Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park
Brew Park's indoor off-leash dog park opens exclusively for dogs under 30 pounds. The perfect low-key morning for small pups to have the park to themselves while you grab a coffee or drink. 9:30–11 AM.
Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event with MARS
Midwest Animal Rescue & Services brings adoptable pets to Luther Bloomington Subaru for the Subaru Loves Pets adoption event. Meet dogs looking for their forever homes. 10 AM–2 PM.
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.
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.
Worth Credit Union Adoption Event at HSNT Keller
A pet adoption event at the Humane Society of North Texas Keller Regional Adoption Center where Worth Credit Union is sponsoring all adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens from 10am–2pm. Parking is at Bear Creek Intermediate School.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breed Night: Labs at Saint Bark
Saint Bark's weekly Monday Meet-Up Breed Night celebrates Labradors. Bring your Lab (or any dog) to this indoor dog park and bar for off-leash play, drinks, and a themed night with fellow Lab lovers. 5–7 PM.
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.
PAWS & POTIONS: A Dog Costume PawTay
Costumes, cocktails & canines! Join The Oddo Group at OriginPoint, Pink Poppy Media and Centennial City Lifestyle for a festive dog costume party on the patio at Courtyard by Marriott.
PicklePAWlooza Pickleball Tournament
A dog-friendly pickleball tournament at The Grove benefiting Dallas Pets Alive, presented by Dave's Hot Chicken. Teams of two compete for a $250 prize while raising money to save local pets, with adoptable pups from Must Have Mutts on hand. $150 team registration.
Mobile Adoptions @ Grand Prairie Ford
Meet your new best friend at this SPCA of Texas mobile adoption event hosted by Grand Prairie Ford. Dogs over 6 months are free to adopt — come find a furry friend to take home. Visit spca.org/adopt to preview adoptable animals.
Professionals Network Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour
Join the SPCA of Texas Professionals Network for a Halloween-themed Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at dog-friendly White Rock Brewing Co. Bring your pup, sip a local brew, and mingle with fellow dog-loving professionals while supporting a great cause.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Brühaven Craft Company
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs to Brühaven Craft Company in Minneapolis. Meet your potential new best friend, learn about fostering and adoption, and enjoy a craft beverage. Noon–2 PM.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption at Columbia Heights Truck or Treat
Healing Hearts Rescue joins the Columbia Heights Truck or Treat at Huset Park with adoptable dogs. Bring the whole family (and your leashed pup) for Halloween fun, candy, and a chance to meet rescue dogs. 1–4 PM.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Improper City
A dog costume contest with a red carpet runway, local vendors, a live DJ, and photo ops with hay bales and pumpkins. 100% of ticket sales go to a local animal shelter.
Howl-o-ween 5K - Run for the Dogs at Dan Ryan Woods
A dog-friendly Halloween 5K run/walk on a paved route around Dan Ryan Woods Forest Preserve, benefiting K9s for Veterans NFP. Dogs are welcome to run or walk alongside you (costumes encouraged) and are not required to register. Finishers get a T-shirt and medal, dogs get a finisher medallion, and there are treats at the finish line.
Tricks & Treats-Cause, Paws & Claws 2026
Get weird and spooky with your favorite fur babies in Edgewater! Pet costume contest, trick contests, a treasure map, games for your pups, a photobooth, and over 50 local businesses handing out treats for pets.
5th Annual Wag-O-Ween: Dog-Friendly Halloween Market & Party
Bosly's Backyard hosts its 5th annual Wag-O-Ween, a dog-friendly Halloween market and party featuring a pup costume contest, trick-or-treating, local dog vendors and makers, and festive fall fun. Dog-friendly but absolutely not dog-required. Tickets are $15 per person and include entry, a tote bag, and costume contest entry.
ON LEASH, OFF APP | Denver Dog-Parent Singles Social
Bring your pups and meet fellow dog parents for a fun, chill hangout — no apps, just real vibes. A relaxed singles social for Denver's dog-parent community.
Breed Night: Hounds at Saint Bark
Monday Meet-Up Breed Night at Saint Bark spotlights hounds. Bring your Basset, Beagle, or any hound for off-leash play at this indoor dog park bar — all dogs welcome. 5–7 PM.