Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more happening near you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7th Annual Furbaby Lovefest
Infinite Love Animal Rescue presents its free Enchanted Forest-themed Furbaby Lovefest, the South Bay's largest animal welfare festival. Enjoy pet adoptions, pet licensing, free dog and cat nail trims, low-cost vaccinations and microchipping, a furbaby costume contest (top prize $100 and a trophy), vendors, games, music and more. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome; cats in secure carriers.
Saint Francis Day Pet Blessings & Adoption Event
Celebrate Saint Francis Day with pet blessings for all animals, treats, raffle prizes, and an adoption event supporting Rocket Dog Rescue. All pets welcome — please keep pets leashed or in carriers for everyone's safety.
Adoption Event with Dash and Lili
NYC ACC hosts an outdoor adoption event with Dash and Lili at Balsley Park in Midtown Manhattan. Come meet adoptable dogs and find your match.
Woof-o-Ween
Aspen Grove's annual dog-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a Bark Bazaar market, dog costume contest, doggie trick-or-treating at participating stores, and a Pawkin Patch. Bring your pup in their spookiest (or silliest) costume.
Barktoberfest at The District at Willow Park
Grab your pup for an afternoon of fall fun at Barktoberfest! Enjoy local vendors, a dog costume contest, weiner dog races, pet vendors, a hat bar, permanent jewelry, and handmade goods.
Pet Blessing in the Park
Bring your pet (or a photo) to Medina Park for a blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi Day. Hosted by St. Thomas Episcopal Church — all animals and their people are welcome.
Puppy Yoga – Belltown
Flow through a 45-minute all-levels yoga class surrounded by playful puppies, followed by 30 minutes of puppy cuddle and chill time. A feel-good session for dog lovers in Belltown — beginners welcome. Arrive 15 minutes early; no late entry after 20 minutes.
Paws at the Market
Meet adoptable dogs from Forgotten Dogs Rescue at Richmond Beach Foods in Shoreline. Learn about fostering and adoption, get involved, and connect with the local dog community. Meet dogs, learn, get involved.
Croquet For All - MobilityDog Birthday PAWrty
MobilityDog (Mobility Service Dog - West Coast Project) celebrates 8 years with Croquet For All, an inclusive, dog-friendly Birthday PAWrty of croquet, community and birthday fun. Bring your well-behaved, leashed pup to Robinson Park for an afternoon celebrating service dogs and independence.
NYC Second Chance Rescue Adoption Event – Petco Forest Hills
NYC Second Chance Rescue brings adoptable dogs to Petco in Forest Hills with discounted adoption fees for same-day adoptions. Come meet your next best friend; bring a government-issued photo ID, current pet medical records if applicable, and any lease pet-policy documentation to apply on-site.
Bark & Bourbon: Dog-Friendly Event at Northwest Spirits
Northwest Spirits' monthly dog-friendly gathering in Woodinville returns on the first Sunday. Bring your dog for bourbon tastings, cocktails, and a welcoming space to socialize with other dog owners.
Paws & Pumpkins: Halloween Dog Costume Social (Redmond)
A Halloween dog social and costume parade at Big Block Brewing in Redmond. Bring your costumed pup for treats, photos, and drinks alongside fellow dog owners. Prizes for the best costumes.
Blessing of the Animals
Annual Blessing of the Animals for the St. Francis Feast Day in the North United Methodist Church courtyard. Bring pets leashed or in carriers; pet-food donations benefit local shelters.
Sip 'N Paint Your Pets - Rough & Tumble (Columbia City)
The beloved Sip 'N Paint Your Pets returns at Rough & Tumble's Columbia City location. Paint your pet's portrait over drinks in a dog-friendly, social setting. Perfect for Seattle dog parents looking for a creative night out.
Free Pet Vaccination Clinic at Minneapolis Animal Care & Control
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control hosts a free vaccination clinic for pets — keep your dog up to date on core vaccines at no cost. Wednesday, October 7, 2:30–5:30 PM. Note: no adoption services on this date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.