Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
Yorkie Night
Calling all Yorkies! Saint Bark's Monday Meet-Up Breed Night is an off-leash evening of play and socializing for Yorkshire Terriers and their humans at St. Paul's indoor dog park bar. 5–7 PM.
Breed Night: Frenchies
French Bulldog Breed Night at Unleashed Hounds and Hops — an evening for Frenchies and their people to play off-leash and mingle at the North Loop dog park bar. 4–9 PM.
30th Annual Lakeview East Holiday Tree Lighting
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual holiday tree lighting at Clark Street Dog. Bring the kids and the dog for the 6 PM tree lighting, with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies, costume characters, music, and festive cheer. Free and open to everyone — no tickets required.
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
The beloved German-inspired holiday market returns to Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville. This dog-friendly outdoor market features handcrafted gifts, seasonal food, mulled wine, and the signature collectible mug. Free admission; opening weekend kicks off Friday, Nov 20, and the market runs daily through Dec 31. Four-legged friends welcome.
Big Dog Meet-Up
A meet-up designed for dogs over 50 lbs — a spacious, supervised environment where larger dogs can play, socialize, and make new furry friends at Pup Social.
Dog Pictures with Santa at Liberty Bank's Logan Square Branch
Bring your dog for a free picture with Santa at Liberty Bank's Logan Square branch! While we love all animals, this event is limited to dogs only.
Adoption Event @ Chuck & Don's
Healing Hearts Rescue adoption event at Chuck & Don's in Edina. Stop by to meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. 11 AM–1 PM Saturday.
Rescue Puppy Yoga @ Bitter Sisters Brewery
Relax and cuddle adorable rescue puppies — with a little stretching if you want! — at Bitter Sisters Brewery in Addison. A feel-good morning that supports puppies looking for homes.
Barksgiving Bash
Celebrate your furry friends with feast vibes at Pet Supplies Plus's Barksgiving Bash in North Richland Hills — free wellness samples, coloring books for the kids, and plenty more fun surprises.
Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet @ Bad Weather Brewing
Safe Hands Rescue sets up at Bad Weather Brewing with adoptable dogs for a free meet and greet. A great chance to meet rescue pups and enjoy a local brew.
Pointer Night
Pointers take over Saint Bark for a Monday Meet-Up Breed Night — off-leash play and socializing for Pointers and their owners at the indoor dog park bar in St. Paul. 5–7 PM.