Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
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.
Healing Hearts Dog Adoption at White Bear Lake Marketfest – June 25
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to White Bear Lake Marketfest in Railroad Park. Stroll downtown's Thursday-night festival — 130+ food and craft vendors, live music, two stages — and meet your potential new best friend.
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.
Mutt Breed Night at Unleashed Hounds and Hops
A breed night celebrating mixed breeds and the people who love them. Bring your mutt to spin the prize wheel — all dogs welcome. Pre-registration requested to secure your spot.
Teachers' Pet Night at Saint Bark
Saint Bark celebrates educators with a Teachers' Pet Night — teachers give the lessons and pups give the love. Special perks for teachers plus open dog-park play, drinks, and community. All pups welcome.
Healing Hearts Dog Adoption at White Bear Lake Marketfest – July 2
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to White Bear Lake Marketfest in Railroad Park. Stroll downtown's Thursday-night festival — 130+ food and craft vendors, live music, two stages — and meet your potential new best friend.
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.