Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
Fall Yappy Hour at The Culver Hotel
The Culver Hotel opens its dog-friendly patio for a Fall Yappy Hour during Harry's Hour. Sip cocktails and share plates while your pup samples the hotel's 'barkuterie' boards, meet adoptable dogs from The Labelle Foundation, and enter the raffle. Complimentary registration; space is limited.
Pups & Brews
Bring your dog to Metazoa Brewing Company for an evening of good drinks and good friends! A dog-friendly happy hour hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and Health Care & Life Sciences Section, benefiting Friends of Indy Animals.
Ruff Start Rescue Adoption Event at Brew Park
Join us at Brew Park Plymouth for an adoption event & round up your purchase to support rescue animals! Adoption Event on Thursday, October 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to meet adoptable dogs and learn about ways to get involved with Ruff Start Rescue! We will post attending animals on the Facebook Event Page a few days prior. Brew Park is Minnesota's only turfed, indoor dog park & restaurant! Make sure to register your pet before you visit by providing some information, including up-to-date vaccine records. No dog? No problem! We welcome everyone! We also want to remind you that you must be 18+ to enter the park. Anyone under that age is welcome to hang out in the restaurant but will not be able to access the park. You can also support rescue animals by rounding up your check now through the end of the year! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Yappy Hour Pop-Up
Sip Tito's puptails, meet adoptable pups, and spend happy hour with a few very good boys and girls looking for their forever homes. A dog-friendly adoption happy hour at The Collective in South Lake Union.
Spooky Paint Your Pet
A Halloween-themed paint night where you recreate your pet in costume on canvas — you get a pre-drawn outline to paint, so no experience needed. Hosted by Portland Paints with Fern & Fur Pet Supply at the dog-friendly Lone Wolf Watering Hole in Portland's South Waterfront. 6–8 PM.
Build A Lick Mat: Dodgers Edition
Treat your pup to a hands-on enrichment session at Pawradise Park — build a Dodgers-themed lick mat packed with dog-safe goodies. A fun, low-key way to socialize and spoil your dog.
Howl-o-Ween at Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park
Celebrate Howl-o-Ween with your pup at the new Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park! Free dog-friendly fun including Pawtography photos, pup cup treats, off-leash playtime, and live music by Jake Stow. No Three Rivers park pass required — just follow the dog park rules.
Tiny Dog Meetup
Pup Social's Tiny Dog Meetup is specially designed for dogs under 20 lbs — a safe, comfortable, confidence-boosting space for small dogs to play, socialize, and make new furry friends. Free for members, $19/dog for non-members.
Race for the Rescues
The 21st Annual Race for the Rescues at the Rose Bowl — a timed 5K/10K, a 1K Dog Walk, the Rockin' Adoption Show showcasing adoptable dogs, a vendor expo, live DJ and plenty of tail-wagging fun. One of LA's largest pet-friendly fundraisers, benefiting local animal-welfare nonprofits.
Dog Days at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Spend two full days exploring the gardens with your leashed pup during the Botanic Garden's Dog Days. Regular admission for humans plus $5 per dog, with hydration stations set up across the campus. Dogs must be leashed, over four months old, and current on vaccinations.
Dog Walk with Let's Be Friends Indy + Three Dog Bakery (Mass Ave)
Let's Be Friends Indy teams up with Three Dog Bakery for a morning dog walk along Mass Ave, followed by a shopping social. Free to join — and you don't need a dog to come along. A great way to meet fellow dog lovers downtown.
Canines & Coffee: Howl-O-Ween Edition!
A spooky-season edition of Downtown Arlington's Canines & Coffee meetup. Grab a coffee, let your dog socialize, and enjoy a festive morning at the Doggie Depot with fellow dog lovers.
Pet Mutual Aid Vaccine Clinic
A low-cost / mutual-aid vaccine clinic for pet owners, hosted by One Tail at a Time's Pet Mutual Aid program on the South Side. Keep your dog current on vaccines — appointments recommended via the event page.
Puppy Yoga @ Wags & Walks
Flow through a feel-good yoga session surrounded by adoptable puppies from Wags & Walks. All levels welcome (ages 10+); a portion of proceeds supports the rescue. Tickets $35.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park Plymouth
The perfect chance for dogs under 30 pounds to have the indoor off-leash park to themselves. Bring your small pup for a relaxed morning hangout at Brew Park's indoor dog park and bar.
Dog Day at Stoney Brook Farms Benefiting Ruff Start Rescue
Join us at Stoney Brook Farms for a day focused on our four-legged friends! Stoney Brook Farms will be hosting Dog Day during Harvest Fun Days on Saturday, October 10th, from 10 am-6 pm. A portion of the proceeds on 10/10 supports animals at Ruff Start. Tickets are available at the door. Receive a discount on admission with a pet-related donation. Kids 2 and under are free. Bring your pup* and enjoy all of the fun activities they have to offer, including a corn maze, giant corn pit, swings, slides, huge jump pad, pumpkin bowling, wagon train ride, climbing wall, hay bale stacks, gravity box basketball, a bounce house, yard games, corn sack racing, and human hamster wheels, & more! Dogs will receive a free bandana & treats while supplies last. Costumes encouraged. Best dressed pup will win a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the Ruff Start Rescue booth from 11 am-2 pm to learn about adopting, fostering, and volunteering. And, spin the wheel to win a prize! Donations are greatly appreciated. We will collect pet supplies, food, and monetary donations to support animals at Ruff Start Rescue! Click to view a list of the most needed items. *Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for waste pick-up. 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.
Pibble Parade & Packwalk
A monthly pack walk for bully breeds and their friends — all breeds welcome. Meet at 10:15am at Magnuson Park for healthy, structured socialization: a group stroll on the trails, a photo at Kite Hill, and pup cups to finish. Please keep dogs on leash and ask before greetings. Free.
5K Fun Run at Half Liter Brewery — Indiana Brewery Running Series
The Indiana Brewery Running Series stops at Half Liter Brewery, Bar & BBQ for a casual, untimed ~5K fun run/walk that wraps up with a craft beer and good company. Leashed dogs (and strollers) are welcome to join the route, making it a laid-back way for dog owners to get moving with their pup on a fall Saturday morning.
Woofstock 2026
A peaceful, music-filled festival day benefiting Dogs Without Borders — live tunes, dog-themed vendors, a pet photographer, flower-crown & collar workshop, raffle and on-site pet adoptions. Bring your pup for a day of good vibes and lifesaving fun.
NYC Second Chance Rescue Adoption Event – Juniper Valley Park
NYC Second Chance Rescue hosts an outdoor adoption event at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village, with discounted adoption fees for same-day adoptions. Meet adoptable dogs and the volunteers who know them; bring a photo ID, any pet medical records, and lease pet-policy documentation to apply on the spot.
5K Fun Run x Broken Clock Brewing Coop
A dog-friendly, untimed community 5K run/walk that starts and ends at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative. Bring your leashed pup for a casual course for all fitness levels, followed by a post-run celebration with music, giveaways, and a craft beverage. Part of the 2026 MN Brewery Running Series.
Becoming a Rock Star Dog Handler Training #15
A hands-on dog training seminar with Tom of TM Dog Training, hosted by Motley Zoo Animal Rescue at Postdoc Brewing. Improve your communication and handling skills while supporting rescue dogs. Dog-friendly brewery setting.
Trick or Trot @ The Cowgirl Museum
Saving Hope Animal Rescue brings adoptable dogs to the National Cowgirl Museum for a Halloween-themed Trick or Trot. Meet your future best friend and enjoy a festive fall afternoon supporting DFW rescue.
Paws & Pages Storytime at PetSpace
A gentle morning storytime at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace where kids and families read alongside adoptable animals. A sweet, dog-friendly community event.
MOVE: Puppy Yoga by Puppy Sphere
Join Puppy Sphere for an award-winning puppy yoga class as part of the World Mental Health Day Festival at Spring Studios.
Denver Dog Days
A free dog festival at Sloan's Lake Park featuring the Fun Dog Show with prizes for costumes and tricks, a Vendor Village of local pet businesses, live DJ music, food trucks, a beer garden, and adoptable pups from area shelters. Free to the public — register in advance.
Dog Adoption & Fundraiser with Maison Sure Foundation
Meet adoptable dogs, enjoy food trucks and vendors, and support rescue at this Saturday fundraiser hosted at Tansy in Burbank. Family- and dog-friendly.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Koeppel Subaru
Animal Care Centers of NYC brings adoptable dogs and cats to Koeppel Subaru in Long Island City. Lines typically form an hour before start; adoptions are first-come, first-served.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Forgotten Star Brewing
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley. Sip a craft beer while spending time with pups looking for their forever homes at this family- and dog-friendly taproom.
Lee Asher Book Signing
Meet Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House animal rescue, for a book signing at Powell's City of Books. Dog lovers are welcome to celebrate his mission of saving shelter animals across the country.
Travel Into Fall: NYC Dog Photoshoot with Happy Hounds x NYC BUD
Bring your pup to Midtown for a complimentary fall photoshoot, a pup cup, and a Happy Hounds calm doggy treat.
Old Dog Haven 2027 Calendar Release & Wine Tasting Party
Old Dog Haven's 2027 Calendar Release & Wine Tasting Party at JM Cellars' "The Vault." All ages and dogs welcome — bring the whole family! Enjoy a special 2027 ODH wine blend (a portion of sales supports Old Dog Haven), a silent auction, pet portrait artist, flash tattoos, and paw-print ornaments, plus appetizers from DERU Kirkland and a treat bar and bone broth cocktails for the pups.
Rocket Dog Rescue Adoption & Foster Event (San Francisco)
Rocket Dog Rescue's monthly San Francisco adoption and foster event at When Modern Was in Noe Valley. Meet adoptable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes and fosters. Having an application on file ahead of time helps the team match you with the right dog.
Energy Healing for Pets — In-Person Workshop
An in-person workshop teaching hands-on energy healing techniques to support your pet's wellbeing. Pet owners welcome to learn methods for their dogs and companion animals.
DogFest DFW 2026
Canine Companions' annual DogFest returns to Community Beer Co., celebrating the life-changing partnerships between service dogs and the people they help. A dog-friendly afternoon with drinks, vendors, and fundraising for free service dogs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.