Fermin Park. Meet adoptable shelter dogs from around the LA Harbor area with adoption fees waived — a relaxed, family- and dog-friendly afternoon by the coast in San Pedro.
Doodles & Co.
A meetup celebrating doodles and all dogs at Berkeley Park. Expect a friendly pack of pups, vendors, and community fun in one of Denver's favorite dog-friendly parks.
Castro Street Fair 2026
One of San Francisco's most exuberant street parties takes over the Castro with live music, hundreds of vendors, food, and community booths — including the SF SPCA. Leashed dogs are a Castro Street Fair staple, so bring your well-socialized pup for the people-watching. Free to attend; donations welcome at the gates.
Pups & Packers
Wags & Walks hosts an NFL watch party at 33 Taps in Culver City — come for the football, stay for the adoptable pups. Bring your dog, cheer on the games, and support rescue efforts.
Halloween Pet Parade at Volunteer Park
Dress your dog in their spookiest costume and join the Halloween Pet Parade at Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill. A festive morning of costumes, treats, and fellow dog lovers in one of Seattle's most beloved green spaces.
MACC Adoption Day at PetSmart – Oct 4
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 4, 11 AM–2 PM.
Puppy Yoga at Traders Point Creamery – Downward Dog & Adoptable Puppies
Love deep breathing with a side of puppy breath? Snuggle an adoptable puppy while practicing yoga inside Traders Point Creamery's historic barn. Hosted by Downward Dog and benefiting the Humane Society for Boone County.
SF Blessing of the Animals
Celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi at this free community gathering where clergy give individual blessings to pets. Leashed dogs and all other companions — furry, scaly or feathered — are welcome in the parish courtyard.